Cecily and her governess, Miss Prism, are in the garden of Jack's Manor House. Miss Prism is trying to get her to focus on her studies as her Uncle Jack had requested before he left for London. She is easily distracted and quite pleased when the Rev. Chasuble enters the garden and takes Miss Prism for a walk.
To Cecily's surprise, the butler announces that her Uncle Jack's brother, Ernest, has arrived. It is Algernon acting under the pseudonym. She informs him that Uncle Jack has gone to London to buy his new wardrobe as he is sending him to Australia. Algernon passes that news off and invites himself to dinner. They leave the garden just as Miss Prism and Rev. Chasuble return from their walk.
Jack enters the garden and is greeted by Miss.....
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