
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.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (119K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2001-09-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1859–1927
Best remembered for the comic classic Three Men in a Boat, this English writer had a gift for turning everyday mishaps into warm, sharp humor. His work helped make late-Victorian comedy feel lively, modern, and very human.
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