“(First Bad Girl) The Southern Baptist convention decided that women should submit graciously to their husbands. (Second Bad Girl) Graciously? Seems like submitting would be enough. (First Bad Girl) Who wants submission with attitude? (Second Bad Girl) Even the IRS doesn't ask for "gracious."”
Source: Sylvia cartoon strip, p. 68
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Original: (it) Il fascino della ragazzaccia attrae. Sempre.