"Go it." "Am I the very very loveliest woman that ever lived ?" "No," replied Dam, "but I wouldn't have a line of your face changed." "Am I the cleverest woman in the world ?" "No.

But you're quite clever enough for me.

I wouldn't have you any cleverer.

God forbid." "Am I absolutely perfect and without flaw--in character." "No.

But I love your faults." "Do you wish to enshrine me in a golden jewel-studded temple and worship me night and day ?" "No.