The Benefit of the Doubt; a Comedy in Three Acts

by Arthur Wing Pinero

[Drawing a long breath, her arms falling by her side.] Ah!

Theophila.

I’m tired. Tell my sister——

Olive.

[Goes to the upper door, opens it, and looks out.] Oh, Quaife, where is Miss Emptage?

Quaife.

[Out of sight.] In the dining-room, ma’am. Shall I——?

Olive.

[Closing the door.] No, thank you. [She goes to the dining-room door, and opens it slightly, without withdrawing the portière.] Miss Emptage!

Justina.