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34 JACK Bunbury! Well, I won’t have him talk to you about Bunbury or about anything else. It is enough to drive one perfectly frantic. ALG Of course I admit that the faults were all on my side. But I must say that I think Brother John’s coldness to me is peculiarly painful. I expected a more enthusiastic welcome, especially considering it is the first time I have come here. CEC Uncle Jack, if you don’t shake hands with Ernest, I will never forgive you. JACK Never forgive me? CEC Never, never, never! JACK Well, this is the last time I shall ever do it. [Shakes hands with Algernon and glares.] CHAS It is pleasant, is it not, to see so perfect a reconciliation? I think we might leave the two brothers together. MISS PRI Cecily, you will come with us. CEC Certainly, Miss Prism. My little task of reconciliation is over. CHAS You have done a beautiful action to-day, dear child. MISS PRI We must not be premature in our judgments. CEC I feel very happy. [They all go off.] JACK You young scoundrel, Algy, you must get out of this place as soon as possible. I don’t allow any Bunburying here. [Enter Merriman.] MERR I have put Mr. Ernest’s things in the room next to yours, sir. I suppose that is all right? JACK What? MERR Mr. Ernest’s luggage, sir. I have unpacked it and put it in the room next to your own. JACK His luggage? MERR Yes, sir. Three portmanteaus, a dressing-case, two hat boxes, and a large luncheon-basket. ALG I am afraid I can’t stay more than a week this time. JACK Merriman, order the dog-cart at once. Mr. Ernest has been suddenly called back to town. MERR Yes, sir. [Goes back into the house.] ALG What a fearful liar you are, Jack. I have not been called back to town at all. JACK Yes, you have. ALG I haven’t heard anyone call me. JACK Your duty as a gentleman calls you back. |
