"Mistresses, have you ever noticed that when we disagree with a male - I hesitate to say 'man' - or find ourselves in a position over males, the first comment they make is always about our reputations or our monthlies?" One of the new women snorted. Others snickered. Kel looked at the man, who was momentarily speechless. "If I disagree with you, should I place blame on the misworkings of your manhood? Or do I refrain from so serious an insult" - she made a face - "far more serious, of course, than your hint that I am a whore. Because mother taught me courtesy, I only suggest that my monthlies will come long after your hair has escaped your head entirely."