Oscar Wilde

Lady Windermere's Fan Oscar Wilde

Morning-room of Lord Windermere's house in Carlton House Terrace. Doors C. and R. Bureau with books and papers R. Sofa with small tea-table L. Window opening on to terrace L. Table R.[Lady Windermere is at table R., arranging roses in a blue bowl.][Enter Parker.]Parker. Is your ladyship at home this afternoon?Lady Windermere. Yes-who has called?Parker. Lord Darlington, my lady. Lady Windermere. [Hesitates for a moment.] Show him up-and I'm at home to any one who calls. Parker. Yes, my lady.[Exit C.]Lady Windermere. It's best for me to see him before to-night. I'm glad he's come.[Enter Parker C.]Parker. Lord Darlington, [Enter Lord Darlington C.]