Dr Darwin’s wit against Divine truth, aimed cautiously at first, but afterwards more openly, recoiled innocuous. ‘My dear Madam,’ said he, ‘you have but one complaint; it is one ladies are very subject to, and it is the worst of all complaints; and that is, having a conscience. Do get rid of it with all speed; few people have health or strength enough to keep such a luxury, for utility I cannot call it.’
