"He's a fascinating creature.

It is his proud boast that he has kissed every girl in the neighbourhood except me." "What an infernal liar!" said Nick.
"How do you know ?" Gaily she challenged him.

"It's quite probably true.
He is exceedingly popular with the feminine portion of the community.

I notice that friend Max maintains a shocked silence." "Not at all," said Max.

"I was only wondering why he had made an exception of you." She tossed her head.