Algernon finds a letter to Jack from Cecily. Jack reveals he is her uncle and uses the name of Ernest when he is in the city and Jack while he in the country. Jack Worthing comes to London to ...

Jack reminds Algernon again that he should visit Lady Bracknell, his aunt. Algernon lists why that is not the best idea. Jack Worthing comes to London to escape county life under the name of Ernest.