Those fine eyes of hers had a disconcertingly direct gaze, and very often twinkled in a manner disturbing to male egotism. She had common-sense too, and what man wanted the plainly matter-of-fact, when he could enjoy instead Sophia's delicious folly?

Georgette Heyer
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In a sense, Sophia is a female version of a man. She is a woman who is intelligent and has common-sense. However, she also makes fun of herself, which is something that many men have a hard time doing. In the end, she gets along with everyone and shows them that life is fun by being herself.

Source: Devils Cub

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