Dunstone’s Dear Lady by H.G. Wells

This short piece explores the frustrations of a man whose wife’s new obsession with the theater leads to a shift in their domestic life. As she embraces a new artistic persona, Dunstone must navigate changes in attention, expectations, and identity. The plot plays on the clash between tradition and modern expression, laced with gentle irony. It’s a light social comedy with undercurrents of marital adjustment and gender roles. The narrative captures how subtle shifts in interest can alter relationships.