Mrs. Dot: A Farce

by W. Somerset Maugham

Do you care for Nellie Sellenger?

Gerald.

If you don’t mind, I won’t answer that question. Unless she asks for her freedom, I propose to marry her.

[Charles brings in the hat and coat. Mrs. Dot watches him while he puts them on.

Gerald.

Good-bye.

[He goes out. Mrs. Dot turns round and faces Charles.

Mrs. Dot.

Charles, have you ever been married?

Charles.