She's not expecting him to give an educated response. Or even something that passes as an educated response. He takes her off guard completely, and she stops on the second step up on the porch and just stares as if she's finally able to properly see and assess him.

"Congratulations. That's the first thing you've said that I actually believe."

The last few steps are quickly bounded up, and Lois steps past him to lead the way inside. He can carry the sack of potatoes the rest of the way and live up to being the eye candy that he wants to be.

"What would you say gives you an edge on knowing what you're talking about? Specifically in regard to this, obviously."