“Yes, they are all of them selfish by nature.”
“Who?”
“Why, the men, of course.”
“You don’t mean what you say.”
“Don’t I?”
“No.”
“Only saying so to please you—is that it?”
“I’ve no doubt it is.”
“Well, here’s something better than words, lass. Here’s a couple of quid for you, to buy a new dress, or anything else you may want.”
“Oh you dear, good fellow; and is this for me?”