"I cannot imagine."
"The imagination can be cultivated, you know. Then tell me this: why do Kentuckians in this part of Kentucky think so much of themselves compared with the rest of the world?"
"Perhaps it's because they are Virginians. There may be various reasons."
"Do the people ever tell what the reasons are?"
"I have never heard one."
"And if we stayed here long enough, and imitated them very closely, do you suppose we would get to feel the same way?"
"I am sure of it."
"It must be so pleasant to consider Kentucky the best part of the world, and your part of Kentucky the best of the State, and your family the best of all the best families in that best part, and yourself the best member of your family. Ought not that to make one perfectly happy?"
"I have often observed that it seems to do so."
"It is delightful to remember that you approve of us. And we should feel so glad to be able to return the compliment. Good-bye!"