Stuart. Better take a partner with whom I am on less friendly relations.
Mrs. V. T. He is not on so good terms with you as with me. Don’t you know that women are extremes? That they are either a great deal better or worse than men?
Stuart. I have always heard that women said spiteful things of their sex, but I don’t think it’s nice of you to make such speeches about the one I care for. One would almost think you were jealous of her.
Mrs. V. T. (throwing glove on floor). There is my challenge to the combat.
Stuart (picking it up). I accept the gage.
Mrs. V. T. (holding out hand). But not to keep it.
Stuart. I will only return the glove without the g.
Mrs. V. T. And without that letter, I prefer to get a new pair.
[Going up.
Stuart (following). Then it is real war?