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The play opens in the morning room of the Windermeres ' residence in London.

It is tea time and Lady Windermere — who is preparing for her coming of age birthday ball that evening — has a visit from a friend, Lord Darlington.

She shows off her new fan: a present from her husband.

She explains to Lord Darlington that she is upset over the compliments he continues to pay to her, revealing that she is a Puritan and has very particular views about what is acceptable in society.