"The Master of Mrs. Chilvers: An Improbable Comedy" by Jerome K. Jerome Jerome K. Jerome was an English writer best known for his humorous writing. In this play, Mr. and Mrs. Chivers drive the story and through their zany and very British natures, drag their poor cast surrounding them on their misadventures. Written with dry humor and vivid stage directions, the story comes to life even if you're reading it on a page and not watching it on stage.