That is why Moravia says we make such successful great ladies in the different countries we marry into.

Your great ladies, if they are nice, are great naturally, and if they are not, they often fail, even if they are born aristocrats.

We do not often fail, because we know very well we are taking on a part, and must play it to the very best of our ability all the time--and gradually we play it better than if it were natural." "What a little cynic! 'Out of the mouths of babes'!" and he laughed.
"I am not at all a cynic! It is the truth I am telling you.

I admire and respect our methods far more than yours, which just 'growed' like Topsy!" "But cynicism and truth are, unfortunately, synonymous.

Only you are too young, and ought not to know anything about either!" "I like to know and do things I ought not to!" Her eyes were merry.
"Tell me some more about your countrywomen.