Wellington Times in Wellington, New South Wales

Scraps of Fun in a Chaotic Parlor Scene

A fragmented narrative centers on a chaotic conversation at a social gathering. A wife phrases quarrels and proposals amid a chorus of odd lines and improvised dialogue. The piece shifts through abrupt exchanges, a luncheon, and a looming marriage plan. Characters named include May, Percy, a mother, and a father, with emphasis on domestic tensions and expectations.