Lord Darlington. Ah, what a fascinating Puritan you are, Lady Windermere!
Lady Windermere. The adjective was unnecessary, Lord Darlington.
Lord Darlington. I couldn’t help it. I can resist everything except temptation.
Lady Windermere. You have the modern affectation of weakness.
Lord Darlington. [Looking at her.] It’s only an affectation, Lady Windermere.
[Enter Parker C.]
Parker. The Duchess of Berwick and Lady Agatha Carlisle.
[Enter the Duchess of Berwick and Lady Agatha Carlisle C.]
[Exit Parker C.]
Duchess of Berwick. [Coming down C., and shaking hands.] Dear Margaret, I am so pleased to see you. You remember Agatha, don’t you? [Crossing L.C.] How do you do, Lord Darlington? I won’t let you know my daughter, you are far too wicked.