Evening Dress

Evening Dress by William Dean Howells is a farce that unfolds the comedic chaos when Edward Roberts frantically searches for his dress-suit before a musicale with his wife Agnes and friend Willis Campbell aiding in the hunt. Hidden in tissue paper by Agnes the missing suit triggers a series of humorous events involving borrowed coats mistaken identities and Bella the maid's inventive cover-ups. This light-hearted tale of misunderstandings witty banter and comedic resolutions highlights the humor in everyday mishaps and the essence of effective communication in relationships.