Quote Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown View Post
I suppose that once one becomes a chief one automatically becomes a member of "the upper crust", no matter what one's status before acceding to being "the representer of his race".

Actually, most of the chiefs are working stiffs; there are a few exceptions, but most (titled or not) are wage slaves, just like the rest of you.
Really? Wow, did not know that. I know my chief (of Gordon) has his own whisky.