Algernon. Nobody ever does.

[Jack looks indignantly at him, and leaves the room. Algernon
lights a cigarette, reads his shirt-cuff, and smiles.]

ACT DROP




SECOND ACT


SCENE

Garden at the Manor House. A flight of grey stone steps leads up to
the house. The garden, an old-fashioned one, full of roses. Time
of year, July. Basket chairs, and a table covered with books, are
set under a large yew-tree.

[Miss Prism discovered seated at the table. Cecily is at the back
watering flowers.]

Miss Prism. [Calling.] Cecily, Cecily! Surely such a utilitarian
occupation as the watering of flowers is rather Moulton's duty than
yours? Especially at a moment when intellectual pleasures await
you. Your German grammar is on the table. Pray open it at page
fifteen. We will repeat yesterday's lesson.