If she had learnt any lesson today it was that men were stupid, helpless creatures made needlessly cruel by their terror of showing their feelings.

Oh, this time I was doing the gossiping. You should really dismiss me for disloyalty, not to mention the disrespect I’m showing right now by talking to you like this.

I’ve been thinking. You’d better be my bridesmaid, since you gave me the idea that led to this whole farce. It’s a horrible job, I’m sure, so you deserve it. Plus, you’re my friend. Will...