| I asked him what he meant by coming here to asperse my character. |
| Who would dare to asperse the character of this perfect, lovely, and intellectual schoolmistress? |
| Now it is you that asperse the present, and I that will defend it. |
| I don't wish to asperse the fellow, but he does have a background as a Republican staffer and operative. |
| I foresee that you, like an Orville, or a Mortimer, will suspect and asperse your mistress. |
