"A trifle cynical, to say the least," he remarked.
"Don't you agree with us?"
"As a general proposition—with exceptions—I'll join the party."
"But we also agree that the exceptions are only a matter of degree."
"You mean there are no exceptions?"
"Exactly!"
"But there are infinitesimal degrees?"
"I—suppose so," she hesitated.
"Very well, I'll go along with you. What degree do you think I am?"