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Yes, that's it. Best explanation ever. Shitty that your grandmothers and mother's name didn't gsve you the best position as a noble, but your father's name as a commoner with his respectable attitude gave you much more. We all have to learn a lot from this. I love this story a looot (▰˘◡˘▰)
It's kind of ironic and meaningful that she belittles herself for not being a proper Pendleton, but being her father's daughter, a poor but beloved painter, is what ends up giving her status that should help her walk with her head high. Love that.