"No living woman?"
"Not one."
"But I just told you that I gave such advice to my friend."
"Permit me to think that you are mistaken."
"You are unbearable! The thought was mine, and that was the advice I gave her, I tell you."
"It is impossible for me to believe you; I know how high-minded you are. You should not expect me to believe you when you so slander yourself."
"Suppose I should say such a thing to you?"
"To me?"
"Yes, to you."
"I cannot suppose what would be impossible."