Emmanuel Vernadakis

Cecily : They're approaching. That's very forward of them.
Gwendolen : Let us preserve a dignified silence.
Cecily : Certainly. It's the only thing to do now. [Enter Jack followed by Algernon.]
Gwendolen : This dignified silence seems to produce an unpleasant effect.
Cecily : A most distateful one.
Gwendolen : But we will not be the first to speak.
Cecily : Certainly not.
Gwendolen : [Jack], I have something very particular to ask you. Much depends on your reply.
Cecily : Gwendolen, your common sense is invaluable.

Algernon: When I am in trouble, eating is the only thing that consoles me. At the present moment I am eating muffins because I am unhappy. Besides, I am particularly fond of muffins.