What was wrong with being ordinary?

Were ordinary people somehow inferior?

Summoning her courage, Maggie retorted, “I once believed that girls of wealthy families were well-educated. Now I see how wrong I was. You gossip even more than rural women. Filthy thoughts breed filthy minds.”

Maggie didn't want to talk to them anymore. After saying that, she stood up and walked to a corner. She took a big gulp of wine, ignoring their angry expressions.

Meanwhile, a couple gathered near the dartboard.