Publisher's Synopsis
FIRST ACTSCENEMorning-room of Lord Windermere's house in Carlton House Terrace. Doors C. and R. Bureauwith books and papers R. Sofa with small tea-table L. Window opening on to terrace L. TableR.[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 onewho 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.][Exit PARKER.]LORD DARLINGTON. How do you do, Lady Windermere?LADY WINDERMERE. How do you do, Lord Darlington? No, I can't shake hands with you. Myhands are all wet with these roses. Aren't they lovely? They came up from Selby thismorning.LORD DARLINGTON. They are quite perfect. [Sees a fan lying on the table.] And what awonderful fan! May I look at it
