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61 excesses. Lord Bracknell would be highly displeased if he learned that that was the way in which you wasted your time and money. CHAS Am I to understand then that there are to be no christenings at all this afternoon? JACK I don’t think that, as things are now, it would be of much practical value to either of us, Dr. Chasuble. CHAS I am grieved to hear such sentiments from you, Mr. Worthing. They savour of the heretical views of the Anabaptists, views that I have completely refuted in four of my unpublished sermons. However, as your present mood seems to be one peculiarly secular, I will return to the church at once. Indeed, I have just been informed by the pew-opener that for the last hour and a half Miss Prism has been waiting for me in the vestry. LADY BRA [Starting.] Miss Prism! Did I hear you mention a Miss Prism? CHAS Yes, Lady Bracknell. I am on my way to join her. LADY BRA Pray, allow me to detain you for a moment. This matter may prove to be one of vital importance to Lord Bracknell and myself. Is this Miss Prism a female of repellent aspect, remotely connected with education? CHAS [Somewhat indignantly.] She is the most cultivated of ladies, and the very picture of respectability. LADY BRA It is obviously the same person. May I ask what position she holds in your household? CHAS [Severely.] I am a celibate, madam. JACK [Interposing.] Miss Prism, Lady Bracknell, has been for the last three years Miss Cardew’s esteemed governess and valued companion. LADY BRA In spite of what I hear of her, I must see her at once. Let her be sent for. |
