The Dupe is a comedic play written by Frances Chamberlaine Sheridan. The story follows the character of Sir Toby Bumper, a wealthy and gullible man who is easily swindled by those around him. The play begins with Sir Toby being tricked into believing that he has won a large sum of money, only to later discover that he has been duped. As the story unfolds, Sir Toby continues to fall victim to various schemes and manipulations, including a fake marriage...