"And from it you argue——"
"From it and innumerable other instances I argue that, as among themselves, women have no conception of friendship—as men regard it. Men are more charitable;—though it is the charity of indifference—and it is without distinction as to sex. So long as he himself is not affected he cares nothing—when he is affected the woman always receives consideration."
"Exactly! the woman receives consideration from the man—and the man receives consideration from the woman. The man is in advance of her only in his indifference, and that is due mainly to temperament, and to his preoccupation in other things—he hasn't the time. The woman has the time."
"And if she hasn't time she finds it. I tell you a woman has neither charity nor justice toward a woman," Pendleton reiterated.
"You are putting it too broadly," said Burgoyne.
"As a general proposition it can't be put too broadly."
"What were you doing with yourself while I was away?" Burgoyne demanded.
"Observing life around me!"
"Through blue glasses and with a misanthrope's eyes."
"I was not aware of it."