Mrs. Dot: A Farce

by W. Somerset Maugham

[He catches her in his arms and kisses her. At this moment Gerald comes in, Mrs. Dot breaks away from Blenkinsop. There is an awkward pause.

Mrs. Dot.

[To Gerald.] I thought you were on the river.

Gerald.

Hang the river!

[She goes to the door, which Blenkinsop opens for her. She goes out. As Aunt Eliza follows, he speaks to her in a low tone.

Blenkinsop.

There’s passion for you.

Aunt Eliza.