Transcriber’s Notes
Obvious typographical errors have been silently corrected. Variations in hyphenation and accents have been standardised but all other spelling and punctuation remains unchanged.
About This Book
The play is set in the ordered study of an ageing scientist whose days are governed by exact routine, punctuated by a prim secretary and a discreet medical attendant. Domestic mishaps and incoming correspondence interrupt his methodical work as he awaits his granddaughter's return. A singular, unexplained specimen is introduced, drawing scientific scrutiny and sparking conversation about observation, belief, and the limits of empirical explanation. The one-act concentrates on the tension between meticulous habit and phenomena that resist ready classification.