Project Gutenberg 2015-09-30 Public domain in the USA. 137 Carton, R. C. (Richard Claude) 1853 1928 Carton, Richard Claude Critchett, Richard Claude Lady Huntworth's Experiment: An original comedy in three acts Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Huntworth%27s_Experiment Produced by Richard Tonsing, Clarity and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Lady Huntworth's Experiment: An Original Comedy in Three Acts" by R. C. Carton is a comedic play written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Lady Huntworth and a cast of characters connected to the vicarage, exploring themes of social decorum, relationships, and the quirks of domestic life. The opening act presents a colorful array of individuals, including Captain Dorvaston and various members of the Pillenger family, setting the stage for a humorous examination of their lives and interactions. The beginning of the play establishes a light-hearted, bustling atmosphere at the vicarage, showcasing characters like Reverend Audley Pillenger and his niece, Lucy, as they navigate breakfast preparations amidst humorous banter. The scene unfolds with various characters, including Gandy, the man-servant, and a newspaper boy, interacting in a lively manner, all while Captain Dorvaston and Lucy discuss their upcoming marriage. There are hints of secrets, past relationships, and comedic misunderstandings, particularly surrounding the characters' intentions and feelings, especially regarding Lucy's engagement and the mysterious implications surrounding Lady Huntworth. As the day progresses, the playful dynamics between characters hint at the unfolding drama and comedic situations that are sure to arise. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 87.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Comedy plays Man-woman relationships -- Drama English drama Social classes -- Drama England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Drama Household employees -- Drama PR Text Category: Humour Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature 274791 2025-07-20T06:31:32.996153 text/html 258114 2024-10-22T23:12:36 text/html 370519 2025-07-20T06:31:40.593574 application/epub+zip 373276 2025-07-20T06:31:34.502621 application/epub+zip 149034 2025-07-20T06:31:33.847624 application/epub+zip 480940 2025-07-20T06:31:43.765613 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 440220 2025-07-20T06:31:39.970594 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 216703 2022-09-22T16:20:01.335948 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 176614 2025-07-20T06:31:31.560159 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 156603 2024-10-22T23:12:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18728 2025-07-20T06:31:43.905564 application/rdf+xml 11519 2025-07-20T06:31:33.962626 image/jpeg 2256 2025-07-20T06:31:33.910614 image/jpeg 355976 2025-07-20T06:31:33.026666 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog