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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.
00:32Top of the stairs, Miss Bennet.
00:36Top of the stairs, Miss Bennet.
00:37Top of the stairs, Miss Bennet.
00:57You're here!
00:58Well, don't stand in the doorway. You're letting the heat out.
01:02Mother!
01:08You look well, hasn't she?
01:13Are you a physician all of a sudden?
01:15No.
01:16I, uh, I'm just, I'm, I'm relieved to see that you're, um, improved.
01:23You look like you haven't slept in days.
01:26And whose dress are you wearing?
01:29Uh, my, my own.
01:31Mary!
01:32I am so pleased to see you.
01:35Oh, it has been far too long.
01:38Oh, I cannot be expected to stand.
01:42No, Mary.
01:43Mary, come here.
01:55I see the London air has taken a terrible toll on your complexion.
01:59Oh, 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, I 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.
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?
02:57Yes.
02:57I want to hear all about it.
02:59Hmm.
02:59Yes.
03:00Um, London is, um...
03:02Katie.
03:02It's, it's...
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.
03:14It's, uh, most rewarding.
03:16Have 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.
03:25Um, I know she can be a little stiff at first, but she would be interesting company for you.
03:31I 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 a 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.
04:04If 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 30 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?
04:41Do not trouble yourselves waiting.
04:43To me, I'm fine.
04:45Thank it, Mother.
04:47And these pillows will not do.
04:51I'll send for some others.
04:54Maybe some toasted cheese.
04:57I feel terribly weak this morning.
05:02And a book.
05:04Perhaps Mary can choose from me.
05:06I was hoping for something readable.
05:07Not joining us, Mr. Darcy.
05:10Mary!
05:13Good night!
05:14I'm here.
05:37Ah!
05:41Miss Beckett, a 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?
06:24It's from one of my friends in London.
06:26What friend is that, Mary?
06:29Lydia?
06:30What friend is that, Mary?
06:33Mary?
06:35Her 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.
06:55It's a moment of joy.
06:56Do not go to the end.
07:13You'll see me too.
07:13So, what was it?
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.
07:54I embarrassed myself terribly when I left London.
07:58Caroline 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 at us.
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?
08:26You, Jane, Kitty, Lydia.
08:29Lydia?
08:30Oh, no.
08:31No, Lydia has.
08:34I 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,
08:49Mr 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...
09:06Oh, no.
09:08No.
09:09London is actually entirely without any eligible men.
09:13I don't think I ever believe I'm not...
09:15I'm not really the marrying sort.
09:17Nonsense, Mary.
09:26A visitor for Miss Mary Bennet.
09:32Mr Ryder?
09:34What are you doing here?
09:36Miss Bennet.
09:38I hope you and your family won't consider this a great imposition, but you left London with such haste.
09:43I was most worried about your mother and wanted to offer my support in your hour of need.
09:50How do you do, Mr Ryder?
09:53Mrs Bennet?
09:56Why, it is a pleasure to see you looking so well.
09:59Oh, I usually look much better than this, though my recovery has been quite extraordinary.
10:06Well, I'm glad to hear it.
10:11Miss Bennet, won't you introduce me to your sisters?
10:14Uh, uh, um, yes, uh, this is Mrs Elizabeth Darcy.
10:18Um, this is Mrs Kitty Boncock.
10:21How do you do?
10:22Mrs Jane Bingley and Mrs Lydia Wickham.
10:24Enchanted to meet you all.
10:26How do you know Mary?
10:28Miss Bennet and I met at a soiree in London and share a similar taste in despicable crime pamphlets.
10:36Oh!
10:38Anyway, I was en route to visit my aunt, Lady Catherine de Burr, and wanted to pay my respects.
10:44Well, let us not stand upon ceremony.
10:48Elizabeth will arrange for us to take tea in the garden.
10:51Mr Ryder, do join us.
10:52No, 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.
11:04Uh, 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 time of the car, I must...
11:13Come along, Mr Ryder.
11:15I must...
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.
11:28I've never heard of it.
11:29I've never heard of it.
11:30That's what it is.
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.
11:52I'm sure.
11:54He's come an awfully long way to see you.
11:56He's probably just thirsty.
11:58And 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?
12:09You would be most welcome, Mr Ryder.
12:11That is very kind.
12:13Come, Miss Bennett.
12:14Show us your skills.
12:21Let's not.
12:24Excellent!
12:26Well done, Mary!
12:27Yes.
12:29Bravo!
12:30Well done, Mary.
12:30I agree.
12:31Well done.
12:34I was sorry to see you leave London in such a hurry.
12:39Sir Ryder, have you come here to discuss, you know,
12:44I've ever...
12:46Yes.
12:47Yes, Miss Bennett.
12:48I 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...
12:59The 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.
13:10I thought you'd be upset.
13:11Not at all.
13:12Please, think.
13:14No more of it.
13:25It is a pleasure to meet your family.
13:28Yes, my sisters are exceptional.
13:31I know.
13:33As are you, Miss Bennett.
13:35Oh, no.
13:36I am much more...
13:39I find it most refreshing that you do not fall over potential husbands or...
13:45Have 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.
13:55You lack artifice.
13:56Your qualities shine out.
13:58They're not corrupted by the false polish of the world.
14:04She's, uh...
14:04Observations 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
14:12good 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.
14:24We hide behind a thousand disguises that we like to call politeness.
14:41Mr. Darcy sends his apologies.
14:47He has a seasonal headache.
14:51Mr. Ryder, tell us about yourself.
14:54Mary mentioned you are an avid reader.
14:56Oh, uh, 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.
15:20I do not know whether she gets it from me or her father.
15:24From you, Mother, I'm 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.
15:45All eager for thoughtful conversation.
15:48None as interesting as yours.
16:01Hello?
16:04Mother.
16:05Mother, I came to wish you good night.
16:12Here.
16:25Mr. Rider would make an excellent match.
16:36I wonder what kind of endowment he has.
16:41I do not know, Mama.
16:43A sizable one, I'm sure.
16:47Good night, Mama.
16:53Good night, Mary.
17:05Good night, Mary.
17:06Good night, Mary.
17:13Good night, Mary.
17:19Good night, Mary.
17:20Good night, Mary.
17:23Good night, Mary.
17:23Good night, Mary.
17:25Good night, Mary.
17:25Good night, Mary.
17:26Good night, Mary.
17:26Good night, Mary.
17:27Good night, Mary.
17:28Good night, Mary.
17:29Good night, Mary.
17:43Sorry, don'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, there it is.
18:00What are you reading, Miss Bennet?
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?
18:32Barry's aunt's serous.
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.
19:02Of course, yes.
19:03The beetle in the jar.
19:05It's fascinating stuff, really.
19:09Well, 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,
19:29he died quite suddenly.
19:32Oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
19:37A few days after his death,
19:39I sat in his dark study and
19:44I thought about all the hours he'd spent in there.
19:48Away 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 learned more about the point of human existence in that moment
20:02than my father learned in a lifetime of study.
20:06From then on,
20:08I devoted myself
20:09to the pursuit of joy.
20:13Tell me, Miss Bennett,
20:16what makes you happy?
20:20Sorry, um,
20:22nobody ever asked me such a question.
20:24Then you must consider it now.
20:27Uh,
20:28well, um,
20:32reading,
20:32reading,
20:33learning,
20:34teaching.
20:36And
20:38what of
20:39friendship?
20:44Of love?
20:47Uh,
20:48yes.
20:49Of course,
20:49no,
20:49of course,
20:50that.
20:51Life is short,
20:53Miss Bennett.
20:55Everything turns to dust
20:56in the end.
21:01We might as well experience some joy
21:03before that happens.
21:10Let's go ride it.
21:15Yes.
21:15Let's.
21:22Ladies.
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?
21:33Yes, that's generally the idea.
21:34But you hate horses.
21:35Mary,
21:36what are his intentions?
21:38To ride a horse,
21:39I think.
21:40I think.
21:50Oh,
21:51nope.
21:52Ha, ha, ha.
21:54Oh,
21:55oh,
21:57dear,
21:57oh, dear.
22:01Um.
22:02You're quite alright,
22:03Miss Bennett.
22:03I'm perfectly fine.
22:04Yes.
22:07Oh,
22:08there we go.
22:09There we go.
22:11Now,
22:11I've been thinking
22:13about your argument.
22:15That, uh,
22:16that we should say
22:17more honestly
22:17what we think and feel.
22:19Oh,
22:19excellent.
22:20I knew you'd agree.
22:22Oh,
22:23I don't know that I do.
22:25I mean,
22:25surely,
22:25even you must admit,
22:26there may be occasions
22:27when,
22:28well,
22:29for all manner of reasons,
22:30something's best left unsaid.
22:31I cannot concur.
22:33I intend to live my life
22:35by bolder principles.
22:36In fact,
22:37that is why I came here,
22:39to put that belief
22:40into practice.
22:41Oh,
22:41really?
22:42Yes,
22:43I came here to commit
22:44the great impropriety
22:45of telling you honestly
22:47what I think of you.
22:50Mr. Ryder,
22:51I can assure you
22:51there's no need.
22:52I attempted to scribble
22:53a few lines,
22:54but then I thought of
22:55some verses
22:56of Mr. Wordsworth
22:57that captured
22:59your spirit perfectly.
23:01May I be allowed
23:02to recite them to you?
23:06Of course,
23:07Mr. Ryder.
23:08Please.
23:12She dwelt among...
23:14Excuse me.
23:17No.
23:19Please,
23:20take your time.
23:26She dwelt
23:27among the untrodden ways.
23:30beside the springs of Dove.
23:32A maid
23:33whom there were none to praise
23:35and very few to love.
23:38A violet
23:39by a mossy stone
23:41half hidden from the eye.
23:44Fair as a star
23:46when only one
23:47is shining in the sky.
23:55I think you see me
23:56as a lonely figure.
23:59I was brought up
24:00in Hertfordshire, sir.
24:01So the road to London
24:02was barely five miles away.
24:04Is it possible
24:04to feel oneself alone
24:06even in such close
24:07proximity to town?
24:08Yes,
24:08but in my village
24:09it was quite untrue
24:10to say
24:11that there were none
24:12to praise
24:12and very few to love.
24:14There were scores
24:15of people
24:16very eager
24:17to praise my sisters.
24:18Perhaps living
24:19with your family
24:19in Meryton
24:21kept you
24:23half hidden
24:23from the eye.
24:25But now you've
24:26broken out
24:27on your own.
24:28You can be seen
24:29at last
24:30as you deserve.
24:32Fair as a star
24:33when only one
24:34is shining in the sky.
24:41Oh!
24:46That's all Miss Bennett.
24:47Oh, I'm not.
24:48I know.
24:53Our conversations
24:54may be very happy,
24:55Miss Bennett.
25:00Me too,
25:01Mr. Ryder.
25:16Walk on!
25:24Mary,
25:25there you are.
25:26Whatever's the matter?
25:27What happened
25:27on the ride?
25:30We rode horses.
25:32And mine was
25:33most unruly
25:34and it had a taste
25:35for Bramwell's
25:35as if it had a mine
25:36of its own,
25:37really,
25:37and my saddle
25:37was not at all
25:38comfortable.
25:39That's not a slight
25:40on the quality of it.
25:40Mary.
25:40It's merely the design.
25:41Mary!
25:45It appears
25:46Miss Ryder
25:46does have some sort
25:47of affection for you
25:48and I believe
25:50he is about
25:51to propose.
25:55Mother,
25:56I'm not completely sure
25:57that you are right
25:58and I really would hate
25:59to cause you
26:00any further disappointment.
26:00This is an opportunity
26:02that cannot be overlooked.
26:04He's a very eligible gentleman.
26:08You will say yes,
26:09won'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 isn't.
26:24Miss Ryder!
26:28Are you quite all right?
26:30Oh, it's nothing.
26:32Nothing at all.
26:34May I speak with you
26:35in private?
26:37I have something
26:37very important
26:38I want to discuss with you.
26:57Mother had told me
26:59to prepare myself
27:00but nothing could prepare me
27:04for what happened next.