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