"You have a longer nose than most men."
"I take the insinuation as a compliment."
He contemplated her awhile in silence.
"How am I to know that you are sincere?" he said.
"Need you disbelieve me?"
"It is my custom to disbelieve in everybody."
"Till they have satisfied you?"
"Exactly."
Duessa looked out of the window, and played with her chatelaine.
"You know women?"