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"ALG. Did you hear what I was playing, Lane?

  LANE. I didn't think it polite to listen, sir.

  ALG. I'm sorry for that, for your sake. I don't play accurately-

     anyone can play accurately- but I play with wonderful

     expression. As far as the piano is concerned, sentiment is my

     forte. I keep science for Life.

  LANE. Yes, sir.

  ALG. And, speaking of the science of Life, have you got the

     cucumber sandwiches cut for Lady Bracknell?

  LANE. Yes, sir. [Hands them on a salver.]

  ALG. [Inspects them, takes two, and sits down on the sofa.] Oh!...

     by the way, Lane, I see from your book that on Thursday night,

     when Lord Shoreman and Mr. Worthing were dining with me, eight

bottles of champagne are entered as having been consumed...."