"I'm not a bit like that," she said.
"Rot! All women are alike. When a chap's down, they jump on him. After all, you can't blame 'em."
Mavis stood irresolute.
"Good-bye," said Perigal.
"One moment!"
"I can't wait. I must be off too."
"I want to ask you something."
"What is it? Remember, I didn't ask you to wait."
"Who has given you a bad name, and why?"
"Most people who know me."