Synopsis

FIRST ACT SCENE 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.