It both surprised and grieved Rose, for it did not sound like the Charlie she had left two years ago.

But she only said, with a reproachful look and a proud little gesture of head and hand, as if she put the subject aside since it was not treated with respect: "I am sorry you have so low an opinion of women.

There was a time when you believed in them sincerely." "I do still, upon my word I do! They haven't a more devoted admirer and slave in the world than I am.

Just try me and see," cried Charlie, gallantly kissing his hand to the sex in general.
But Rose was not appeased, and gave a disdainful shrug as she answered with a look in her eyes that his lordship did not like, "Thank you.

I don't want admirers or slaves, but friends and helpers.