Discontent among the Upper Orders. The Bishop, who was present, was
much struck by some of the analogies I drew.

Jack. Ah! that reminds me, you mentioned christenings I think, Dr.
Chasuble? I suppose you know how to christen all right? [Dr.
Chasuble looks astounded.] I mean, of course, you are continually
christening, aren't you?

Miss Prism. It is, I regret to say, one of the Rector's most
constant duties in this parish. I have often spoken to the poorer
classes on the subject. But they don't seem to know what thrift is.

Chasuble. But is there any particular infant in whom you are
interested, Mr. Worthing? Your brother was, I believe, unmarried,
was he not?

Jack. Oh yes.

Miss Prism. [Bitterly.] People who live entirely for pleasure
usually are.

Jack. But it is not for any child, dear Doctor. I am very fond of
children. No! the fact is, I would like to be christened myself,
this afternoon, if you have nothing better to do.

Chasuble. But surely, Mr. Worthing, you have been christened
already?

Jack. I don't remember anything about it.