Read the excerpt from "the most dangerous game,” by richard connell. "so," continued the general, "i asked myself why the hunt no longer fascinated me. you are much younger than i am, mr. rainsford, and have not hunted as much, but you perhaps can guess the answer." "what was it? " "simply this: hunting had ceased to be what you call 'a sporting proposition.' it had become too easy. i always got my quarry. always. there is no greater bore than perfection." the general lit a fresh cigarette. "no animal had a chance with me any more. that is no boast; it is a mathematical certainty. the animal had nothing but his legs and his instinct. instinct is no match for reason. when i thought of this it was a tragic moment for me, i can tell you." which line of text from the excerpt supports the claim that the general is proud or conceited

Buckminster boy. she glared at him. "lizzie, i swear to you, as sure as i'm standing right here—that's a lie. every bit of it. every single bit." "my granddaddy said it was a lie, too." she leaned her head to one side and looked at him steadily. "so why haven't you been down to the island? " "so only you get to ask questions now? " "yes." she waited. "i haven't been down to the island because my father believes that you were using me to you stay on malaga island." "well," she said slowly. "well." "i didn't believe it, either." the sea breeze lay at their feet panting, hoping they would play with it again. based on what turner and lizzie say, which is the best conclusion that can be drawn? they are angered by the lies the adults have been spreading. neither of them is able to fully trust what the other is claiming. each trusts the other and cares a great deal about their friendship. both are worried about the troubles their friendship may bring.