ACT IV.
LORD ILLINGWORTH
According to our ridiculous English laws, I can't legitimise Gerald. But I can leave him my property. Illingworth is entailed, of course, but it is a tedious barrack of a place. He can have Ashby, which is much prettier, Harborough, which has the best shooting in the north of England, and the house in St. James Square. What more can a gentleman desire in this world?
MRS. ARBUTHNOT
Nothing more, I am quite sure.
LORD ILLINGWORTH
As for a title, a title is really rather a nuisance in these democratic days. As George Harford I had everything I wanted. Now I have merely everything that other people want, which isn't nearly so pleasant. Well, my proposal is this.
MRS. ARBUTHNOT
I told you I was not interested, and I beg you to go.
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