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00:05the battle of the sexes remind me again what's occurring former u.s. tennis champion noah
00:13renard has accepted a challenge laid down by the york tennis club for an exhibition match with
00:18sylvia dodson the ladies club champion hardly a fair match and why is that well for one he's a
00:25man and she's a woman she's also 10 years younger and fit as a fiddle well he hasn't played competitive
00:31tennis in years in fact he spent the last three days carousing around toronto still my money's on
00:37him care to take the wage of ladies catch me gambling thomas i heard if miss dodson wins the
00:45club takes in 60 of the gate and if she loses the club gets 40 but if miss dodson forfeits
00:51then
00:51mr renard gets the entire gate so put me down for five on dodson
00:55uh chapter
01:09ladies
01:12i hope you've got my money ready
01:15what an insufferable man i sure do hope miss dodson gives him a run for his money
01:20that mr renard is quite a character miss hart was telling me that if the match is forfeited
01:26then mr renard gets to receive the gate he insisted he claims it's to cover his own expenses
01:32for his own protection you know heaven willing everything goes as planned you see the the club
01:39has introduced this new bursary program for youngsters who couldn't otherwise get to play and
01:42frankly i think we're going to go broke however it will draw new money into our coffers and
01:49introduce new members if it were up to me we wouldn't be having this event at all i find it
01:55all a bit unseemly i'm afraid my wife has it in for miss dodson i do not have it in
02:02for miss dodson
02:03at all i just think she sets a bad example for the members especially the women she's always opposed
02:09to something or other such us well we follow the wimbledon dress rules and miss dodson seems to
02:16think that the outfits are quite restrictive she actually wants to raise the skirt and shorten the
02:23sleeve if you can believe that let's go have a look at our challenger she is rallying with our
02:29gentleman's champion mr nicholas moore right now
02:47game to miss dodson miss dodson leads two games to one first set i guess i'll be making that bet
02:54after all
03:04i have to get the shoe off don't worry she knows what she's doing she's a professional
03:12i don't think you'll be playing tennis anytime soon your ankle is broken
03:18what a shame
03:21easiest money we ever made
03:24we need to get her inside yes of course
03:27dear if you'll just
03:48oh yes you play well you'll win the game
03:53i don't understand it i bought these shoes only last week they were expensive
03:57i'm afraid this has been tampered with what on earth do you mean would anyone care for some tea
04:03don't interrupt we are trying to have a conversation no i would like some really
04:12so she has you serving tea now and tending to the equipment room yes ma'am no need to call
04:18me ma'am
04:18violet will do what do you mean tampered with
04:23the soul has been sawn off and lightly blew back
04:27on it was only a matter of time before it broke on you that happening is a strong likelihood that
04:34you would hurt yourself
04:34thank you margaret as i was saying this is not down to some manufacturing defect
04:43i think someone tampered with it i should have known
04:45known what
04:47i found this in my locker yesterday
04:54you will regret it
04:56if you play this match
04:58withdraw now before it is too late
05:01and you chose not to take this seriously
05:03i just thought it a crank
05:05it was certainly not the first threat i have ever received
05:08the world is filled with men who believe that women should do nothing more than bake cakes and birth babies
05:16plenty of women too
05:18this is outrageous
05:21just give me my money so i can get out of this godforsaken town
05:25i will not
05:26what's going on gentlemen
05:28this man is welching on a deal i was promised
05:31i know what you were promised
05:32and now he is renecking
05:34our arrangement did not specify the contestant had to be miss dodson
05:38she happens to be our best player but i know we have other good women players in this club
05:43one of them is going to step in
05:44are you agreeable to this
05:50i will beat whatever woman you put in front of me
05:59oh hey what's your hurry
06:02wait wait wait wait
06:04what's happened to you young man
06:06nothing sir
06:07i tripped us all
06:08i think we should get that looked at
06:11come with me
06:12no sir
06:12really i'm all right
06:14why don't i believe you
06:17what's your name
06:17percy sir
06:19percy mcconnell
06:22is that your school
06:24yes sir
06:24but please don't tell my headmaster
06:26i'll be in big trouble
06:27what have you done
06:29i owed some lads some money
06:31and i couldn't pay it back right away
06:34so they punished me
06:35what lads
06:35i can't say sir
06:36i'll get beaten worse
06:38if they find out i ratted on them
06:40wait wait wait
06:42you say that you owed them money
06:45for what a tuck shop bill
06:48no sir
06:50i play some bets
06:52damn way
06:53yes sir
06:54and these were boys at your school
06:57yes sir
06:57do you know it
06:59yes
07:00my son harry is a boarder there
07:02you're coming with me
07:08you look splendid
07:09where can i get something like this for myself
07:14you cannot be serious
07:16i am indeed
07:17mr launch is an excellent player
07:19but even if she loses the match
07:21the club will still get a
07:22a portion of the gate money
07:23it'll be sufficient to tight us over
07:25she is not a good representation of our club
07:29she looks a good representation to me
07:32i am afraid that my wife does not approve of her attire
07:35short skirt
07:36short sleeves
07:37a sash instead of a hat
07:39you can't be serious
07:40all of that may be true but we need this match to go on
07:43what do you say thomas
07:44oh i would be more than happy to watch it play
07:47besides my wife and i have only just joined the club
07:50wouldn't want to see it go belly up now would we
07:53mr launch
07:53i cannot believe you
07:58and you're sure you don't know this lad percy mcconnell
08:02there are a lot of boys who attend the same school as i do
08:06he said he'd gotten tangled up in this gambling
08:10ring and when he couldn't pay his debts he was beaten
08:13it's quite a story
08:15well i believe it to be true
08:17it's a big school i don't know all that goes on
08:19then you're sure you've heard nothing about this gambling ring
08:23no but
08:24do you know about this
08:27this is my latest report card
08:36these are excellent grades harry
08:39i haven't been wasting my time no matter what you might think
08:42no i i don't believe that
08:45you got an a plus in general mathematics
08:49i'd say i inherited that from my father
08:54well this is cause for a little celebration
08:57are you hungry
08:58always i know a place where we can get delicious hot pies
09:03pizza pies i believe they called them
09:07ah what's where's murdoch is he in his office
09:10he said he'll be in later today
09:13apparently he ate something last night that disagreed with him
09:16ah well in that case when you finish stuffing your face
09:19you're with me
09:28ah here we are
09:30the corridors of power
09:33where the elite play games
09:35while the honest workers toil
09:37oh knock it off once
09:38it's hardly elite
09:39i'm a member
09:40touche
09:41oh there she is
09:44miss delonge
09:45thank you for coming
09:46oh of course
09:47this is detective luellen watts
09:51charmed
09:52you said you received a threat
09:54could i see it
09:55oh thank you
09:58if you play in this match
10:01you will regret it
10:02you have been warned
10:04similar handwriting to the other one
10:05other one
10:06previous player now injured
10:08received a similar threat
10:09i can assure you that
10:10if you feel in any way uneasy about playing
10:13surely you don't think a childish prank like this will deter me
10:15still
10:16detective watts will be at your side at all times
10:18consider him your personal bodyguard
10:21lucky day for me it appears
10:24now if you'll excuse me
10:25i need to get into my talks
10:27it's always fun to create a little scandal
10:33my god what a snake goes along with spunk
10:36alright get your tongue back in your mouth
10:44time to meet you
10:44andare by
10:45now if you want to make a video
10:45it's still true
10:51next time
10:51that afterwards
10:51Burst
10:52tip
11:08before
11:08is
11:18You'll never beat me with power alone, Mr. Lange.
11:21Get me on the run.
11:25That's it. Very good.
11:26She has some talent.
11:30And you are?
11:32No, Renard, US tennis champion 1903-1906.
11:36Surely you remember.
11:38I do not.
11:40Aha!
11:41Oh!
11:42Mr. Lange?
11:43They're burning up.
11:45Has this happened before?
11:47Nope.
11:50Got some talent, but no grit.
11:53Staying right here, I'll go get this part.
12:01It appears that you've received second-degree burns.
12:04Have you come into contact with anything unusual?
12:07No, just my racket.
12:10I mean, I was rallying with Mr. Moore,
12:13and my hands just started getting hotter and hotter
12:16until it was unbearable.
12:18I'll need to take that.
12:19Detective, can you bundle it up?
12:21But I'm supposed to play.
12:23Oh, he won't be playing tennis any time soon.
12:26What's going on?
12:28It appears someone tempered with her racket.
12:30I'll see if I can identify what caused the burns.
12:33Was anyone around when it happened?
12:34Just the man she was practicing with,
12:36and the man she was supposed to be playing against.
12:39Noah Renard?
12:40Yes, along with his entourage.
12:42How convenient.
12:43We'll check on you in a little while.
12:46Can the detective stay?
12:55Well, Miss Delange won't be playing tennis any time soon, I'm afraid.
13:00Thank heavens for small mercies.
13:02Why do you say that?
13:03She is simply not the right representation for our club.
13:07Well, we need someone, or we're not going to have a club.
13:10Is that serious?
13:11Yes.
13:11If Mr. Renard walks away with the entire gate,
13:14we are going to lose this place.
13:16And there's a shark circling the waters.
13:18Who?
13:20That's Oscar Lubbock.
13:21He's part owner of this place, but he wants to own it outright.
13:24And there is no will on the part of my wife or myself to sell our share.
13:29However, there are some debts we have incurred.
13:32So you think he's counting on this battle of the sex as being a total failure?
13:36This is valuable land.
13:37He wants to tear this place down.
13:39He could build ten homes on the land.
13:42Ten homes?
13:44What's that word?
13:47I knew my bones no good would come of this.
13:49Women can't take the pressure the way we men can.
13:52They crumble.
13:53Doesn't help when they've been sabotaged.
13:55What are you talking about?
13:56The police seem to believe that somebody was deliberately targeting the women.
14:00Why on earth would anybody do that?
14:02To ensure Mr. Renard victory.
14:04My victory was already certain by my mere presence.
14:10Well, you best find another champion, Mr. Pearson.
14:14Or forfeit the gate.
14:17And you buy the cloak.
14:27You should have Merdot do this.
14:29No need.
14:31I'm more than capable.
14:32So what do you know?
14:34Strings have been damaged by a heavy soaking of potassium hydroxide, which dissolved the sheep gut.
14:40It's also all over the handle.
14:42So when Blanche held the racket, it burned her fingers.
14:44It's highly acidic.
14:46Is this lye we're talking about?
14:49Correct.
14:50Very common, easily attainable cleaning product.
14:52An accident?
14:54Hardly.
14:55No one would be cleaning their racket with a lye solution.
14:58Right, Watts.
14:59Come on.
14:59Let's get a move on.
15:00Good day, Miss Hart.
15:01I'd like to see if I can track down the origin of the stationery that was used for the letters.
15:08It's a good idea.
15:09It shouldn't be too difficult.
15:11There can't be that many shops that sell it.
15:13Given what's happened, do you think the match should be cancelled?
15:16Maybe, but Margaret would be heartbroken.
15:18She's convinced the lady's side will be victorious.
15:24Miss Hart, you wanted to see me?
15:28I did.
15:30A new hobby.
15:32I heard you rehired Jack Pritchett.
15:34I did.
15:36Fire him.
15:37He's done this time.
15:39He burned down a man's shop.
15:41But a man who did not pay for our services.
15:44Then we withhold them.
15:45That's it.
15:47We do not attack members of our community.
15:51Of course.
16:06Your notes on the Glover case.
16:10They did help to secure his conviction.
16:12Very good.
16:13Oh, I don't need a tip.
16:16I beg your pardon?
16:18I was...
16:19Oh.
16:24Is something troubling you?
16:25No.
16:28Yes.
16:29May I?
16:31Of course.
16:36Harry stayed at my home last night.
16:39Oh, that must have been nice.
16:41Yes.
16:42Yes.
16:42Yes.
16:43But when he left in the morning, I found this.
16:51Good Lord.
16:52That's close to $5.
16:54That's quite a sum.
16:56How did he get it?
16:57I've heard reports that there may be some gambling going on at the school.
17:03No.
17:04And Harry's involved.
17:04Well, I don't know.
17:06And I don't want to confront him unless I'm certain, which I am not.
17:12There are stiff penalties associated with gambling.
17:14I'm aware of that.
17:17Leave it to me.
17:19I'll make sure he's aware of it as well.
17:23Can you delay the tournament?
17:24No.
17:26If you can get someone to play the match, will you be able to save the club?
17:29I'm not much for specific numbers.
17:31Pepper?
17:31Well, I've been reviewing them all, actually.
17:35And if we take 40% of the gate, we can help stave off Mr. Lubbock and keep him from
17:39buying the club outright.
17:40Can I see those figures?
17:44Well, since there are currently no bodies to guard, I'll make my way back to the station house.
17:51Considering how much Margaret loves this club, I'd hate to see it go under.
17:55Then what about your wife?
17:56Margaret?
17:57No, no, no, no, no.
17:59I wouldn't want to see her embarrass herself.
18:02Who's the next best female player around here?
18:06Her.
18:08Coroner.
18:11Oh, I don't think so.
18:13I'm sure Miss Hart is a very honorable person, but she just is not the right...
18:18What are you trying to say?
18:18I'm Pippa, Pippa.
18:20She might be our only hope.
18:24I have a question.
18:26Of course.
18:27How did you become a lady lawyer?
18:29Shouldn't you be at home raising children?
18:32If I was, they would be better behaved than you.
18:36As I was saying, there are stiff penalties involved with illegal gambling.
18:41What does that have to do with us?
18:42Well, I've heard reports that a young man at this very school was assaulted for not having paid his gambling
18:48debts.
18:48And I am here to tell you that if this persists, I will be getting the constabulary to investigate.
18:53And you will get to see this lady lawyer in action.
18:56Can't wait.
18:58Good day.
19:03Good day.
19:04So, which one of us has a father in the constabulary?
19:12Me?
19:13I can't be...
19:15It's not like you to shirk a challenge, Miss Hart.
19:17Excuse me.
19:20Sorry for speaking.
19:22But you can do it, Miss Hart.
19:24See?
19:25You don't have to win.
19:26Just try your best.
19:28Is this the next lamb for the slaughter?
19:31I expected better of this club.
19:34Looks like you'll be getting your wish, Mr. Lubbock.
19:36Do you still plan on expanding?
19:39I plan on tearing it down.
19:42All right.
19:43I'll do it.
19:44Not a girl.
20:04You've been suspended.
20:08I didn't do anything.
20:11You call this nothing?
20:14None of those are mine.
20:16These were found in your locker.
20:20I didn't send you to that school so that you could waste time playing cards and gambling.
20:25Someone put them there.
20:29You told me you had nothing to do with this gambling ring.
20:33I don't.
20:34I found this in your belongings.
20:37You were looking through my stuff?
20:38It fell out of your clothing while I was putting it away.
20:42Did someone plant this as well?
20:46I did place a bet.
20:47It won.
20:48It was just a lark. A one-time thing.
20:51Well, this one-time thing has landed you with your father for one week.
20:55Where we will be improving on your studies.
21:07There.
21:13Oh.
21:14She's quite good.
21:15Perhaps she'll get that blowhard Renard a good showing.
21:19Oh.
21:19Speak of the devil.
21:23So.
21:24You think third time's the charm.
21:26Excellent shot, Miss Hart.
21:27Mind if I see what she's got?
21:29Not at all.
21:31You mind?
21:40You ready?
21:41Give me your best shot.
21:47I've never seen a serve like that.
21:50Overhanded.
21:50It's his signature move.
21:52You may want to work on her service returns.
21:55Excuse me.
21:57It's...
21:57It's fine.
21:58It's all right.
21:59It's all right.
22:00It's fine.
22:00Would you accompany me to the station house?
22:02What?
22:04Okay.
22:04So when it comes...
22:06I'm afraid it's not a request.
22:08Madam?
22:09What is the meaning of this?
22:11I...
22:11Jeptha!
22:12No apologies, but your wife is under arrest.
22:14I never...
22:16Arrest?
22:17That is impossible.
22:19My wife has done nothing wrong.
22:22As you can see, Mrs. Pearson, the stationary on which these letters were written is quite exclusive.
22:28Made in England by J.Y. Sanders, it is sold here by a shop on King Street, Layton's. Do you
22:35know it?
22:35Possibly.
22:37But I know a lot of shops on King Street.
22:40Well, you have an account with Layton's, and the proprietor distinctly remembers selling you a box of J.Y. Sanders
22:47notepaper.
22:48That is not a crime, Shirley. What is the nature of this arrest?
22:53Uttering threats is one count.
22:55The other is common assault.
22:57I did not lay a hand on those women.
23:00But you did write these letters?
23:02I did.
23:02Why?
23:03They were breaking the rules.
23:05They were dressing inappropriately.
23:06Had they participated in that match, the eyes of the world would have been upon us and them.
23:13We have been in operation for 30 years, and we have a certain standard to maintain.
23:22In this letter addressed to Ms. Dodson, you said you will regret it if you play this match.
23:27Same thing in this letter to Ms. Delange, if you play in this match, you will regret it.
23:32What did you mean?
23:33I simply didn't want them to be able to renew their memberships.
23:36Is that it?
23:38Upon my honor, I did not touch either of those women.
23:4430 love, may I go?
23:50So, what are you going to teach me today?
23:53At least work?
23:56Hardly.
23:56I got these from your headmaster, and I've taken the liberty of putting together this test.
24:02I won't have you falling behind on your studies.
24:13Well, thank you for your leniency, Thomas.
24:15I assure you my wife will be in no trouble in the future.
24:17Think nothing of it, Jephtha.
24:19All right, get ready, Ms. Hart.
24:22Serves up.
24:26I told you, he favors the left.
24:28I know, but he's too strong.
24:30To the left.
24:33To the left, to the left!
24:35Take a five minute break.
24:37Get a chair, get a chair.
24:43You can do it.
24:44Thanks, Lily, but I don't think so.
24:46As long as you play, you saved the club.
24:50I don't like losing.
24:52Sometimes the joy is found simply in the playing.
24:54Do you play?
24:56I do.
24:58But my opponent is only the back wall of the club.
25:00Oh.
25:01I'm guessing she doesn't have much of a chance.
25:04I'm afraid not.
25:06She's a decent enough player when she gets going.
25:09But, when Mr. Renard played professionally, he was known as Noah Ace.
25:14He won almost all his matches on service alone.
25:18If Ms. Hart can't handle the serve, then...
25:23But, if she could...
25:26I'm the germ of an idea.
25:33Good.
25:36So, we're finished for the day?
25:37Not quite.
25:39You'll be writing a 500-word essay on the trials and tribulations of Sir Guillaume, the Knight of Temperance.
25:47I don't know why we have to study all this old-timey stuff.
25:50What does it have to do with the present day?
25:52It will help you to pass English class in the present day.
25:56I'd rather just stick to the sciences.
25:58Day makes sense.
25:59Well, I can't say I disagree.
26:01Hope I'm not interrupting.
26:02Not at all.
26:03We're just about to take a break.
26:04Wonderful.
26:05Actually, what?
26:06Violet Hart has entered the Battle of the Sexes.
26:09The Battle of...
26:10Yeah, it's a tennis competition.
26:13Oh, I see.
26:14Ms. Hart is good, but she's struggling to return faster serves.
26:18And Mr. Moore, her practice partner, is nothing compared to the man she'll face in the match.
26:23She needs to work on her timing.
26:24Timing.
26:26If she can anticipate the speed at which the ball will travel to her, then she can return any serve.
26:35How does she do that?
26:37Practice.
26:38Well, she's worn out Mr. Moore.
26:40Is there another way?
26:44You say you prefer the sciences?
26:46I do.
26:48Come with me.
26:56All right, add another one here.
27:02Good.
27:03What are we doing anyway?
27:05Giving Ms. Hart a practice partner that won't tire out.
27:09That should do it.
27:20That was your brilliant idea?
27:43It's all rigged up.
27:45All right, get ready to send one my direction.
27:52Excuse us.
27:59We may need to reduce the tension a bit. The red knob on the side.
28:05All right.
28:12Maybe 10% more.
28:16Fire.
28:20Again.
28:24All right.
28:25That should work.
28:27Let's set this up for Ms. Hart.
28:29Do I get a try?
28:30Not until you've written your essay.
28:37Are you ready, Ms. Hart?
28:41Yes.
28:45Try another.
28:47You're swinging too late.
28:51Try to trap the ball.
28:55Very good.
28:58Oh.
29:00Better.
29:05Excellent work, Ms. Hart.
29:07Thank you, Detect.
29:09I have every confidence you will win.
29:12I hope so.
29:13Let's go.
29:14Good night.
29:17That machine looks incredible.
29:19You were amazing today.
29:21Thank you, Margaret.
29:22But I still don't think I can win.
29:24Well, a respectable showing is good enough.
29:27Both for the club and for womankind.
29:29Well, I'm not sure I feel comfortable representing womankind.
29:32Then represent yourself. You stay in the match.
29:34You save the club.
29:36I'll see you in the morning.
29:40Margaret, look out!
29:46Pilate!
29:46Are you all right?
29:47No.
29:48I can't move my heart.
29:54Well, I won't be playing.
29:55My shoulder is dislocated.
29:57And you didn't see who was driving?
30:00Headlights were in my eyes.
30:01It all happened so fast.
30:04Is it possible that this was just an accident?
30:08Sheer, careless driving?
30:10Not a chance, Detective.
30:12All right.
30:13Well, do you recall anything about the automobile itself?
30:16It was black.
30:18Anything else?
30:19I believe it hit something as it drove by.
30:21That's right.
30:23Stop dragging your feet.
30:24Come now.
30:25Aye, aye. What do we have here?
30:28Good day, Constable.
30:31I demand you place this young man under arrest.
30:36I also retrieve these.
30:39Why not simply send a constable?
30:41I wanted to show him what a lady lawyer could do.
30:53Can I go home?
30:56That will be up to Crown Attorney Newsome to decide.
31:00You are facing serious charges.
31:02My uncle will pay the fines.
31:03That doesn't matter.
31:05You may still be looking at jail time.
31:08Jail? It's just a bit of fun.
31:09Gambling is an illegal activity.
31:13What's this?
31:15It's a bet.
31:17I'm aware of that.
31:19What student can afford to bet $20 on the outcome of a tennis game?
31:24$20 that the match will be forfeit.
31:27No lady will make it through.
31:28They'll quit before it's even over.
31:31What makes you say that?
31:32My uncle believed it.
31:34And he's the one who made that bet.
31:36Who's your uncle?
31:37Oscar Lobbock.
31:38And he's the one who convinced me to do this.
31:40Well, we will be having a word with him.
31:47You will be writing out a detailed statement of all the people involved in this little gambling ring.
31:56Understood?
31:57You can write, can't you?
32:01I have one more question.
32:03Did you put cards and betting slips in my son's locker?
32:07I did.
32:08Why?
32:09I thought he was the one who spilled the beans about the gambling in the first place.
32:13I wanted to shut him up.
32:14Shut him up?
32:15Yeah.
32:17He's always bragging about how great you are.
32:19My father did this.
32:20My father did that.
32:22I'm just sick of it.
32:28Excuse me.
32:33500 words on the tribulations of Sir Guyan.
32:37Harry, I'm so sorry.
32:40It's all right.
32:41Your first wasn't that bad, actually.
32:42No, I mean, I'm sorry for not believing you.
32:45Uh, Eamon Mosley just confessed to putting cards and betting slips in your locker.
32:51You'll be back at school tomorrow.
32:54And what happens to Eamon?
32:55I suspect he'll be expelled.
32:58Again, I'm sorry.
33:01Eh, it's all right.
33:03Your copper makes you a suspicious sort.
33:11Thomas, I am speaking for woman con-
33:14Mavitch.
33:26She's actually quite good.
33:29Surprisingly.
33:35What did I tell you?
33:37The weaker sex has no place in the sporting world.
33:40Especially when someone is trying to attack them.
33:45Attack?
33:47This is nothing more than a series of accidents.
33:50Look at him, wandering around like he already owns the place.
33:53Why not? He likely soon will.
33:56Begging your pardon, Chief Constable Brackenreid.
33:58Yes?
33:58There's a telephone call for you.
34:00Oh, thank you.
34:01Excuse me, ladies.
34:05Surely there must be someone willing to take that blowhard on.
34:08I don't think so.
34:10Given the circumstances, I can't think of a single woman prepared to take on Mr. Renaud.
34:14And a good thing, too.
34:15I have found this entire event to be rather disappointing.
34:19Thank you, Murdoch.
34:20That's interesting.
34:23It will not be long now.
34:25Mr. Lubbock, I believe you have some questions.
34:28Please, follow me.
34:31Ladies?
34:34Not long at all.
34:41This is outrageous.
34:44I don't even own an automobile.
34:46And if I did, I wouldn't be running women over with it.
34:50You placed a sizable bet on the outcome of the game.
34:55It would be in your interest for the match not to proceed.
34:59And since Mr. Renaud has no opponent, it seems my interests have been served.
35:05You injured those women, didn't you?
35:07I did not.
35:08I was umpiring the match when Miss Dodson was hurt.
35:11You could have tampered with her equipment beforehand.
35:14Same with Mr. Lange.
35:15I could not.
35:16Now charge me or release me.
35:18I have a tennis club to take possession of.
35:22Get out.
35:23Go on.
35:27The club will be closed by day's end.
35:34I hope you enjoyed your brief time in high society.
35:41Don't say a word.
35:46This is a clear violation in the terms of our agreement.
35:49It is not.
35:50I am to play a member of this club.
35:53He does have a point.
35:54And now Miss Hanley is a member of the club.
35:57The charter clearly states that a new admission can be nominated by four members of good standing.
36:02One, two, three, four.
36:07And so now she is your opponent.
36:10Well, I'll need some time to limber up.
36:13Are you sure you don't mean sober up?
36:15They amount to the same thing, madam.
36:20Mr. Lubbock, Pippa Pearson, and young Imon Mosley.
36:25None of them had the opportunity to injure all three women.
36:28But they would all benefit if the match were to be called off.
36:31But none more so than Mr. Renard himself.
36:35He's such an arrogant git.
36:36I doubt he would find it necessary to injure an opponent.
36:39The match is on.
36:41What?
36:41No, Renard's latest opponent is Miss Lily Handley.
36:45I saw her practicing earlier.
36:46She's quite something.
36:48Is that right?
36:50Well, she would have had access to the ladies' locker room.
36:53She could have damaged Miss Dodson's shoe and Miss Delange's racket.
37:03I may have bitten off more than I can chew.
37:07She doesn't look like one to forfeit.
37:16Miss Lily Handley?
37:18Detective Murdoch, Toronto Constabulary.
37:21We'd like a word.
37:24Is she being arrested?
37:28Why did you do it, Miss Handley?
37:31I'm a better player than all of them.
37:33And yet they treat me like dirt.
37:36Throw their dirty clothes on the floor.
37:38Never a kind word.
37:39So you should injure them?
37:41They don't deserve to represent women athletes.
37:46What about Miss Hart?
37:49I didn't touch Miss Hart.
37:51She was the only kind soul here.
37:54Someone tried to run her over with an automobile.
37:56I wouldn't harm Miss Hart.
37:58Besides, do you think I could really afford an automobile with what they pay me here?
38:01Still, someone you know could have...
38:03No!
38:06I will admit to the things I did wrong.
38:09Don't ask me to confess to the things I did not do.
38:12Chief Constable, you might want to take a look at what your wife is up to.
38:17Oh.
38:26I've had five opponents since arriving here.
38:29Three of them were injured due to their innate frailty.
38:33Another arrested.
38:34And now I face one due for the retirement home.
38:39Don't listen to him, Margaret.
38:40You can do this.
38:41You cannot do this.
38:43And why not?
38:44Because you get beat, that's why.
38:46I don't doubt that, but I can last out the match.
38:49If I do that, I save the club.
38:51You'll be humiliated.
38:53If the club still stands, I don't care.
38:55Now go sit down and let me play.
38:58The battle of the sexes will finally begin.
39:02Service goes to our visitor, Mr. Noah Renard.
39:06Three-time U.S. tennis champion.
39:08No one will not.
39:09Well aware of that fact, sir.
39:12As is everyone in attendance.
39:15Do you think what happened to Miss Hart is an accident?
39:18Possibly.
39:20Toronto is being absolutely overrun by reckless drivers.
39:24This will not be pretty.
39:25Not good on her for standing up for herself.
39:28Come on, Margaret. You can do this.
39:32Come on, Margaret. Come on.
39:42At least the pain will be short-lived.
39:48I did it!
39:49It's very close to my body.
39:57I can't bear to watch this.
40:00It comes towards me!
40:03It's all right. It's all right.
40:08Time. Time.
40:11What?
40:12Oh, yes.
40:14A word of advice.
40:16Concede now?
40:17No.
40:17He seems to be serving exclusively to the center of the court.
40:22Your right hand.
40:24Get your racket out the moment he begins his backswing
40:28and hold it very firmly.
40:31Godspeed.
40:33Exactly what I taught you.
40:35Service, Mr. Renard.
40:48Oh, dear! Mr. Renard!
40:51I don't think I can continue.
40:54It's no use.
40:55I'm out for the count.
40:56I give up. I cannot continue.
40:59Are you sure?
40:59Of course I am sure. I'm injured.
41:02Help me!
41:03I hereby declare that this match has been forfeited.
41:06The winner is...
41:07York Tennis Club's own...
41:09Margaret Brackenry!
41:11Oh!
41:16That's what I did!
41:20I did it!
41:21I did it!
41:22Congratulations!
41:24I did it!
41:26I did it!
41:27For woman-kind!
41:44Are you all right?
41:45A little tender, but I'll live.
41:47Whose car is that?
41:49Jack Pritchett.
41:50He came, pleading for his job back.
41:53And did he mention how he tried to run me over?
41:56No.
41:58Nothing.
41:58That was the car that hit me.
42:00I know it.
42:00The bumper was damaged.
42:02I don't know what to tell you.
42:04I guess you've made an enemy.
42:08I trust that's the only one that I've made.
42:15I thought you said cards were a waste of time.
42:19They are.
42:20But mathematics isn't.
42:27Well?
42:28I'll take a card.
42:30You have a 10 under there, don't you?
42:33What if I do?
42:34Well then, if you do, your odds of winning are 60% if you hold.
42:39And those odds drop to 50% if you have a 9 under there.
42:44So what will it be?
42:46A hold.
42:51Bust.
42:52Very good.
42:55What are we playing for?
43:0250 cents.
43:04If you can correctly tell me the odds of winning on your next 10 hands, it's all yours.
43:11All right.
43:20Well?
43:2370%.
43:27Very good.
43:30That's one.
43:31I do hope you don't plan on wearing that hat outside.
43:35Nope.
43:48All right.
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