What is the possible double meaning the reader can detect in the word sallies ?

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Asked by jacob a #347390 on 12/4/2013 4:00 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 12/4/2013 4:12 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 12/4/2013 4:08 PM

I'd need the exact sentence to define the two meanings. If you have the entire text please provide it below. Thank you.....

Answered by jill d #170087 on 12/4/2013 4:12 PM

sortie (meaning she is defensive) or quip (she's being witty)

The Scarlet Letter/ Page 102