The Benefit of the Doubt; a Comedy in Three Acts

by Arthur Wing Pinero

Mr. Allingham rather fatigued?

Quaife.

Never saw him so played out, sir. [Closing the windows.] Oh, Mr. Allingham’s compliments, Mr. Shafto, and he says he forgot to inquire whether you and Mr. Elphick would sleep at The Lichens to-night.

Shafto.

Not to-night, thanks. I’ve arranged to take Mr. Elphick on to my father’s place at Leatherhead.

Elphick.

We shan’t keep you up here till the last train, Quaife, or anything like. Dessay Mr. Allingham’ll be glad to turn in early.

Quaife.

Not much good him turning in, Mr. Elphick.

Shafto.