A free American girl can accommodate herself to circumstances without the aid of a man.” -Nellie Bly

After the period of sex-attraction has passed, women have no power in America.” -Elizabeth Bisland

Finding the stewardess, Bly asked her about the monkey. The stewardess replied drily, "We have met." Bly was now alarmed to see that the stewardess's arm was bandaged from wrist to shoulder."What did you do?" she asked. "I did nothing but scream," the stewardess replied; "the monkey did the rest.