John Worthing, J.P. Algernon Moncrieff Rev. Cannon Chasuble, D.D. Merriman, Butler Lane, Manservant Lady Bracknell Hon. Gwendolen Fairfax Cecily Cardew Skip Prism, Governess
Scene
Morning-place in the Algernon’s apartment in two-Moonlight Highway. The bedroom try richly and you will creatively supplied. The new sound regarding a guitar are read from the surrounding place.
Algernon. I’m very sorry for this, for your sake. I don’t enjoy accurately-anyone can enjoy accurately-but I use wonderful phrase. In terms of the fresh guitar can be involved, sentiment are my niche. I keep technology for a lifetime.
Algernon. [Inspects all of them, takes a couple of, and consist upon your butt.] Oh! . . . by the way, Way, We come across from your own guide one towards the Thursday evening, when Lord Shoreman and you can Mr. Worthing was dining with me, 7 bottles from champagne was joined while the having been ate.
Algernon. Exactly why is it that during the a bachelor’s institution the fresh servants usually drink the fresh champagne? We ask simply having advice.
Way. We trait they to the supreme quality of one’s wines, sir. I’ve will noticed you to definitely inside pagne are scarcely of a good first-price brand.
Lane. I believe it’s a very lovely condition, sir. I have had little or no exposure to they me personally around today’s. I have merely been married shortly after. That was inside the result of a misconception ranging from myself and you may a beneficial younger individual.
Algernon. Lane’s viewpoints toward relationships see slightly lax. Really, should your straight down purchases don’t lay us a good example, what the deuce ‘s the access to them? They hunt, because the a class, to own no feeling of ethical duty.
Algernon. [Stiffly.] I think it’s customary inside an effective area to have some limited drink at the five o’clock. In which are you due to the fact history Thursday?
Jack. [Extract off his gloves.] Whenever you’re in the city you to definitely amuses on your own. Whenever a person is in the nation one amuses others. It’s too-much incredibly dull.
First Act
Algernon. Exactly how tremendously you should show off your them! [Covers and you may requires sub.] In addition, Shropshire is the county, could it be perhaps not?
Jack. Eh? Shropshire? Sure, needless to say. Hallo! Why a few of these cups? As to the reasons cucumber sandwiches? As to the reasons such as for example irresponsible luxury in one thus more youthful? That is visiting beverage?
Algernon. Sure, which is all very well; however, I’m afraid Cousin Augusta won’t a bit accept of your getting right here.
Algernon. My personal beloved other, the manner in which you flirt which have Gwendolen is very well disgraceful. It is almost while the bad while the means Gwendolen flirts that have you.
Algernon. I really don’t pick things romantic within the proposing. But there’s nothing romantic from the one offer. Why, one may getting acknowledged. One to usually is, I believe. Then thrill is all more. The very essence away from relationship are uncertainty. If I get married, I am going to yes try to forget the facts.
Jack. I have undoubtedly about that, precious Algy. This new Separation and divorce Judge try especially designed for people whose recollections are so curiously constituted.
Algernon. Oh! there is absolutely no have fun with guessing on that subject. Divorces are produced in Paradise-[Jack generates their hand to take a sandwich. Algernon at the same time interferes.] Please don’t touch the latest cucumber snacks. He could be purchased specifically for Sister Augusta. [Takes you to and you will takes they.]
Algernon. That is a little another type of number. She is my cousin. [Takes dish out-of lower than.] Possess some bread and butter. The bread and butter is for Gwendolen. Gwendolen try based on bread and butter.
Algernon. Really, my precious other, you need not eat as if you have been likely to eat it-all. You become if perhaps you were partnered so you can their own already. You are not married so you can their already, and that i don’t believe your ever will be.
