His House in Order

His House in Order is a play written by Arthur Wing Pinero, first performed in 1916. The story revolves around a second wife who struggles with the constant comparisons to her predecessor, leading to her emotional turmoil. The play highlights themes of power and kindness, encapsulated in the line by Hilary Jesson: 'the happy people I've come across have never been the people who, possessing power, have employed it malevolently or uncharitably.' It was well-received in both England and the United States, even inspiring an Italian adaptation.