He says that Algernon is a liar and lists all the lies he has told. Lady Bracknell gives her consent to Algernon's engagement, but Jack immediately objects as Cecily's guardian. However, because she has a fortune of 130,000 pounds, Lady Bracknell believes her to have "distinct social possibilities." Immediately, Lady Bracknell interrogates Jack about Cecily's expectations. He also adds that he and Cecily are engaged. She inquires about Algernon's invalid friend, Bunbury, and Algernon explains that he killed him that afternoon Bunbury exploded. Lady Bracknell says that they are not engaged and insists that they cease all communication. She desires an explanation for these hugs, and Gwendolen tells her that she is engaged to Jack. Merriman discretely coughs to signal the entrance of Lady Bracknell. Both men proclaim that they plan to be rechristened, and Gwendolen and Cecily forgive them, and both couples embrace. The women accept their explanations but still have a problem with them lacking the name Ernest. The men do come in and start explaining why they lied about their names. If they do, the ladies intend to be cold and heartless. No time has elapsed, but in Act III Gwendolen and Cecily are in the morning room of the Manor House, looking out the window at Jack and Algernon and hoping they will come in.
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