An oval mirror reflecting a green apple on a hot-pink velvet cushion.

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Lady Nancy Astor

In passing, also, I would like to say that the first time Adam had a chance, he laid the blame on a woman.

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Our interpretation.

Speaking in passing, the speaker points out that Adam, at his first opportunity, blamed a woman. It is a dry jab at the habit of pushing responsibility onto someone else, using the oldest example available. The aside is light in delivery but turns a familiar story against male innocence.

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