--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Ahem\",she says. \"I figured you were the…" description: "\"“Ahem\",she says. \"I figured you were the only kid in the building, so it had to be you.\" It's too easy--I can't resist. \"Excuse me\" I say somewhat abru..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/441/david-levithan-67_girl_ahem-she-says-i-figured-you-were-the-onl_2606144.jpg" --- # Ahem",she says. "I figured you were the only kid in the… ![“Ahem",she says. "I figured you were the only kid in the building, so it had to be you." It's too easy--I can't resist. "Excuse me" I say somewhat abruptly. "It's you, right?" I make George look as confused as possible. "Do I know you?" Now she starts to doubt herself. "Oh, I'm sorry. I just, uh…” quote by David Levithan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/441/david-levithan-67_girl_ahem-she-says-i-figured-you-were-the-onl_2606144.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/441/david-levithan-67_girl_ahem-she-says-i-figured-you-were-the-onl_2606144.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/441/david-levithan-67_girl_ahem-she-says-i-figured-you-were-the-onl_2606144.jpg) > ““Ahem",she says. "I figured you were the only kid in the building, so it had to be you." It's too easy--I can't resist. "Excuse me" I say somewhat abruptly. "It's you, right?" I make George look as confused as possible. "Do I know you?" Now she starts to doubt herself. "Oh, I'm sorry. I just, uh, am supposed to meet somebody." "What does he look like?" "I don't, um, know. It's, like, an online thing." I grunt. "Shouldnt you be in school?" "Shouldnt you be in school?" "I can't. There's this amazing girl I'm supposed to meet." She looks me hard. "You jerk.”” [David Levithan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-levithan/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A character manipulates another through confusing questions, revealing a playful yet deceptive interaction. **In simple terms:** He tricks someone with vague inquiries. Key Takeaway Beware of vague, manipulative questioning. Themes deception communication power dynamics playfulness Mood cautious critical Type literary psychological When to use this quote - online dating - friendship - conflict resolution - social media Key Concepts psychology social engineering trust Questions to Reflect On - Why do people enjoy confusing others? - How can you set clear boundaries? 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