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The Other Bennet Sister S01E07
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00:00MUSIC
00:22Miss Bennet...
00:26You are quite unlike anyone I have ever met.
00:31You speak your mind with a refreshing directness,
00:36and you do not force yourself to conform to society's ideals.
00:40I imagine it will come as no surprise when I say I...
00:45have developed the greatest affection for you.
00:54I cannot understand why a man such as Mr. Ryder would propose to Mary.
00:58Oh, shush. Perhaps he won't.
01:00Mother may have got her hopes up for nothing.
01:02We shall never know his intentions if you two keep talking.
01:06What is happening?
01:07Mr. Ryder and Mary are in the library and appear to be having a serious conversation.
01:12I suppose most women of better looks and livelier character were already taken.
01:16It cannot be a match driven by passion.
01:19Not all matches driven by passion turn out well.
01:21Lizzie, I cannot hear what they are saying.
01:23Will you all just be quiet?
01:27In these past few days, I have felt a deeper understanding between us.
01:36I believe you've felt it too.
01:39I...
01:40I took to heart the things that you said.
01:44And you must.
01:46For I believe we should be very happy together.
01:49Miss Bennet, I have a mind to go abroad to Italy.
01:54Somewhere with a lake in front of me and a mountain behind.
01:59Lakes are usually found in mountainous areas.
02:02No, although some are found in dormant volcanic craters.
02:05I cannot imagine going to Italy without you, Miss Bennet.
02:11And therefore, I wondered whether you might do me the greatest honor of coming with me.
02:23Well, I...
02:24We could read poetry all day and drink wine all evening.
02:29Oh, I do. I like poetry. And I like wine.
02:33What we have loved, others will love.
02:36And we will teach them how.
02:38Let us... teach each other.
02:40I... I don't speak any Italian.
02:42But I suppose I could... I could learn.
02:44That's the spirit, Miss Bennet.
02:46This is why we are such a strong match.
02:48You have the courage of my convictions.
02:53How so?
02:54You understand the appeal of living boldly.
02:58Living with freedom.
03:00Unburdened by the shackles of marriage.
03:03Sorry, just to be very clear.
03:06Um, so you're suggesting that, um, I live with you in Italy.
03:12But, um, that we remain unmarried.
03:16I'll marry.
03:17Yes, exactly. Together.
03:21But free.
03:24For what woman wants to be owned in such a way?
03:28Oh.
03:30What do you say?
03:34I don't know what to say.
03:37Of course, of course.
03:39You must sleep on it.
03:40But if you accept, we could leave for London tomorrow
03:43and plan our trip to Italy.
04:07Well, Mary?
04:09Come, Mary dear.
04:11Who would have thought you'd make such an excellent match?
04:15No, I... I... He didn't propose.
04:18Mama.
04:18What do you mean he did not propose?
04:21I mean that, uh, he called me in there to talk about, um,
04:27a sermon.
04:28On, uh, good works.
04:32Mary, this is no time for one of your poor attempts at humour.
04:36Mama.
04:36Mr Ryder showered you with attention,
04:39only to pull you aside to discuss a sermon?
04:44Well, we shall see about that.
04:47I am sure Mr Ryder will make his intentions clear in his own time.
04:52Yes.
04:53Yes, he will.
04:55Mary?
04:57I shall choose your dress for supper.
05:00Perhaps something of Liz's.
05:02Hmm.
05:03Hmm.
05:04Oh.
05:07Uh, interestingly, I...
05:11Charlotte!
05:12Mr Collins.
05:14It looks as though you were all waiting for us.
05:17We were not.
05:18Mrs Bennet, I am pleased to see you looking so well.
05:21I see you didn't rush to pay your respects.
05:24Do not wish to, uh, impose?
05:26How are you?
05:27Um.
05:28All.
05:28I long to know everything.
05:30Well, there is something of a situation involving Mary.
05:34Thank you, Lydia.
05:35We were just getting ready for supper.
05:37Come!
05:38Ha!
05:39Yes.
05:41Ha!
05:42Ha!
05:43Ha!
05:44Hoot it up straight, dear.
05:47Mary is looking very well tonight.
05:50Mr Ryder, do you not agree?
05:52I do indeed.
05:54My daughters are a handsome set.
05:56They most certainly are.
05:59More wine, Mama.
06:00This is the wine you requested.
06:02And only one unmarried.
06:04Did you hear Charlotte's news of Longbourn, Mama?
06:06Uh, in the drawing room, we have opened up an orange room.
06:09How did you enjoy your ride this afternoon, Mr. Ryder?
06:12Mmm. It was very pleasant. Excellent company.
06:16Mother, Mr. Darcy and I are thinking of holding a dinner in honour of your recovery.
06:21Hmm. Very good idea, Lizzie.
06:25Was it your horse, Miss Bennet, that picked these blackberries where it seemed?
06:30Is that what she was doing this afternoon?
06:32Well, if it is, I feel quite terrible now for having dragged her away.
06:35So you should. Rather delicious.
06:38Have you always lived in London, Mr. Ryder?
06:40I have. Although, my plan is to move to Italy. Quite soon.
06:45Italy? How long for?
06:48To settle for the rest of my days. Or for as long as my fancy takes me.
06:54Well, wherever you choose, you will need a knowledgeable companion by your side.
06:59As you know, Mary reads a great deal.
07:03She has a very well-informed mind, though do not let that put you off.
07:07Miss Bennet is an extraordinary young woman.
07:10Young? Why Italy?
07:12For its history, its beauty, to wake up each morning to a view of a mountain.
07:18Ah, in reality, mountainous regions play havoc with one's rheumatism.
07:23Well, I think that sounds quite perfect.
07:25It really does.
07:28You find Longbourn tedious with its draughts. I hardly think you would cope in mountains.
07:34I will never know, will I?
07:38I did not know you spoke Italian, Mr. Ryder.
07:42Pocco.
07:43Bless you.
07:46I am quite looking forward to the peace and stillness of a foreign lad.
07:51Yes.
07:53Yes, it would be most welcome.
08:06Mary?
08:11I remember very well being the subject of Mother's plotting.
08:16It is quite a lot to bear.
08:18Isn't it?
08:21Engagements can take time.
08:24It is no small decision.
08:26And important not to rush.
08:28If Mr. Ryder does not propose, you must not think it is a reflection on you.
08:33Mr. Ryder has already proposed.
08:47It was a kind of proposal.
08:52Oh?
08:54Mr. Ryder proposed that I live with him in Italy, reading poetry and drinking wine.
09:03That sounds quite perfect.
09:05It does, doesn't it?
09:06It does.
09:07I think I'd very much like to travel.
09:09I would certainly rise to the challenge of a new language.
09:13I have to give him my decision tomorrow morning.
09:16What did you mean by a kind of proposal?
09:21Mr. Ryder believes that we should go to Italy.
09:28But remain unmarried.
09:32He proposed that you should be his mistress.
09:34Not in those words.
09:35I have never heard such a suggestion in my life.
09:37Well, sadly, Lizzie, I think most of us will never find ourselves in a romantic situation as perfect as yours.
09:42But he insults you.
09:43He does not.
09:44Mr. Ryder believes that women shouldn't be owned in such a way as marriage.
09:48So he prefers a modern arrangement.
09:50I'm sure he does.
09:51One that is far more convenient for him.
09:53If he tires of this arrangement, he can easily move on.
09:56Whilst your reputation is ruined forever.
10:00Do you think he will tire of me?
10:01Of course not, Mary.
10:02I...
10:04Marriage is the only thing a woman has to protect herself against such difficulties.
10:08Please, tell me you are not seriously considering his offer.
10:14I mean, I've begun to think I'm not...
10:16I'm not much suited to conventional life.
10:22I've always been the odd one out.
10:25I...
10:26Oh, I know.
10:27I know the scandal would be huge.
10:29I know Mother would be mortified.
10:31But Mr. Ryder, he treats me well.
10:34He makes me laugh.
10:35He is...
10:36He is interested in me.
10:41And I could escape.
10:56Mr. Ryder is clearly fond of you.
11:01And it is admirable that he has his own way of seeing the world.
11:10But you deserve better than this offer.
11:16Lizzie.
11:18You have grown up with no shortage of suitors.
11:21You're at home, too.
11:23You have...
11:24You've always been...
11:24Mary, we've had largely the same upbringing.
11:26No, no.
11:27We may have grown up in the same house with the same mother and father and the same sisters.
11:31But your experience of life has been wholly different to my own.
11:36You were celebrated.
11:38And you were...
11:39You were respected.
11:41I was not.
11:43I mean, for the rest of you, even in your worst moments growing up, you could look to me and
11:47think,
11:49At least I'm not Mary.
11:51That's not true.
11:52It's absolutely true.
11:55But I always admired your strength, that you never cared what Mother or any of us thought.
11:59Of course I cared!
12:01Well, you always did things your own way.
12:03That was the only way I knew!
12:11Mary, all I want is to protect you.
12:14Well, or protect yourself from whatever shame I might bring on the family.
12:23How could you think such a thing?
12:39Do you love Mr. Ryder?
13:10How could you think such a thing?
13:11How could you think such a thing?
13:12Right.
13:13No.
13:15Yes, sir.
13:20There you are, sir.
13:28Ah!
13:29Good morning, Miss Bennet!
13:31Good morning.
13:32And it is a perfect morning for travelling!
13:41I have enjoyed these last few days with you enormously.
13:46You have been a beam of light in the darkness, and I do not know what I would have done
13:53without your company.
13:54I have felt the same way.
13:57I have felt the same way.
14:03But I cannot accept your interesting proposal.
14:13I thought that you and I were aligned.
14:17I appreciate how important your ideas are to you.
14:20I know how strongly you feel about freedom in love.
14:30But, well, I am still very much bound by the expectations of society.
14:39And the expectations I have.
14:42For myself.
14:47Of course.
14:49I see.
14:52Goodbye, Mr. Ryder.
14:57My best wishes to your family.
15:01Goodbye, Mr. Ryder.
15:09Goodbye, Mr. Ryder.
15:20Right on, Mr. Ryder.
15:27Right on.
15:32Good morning, Mary
15:35Mother
15:36I trust you slept well last night
15:39I did, yes, thank you
15:41You must keep up your strength
15:44Who knows what today may bring
15:47Ah, here he is
15:50What are you doing here?
15:53Oh, I was...
15:54Do join us, cousin
15:56Where on earth is Mr Ryder?
15:59Ah, Mr Ryder has left
16:01Don't be ridiculous, Mr Collins
16:03He has no plans to leave
16:05I saw him
16:06I saw him climb into his carriage and go
16:11Mary?
16:12Yes, Mr Ryder has left
16:13He's left, Bemberley
16:15Did he make you an offer of marriage?
16:20I will not be marrying Mr Ryder
16:26Oh, we'll not be marrying anyone
16:28What did you do?
16:30I'm sure Mary didn't do anything
16:32Why is everything with you so relentlessly disappointing?
16:39Beautiful morning
16:52Mother
16:54I am sorry
16:55If I have disappointed you
16:58I sometimes think you delight in vexing me
17:02I do not
17:05It is not too late
17:09Too late for what, Mother?
17:11To write to Mr Ryder and beg his forgiveness
17:15His forgiveness?
17:17For whatever it is you did that drove him away
17:22Oh
17:23Do you really believe a man of such means will come along again for you?
17:29But I...
17:30Do you think the gardeners will have you back when they hear what you have done to Mr Ryder?
17:34Mother
17:35If you will not write to him and ask him to return
17:38Then I shall write to my brother
17:41And tell him you are obliged to stay here with me
17:46If you are incapable of taking advantage of the opportunities London Society offers you in finding you a match
17:54Then you shall remain here with me instead
18:23Goodbye Jane
18:25Goodbye
18:25Goodbye
18:26Who was thinking of you?
18:27Goodbye
18:28Goodbye
18:28Thank you, Mummy
18:29Good luck with Mother
18:30Goodbye to you, Mummy
18:34Goodbye to you, Mummy
18:36Goodbye to you, Mummy
18:37Goodbye to you, Mummy
18:57You make it worse
19:07Mary, don't do that
19:11Sorry, Mother
19:14You endlessly try my patience
19:38Do not leave on my account, Miss Bennet
19:42Oh, I'm sorry
19:43I cannot provide good company today
19:47Um
19:48I've noticed you've been most subdued of late
19:51If I can be of any help, do you say
19:53We men of the cloth can offer the most useful counsel?
19:58Thank you, Mr Collins
20:01I am, um
20:03I'm often alone myself
20:05Mrs Collins has so many duties and preoccupations that she has very little time left to spend with me
20:11Oh
20:12It seems I have the habit of frustrating her
20:18As I tend to do, everyone
20:20No, not at all, Mr Collins
20:25My father often commented that I was worthless
20:29I thought a great deal about turning myself into something different
20:32Someone easy and obliging
20:35But
20:38Somehow I
20:38I can't
20:42I've always
20:44Struck the wrong note
20:45With people
20:47Even in childhood
20:50I felt the same way
20:51Many times
20:52Um
20:53I
20:54I think you
20:55You have
20:56Much to offer
20:57Mr Collins
20:59Uh
21:01Excuse me
21:02I
21:02Realise I'm now burdening you with my troubles
21:04No
21:05Not
21:05Not at all
21:06Hmm
21:08What are you reading?
21:11Hmm?
21:12Oh
21:14Aristotle
21:15I'm
21:17Looking into
21:18The question of
21:20Happiness
21:23Happiness?
21:24Hmm
21:26What it is
21:28How one might
21:29Find it
21:33Do you
21:34Um
21:34Do you have an answer?
21:37Well
21:39I'm not quite sure
21:40I
21:41I
21:42Found some points of interest
21:45Please
21:46Would you
21:46Tell me what you know
21:47Mr Collins
21:49Oh
21:50Um
21:51What I've discovered
21:52Seems to suggest
21:53That
21:54It is only
21:55Through self-knowledge
21:56That genuine happiness
21:57Is experienced
21:58Through self-knowledge
22:00Hmm
22:00I
22:01I think it is only when
22:02We have
22:02Examined
22:04And understood
22:05Our strengths
22:06And weaknesses
22:07And been honest enough
22:08About what we truly desire
22:09From life
22:11Only then
22:12Do you have any chance at all
22:13Of attaining happiness
22:17So
22:18What Aristotle is saying
22:19Is that
22:21Our happiness
22:25Is in our own hands
22:28Yes
22:29Oh
22:30I think so
22:31Yes
22:32Interesting thought
22:34Isn't it
22:35It's most interesting
22:43Mary
22:44It is him
22:46It must be
22:48Mr Ryder
22:48Coming back
22:49To try again
23:01Uncle
23:02Mary
23:05Jane
23:16You reminded us
23:18Of the importance
23:19Of protecting our health
23:21And so Edward and I
23:22Have decided to spend
23:24Some much needed time
23:25In the lakes
23:25Hmm
23:26Wonderful
23:27Quite wonderful
23:27All that wind
23:29Would play havoc
23:30With my nerves
23:31And we were wondering
23:33Whether Mary
23:34Might join us
23:34Mary?
23:35Yes
23:36We thought perhaps
23:37Mary could join us
23:38In the lakes
23:39And then return
23:39With us to London
23:40Elizabeth wrote to us
23:42Explaining that
23:42Mary was without much
23:44To occupy her here
23:45She has a very good
23:47Occupation
23:47She is my companion
23:49I think it's a very
23:50Sensible idea
23:50For Mary to get
23:51Some fresh air
23:52Oh do you now
23:53What do you think
23:54Mary?
23:55Mary will not leave me
23:57She knows I do not
23:58Have many years left
23:59And she wants to spend
24:01This precious time
24:02At my side
24:03Isn't that right
24:04Mary?
24:06Mother
24:08Mr. Darcy and I
24:09Have arranged
24:10A new companion
24:11For you
24:12She's called Susan
24:13Susan?
24:15Am I to be
24:16Looked after
24:17By a Susan?
24:19We very much
24:20Enjoy Mary's company
24:21As do I
24:23And knowing
24:23Her passion for words
24:25She is forbidden
24:26To leave
24:31Aunt
24:33Uncle
24:35Thank you for your invitation
24:41I would be delighted
24:43To join you
24:44What do you mean?
24:46I think
24:46Dear sister
24:47She means she will be
24:48Joining us
24:49In the lake districts
24:50What a good idea
24:51A good decision
24:52Mary
24:53Well done
24:54A most excellent decision
24:55Always good to challenge oneself
24:57Oh do be quiet
24:58Mr. Collins
25:00Well done Mary
25:02Well done
25:03You should probably
25:04Go and pack
25:05I will help
25:19I envy you
25:23You envy me
25:24The lakes
25:26London
25:28I never did experience
25:29Much of life
25:29It is a bold
25:31And brave decision
25:32Mary
25:34And for what it's worth
25:35I think it's the right one
25:41Forgive me Charlotte
25:42I don't want to speak
25:44Out of turn
25:46I mean
25:46I often have
25:50Only you seem
25:54Quite unhappy
26:03When my mother told me
26:05The only choice for a woman
26:06Was marriage or misery
26:07She
26:09Negated to tell me
26:10It was possible to be both
26:12Married and
26:14Miserable
26:17Yes well my father
26:19Let us in on that
26:19Particular secret
26:20Some years ago
26:22Yes
26:23But I do believe that
26:26If you look a little
26:27Under the surface
26:29You will find more
26:30To Mr. Collins
26:31Than you imagine
26:39Goodbye mother
26:41I will write
26:44As you wish
26:48Susan
26:51Susan
27:01Mary I'm so sorry
27:03If you have ever felt
27:04That I was ashamed of you
27:07For I am not
27:09I am very proud of you
27:19I'm scared Lizzy
27:23What if I made
27:24All the wrong decisions
27:32Mary
27:32You will flourish
27:48I had made my escape
27:50And would not look back
27:53I did not know
27:54What was next
27:55But I knew
27:57That I could not return
27:58To live with my family
27:59Ever again
28:00Miss Bennet
28:01Miss Bennet
28:02I have something
28:06For you
28:10Thank you Mr. Collins
28:30Could it be that
28:31I decide my future
28:34I felt sure
28:35That the lakes
28:36Would offer me a chance
28:37For peace and reflection
28:38Oh Mary
28:39I ought to have told you
28:40Tom Haywood
28:41Tom Haywood will be
28:41Joining us in the lakes
28:44I should have known
28:45That my life
28:47Was never that simple
28:48It would be that simple
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