"I'm very sorry," said Norburn. "You never said so before, and they're so comfortable."
"And why don't you wear a high hat, and a frock-coat? It looks so much better. Mr.—well, Mr. Coxon always does when he goes anywhere in the afternoon."
"I didn't know Coxon was your standard of perfection, Daisy. He didn't use to be in the old days."
"Oh, it's not only Mr. Coxon."
"I know it isn't," replied Norburn significantly.
"I wonder the Governor lets you come in that hat," continued Daisy, scornfully eyeing Norburn's unconventional headgear.
"It's very like your father's."
"My father's not a young man. What would you think if the Governor laid foundation-stones in a short jacket and a hat like yours?"
"I should think him a very sensible man."