The Importance of Being Earnest 03

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The Importance of Being Earnest.

Episode three.

Jack has asked Gwendolen to marry him.

She thinks his name is Ernest, her favourite name, and has happily accepted.

But her mother, Lady Bracknell, is not pleased about the engagement.

She wants to ask Jack some questions about his background and finances.

Now, Mr Worthing, I am quite prepared to add your name to my list of eligible young men for my daughter if you answer my questions in a suitable way…

Do you smoke?