Sentence analysis in para 6:
Will the children ever be exposed to a reasonably penetrating idea at home?
be exposed to: be introduced to
reasonably penetrating idea: ideas that show clear and deep understanding
Please use your own words to paraphrase this sentence.
Will you be presiding over a family that maintains some contact with the great democratic intellect?
preside over: to be in charge of or control a meeting or event
maintain contact with: to keep in touch with
Translate the sentenceWill there be a painting a reasonably sensitive man can look at without shuddering?
Questions:What kind of people did the author satirize?
Phrases in para.7
this particular pest: this annoying person
be out to do: be going to do (colloquial)
"I
hope you make a lot of it," I told him, "because you're going to be
badly stuck for something to do when you're not signing checks.”
Please paraphrase this sentence.
What does the author really want to say here?

