Question

pickering. higgins: im interested. what about the ambassadors garden party? ill say youre the greatest teacher alive if you make that good. ill bet you all the expenses of the experiment you cant do it. and ill pay for the lessons. liza. oh, you are real good. thank you, captain. higgins tempted, looking at her its almost irresistible. shes so deliciously low—so horribly dirty— liza protesting extremely ah—ah—ah—ah—ow—ow—oooo!!! i aint dirty: i washed my face and hands afore i come, i did. what does the author imply through the response of lizas following lines? liza protesting extremely ah—ah—ah—ah—ow—ow—oooo!!! i aint dirty: i washed my face and hands afore i come, i did. liza does not understand the intended meaning of higgins. lizza wants to join the issue with higgins.

Explanation:

Higgins describes Liza as "low" and "dirty" in a metaphorical sense, referring to her social class and lack of refinement. Liza responds literally, defending her physical cleanliness. This shows a misunderstanding of Higgins' intended meaning.

Answer:

Liza does not understand the intended meaning of Higgins.