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The Other Bennet Sister S01E06 (2026)
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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.
00:17Though 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.
00:31The End
00:33The End
00:36The End
00:37The End
00:46The End
00:48The End
00:49The End
00:56You're here!
00:58Well, don't stand in the doorway. You're letting the heat out.
01:02Mother!
01:08You look...
01:11well, doesn't she?
01:13Are you a physician all of a sudden?
01:15No. I, uh...
01:17I'm just...
01:18I'm...
01:19I'm relieved...
01:20to see that you're, um...
01:22improved.
01:23You look like you haven't slept in days.
01:25And whose dress are you wearing?
01:29Uh...
01:29my... my own.
01:31Mary!
01:32I am so pleased to see you.
01:35Oh, it has been far too long.
01:38Oh...
01:39I 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.
02:00And your hair!
02:01I 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...
02:15here 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 a miraculous recovery.
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.
02:47Perhaps we could play graces.
02:49Or charades.
02:50After dinner.
02:50This 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.
02:59Yes.
03:00London is...
03:02It's...
03:02It's...
03:03Katie!
03:04I cannot reach the preserves.
03:09How are the gardeners?
03:10Are you enjoying being their governess?
03:12I...
03:12Yes.
03:13It's most rewarding.
03:15Have you made many new acquaintances?
03:17My sister-in-law, Caroline, is in London for the summer.
03:20Have you crossed paths?
03:23Oh, gosh.
03:24There's so many people.
03:25I know she can be a little stiff at first, but...
03:28She would 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 attend to her.
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.
04:11Only 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 happy a 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. I'm fine.
04:45Thank it, Mother.
04:47And these pillows will not do.
04:50You, uh, I'll send her for some others.
04:54Maybe some toasted cheese.
04:57I feel terribly weak this morning.
05:00And a ball.
05:03So perhaps Mary can choose from me.
05:06Let's hope for something readable.
05:07You're not joining us, Mr. Darcy.
05:10Mary!
05:20Mary!
05:41Ms. Bennett.
05:44A letter for you.
05:55Mary!
06:00Mary!
06:01Mary, where on earth have you been all this time?
06:03I was walking the dog.
06:05Mama.
06:07Please.
06:21Who's the letter from, Mary?
06:24It's from one of my friends in London.
06:27What friend is that, Mary?
06:29Lydia.
06:30What friend is that, Mary?
06:34Her name is Miss Baxter.
06:36Anne 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.
06:57She would think of her tiger.
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.
07:57No. Caroline Bingley was there.
08:00She 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,
08:10a new friend, Mr Ryder.
08:12And everyone stared.
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, Jane, Kitty, Lydia.
08:29Lydia?
08:30Oh, no. No, Lydia has.
08:33I can assure you, we all have.
08:38Anne wrote to tell me not to worry.
08:41You see?
08:42She's become a dear friend.
08:44She has something of an understanding with another good friend of mine,
08:48Mr Tom Haywood.
08:52Mr Haywood is...
08:54He's just the kindest man.
08:59I see.
09:01And have you met any gentlemen that have taken your eye...
09:06No.
09:07Oh, no.
09:07No.
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 Bannard.
09:32Mr Ryder?
09:34What are you doing here?
09:36Miss Bannard.
09:37I hope you and your family won't consider this a great imposition,
09:41but you left London with such haste.
09:43I was most worried about your mother
09:45and wanted to offer my support in your hour of need.
09:50How do you do, Mr Ryder?
09:53Miss Bannard?
09:55Why, it is a pleasure to see you looking so well.
09:59Oh, I usually look much better than this.
10:02Though my recovery has been quite extraordinary.
10:06Well, I'm glad to hear it.
10:11Miss Bannard, won't you introduce me to your sisters?
10:14Uh, uh, yes.
10:16This is Mrs Elizabeth Darcy.
10:19This is Mrs Kitty Boncock.
10:21How do you do?
10:21Mrs Jane Bingley and Mrs Lydia Wickham.
10:24I'm enchanted to meet you all.
10:26How do you know Mary?
10:28Miss Bannard and I met at a soiree in London
10:30and share a similar taste in despicable crime pamphlets.
10:35Oh!
10:37Anyway, I was en route to visit my aunt, Lady Catherine de Burr,
10:41and 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.
10:51Uh, Mr 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.
11:03I 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 about the car...
11:13Come along, Mr Ryder.
11:18I have always felt what a lady puts in her garden is so terribly important.
11:24Roses, of course.
11:25Of course.
11:26Your favourite flower?
11:27Well, I must know, I think I've learned to the dog.
11:29That sounds like a boy.
11:37My 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.
12:11Oh, that is very kind.
12:13Come, Miss Bennett.
12:14Show us your skills.
12:20Oh, that's not what I've noticed.
12:24Excellent!
12:26Well done, Mary!
12:27Yes.
12:29Bravo!
12:30Well done, Mary.
12:30I agree.
12:31Well done.
12:33I was sorry to see you leave London in such a hurry.
12:39Mr Ryder, have you come here to discuss, you 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 lead the conversation, Miss Bennett.
12:55Mr Ryder, are you here to talk about...
12:58What?
12:59I'll correct you.
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.
13:10I thought you'd be upset.
13:12Not at all.
13:12Please, 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.
13:35Oh, no.
13:36I am much more...
13:39I find it most refreshing that you do not form over potential husbands or...
13:44Have your mind constantly set on finding a match?
13:50Well, no.
13:51No, I don't really...
13:52I don't give it much thought.
13:55But you lack artifice.
13:57Your qualities shine out.
13:58They're not corrupted by the false polish of the world.
14:03Actually, sir, 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.
14:45Mr. Darcy sends his apologies. He has a seasonal headache.
14:51Mr. Ryder, tell us about yourself. Mary mentioned you are an avid reader.
14:56Oh, of poetry, perhaps. I 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. Wholeheartedly.
15:08I 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.
15:20I do not know whether she gets it from me or her father.
15:24From you, Mother, I am sure.
15:26Oh!
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?
16:04Mother.
16:06I came to wish you goodnight.
16:12Here.
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 sizable one, I am sure.
16:47Goodnight, Mama.
16:53Goodnight, Mary.
17:14Michelle Stake.
17:16I do not know, Omar.
17:19I do not know.
17:21Here.
17:26Maybe you are a guest.
17:28Let him take it here.
17:28I do not know.
17:31I do not know.
17:34I do not know.
17:36Maybe you are a doc.
17:38I do not know.
17:39I do not know.
17:41There is something new.
17:41I do not know.
17:43Sorry, don't let me distract you.
17:48What are you reading, Mr Ryder?
17:50A rather fascinating book on...
17:55Jesus.
17:56Right, it's upside down.
17:57Oh, so it is.
18:00What are you reading, Miss Bennett?
18:02Fordyce's Sermons to Young Women.
18:04Oh, it's sufferable, rulemaking pedant.
18:06Would you like me to put it in the fire for you?
18:10It's not quite how I remember it, I'll admit.
18:26What are they talking about?
18:31Barry sounds serious.
18:33She's 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.
19:35I'm sorry.
19:36A few days after his death, I sat in his dark study and I thought about all the hours he'd
19:46spent in there.
19:48Away from his family.
19:50Away from life.
19:51And for what?
19:52For your father must have derived a great deal of pleasure from his work.
19:57Perhaps.
19:58But I think I learned more about the point of human existence in that moment than my father learned in
20:04a lifetime of study.
20:06From then on, I devoted myself to the pursuit of joy.
20:13Tell me, Miss Bennett.
20:16What makes you happy?
20:20Sorry, um, nobody ever asked me such a question.
20:24Then you must consider it now.
20:27Uh, well, um, reading, reading, learning, teaching.
20:37And what of friendship?
20:43Of 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.
21:09Let's go riding.
21:14Yes.
21:15Let's.
21:21Ladies.
21:25What a waste.
21:27Well, are 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.
21:56Oh, dear.
21:57Oh, dear.
22:01Um.
22:02You're quite all right, Miss Bennett.
22:03I'm perfectly fine.
22:04Yes.
22:06No.
22:07Oh, there we go.
22:09There we go.
22:11Now, I've been thinking about your argument.
22:14That, uh, that 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, something's 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.
23:12She dwelt among...
23:14Excuse me.
23:17No.
23:19Please, take your time.
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.
23:59I 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 very few
24:13to love.
24:13There 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.
24:41Fair as a star.
24:45You are an actual Miss Bennet.
24:47Oh, I'm not.
24:48I know.
24:53Our conversations may be very happy, Miss Bennet.
25:00Me too, Mr. Ryder.
25:16Walk on!
25:24Mary!
25:25There you are.
25:26Whatever's the matter?
25:27What happened on the ride?
25:30We rode horses.
25:31Mm-hmm.
25:32And mine was most unruly, and it had a taste for Bramble's as if it had a mine of its
25:36own, really.
25:37And my saddle was not at all comfortable.
25:38Yeah, Mary.
25:39That's not a sight on the quality.
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.
25:54Mother, I'm not completely sure that you were right.
25:58And I really would hate to cause you any further disappointment.
26:00This 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's his answer.
26:20Mr. Ryder, are you quite all right?
26:30Oh, it's nothing.
26:32Nothing at all.
26:34May I speak with you in private?
26:36I have something very important I want to discuss with you.
26:57Mother had told me to prepare myself, but nothing could prepare me for what happened next.
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