Algernon. It is much pleasanter being here with you.

Cecily. I can't understand how you are here at all. Uncle Jack
won't be back till Monday afternoon.

Algernon. That is a great disappointment. I am obliged to go up by
the first train on Monday morning. I have a business appointment
that I am anxious . . . to miss?

Cecily. Couldn't you miss it anywhere but in London?

Algernon. No: the appointment is in London.

Cecily. Well, I know, of course, how important it is not to keep a
business engagement, if one wants to retain any sense of the beauty
of life, but still I think you had better wait till Uncle Jack
arrives. I know he wants to speak to you about your emigrating.

Algernon. About my what?

Cecily. Your emigrating. He has gone up to buy your outfit.

Algernon. I certainly wouldn't let Jack buy my outfit. He has no
taste in neckties at all.

Cecily. I don't think you will require neckties. Uncle Jack is
sending you to Australia.

Algernon. Australia! I'd sooner die.