Then again, just think; it was men who embalmed her.

They didn't have women's rights or lady doctors in ancient Egypt, my dear! And besides," he went on more freely, seeing that she was accepting his argument, if not yielding to it, "we men are accustomed to such things.
Corbeck and I have unrolled a hundred mummies; and there were as many women as men amongst them.

Doctor Winchester in his work has had to deal with women as well of men, till custom has made him think nothing of sex.

Even Ross has in his work as a barrister..." He stopped suddenly.
"You were going to help too!" she said to me, with an indignant look.
I said nothing; I thought silence was best.

Mr.Trelawny went on hurriedly; I could see that he was glad of interruption, for the part of his argument concerning a barrister's work was becoming decidedly weak: "My child, you will be with us yourself.