Tradition, With On Bail; Their Wife; Waiting; The Cheat Of Pity; And Mothers : Kessinger Publishing : 9781163711507 : 1163711500 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""Tradition, With On Bail; Their Wife; Waiting; The Cheat Of Pity; And Mothers: One-Act Plays Of Contemporary Life"" is a collection of five one-act plays written by George Middleton. Each play explores different aspects of contemporary life and relationships. ""Tradition"" examines the tension between tradition and modernity in a family. ""On Bail"" follows the story of a man who is released on bail after being charged with a crime. ""Their Wife"" explores the complicated dynamics of a polyamorous relationship. ""Waiting"" is a poignant portrayal of two people waiting for a loved one who may never return. ""The Cheat Of Pity"" is a dark comedy about a man who fakes his own death to escape his debts. ""Mothers"" looks at the different experiences of motherhood through the eyes of three women. With its diverse themes and characters, ""Tradition