It is said that friendship between women is only a suspension of hostilities.

Very nice couplet, although there are dull stretches.

The mischief of children is seldom actuated by malice; that of grown-up people always is.

Of every ten persons who talk about you, nine will say something bad, and the tenth will say something good in a bad way.

There are some women who are flirts upon principle; they consider it their duty to make themselves as pleasing as possible to every one.

The subtle sauce of malice is often indulged in by maidens of uncertain age, over their tea.

Women read each other at a single glance.