The Napoleon of Notting Hill

In THE NAPOLEON OF NOTTING HILL, Chesterton examines the question "What if the Crown of England devolved upon a common man?" He selects Auberon Quin, and a more common individual it is difficult to imagine. That is, to all appearances...except that deep within Quin burns a desire for the exceptional, a love of individuality, and a deep and abiding humorous tolerance.