
At Acacia Villa in Ravenscourt Park, newly‑married Mrs. Korner navigates domestic life with sharp wit and a demand that a man should be a man. Her mornings are a whirlwind of boiled eggs, missing collars, and cantankerous staff, all delivered in rapid, comic banter. The scene captures Edwardian social quirks and the little battles that define married routine.
When Mr. Korner bursts in, cheerfully reciting his self‑made motto, the couple’s conversation turns to a mysterious object that vanished under the bed, prompting a comical search. Mrs. Korner, ever practical, imposes a ten‑minute limit while the resourceful Miss Greene volunteers to help, adding another layer of humor. Jerome K. Jerome’s gentle satire turns these ordinary breakfast moments into a charming farce that invites listeners into the delightfully chaotic world of Acacia Villa.
Language
en
Duration
~27 minutes (25K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Ron Burkey, Amy Thomte, and David Widger
Release date
1997-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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