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00:39It is a sad fact of life that if a young woman is unlucky enough to come into the world
00:44without expectations,
00:46she had better do all she can to ensure that she is beautiful.
00:53To be poor and handsome is misfortune enough.
00:57But to be penniless and plain is a hard fate indeed.
01:04Or so my mother taught us.
01:08Mr. Bennet, have you heard Netherfield Park is let at last?
01:13I have not.
01:18Do you want to know who has taken it?
01:21You want to tell me and I have no objection to hearing it.
01:24I would like to know.
01:27It has been let to a Mr. Bingley, a single man of large fortune,
01:34four or five thousand a year.
01:38I heard someone came down on Monday in a chaise and four.
01:43From whom did you hear this?
01:44Girls.
01:45You must prepare yourselves.
01:48Mrs. Long told me he is from the north of England.
01:51He saw Netherfield Park, fell in love with it and snapped it up straight away.
01:55In order to understand my mother's enthusiasm for this stranger's arrival,
02:00we must start at the beginning.
02:04With cake.
02:07In Meriton, England.
02:13Where a wealthy boy met beautiful girl.
02:18Father, meet mother.
02:20Sadly, the happiness of this union was to be undone by an archaic entail that meant only a male heir
02:26could inherit my father's estate.
02:28And what followed was girl, after girl, after girl, after girl, after girl.
02:40That's his fortune and her beauty were worthless.
02:45Mother spent her days trying to involve father in how to overcome their dire situation.
02:51But father hid in his newspaper, indifferent to the cause.
02:54Why should he engage?
02:55When the time comes...
02:57I'll be dead anyway.
03:00Our mother, not known for giving up easily,
03:04found a chink of light.
03:05A saving grace.
03:07Each of her children possessed a certain je ne sais quoi.
03:11Be it Jane's beauty,
03:15Lizzie's wit,
03:18Kitty's good humour,
03:19or Lydia's spirit.
03:24If she could secure advantageous marriages for each of us girls,
03:28it would be enough to save us all from destitution.
03:33Although I had not found my own best quality,
03:38I was quite sure that I would.
03:41My fault, Mary.
03:43Until the day my mother's true opinion of me was confirmed.
03:47Mary has an awfully ruddy complexion.
03:50She does not have the complexion of her sisters, that is true.
03:54And she is clumsy.
03:56Ungainly.
03:58Maladroite, as they say.
04:00Four good marriages will have to do.
04:03I only hope she does not ruin her sister's chances.
04:06I only hope she does not ruin her sister's chances.
04:09I only hope she does not ruin her sister's chances.
04:10I only hope she does not ruin her sister's chances.
04:15I only hope she does not ruin her sister's chances.
04:22I only hope she does not ruin her sister's chances.
04:25I only hope she does not ruin her sister's chances.
04:28I only hope she does not ruin her sister's chances.
04:28I only hope she does not ruin her sister's chances.
04:29I only hope she does not ruin her sister's chances.
04:29I only hope she does not ruin her sister's chances.
04:34I only hope she does not ruin her sister's chances.
04:45if you're not the beautiful one the quick-witted one or the ones that are good at games and full
04:52of youthful energy then who are you and what can you do if you're the odd one out
05:01is it possible you'll ever find a way to fit in
05:08worse I think
05:22worse still do not fret Miss Bennet
05:37oh have we found it I think we have mr. Sparrow oh thank goodness for that
05:52you see the lenses here correct your vision by bending light rays
05:55oh I never
06:13you really do look very well in your spectacles
06:18especially when you smile
06:22ah I do not think my mother will agree
06:25but I have a great passion for reading and I I would have been sad to stop
06:32I hope they will help you better enjoy the upcoming merriton assembly
06:35an assembly yes in a month I heard this morning
06:40my sisters will be pleased
06:44perhaps I shall see you there
06:52miss mary you ought to get on
06:54of course he'll
06:55I'll settle affairs here thank you thank you thank you and thank you mr. Sparrow
07:08I have news there's going to be an assembly in merriton in a month we know oh I'm going to
07:16be the
07:17one to tell mama this will mark my first assembly my first venture into society so it will
07:29how might I secure a partner for dancing I've I've always wondered oh Mary I'm sure your clever
07:35mind can work out something as simple as dance partners do not fret not not fretting
08:06I'm going to fill my card for dances
08:09Jane do you think I shall be allowed to dance
08:10Mary move do you hope you're not going to stand this close at the assembly
08:15oh we should have taken the long route
08:17oh these are my good boots
08:20oh all for you for wearing them
08:24damn
08:29do you think russet would be too harsh for my complexion
08:33I don't see why it should
08:34would match my eyes I suppose
08:36your eyes are green
08:39you are so inattentive
08:45Mr. Thompson told me himself I was the first to know that the ball is confirmed
08:49we were the first
08:50I was the first you were stood a little behind me
08:52it is wonderful
08:54what will I wear
08:55are Kitty and Lydia allowed to attend the ball father
08:58why would we not be
08:58I was the one that found out about it
09:00am I allowed
09:02Jane
09:03Jane, Lizzie, you will of course go
09:05and Mary
09:05father
09:06I shall die if I do not go
09:08I'll probably die too
09:09I very much doubt that
09:10Mr. Bennett
09:11Kitty and Lydia will also need to find husbands
09:15after Jane and Lizzie of course
09:20I don't see what the fuss is all about
09:22those horrible sweaty affairs
09:24Mary
09:26you will attend
09:28oh
09:30oh well of course mother
09:31if you wish
09:34Lady Lucas and I will need someone to fetch us our drinks
09:36as long as I am not expected to attend
09:38Mr. Bennett
09:39I told you
09:40I will not attend another of those insufferable muddy little dancers
09:45I wonder if Mr. Bingley will be going to the Meryton Assembly
09:48oh he must be
09:50who would admit it
09:51me, apparently
09:53you shall all go to the ball
09:54as long as I am obliged to hear no more about it
09:59I shall never be rid of you otherwise
10:02perhaps I shall dance with Bingley too
10:04I'm me
10:04this excitement over a man you've never set eyes on
10:06is quite ridiculous
10:07oh Mary
10:08we're only indulging ourselves
10:16Mary is wearing spectacles
10:19what on earth?
10:21very good
10:22I hope you find them most useful, Mary
10:24I do, Father
10:25thank you
10:26Mr. Bennett
10:27did you know about this?
10:29we discussed this at length
10:31Mary was to visit the optician
10:33yes
10:33but I did not know that she would actually need to wear glasses
10:37you seem to forget
10:38my dear
10:38that I wear spectacles myself
10:40but she
10:42is a woman
10:43nevertheless
10:44she ought to be able to see
10:46I think they look very well
10:50potatoes, Mary
10:51in case she couldn't see them
10:58I think you're very brave to be prepared to look so ugly
11:01Lydia
11:01but Papa, who is going to dance with Mary with those things on her face?
11:04pleased to be able to read
11:08oh I do hope you are to meet him
11:10surely we must
11:12spectacles indeed
11:20Mama, Kitty and I will meet new dressers for the walk
11:36Mama, Kitty and I will meet new dresses for the walk
11:43make me feel free to hear
12:05thank you
12:06thank you
12:06thank you
12:06thank you
12:07thank you
12:09oh
12:10that's
12:10oh
12:11Maybe I could help you pick out a dress for the Meryton Assembly, Miss Mary.
12:16Oh, hell.
12:20What am I to do at a dance?
12:22Dance?
12:24What if no one wants to dance with me?
12:29Then you'll eat lots of ices.
12:32Such fripperies are not for me.
12:34I wonder, Miss Mary, if you don't see yourself clearly.
12:37If you're saying I don't bear comparison to my sisters, I've known that for years.
12:41A daffodil might look plain next to a lily, but on its own there is much to be admired.
12:47Now I am tall and yellow.
12:50Miss Mary, I wonder if you wouldn't be a little happier if you went out in the world
12:57and saw yourself how other people see you, outside of your family.
13:05Well, that's decided.
13:07I am picking you out a new dress for the Assembly.
13:12And I will not hear another word on the subject.
13:27Help!
13:28I've lost my ribbon!
13:32Found us!
13:39Madam, please remain still, if you can.
13:49Does the gold make me look like that?
13:54A little.
13:57Kitty!
13:57What is it?
13:59Those are my books, Lydia.
14:00I cannot treat my jewellery box.
14:02I need something to stand on.
14:04This is important, Mary.
14:06We need to start getting ready, Miss Mary.
14:16Jane is first.
14:18That's not fair.
14:19I'm always last.
14:21Mary, if you're last...
14:25Do you think I'll be able to dance on it?
14:27Does it still hurt?
14:29Yes.
14:29It was two weeks ago.
14:31I know.
14:33Should we eat beforehand?
14:35Perhaps a very small meal.
14:36And don't drink too much.
14:38But what if I'm thirsty?
14:39Lydia, I don't suppose you want to relieve yourself behind a screen in front of everyone?
14:43It is me.
14:44Let's eat.
14:45I know.
14:51Eight, eight, eight, six.
14:54Two, one.
14:56Two, one.
15:20Is it too fine for me, do you think?
15:23You look very handsome in it.
15:37Katie!
15:37We have taken my party!
15:39I have my eyes, Lydia!
15:40You can't have plenty of parking.
15:42Not in that sense.
16:10I don't know.
16:12I don't know.
16:13I don't know.
16:28You don't know.
16:57I like your dress, Mary.
16:59Oh, Charlotte, what's that about?
17:03I swear, the crowd gets bigger every season.
17:05You should limit entry to those young ladies fortunate enough
17:08to have secured parties.
17:10I thought the very same thing.
17:25Oh, yes.
17:34Oh!
17:37I think...
17:46Mr. Bingley, welcome.
17:48These are my sisters, Louisa, and this is Caroline.
17:52This is Mr. Hurst and Mr. Darcy.
17:55And if I may present, Mrs. Bennet.
18:01Mrs. Jane Bennet, Mrs. Elizabeth Bennet, Kitty and Lydia.
18:12Oh, and this is Mrs. Mary Bennet.
18:19Mr. Campbell's girl in the whole neighbourhood.
18:22That is a great achievement, to be sure.
18:25Study clearly trumps all other considerations in your mind.
18:29What?
18:29What an example to us all.
18:34What an example to us all.
18:39What an example to us all.
18:42Oh, help me, don't you idiot.
19:06That is it.
19:23You will not believe the insufferable company that Mr. Bingley keeps.
19:28What has happened?
19:29I overheard, quite accidentally, Mr. Bingley talking to that conceited gentleman lent against the wall there.
19:36A Mr. Darcy, who said of me, she is tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me.
19:54Around we go!
20:00Excuse me, Miss Bennet.
20:04I do not mean to intrude, but it is very bad for your eyes to screw them up in such
20:08a fashion.
20:09Mr. Sparrow?
20:11Perhaps I may be permitted to help you find what you're looking for.
20:15I was looking for, uh, my sisters.
20:20Take his hand.
20:23I'm quite exhausted from all the dancing.
20:26I just chose to sit this one out.
20:29That is a shame.
20:32I was going to ask if you would do me the honour of standing up with me for the next
20:35dance.
20:37Actually, I'm now feeling much rested.
20:39And I would be delighted.
20:41Well then, I thank you.
20:44Oh, yes.
20:47Shall we remain here until the next set is good?
20:49Of course.
20:50That's exactly what I thought.
21:01How are your spectacles?
21:03Very well.
21:04Yes, I'm unable to study for hours without issue.
21:07I am delighted to hear that.
21:10It's my turn.
21:16Perhaps you could recommend a book to me.
21:18What do you read with such enjoyment?
21:23Well, Mrs. Catherine Macaulay has written a wonderful account of British history.
21:27It's a fascinating read.
21:29I will seek it out.
21:29Oh, are you a scholar, sir?
21:32I like to read, but science rather than history.
21:35I have a plan to study medicine in London.
21:38Barts or maybe Morpheus.
21:41What a noble ambition.
21:43But it is not a thing widely known.
21:45I have not mentioned it to anyone before you.
21:49I should speak of it to no one.
22:47I have not mentioned it to anyone before you.
23:02I am regretting visiting the supper table so early.
23:05I should have had less oyster patties.
23:09It's fewer.
23:11It's fewer oyster patties.
23:16Here we go.
23:20Here we go.
23:35Here we go.
23:53Hi, Screencast.
24:02Did you like a cold drink, Miss Bennett?
24:04Oh, yes, that's an excellent idea. Thank you.
24:19It looks as though you are enjoying yourself, Mary.
24:23Your partner is the young John Sparrow, isn't he?
24:27Yes, the optician's son.
24:30And you have danced with him twice.
24:35Mary, you are very young, and perhaps do not fully appreciate how things are understood.
24:42If you are to dance with him again, it will be remarked upon.
24:45Two dances in succession suggest a liking, three might imply something more.
24:53I'm very happy dancing with him.
25:08I see that you have stood up twice with the Sparrow boy.
25:13Yes, Mama.
25:15You will not dance with him again.
25:21But, Mother, he's been most attentive.
25:24He's quite the gentleman.
25:26Mary, his father owns a shop.
25:30Yes?
25:32With a bill.
25:36Mother, I have danced with him twice.
25:38Twice.
25:39I have no wish to marry him.
25:41You may not object to lowering yourself,
25:43but I will not have you ruin your sister's chances of a match.
26:09Would you care to dance again, Miss Bennet,
26:12once we have finished our ices?
26:15Mrs. Sparrow, I am afraid that I shall...
26:20I shall not be able to stand up with you again this evening.
26:23Oh.
26:25But I thought...
26:27I thought...
26:30I hope I have not offended you.
26:31No, no, no, not at all, sir.
26:33I've...
26:34Oh, I've...
26:35I've very much enjoyed dancing with you.
26:39It's, um...
26:41That is to say that, um...
26:45My mother is concerned.
26:48Concerned?
26:48Uh, um, for my sisters and I.
26:51Um, it's important that we make an appropriate social, um...
26:58One might say, uh, financially, um...
27:01Well, a suitable match.
27:04Miss Bennet, there is no need for an explanation.
27:07I shall not pursue the matter.
27:08I've enjoyed...
27:09I've enjoyed my time.
27:11Um...
27:11Good evening to you.
27:15I'm sorry.
27:16I'm...
27:17Sorry.
27:19I'm sorry.
27:20I'm sorry.
27:49James stood up with him twice.
27:52I had little time for his friend.
27:55Please do not hold that against Mr. Bingley.
27:57Do you want me to go again soon?
27:58Yes.
28:00I danced with two soldiers.
28:01I'm not very good with faces, so I'm not sure how many times I stood up with anyone.
28:05Ew!
28:06As my mother and sisters happily dissected every moment of the ball, I felt a terrible sense of shame.
28:13I had caused hurt to a man whose only crime was being kind to me.
28:21Who was I?
28:23A coward who lacked the courage to follow her own inclinations?
28:28It was time to find my own way.
28:31To look for a new version of myself as a serious-minded woman.
28:38From now on, knowledge and reason would be my guide.
28:43No more ribbons, ball gowns, or dance cards.
28:47The old Mary would be no more.
28:50I would transform into the intellectual one.
28:53That was how I would stand out as the other Bennet sister.
28:58Oh my God.
29:00Oh my God.
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