He's worse than the old man, who is always blowing about 'before the war' and his grandfather and his old pictures.

I can buy better ancestors on Broadway for twenty dollars." Mr.Rhodes gathered up his papers and rose to his feet.
"You could not make yourself as good a descendant for a million," he said, fastening his eye grimly on Ferdy.
"Oh, couldn't I?
Well, I guess I could.

I guess I am about as good as he is, or you either." "Well, you can leave me out of the case," said Mr.Rhodes, sharply.

"I will tell you that you are not as good as he, for he would never have said to you what you have said to him if your positions had been reversed." "I don't understand you." "I don't expect you do," said Mr.Rhodes.He stalked away.

"I can't stand that boy.