"He said, 'Why shouldn't she have a good time—it's a party,' which remark of course opened such an enormous chasm between us that I didn't even see any point in attempting to bridge it with conversation. Especially as it involved the basic difference between men and women and goes way back to date of birth when the doctor (male) informs the father (male) that he has a son (male), and the passing out of cigars and rejoicing can be heard for sixty miles. Then if it is a girl there is a great deal of smiling anyway, of being a good sport and talking about next time."
CHAPTER V: GOD IS THE BOSS
Onions in the Stew, by Betty MacDonald
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