From The Master of Mrs. Chilvers: An Improbable Comedy by Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka) Jerome

(He leans back in his chair.) Do you remember Tommy the Terrier, as they used to call him in the House—was always preaching Socialism? (ST. HERBERT: Quite the most amusing man I ever met!) And not afraid of being honest. Do you remember his answer when somebody asked him what he would do if Socialism, by any chance, really became established in England? He had just married an American heiress. He said he should emigrate. I am still convinced that woman is entitled to equal political rights with man. I didn’t think it was coming in my time. There are points in the problem remaining to be settled before we can arrive at a working solution. This is one of them. (He takes up the letter and reads.) “Are you prepared to have as your representative a person who for six months out of every year may be incapacitated from serving you?” It’s easy enough to say I oughtn’t to allow my supporters to drag in the personal element. I like it even less myself. But what’s the answer? (JAWBONES enters with a tray.) (JAWBONES: Tea’s coming in a minute, sir.) Never mind all that. (He hands him a slip.) Take this to the printers. Tell them I must have a proof to-night.

Geoffrey Monologue from The Master of Mrs. Chilvers: An Improbable Comedy

Rehearse Geoffrey's monologue