The Benefit of the Doubt; a Comedy in Three Acts

by Arthur Wing Pinero

Cheerful! Think of the day I’ve spent!

Mrs. Quinton Twelves.

You’ve spent!

Claude.

Theophila’s brother! [Pointing into space.] The brother of Mrs. Fraser of Locheen! The brother of the witness in the box! Every eye upon me!

Mrs. Quinton Twelves.

[Drily.] I see.

Claude.

Oh, Kate, I’ve felt this business in more ways than one. It has been a terrible lesson to me.

Mrs. Quinton Twelves.