"Rachael won the strike. But it took all the strength she had."
"You see, Gregory, I am not the only woman who believes in women." Jean was grateful to Margaret for fluttering back.
"Evidently not."
"When we really get started we might have a special meeting to give the men a chance to apologize. How would that do?"
Margaret covered her triumph with flippancy, as if only by condescending to Gregory's interest could she keep him from lapsing again. Jean visioned an evening at this level and knew she could not face it. She glanced at her wrist-watch and then at Margaret.
"Do you really have to?"
"I'm afraid I do."
Jean pushed back her chair.
"I know you warned me. But won't you come soon again? I know how busy you are and so I'm not going to set a day. Just ring up any time, if you don't mind the informality. Perhaps, between us, we can convert him."
Jean moved into the living-room to get her things and Margaret followed.