The speaker of this poem belongs to the lower class. When Richard Cory went to the city, the speaker and his friends would look at him. Richard Cory looked a perfect gentleman. He seemed to be enjoying all the advantages. He was well dressed. He talked very politely. But when he said good morning, he would be over-excited. - See more at: http://www.bachelorandmaster.com/britishandamericanpoetry/richard-cory.html#.Vx7p_3RGzqA