President Upham delivered a lengthy speech which covered the entire history of the Society along with some Puritanical sniffing. There was regret that, in stating that the Festival was for all America, he should Bostonize the affair so irritatingly.

to be dressed in full regalia (dressed up)

So basically, if you've got a great job, then fucking hatfish all you want - doesn't matter, Jean will be up for it!

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