She, being also Irish, does not succumb to my arts as the unsuspecting and literal Englishwoman does; but we get on together all the better, repairing bicycles, talking philosophy and religion... or, when we are in a mischievous or sentimental humour, philandering shamelessly and outrageously."
She, being also Irish, does not respond to my arts as the naive and literal Englishwoman does; however, we get along even better, repairing bicycles, discussing philosophy and religion... or, when we are in a playful or emotional mood, indulging in shameless and outrageous flirtation.