Agatha Christie. Rhodes triangle (№ 256269)

His wife gently chided,
- You're too generous with me, I know. Men are surprisingly good-natured of creation in what they like. Honestly, they are much kinder to women, never say you nasty. Women are too petty in nature.
Sarah Blake turned to the side, facing Poirot, and through clenched teeth:
- Well, still not petty - sometimes allow myself to doubt that the lovely Mrs. Centri - absolute perfection!