Mice and Men

Mice and Men, written by Madeleine Lucette Ryley, is a romantic comedy that centers on Mr. Embury, a bachelor who attempts to create the perfect wife by taking in an orphaned girl named Peggy as his ward. Misunderstandings arise as Peggy believes Mr. Embury intends for her to marry his nephew, Captain Lovell, who is in love with another woman. This play, noted for its sincere spirit, offers a fairy tale-like narrative that explores themes of love and societal expectations.