GWENDOLEN.
Then you think we should forgive them?
CECILY.
Yes. I mean no.
GWENDOLEN.
True! I had forgotten. There are principles at stake that one cannot surrender. Which of us should tell them? The task is not a pleasant one.
CECILY.
Could we not both speak at the same time?
GWENDOLEN.
An excellent idea! I nearly always speak at the same time as other people. Will you take the time from me?
CECILY.
Certainly. [Gwendolen beats time with uplifted finger.]
GWENDOLEN and CECILY [Speaking together.] Your Christian names are still an insuperable barrier. That is all!
JACK and ALGERNON [Speaking together.] Our Christian names! Is that all? But we are going to be christened this afternoon.
GWENDOLEN.
[To Jack.] For my sake you are prepared to do this terrible thing?
JACK.
I am.