_Tom._
To fashion heroes out of actual, dull, every-day men--the sort of men
you see smoking cheroots in the club windows in St. James's Street; and
heroines from simple maidens in muslin frocks. Naturally, the managers
won't stand that.
_Imogen._
Why, of course not.
_Tom._
If _they_ did, the public wouldn't.
_Imogen._
Is it likely? Is it likely?
_Tom._