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Wife Without A Smile

Wife Without A Smile

By: Arthur Wing Pinero
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 In Wife Without A Smile, Mr. Rippingill finds himself in a comical predicament—his wife, Avis, is unable to shed her stony expression or find joy in even the most absurd situations. As he muses, Consider, my dear pet, the absurdity of contrasting our esteemed English aristocracy with pickled salmon! The sheer thought of such a grotesque juxtaposition is enough to spark laughter, wouldnt you agree? Join him on his humorous quest to coax a smile from his beloved wife in this charming tale of marital misadventures.Copyright Comedy and Fairy Tales
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  • 003 - Act 3

    003 - Act 3
    Nov 19 2025
    In Wife Without A Smile, Mr. Rippingill finds himself in a comical predicament—his wife, Avis, is unable to shed her stony expression or find joy in even the most absurd situations. As he muses, Consider, my dear pet, the absurdity of contrasting our esteemed English aristocracy with pickled salmon! The sheer thought of such a grotesque juxtaposition is enough to spark laughter, wouldnt you agree? Join him on his humorous quest to coax a smile from his beloved wife in this charming tale of marital misadventures.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 002 - Act 2

    002 - Act 2
    Nov 19 2025
    In Wife Without A Smile, Mr. Rippingill finds himself in a comical predicament—his wife, Avis, is unable to shed her stony expression or find joy in even the most absurd situations. As he muses, Consider, my dear pet, the absurdity of contrasting our esteemed English aristocracy with pickled salmon! The sheer thought of such a grotesque juxtaposition is enough to spark laughter, wouldnt you agree? Join him on his humorous quest to coax a smile from his beloved wife in this charming tale of marital misadventures.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 001 - Act 1

    001 - Act 1
    Nov 19 2025
    In Wife Without A Smile, Mr. Rippingill finds himself in a comical predicament—his wife, Avis, is unable to shed her stony expression or find joy in even the most absurd situations. As he muses, Consider, my dear pet, the absurdity of contrasting our esteemed English aristocracy with pickled salmon! The sheer thought of such a grotesque juxtaposition is enough to spark laughter, wouldnt you agree? Join him on his humorous quest to coax a smile from his beloved wife in this charming tale of marital misadventures.
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    1 hr and 1 min
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