“I’ve just left Mr. Brayne, and it’s quite a relief to meet you. He is so intellectual, you know!”
ANCIENT HISTORY
The Frumps (who rather fancy themselves in this style). “It’s called the Early Victorian bonnet.”
Guileless Youth (under the impression that he is paying a graceful compliment). “Oh yes. I suppose you wore them when you were quite girls.”
SOME EMOTIONS BUT NO MORAL
Lady Angleby (mother of pretty débutante). Really! It’s positively painful. It ought to be stopped.