But why insult a woman you respect—even symbolically?

Theodore

[with a laugh]

Oh, you scientists!

Ernest

[joining in the laugh]

We try to find the truth—and you try to hide it, eh? Well, there's one thing we have in common, anyway—one faith I'll never doubt again; I believe in Heaven now. I always shall.

Theodore

Do you mind telling me why, my boy?

Ernest