Literature
Virtually Impregnable
The "girl detective" was a cliché.
"Phanny, surely you're hungry."
It probably had a case of divergent evolution alongside the "gal reporter" stereotype. Lois Lane and Superman would probably have gotten along with Nancy Drew and Ned Nickerson just fine.
"Perhaps you would like a bite?"
That it was a probably a cliché as far back as the Prohibition era in America did nothing to stop its prevalence. Other variations would introduce further aspects; more independence, more supporting characters, the damsel in distress scenario.
"I won't be this nice all day, Phanny."
"Phanny," as she was temporarily named, was curious as to j