The Benefit of the Doubt; a Comedy in Three Acts

by Arthur Wing Pinero

Mrs. Cloys.

Mrs. Allingham has, I take it, arrived at certain conclusions as to the motive of my visit?

John.

She has.

Mrs. Cloys.

And now, Theophila following upon our heels——?

John.

It is a most unfortunate accident——

Mrs. Cloys.

[Eyeing him penetratingly.] Mr. Allingham, you have no doubt whatever of the absolute genuineness of my niece’s excuse for calling upon you?