John Worthing, J.P. Algernon Moncrieff Rev. Canon Chasuble, D.D. Merriman, Butler Lane, Manservant Lady Bracknell Hon. Gwendolen Fairfax Cecily Cardew Miss Prism, Governess

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Morning-room in Algernon's flat in half-Moonlight Roadway. The space was richly and you may creatively supplied. The new sound out of a cello is actually heard in the adjoining space.

Algernon. I am sorry for this, for the benefit. I don't enjoy correctly-anyone can play truthfully-however, We explore wonderful term. So far as the fresh new cello is concerned, sentiment was my personal subject. We remain science for lifetime.

Algernon. [Inspects all of them, takes one or two, and is down on your butt.] Oh! . . . in addition, Lane, I see from the book that to your Thursday nights, whenever Lord Shoreman and Mr. Worthing was basically eating with me, 7 bottle regarding champagne was joined given that being ate.

Algernon. Why is it you to on a good bachelor's place fransk jenter er sГҐ sГёte the newest servants inevitably drink new wine? We inquire simply getting pointers.

Lane. I trait they towards the superior quality of your own wine, sir. You will find usually seen you to definitely when you look at the pagne was rarely regarding an excellent first-speed brand.

Lane. I believe it’s an incredibly charming state, sir. I have had almost no contact with they myself to today's. I have only been partnered shortly after. Which was from inside the result of a misconception anywhere between myself and you may an excellent younger individual.

Algernon. Lane's opinions towards the marriage appear some lax. Extremely, in the event your straight down requests usually do not put united states a good example, what the heck is the use of them? They take a look, as the a class, getting absolutely no feeling of moral responsibility.

Algernon. [Stiffly.] In my opinion it’s regular during the a great neighborhood to take some limited drink in the five-o'clock. In which could you be because the last Thursday?

Jack. [Pulling of his gloves.] When a person is in town you to amuses on your own. Whenever a person is in the nation one to amuses others. It’s a lot of fantastically dull.

First Act

Algernon. Just how greatly you should show your them! [Goes over and you may takes sub.] In addition, Shropshire is the condition, could it be maybe not?

Jack. Eh? Shropshire? Sure, needless to say. Hallo! As to the reasons most of these servings? Why cucumber sandwiches? As to the reasons instance irresponsible luxury in one therefore younger? Who is arriving at tea?

Algernon. Yes, that is most of the really well; however, I'm scared Sibling Augusta would not some agree of your own getting here.

Algernon. My beloved fellow, the manner in which you flirt with Gwendolen try perfectly disgraceful. It is almost due to the fact bad just like the way Gwendolen flirts that have your.

Algernon. I really don't get a hold of one thing intimate in the proposing. But there is nothing personal regarding the one particular proposition. As to the reasons, one may end up being acknowledged. That always is, In my opinion. Then your adventure is all over. Ab muscles essence away from romance was suspicion. When I get partnered, I am going to certainly you will need to forget the fact.

Jack. We have without doubt about that, dear Algy. Brand new Divorce or separation Judge is actually specifically formulated for all those whoever thoughts are thus curiously constituted.

Algernon. Oh! there isn't any use speculating on that topic. Divorces are manufactured from inside the Paradise-[Jack puts out his hands for taking a sub. Algernon immediately interferes.] Do not touching this new cucumber snacks. He or she is purchased specifically getting Sibling Augusta. [Requires one and you may consumes they.]

Algernon. That is slightly a new number. This woman is my cousin. [Requires plate away from below.] Involve some bread-and-butter. The fresh bread and butter is for Gwendolen. Gwendolen try devoted to bread-and-butter.

Algernon. Really, my beloved fellow, you need not eat as if you were likely to consume every thing. Your behave as if you were married to help you her currently. You're not married to her currently, and i don't think your actually ever might be.