It _is_ too fine and ornamental.

But I don't think you'll find that the people who are coming here tomorrow will agree with you.
I may not know much about art and taste, but I know my world.
Stafford--Mr.Howard--I'll make a clean breast of it.

I built this place with an object.

My dear sir, you won't think me guilty of sticking it up to please Stafford here.

I know his taste too well; something like mine, I expect--a cosy room with a clean cloth and a well-cooked chop and potato.