Suddenly, it appeared, Miss Woodcroft - the girl who had said her best friend liked easy skirt, who had no issues cursing in front of him - had trouble speaking.

"Because you're the only woman I've met, Miss Woodcroft, who has no issues calling us out on our issues. The only woman who I've seen that is happy to bark - and bite - when they need to. You've got ideas for your future and you know who you are," He said, hoping his use of the collective and emphasis on woman wasn't lost on her, "and I find that to be extremely interesting."

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