John Worthing, J.P. Algernon Moncrieff Rev. Cannon Chasuble, D.D. Merriman, Butler Way, Manservant Woman Bracknell Hon. Gwendolen Fairfax Cecily Cardew Skip Prism, Governess
Scene
Morning-area in the Algernon’s flat Mexikansk vackra kvinnor in two-Moonlight Street. The room was luxuriously and artistically furnished. The brand new sound away from a guitar is heard from the surrounding area.
Algernon. I’m sorry for that, to suit your purpose. I really don’t gamble precisely-any one could play accurately-however, I fool around with wonderful phrase. As much as new piano is concerned, sentiment are my niche. I keep technology for a lifetime.
Algernon. [Inspects all of them, requires several, and you may lies upon your butt.] Oh! . . . by the way, Way, We select from your own guide that into Thursday night, whenever Lord Shoreman and you may Mr. Worthing had been dinner beside me, 7 bottles away from wine is actually entered due to the fact being consumed.
Algernon. Exactly why is it one to at the an excellent bachelor’s business the fresh new servants invariably take in brand new champagne? We query just getting pointers.
Lane. I feature they towards the quality of the wines, sir. I have have a tendency to noticed that for the pagne try rarely off a first-rate brand name.
Lane. I believe it is an extremely charming state, sir. I have had very little experience of they myself to the present. You will find simply started married immediately following. That has been when you look at the results of a misconception between myself and you may an excellent young individual.
Algernon. Lane’s opinions to the matrimony look quite lax. Really, in case the lower purchases you should never lay you an illustration, what the heck is the access to them? They look, just like the a class, getting simply no feeling of ethical responsibility.
Algernon. [Stiffly.] I believe it’s typical when you look at the an effective neighborhood to have some limited beverage during the five-o’clock. In which could you be given that past Thursday?
First Act
Jack. [Draw regarding their gloves.] When one is in town one to amuses oneself. Whenever you’re in the united states you to definitely amuses anyone else. It’s continuously dull.
Algernon. Exactly how tremendously you need to put on display your all of them! [Explains and you will takes sub.] By the way, Shropshire is the condition, can it be maybe not?
Jack. Eh? Shropshire? Yes, however. Hallo! As to the reasons a few of these cups? As to the reasons cucumber snacks? As to the reasons eg irresponsible extravagance in a single thus young? Who is visiting tea?
Algernon. Yes, which is all really well; but I am frightened Cousin Augusta would not somewhat accept of one’s being right here.
Algernon. My beloved fellow, how you flirt having Gwendolen is actually very well disgraceful. It is almost as crappy given that way Gwendolen flirts with you.
Algernon. I do not find things intimate inside suggesting. But there is absolutely nothing personal on a particular proposal. Why, one may getting recognized. You to usually are, I think. Then the adventure is perhaps all over. The very essence out-of romance is actually suspicion. When I have partnered, I will yes make an effort to your investment facts.
Jack. I have without doubt about this, precious Algy. The Breakup Judge was specially formulated for all of us whose memories is therefore curiously constituted.
Algernon. Oh! there’s no play with speculating on that subject. Divorces are made inside the Heaven-[Jack generates his hand for taking a sub. Algernon at once interferes.] Please don’t touch the brand new cucumber snacks. He’s purchased especially to own Sibling Augusta. [Requires one to and you may eats it.]
Algernon. That’s quite yet another count. She’s my cousin. [Takes dish away from below.] Involve some bread-and-butter. The newest bread-and-butter is actually for Gwendolen. Gwendolen try dedicated to bread-and-butter.
Algernon. Really, my personal precious fellow, you don’t need to consume just like you was indeed planning consume every thing. Your act as if perhaps you were partnered so you’re able to their already. You’re not partnered in order to her already, and that i do not think your previously could well be.