The young man's testimony did nothing to temper the scorn of the grande dames, however. Truth is of no interest if it doesn't advance the cause. Coincidentally or not, one of the old girls has long before had the specter of bigotry hanging over her name, whether it is just or unjust. Furthermore, there are many in the club who are his friends and want his membership. But the opposition remains a roadblock.
Clubs do have the right to exclude.
There is nothing surprising about this turn of events. Once upon a time, a man or a woman, given the same circumstances, even with the privilege of wealth, would pull up stakes and leave town. Those days are gone forever. The gentleman will win a place eventually, for time is on his side. The old girls are merely fighting history, orphans of their past.