There would be something piquant in making vigorous love to Miss Nunn, just to prove her sincerity.' Micklethwaite shook his head.
'Unworthy of you, Barfoot.

Of course you couldn't really do such a thing.' 'But such women really challenge one.

If she were rich, I think I could do it without scruple.' 'You seem to be taking it for granted,' said the mathematician, smiling, 'that this lady would--would respond to your lovemaking.' 'I confess to you that women have spoilt me.

And I am rather resentful when any one cries out against me for lack of respect to womanhood.

I have been the victim of this groundless veneration for females.