In which two gentlemen of impeccable manners engage in a lively exchange of wit and deception over the particulars of identity, courtship, and social obligation, all whilst navigating the delicate art of cucumber sandwiches and the mysteries of a certain cigarette case. The arrival of a formidable dowager and a young lady keen on matrimonial adventures sets the stage for a charming tête-à-tête, punctuated by sparkling epigrams and the subtle intricacies of Victorian decorum.