7/17 To tell you the truth, I am not a great believer in my own sex. I don't see us occupying a very prominent place in the politics of the next few decades. The functions of woman were decided for her by nature and a million years of revolt will never alter them." Tallente was a little surprised. "Women doctors for women and children, yes! Lawyers--no! Members of Parliament--certainly not! Women were made for one thing and to do that properly should take all the energy they possess." "You are full of surprises," Tallente declared. "I expected a miracle of complexity and I find you almost primitive." She laughed. |