Lady Windermere's Fan

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.