LANE.
[Gravely.] There were no cucumbers in the market this morning, sir. I went down twice.
ALGERNON.
No cucumbers!
LANE.
No, sir. Not even for ready money.
ALGERNON.
That will do, Lane, thank you.
LANE.
Thank you, sir. [Goes out.]
ALGERNON.
I am greatly distressed, Aunt Augusta, about there being no cucumbers, not even for ready money.
LADY BRACKNELL.
It really makes no matter, Algernon. I had some crumpets with Lady Harbury, who seems to me to be living entirely for pleasure now.
ALGERNON.
I hear her hair has turned quite gold from grief.
LADY BRACKNELL.
It certainly has changed its colour. From what cause I, of course, cannot say. [Algernon crosses and hands tea.] Thank you. I’ve quite a treat for you to-night, Algernon. I am going to send you down with Mary Farquhar. She is such a nice woman, and so attentive to her husband. It’s delightful to watch them.
ALGERNON.
I am afraid, Aunt Augusta, I shall have to give up the pleasure of dining with you to-night after all.