The Parlor Car

"The Parlor Car" by William Dean Howells is a funny play that takes place on a train and looks at the ups and downs of relationships. The story revolves around Lucy Galbraith and Allen Richards, who used to be engaged, but the play starts off with an unresolved breakup. As the pair expresses their contradicting emotions, they have to deal with the remnants of their relationship plus the moment of crisis the railway car becomes uncoupled. Through humorous misunderstandings and heart-to-heart conversations, they start to remember what they loved about each other, which allows them to fix their relationship and proves that love can be both silly and strong.