"English-gothic, 16th century." "If I had to place a bet, I'd say it's from Scotland." "You know your architecture." "My father had it shipped over, stone by stone." "What is he, some sort of egocentric maniac like Howard Hughes?" "I believe he and Howard prefer the term "visionary."" "Lucas, I want you to think of everything here as yours." "Lex, you don't strike me as the sort of guy who makes offers without there being a catch." "No catch." "Just some paperwork to sign." "Nice family to make you fill out paperwork before you join." "Is this my dad?" "That's him." "And what about my mom?" "I only met her once, a couple of months ago." "That's how I found out about you." "Do you know how I can get in touch with her?" "Metropolis Sanitarium." "Well, that's not exactly the ending you dream about in the orphanage, is it?" "I think her decision to give you up took a toll on her sanity." "She's in a place where she can get some help." " So when do I meet Daddy Warbucks?" " This afternoon." "If you're gonna make it in this family, there's something you have to learn." "Never underestimate our father." "Come on, I've still got 400 rooms to show you."