Algernon Moncrieff is astonished to learn that his wealthy buddy "Ernest" is actually Jack Worthing. Jack created his alter identity in order to flee his rural home, where he is responsible for Cecily Cardew, his charge. Cecily believes Ernest is Jack's rogue brother and admires his hedonistic lifestyle. Seeing an opportunity, Algernon takes on Ernest's persona and goes away to woo Cecily.
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Algernon Moncrieff is astonished to learn that his wealthy buddy "Ernest" is actually Jack Worthing. Jack created his alter identity in order to flee his rural home, where he is responsible for Cecily Cardew, his charge. Cecily believes Ernest is Jack's rogue brother and admires his hedonistic lifestyle. Seeing an opportunity, Algernon takes on Ernest's persona and goes away to woo Cecily.
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