Mrs. Dot: A Farce

by W. Somerset Maugham

Thanks, so much.

Mrs. Dot.

Freddie, is Gerald’s room ready?

Freddie.

Yes, I think so. I’ll just go and find out.

[He goes out.

Mrs. Dot.

I was so delighted to see the announcement in the morning’s paper. I offer my very warmest congratulations.

Nellie.

Thanks, so much.