The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Chapter 1 Page 28

said Daisy with an expression of unthoughtful sadness. “He reads deep books with long words in them. What was that word we — — ”

“Well, these books are all scientific,” insisted Tom, glancing at her impatiently. “This fellow has worked out the whole thing. It's up to us who are the dominant race to watch out or these other races will have control of things.”

“We've got to beat them down,” whispered Daisy, winking ferociously toward the fervent sun.

“You ought to live in California — ” began Miss Baker but Tom interrupted her by shifting heavily in his chair.

“This idea is that we're Nordics. I am, and you are and you are and — — ”