The Benefit of the Doubt; a Comedy in Three Acts

by Arthur Wing Pinero

At Theophila’s house, in her husband’s absence. Is that all?

Mrs. Emptage.

Absolutely all.

Sir Fletcher Portwood.

All the bézique part of the case. You see, the lawyers separated the case against Theophila into three divisions.

Mrs. Cloys.

Three! Number One?

Sir Fletcher Portwood.

The House-friend, as aforesaid.

Mrs. Cloys.