Helen can afford to have independent views; she has an independent income—she earns it.
Lucy
Independent income! Her salary wouldn't pay for your hats.
Jean
All the same, I wish I had gone to college; I wish I had learned a profession.
Lucy
What have these New Women accomplished? Just one thing: they are destroying chivalry!
Helen
Not entirely, Lucy, not entirely. For instance, I am the best assistant Ernest Hamilton has, but the worst paid; the others are all men. Hurray for chivalry!
Lucy