“Well done, young lady,” said the Baron, “and thank you for not chiding me for using the word ‘arse’ or asking me the meaning of the word ‘metaphorical.’” “No, sir. I know what ‘metaphorical’ means, and ‘arse’ is a traditional usage—nothing to be ashamed of.” The Baron nodded. “It has a commendable grown-up sharpness to it. ‘Ass,’ on the other hand, is quite frankly for spinsters and little children.”
