The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
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page 56 of 107 (52%)
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Cecily. Yes, he has told me all about poor Mr. Bunbury, and his terrible state of health. Jack. Bunbury! Well, I won't have him talk to you about Bunbury or about anything else. It is enough to drive one perfectly frantic. Algernon. Of course I admit that the faults were all on my side. But I must say that I think that Brother John's coldness to me is peculiarly painful. I expected a more enthusiastic welcome, especially considering it is the first time I have come here. Cecily. Uncle Jack, if you don't shake hands with Ernest I will never forgive you. Jack. Never forgive me? Cecily. Never, never, never! Jack. Well, this is the last time I shall ever do it. [Shakes with Algernon and glares.] Chasuble. It's pleasant, is it not, to see so perfect a reconciliation? I think we might leave the two brothers together. Miss Prism. Cecily, you will come with us. Cecily. Certainly, Miss Prism. My little task of reconciliation is over. |
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