The Open Door- Kelli Firmin

The Open Door by Alfred Sutro was set in the 1920's and was about two characters Lady Torminster and Sir Geoffrey and their love for each other that was finally expressed to one another after many years of unsuppressed feelings. I think the title "the Open Door" is very fitting. I do not think it was by accident that Lady Torminster opens the door to the drawing room at 2am. She knows that Sir Geoffrey will be there and uses the excuse she cannot sleep to see him and have a conversation that will reveal hidden feelings they both share. Lady Torminster is bored with her husband Jack. They both agree what a good man he is and a  valued friend to Sir Geoffrey. I find it odd after all these years the opportunity or an open door to express their feelings is occurring. Lady Torminster is afraid of Sir Geoffrey going to China and marrying. He states he will be gone for several years and promises to send things. He is leaving abruptly so Jack will not be suspicious and even may mention his wife has been like a sister to him. That is really odd description for your best friend's wife whom you happen to be secretly in love with.
I expected throughout reading the play to have some physical contact between the two or some romantic kiss or embrace. The only description of anything physical is the clasp of her hand and a hot tear on his wrist. Sir Geoffrey and Lady Torminster do not share the same feelings about Jack being boring. Jack saved Sir Geoffrey from been killed by a tiger. Although it still did not close the door for him being in love with his wife. Overall the play read easily I was looking for more action but I have to realize this was set in the 1920's and proper behavior was followed between the two characters.