 Damala developed the habit of openly criticizing and mocking Bernhardt in front of her friends.Bernhardt, in return, called him "Gypsy Greek" in an equal attempt to degrade him.However, in most cases, Bernhardt was so overwhelmed by her infatuation for him that she tolerated his insults and even begged him for forgiveness, behaviour which reaffirmed that Damala had the upper hand in the relationship.