Quote by Marshall Pugh
They exchanged the quick, brilliant smile of women who dislike each other on sight.

Summary
This quote describes a situation where two women interact with one another and quickly develop a negative impression. The phrase "quick, brilliant smile" suggests that the encounter is brief but intense, indicating a sense of hostility or animosity between them. From this expression, it is evident that these two women dislike each other immediately, perhaps based on a mere first impression or personal differences.