Chapter 6: VI

VI “Why don’t men and women really like one another nowadays?” Connie asked Tommy Dukes, who was more or less her oracle. “Oh, but they do! I don’t think since the human species was invented, there has ever been a time when men and women have liked one another as much as they do today. Genuine liking! Take myself … I really like women better than men; they are braver, one can be more frank with them.” Connie pondered this. “Ah, yes, but you never have anything to do with them!” she…