Lady bracknell. [with a shiver, crossing to the sofa and sitting down.] i do not know whether there is anything peculiarly exciting in the air of this particular part of hertfordshire, but the number of engagements that go on seems to me considerably above the proper average that statistics have laid down for our guidance. i think some preliminary inquiry on my part would not be out of place. –the importance of being earnest, oscar wilde what does this passage most clearly convey about lady bracknell? she believes strongly in the importance of rules. she is thrilled that her family members are engaged. she hopes to with the wedding planning. she believes in the importance of where one lives.