"Nay, I'm not so bold, madam, or sufficiently experienced."
"To be sure your knowledge of the sex is limited, I understand."
"Very!"
"You have known but three ladies, I think?"
The Major bowed.
"Then I make the fourth, Major John."
"But indeed, I should never learn to know you in the least."
"Why, 'tis very well!" she nodded. "That which mystifies, attracts."
"Do you wish to attract?" he enquired, stooping for the tobacco-box.
"Sir, I am a woman!"