"Why do you say that?"
"Your remark. You are always making that kind of remarks. They're
never made except by women who feel sure."
"But I don't," protested she. "On the contrary, I'm very humble--where
you're concerned." She gave him a long look. "And you know that's
true."
He laughed at her with his eyes. "No. I shan't do it. You'll have
only your trouble for your pains."