Act II, Scene 1 — The Price of Fashion — The School for Scandal

Sir Peter Teazle confronts his much younger wife about her reckless spending and obsession with London high society. Lady Teazle wittily deflects his complaints by reminding him of her miserable country upbringing and ends the argument with a sharp, cold-hearted jab about her desired future status.

Format: Duologue · Genre: Comedy · Source: The School for Scandal · Author: Richard Brinsley Sheridan · Characters: Sir Peter, Lady Teazle