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00:02The anxiety I felt over my mother's sudden illness was quite overwhelming.
00:07Losing one parent had upturned my life.
00:10To lose the other was unthinkable.
00:16Though my mother's presence had always loomed large in my life,
00:20I could not imagine myself without her.
00:26Top of the stairs, Miss Bennet.
00:33The End
00:34The End
00:35The End
00:56You're here!
00:58Well, don't stand in the doorway. You're letting the heat out.
01:02Mother!
01:09You look...
01:10well, doesn't she?
01:13Are you a physician, all of a sudden?
01:15No.
01:16I, uh, I'm just...
01:18I'm relieved to see that you're, um, improved.
01:23You look like you haven't slept in days.
01:25And whose dress are you wearing?
01:29Uh, my own.
01:31Mary!
01:32I am so pleased to see you.
01:35Oh, it has been far too long.
01:38I cannot be expected to stand.
01:42Hello, Mary.
01:42Mary, come here.
01:55I see the London air has taken a terrible toll on your complexion.
02:00Oh, and your hair.
02:02I am sure being back in the country will help.
02:04Looks beyond repair to me.
02:11I had undertaken such a long journey.
02:14And yet, here I was.
02:18Back where I started.
02:27From Mother's letter, I...
02:29I thought that she was gravely ill.
02:32I...
02:32We all did.
02:34Has she actually been ill?
02:35At all?
02:36She thought it might be influenza.
02:38Or smallpox.
02:39But she has made him a miraculous recovery.
02:41Hmm.
02:41Perhaps she rallied at the news that I was on my way.
02:44I, for one, am pleased we are all back together.
02:46Yes, I was thinking, perhaps we could, um, play graces.
02:49Or charades after dinner this evening.
02:51Nobody plays graces, Mary.
02:53Oh, on the contrary.
02:54It's quite fashionable in London.
02:55How is London, Mary?
02:56Yes.
02:57I want to hear all about it.
02:59Hmm.
02:59Yes.
03:00Um, London is, um...
03:01Katie.
03:02It's, it's, um...
03:03Katie.
03:04Katie!
03:04I cannot reach the preserves.
03:09How are the gardeners?
03:10Are you enjoying being their governess?
03:12I, uh, yes.
03:13It's, uh, most rewarding.
03:16Have you made many new acquaintances?
03:17Uh, my sister-in-law, Caroline, is in London for the summer.
03:20Have you crossed paths?
03:23Oh, gosh.
03:24There's so many people.
03:25Um...
03:25I know she can be a little stiff at first, but...
03:28I'm sure it'd be an interesting company for you.
03:30I have company.
03:32There's a plethora of choice, really, for interesting company in London.
03:36Do you mean your books?
03:41That's from Mars Bell.
03:43She wants you, Mary.
03:44I've only just been up there.
03:45I will send the servant to a tenter.
03:50Mrs. Bennet would like Miss Bennet to attend to her.
03:56She probably wants to hear all about London.
04:00Walk the Duchess to the edge of the fountain and no further.
04:03If you feel the wind picking up, you must bring her inside immediately and give her warm water and chopped
04:08meat.
04:09Do not let Cook give her the leftovers, only fresh, chopped beef.
04:14After thirty minutes, you may return her to me.
04:16She is the only member of this family upon whom I can depend these days.
04:26Oh, and tell Lizzie I wish to be moved to the drawing room.
04:32Do you think you'll be happier convalescing in here, Mama?
04:35Well, you might remember to visit me if I'm here.
04:38Now, where is my bell?
04:41Well, do not trouble yourselves waiting for me.
04:43I'm fine.
04:45Thank it, Mother.
04:48And these pillows will not do.
04:51I'll send her for some others.
04:54Maybe some toasted cheese.
04:57I feel terribly weak this morning.
05:00I'll have the answer.
05:02And a book.
05:03Well, perhaps Mary can choose from me.
05:05I was hoping for something readable.
05:07You're not joining us, Mr. Darcy.
05:10Mary!
05:12Mary!
05:14Mary!
05:15Mary!
05:16Mary!
05:16Mary!
05:17Mary!
05:18Mary!
05:20Mary!
05:21Mary!
05:22Mary!
05:24Mary!
05:41Ms. Bennett.
05:44A letter for you.
05:55Mary!
06:00Mary, where on earth have you been all this time?
06:03I was walking the dog, Mama.
06:07Please.
06:21Who's the letter from, Mary?
06:23From one of my friends in London.
06:26What friend is that, Mary?
06:29Lydia.
06:30What friend is that, Mary?
06:34Her name is Miss Baxter. Anne Baxter.
06:37I've never heard of Miss Baxter.
06:39Then she surely does not exist.
06:41She most probably does not.
06:42Lydia is being most unkind.
07:29Something seems to be troubling you, Mary.
07:32You seem full of concerns every time we mention London.
07:36Do I?
07:38I thought you would be eager to return.
07:44Does Mother's dog in any way remind you of Mother?
07:51Oh, Lizzie, I...
07:54I embarrassed myself terribly when I left London at night.
07:58Caroline Bingley was there. She was determined to humiliate me.
08:02And I left in such a flurry.
08:05I smashed a bell jar of great sentimental value to its owner, a new friend, Mr Ryder.
08:12And everyone stared. I was...
08:15Mary!
08:16No one else will have given it a second thought.
08:19It will seem worse to you, I'm sure.
08:21What person has not done something regrettable in their lives?
08:24You?
08:25You?
08:26Jane?
08:27Kitty?
08:28Lydia?
08:30Oh no.
08:31No.
08:31Lydia has.
08:33I can assure you, we all have.
08:38Anne wrote to tell me not to worry.
08:40You see?
08:42She's become a dear friend.
08:44She has something of an understanding with another good friend of mine, Mr. Tom Haywood.
08:52Mr. Haywood is...
08:55He's just the kindest man.
08:59I see.
09:01And have you met any gentlemen that have taken your eye...
09:05Me?
09:06No.
09:07Oh no.
09:08No.
09:09London is actually entirely without any eligible men.
09:13I don't think I ever believe I'm not...
09:14I'm not really the marrying sort.
09:17Nonsense, Mary.
09:26A visitor for Miss Mary Bennett.
09:32Mr. Ryder?
09:34What are you doing here?
09:36Miss Bennett.
09:37I hope you and your family won't consider this a great imposition, but...
09:41You left London with such haste.
09:43I was most worried about your mother and...
09:45Wanted to offer my support in your hour of need.
09:50How do you do, Mr. Ryder?
09:53Mrs. Bennett?
09:56Why...
09:57It is a pleasure to see you looking so well.
10:00I usually look much better than this.
10:02Though my recovery has been quite extraordinary.
10:06Well...
10:06I'm glad to hear it.
10:11Miss Bennett, won't you introduce me to your sisters?
10:14Uh...
10:15Yes.
10:16This is Mrs. Elizabeth Darcy.
10:19This is Mrs. Kitty Boncock.
10:20How do you do?
10:21Mrs. Jane Bingley and Mrs. Lydia Wickham.
10:24Enchanted to meet you all.
10:26How do you know Mary?
10:28Mrs. Bennett and I met at a soiree in London and...
10:31...share a similar taste in despicable crime pamphlets.
10:35Oh!
10:37Anyway, I was en route to visit my Aunt Lady Catherine de Burr...
10:41...and wanted to pay my respects.
10:43Well, let us not stand upon ceremony.
10:47Elizabeth will arrange for us to take tea in the garden.
10:51Mr. Ryder, do join us.
10:52I know, I'm sure Mr. Ryder will have more important matters to attend to.
10:57I have time.
11:00Are you well enough, Mama?
11:01Yes, thank you, Jane. I am perfectly well enough.
11:05Uh, Mary, take Mr. Ryder to the garden.
11:08Uh, Lydia will deal with the dog.
11:11What?
11:11Mr. Ryder, if this is part of the car...
11:13Come along, Mr. Ryder.
11:18I have always felt that what a lady puts in her garden is so terribly important.
11:24Yes.
11:24Roses, of course.
11:25Of course.
11:26Your favourite flower?
11:27Well, I must know.
11:35My turn!
11:41I see you forgot to mention Mr. Ryder in your reports from London.
11:45You also forgot to mention how handsome he is.
11:49I mean, I've not really noticed his looks, I'm sure.
11:53He's come an awfully long way to see you.
11:56He's probably just thirsty, and nearby.
12:00What?
12:02Oh, you must stay with us, Mr. Ryder.
12:05Especially with the weather turning, as it may well do.
12:07Do you not agree, Lizzie?
12:08You would be most welcome, Mr. Ryder.
12:10Oh, that is very kind.
12:13Come, Miss Bennett.
12:14Show us your skills.
12:19Oh!
12:19Oh!
12:20That's...
12:21That's not what I mentioned.
12:24Excellent!
12:25Well done, Mary!
12:27Yes.
12:29Bravo!
12:29Well done, Mary.
12:31Well done.
12:33I was sorry to see you leave London in such a hurry.
12:39Sir Ryder, have...
12:41Have you come here to discuss...
12:43You know, the...
12:46Yes!
12:47Yes, Miss Bennett, I believe I have.
12:49I've been wondering whether to write to you on the subject.
12:52Oh, I wouldn't expect you to leave the conversation, Miss Bennett.
12:55Mr. Ryder, are you here to talk about...
12:59I'll correct you.
12:59The bell jar?
13:01The bell jar?
13:03What did you say?
13:04Miss Bennett!
13:06Please, do not trouble yourself over that.
13:09But it was your father's. I thought you'd be upset.
13:11Not at all. Please, think no more of it.
13:25It is a pleasure to meet your family.
13:28Yes, my sisters are exceptional, I know.
13:32As are you, Miss Bennett.
13:34Oh, no, I am much more...
13:39I find it most refreshing that you do not fawn over potential husbands or...
13:45Have your mind constantly set on finding a match?
13:49Well, no, no, I don't really...
13:52I don't give it much thought.
13:55You lack artifice.
13:56Your qualities shine out. They're not corrupted by the false polish of the world.
14:02Gosh, these are observations of a very, very personal nature.
14:07Well, I have a very low opinion of the petty rules to which we submit ourselves in the name of
14:11good manners.
14:13Did you know that?
14:14I think you may have mentioned it once or twice.
14:17I believe, Miss Bennett, that our inability to say what we mean is one of the great curses of our
14:24age.
14:25We hide behind a thousand disguises that we like to call politeness.
14:30Hmm.
14:45Mr. Darcy sends his apologies, he has a seasonal headache.
14:49Oh.
14:51Mr. Ryder, tell us about yourself.
14:54Mary mentioned you are an avid reader.
14:56Oh, of poetry, perhaps.
14:59I find longer works are usually not for me.
15:02Really?
15:03I think the brevity of poetry is one of its principal attractions.
15:06I agree.
15:08Wholeheartedly.
15:09I only wish I had the fine mind of your sister.
15:12Miss Bennett has such an astute understanding of a wide range of literature.
15:17She does. She does.
15:19I do not know whether she gets it from me or her father.
15:24From you, mother, I am sure.
15:27There are very few people who have the insight of Miss Bennett.
15:31I could talk to you all day.
15:34I must admit, London has been a little grey without you.
15:40Are you joking?
15:42No, there are many interesting minds in London, all eager for thoughtful conversation.
15:47None as interesting as yours.
16:01Hello?
16:03Mother.
16:06I came to wish you good night.
16:09I came to wish you good night.
16:11Here.
16:25Mr. Ryder would make an excellent match.
16:35I wonder what kind of endowment he has.
16:40I do not know, Omar.
16:42A sizeable one, I am sure.
16:47Good night, Omar.
16:53Good night, Mary.
16:54Bye, everybody.
16:55Bye.
17:04Bye.
17:05Bye.
17:09Bye.
17:14Bye.
17:43Sorry, don't...
17:44Don't let me distract you.
17:48What are you reading, Mr Ryder?
17:50A rather fascinating book.
17:55Um...
17:55Uh, Jesus.
17:56Right, it's upside down.
17:57Ah, so it is.
18:00What are you reading, Miss Bennett?
18:02Fordyce's Sermons to Young Women.
18:04Oh, it's sufferable, rule-making pedant.
18:06Would you like me to put it in the file for you?
18:09It's not quite how I remember it, I'll admit.
18:25It's not that I can...
18:26What are they talking about?
18:31Barry sounds serious.
18:33She is boring him, I know it.
18:35I think you should read Mrs Macaulay.
18:37She will help you to better understand the world.
18:40I am no good at all at wasting my energy on anything that does not either move or please me.
18:46I think that is a shame, sir.
18:54You know, my father was a scholar.
18:57He devoted all his time to studying insects.
19:00Winged beetles, mostly.
19:01Of course, yes, the beetle in the jar.
19:05It's fascinating stuff, really.
19:08Well, I'm not so sure, but it occupied his every waking hour.
19:14He rarely emerged from his study.
19:18We hardly ever saw him.
19:22When I was 15 years old, he died quite suddenly.
19:32Oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
19:36A few days after his death, I sat in his dark study and...
19:44I thought about all the hours he'd spent in there.
19:47Away from his family.
19:50Away from life.
19:51And for what?
19:52Your father must have derived a great deal of pleasure from his work.
19:57Perhaps.
19:58But I think I learnt more about the point of human existence in that moment
20:02than my father learnt in a lifetime of study.
20:05From then on, I devoted myself to the pursuit of joy.
20:12Tell me, Miss Bennett.
20:15What makes you happy?
20:20Sorry, um, nobody ever asked me such a question.
20:24Then you must consider it now.
20:27Uh, well, um...
20:30Reading.
20:32Reading.
20:33Learning.
20:34Teaching.
20:37And...
20:38What of...
20:40Friendship.
20:44Of love.
20:47Uh, yes.
20:49No, of course, that...
20:51Life is short, Miss Bennett.
20:55Everything turns to dust in the end.
21:00We might as well experience some joy before that happens.
21:10Let's go riding.
21:14Yes!
21:15Let's!
21:16Go!
21:21Ladies.
21:25What a waste.
21:27Well?
21:28Well, what?
21:29Are you going out walking again, Mary?
21:30No, Mr. Ryder and I are going riding.
21:32On a horse?
21:32Yes, that's generally the idea.
21:34But you hate horses.
21:35Mary, what are his intentions?
21:38To ride a horse, I think.
21:50Oh, no.
21:52Oh, no.
21:56Oh, dear.
21:57Oh, dear.
22:01Um...
22:02You're quite a while, Miss Bennett.
22:03I'm perfectly fine.
22:04Yes.
22:06No.
22:08Oh, there we go.
22:09There we go.
22:11Now, I've been thinking about your argument.
22:15That, uh...
22:16That we should say more honestly what we think and feel.
22:19Oh, excellent.
22:20I knew you'd agree.
22:22Oh, I don't know that I do.
22:24I mean, surely, even you must admit, there may be occasions when, well, for all manner of
22:29reasons, some things are best left unsaid.
22:31I cannot concur.
22:33I intend to live my life by bolder principles.
22:36In fact, that is why I came here.
22:39To put that belief into practice.
22:41Really?
22:42Yes.
22:43I came here to commit the great impropriety of telling you honestly what I think of you.
22:50Mr. Ryder, I can assure you there's no need.
22:52I attempted to scribble a few lines, but then I thought of some verses of Mr. Wordsworth
22:57that captured your spirit perfectly.
23:01May I be allowed to recite them to you?
23:06Of course, Mr. Ryder.
23:08Please.
23:26She dwelt among the untrodden ways, beside the springs of Dove.
23:32A maid whom there were none to praise and very few to love.
23:38A violet by a mossy stone, half hidden from the eye.
23:44Fair as a star when only one is shining in the sky.
23:55I think you see me as a lonely figure.
23:58I was brought up in Hertfordshire, sir.
24:01So the road to London was barely five miles away.
24:04It is possible to feel oneself alone, even in such close proximity to town.
24:08Yes, but in my village, it was quite untrue to say that there were none to praise and
24:12very few to love.
24:14There were scores of people very eager to praise my sisters.
24:18Perhaps living with your family in Meryton kept you half hidden from the eye.
24:25But now you've broken out on your own.
24:28You can be seen at last as you deserve.
24:31Fair as a star when only one is shining in the sky.
24:41Oh!
24:42Oh!
24:45You are an actual Miss Bennett.
24:47Oh, I'm not.
24:48I know.
24:53Our conversations may be very happy, Miss Bennett.
25:00Me too, Mr. Ryder.
25:16Walk on!
25:17Oh!
25:19Oh!
25:20Oh!
25:21Oh!
25:24Mary, there you are.
25:26Whatever's the matter?
25:27What happened on the ride?
25:29We rode horses?
25:31Mm-hmm.
25:32And mine was most unruly, and it had a taste for brown horses.
25:35It was as if it had a mind of its own, really, and my saddle was not at all comfortable.
25:38Yeah, Mary.
25:39That's not a slight inequality.
25:40Mary.
25:40It's merely the design.
25:41Mary!
25:45It appears Mr Ryder does have some sort of affection for you, and I believe he is about to propose.
25:55Mother, I'm not completely sure that you were right, and I really would hate to cause any further disappointment.
26:01This is an opportunity that cannot be overlooked.
26:04He's a very eligible gentleman.
26:08You will say yes, won't you?
26:13There you are!
26:14What happened?
26:14What did he say?
26:15Did he ask you?
26:16He's not going to ask her.
26:17That he is, isn't he?
26:17No.
26:19I...
26:24Miss Merriam!
26:28Are you quite all right?
26:30Oh, it's... it's nothing.
26:32Nothing at all.
26:34May I speak with you in private?
26:36I have something very important that I want to discuss with you.
26:57Mother had told me to prepare myself.
27:00But nothing could prepare me for what happened next.
27:07I can't even tell you the rest.
27:07I can't even tell you the rest.
27:07I have something very fond of my fears.
27:07I don't want to try myself.
27:08I have something very right here!
27:08I am going to try to dig into that.
27:08The second word of mine was my first time now.
27:08I can't hear myself.
27:08And I have everything in my head to my head.
27:08I am going to try myself and be very smart.
27:08Not at all.
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