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The plot centers around a married couple, Mr. and Mrs. Trefusis, and their interactions with their close friend, Mr. McComas. Mrs. Trefusis has been receiving flirtations from Mr. McComas, but she is unaware that her husband knows about them. The play unfolds as a lighthearted exploration of the consequences of a small lie Mr. McComas tells to Mrs. Trefusis, leading to an amusing situation where the truth and the deception intertwine. The farcical nature of the plot is heightened by Shaw’s sharp dialogue and the comic misunderstanding between the characters.Through How He Lied to Her Husband, Shaw critiques the conventions surrounding marriage and fidelity, using humor to explore the intricacies of relationships and the consequences of both honesty and dishonesty. The play is also a commentary on the societal expectations placed on women, as Mrs. Trefusis navigates the complexities of romance, attraction, and social norms. Shaw's clever use of wit and satire provides both entertainment and a deeper reflection on human nature and the contradictions inherent in societal expectations of love and marriage.