The Benefit of the Doubt; a Comedy in Three Acts

by Arthur Wing Pinero

London’s a beautiful place.

Fraser.

No.

Theophila.

[Hotly.] No to you, then. [Sitting.] I beg pardon again; I didn’t mean to be rude. I understand how you feel. You were born at Locheen.

Fraser.

I was.

Theophila.

[Pointing towards the window.] I was born in Chester Terrace. I admit, Locheen is all very well at a certain time of year. But to be stuck there when London’s full; when nobody but a poor relation, whose railway ticket you send with the invitation, will come and look you up! Oh, that summer you made me spend there just after we were married!

Fraser.