It seems to me the finest house I've seen in this part of the country." George was outraged by an enthusiasm so ignorant--not ten minutes ago they had passed the Amberson Mansion.

"Is that a sample of your taste in architecture ?" he asked.
"Yes.

Why ?" "Because it strikes me you better go somewhere and study the subject a little!" Lucy looked puzzled.

"What makes you have so much feeling about it?
Have I offended you ?" "Offended' nothing!" George returned brusquely.

"Girls usually think they know it all as soon as they've learned to dance and dress and flirt a little.