Imogen.

Mr. White, it is very much too late now; but why, when you returned to England, didn’t you wear uncomfortable clothes like other gentlemen, and a very high collar, and varnished boots, like other gentlemen?

Valentine White.

Why? Because I cannot be false to my principles.

Imogen.

People say that principles which deal too much with the outside of things are nothing but affectations.

Valentine White.

Imogen!

Imogen.

If a man has a good heart he should have a good hat.