Fanny and the Servant Problem

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Fanny and the Servant Problem

by Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka) Jerome

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Transcribed from the 1909 Hodder & Stoughton edition by David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org

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Description

In the elegant drawing‑room of Bantong Hall, a newly married couple is about to return home for the first time. The house is buzzing with the chatter of two indistinguishable aunts, a diligent butler, and a host of staff, all busy preparing for the bride’s arrival. Their conversation drifts from floral decorations to the mysterious habits of the young lady, hinting at a gentle satire of upper‑class expectations.

The aunts’ conspiratorial whispers about the bride’s “profession” set the stage for a series of comic misunderstandings. As the butler shuffles between rooms and the local doctor makes a punctual entrance, the audience is invited to watch a lively battle of wits between the aristocratic family and their household crew. The play promises witty repartee, charming characters, and the timeless humor of a household trying to keep up with the whims of love and propriety.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (119K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2001-09-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka) Jerome

Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka) Jerome

1859–1927

Best known for the comic classic Three Men in a Boat, this English writer had a gift for turning everyday mishaps into warm, easygoing humor. His work helped make him one of the most widely loved comic authors of the late Victorian and Edwardian period.

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