As a husband I am almost sure that you would be monotonous.

But then, how could you avoid it?
It is madness to think of destroying a pleasant friendship in such a manner." "You are mocking me," he said sadly.
"Well," she said, "why not?
Your own proposal is a mockery." "A mockery! My proposal!" "Yes," she answered steadily.

"You know quite well that the very thought of such a thing between you and me is an absurdity.

I abhor your politics, I detest your party.

You are ambitious, I know.