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Miss Austen S01E02 Official Release
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00:01I am here to assist Miss Isabella Fowell.
00:03Cassandra, we weren't expecting you.
00:05Isabella must live with her sisters, promise me.
00:08There is no greater comfort in this world than a sister.
00:12You and I will always be sisters, even when I'm Mrs. Fowell.
00:17There are things I must say to you before I leave, in case I do not return.
00:20If you cannot marry me, you must feel free to marry another.
00:23I promise you, Tom, that I will never marry any other man but you.
00:30There are sure to be letters here that will cast up all manner of treasure.
00:32Everything one needs to know about Jane Austen is to be found within the pages of her novels.
00:38We have bad tidings to impart, Cassie.
01:24Where on earth are you going, Diana?
01:26Sorry, ma'am. I was in the kitchen with Mrs. Isabel.
01:29And what of Miss Austen?
01:31In her room, ma'am.
01:32What's she doing in there?
01:34Cassandra! There's work to be done.
01:40Mary, my dear.
01:42So there you are.
01:44So here I am.
01:46We weren't expecting you so soon.
01:48On account of tea with Mrs. Bunbury.
01:51Yes, there's been a falling out to do with you, Cassandra.
01:54Me?
01:54Mrs. Bunbury suggested that you arriving here without informing me first
01:58was a slur on my reputation.
02:00I mounted a most robust offence, but she was adamant.
02:03It's not the dumb thing, Cassandra.
02:06We're supposed to be sisters.
02:09I sincerely hope that relations with Mrs. Bunbury
02:13return to cordiality very soon.
02:16Hmm.
02:17Dinah says you've made a start on clearing my dear sister's room.
02:20You know I wish to help?
02:21Did you find any letters from Jane?
02:23Not a single one.
02:26How odd.
02:28Considering how often Jane wrote,
02:30no matter,
02:31I find them myself.
02:33Perhaps you will be lucky where I was not.
02:38Mum,
02:39Mrs. Austen,
02:40do you wish me to make up Mrs. Fowl's room for you?
02:42Yes, yes, do it at once,
02:43so I may settle myself and get on with clearing.
02:46A task I do not relish,
02:48given how close Eliza and I were.
02:53Now,
02:53I said.
02:56Ah!
02:57Oh!
03:01Let me pick it up, ma'am.
03:02You'll hurt yourself.
03:03There is little point in making more work
03:05than is absolutely necessary, Isabella.
03:07It was an accident.
03:09Ah, well,
03:10I'll leave you to it.
03:10I have work to do upstairs.
03:13Dinah, Dinah,
03:13as soon as you're ready.
03:17There's too much to do.
03:19I must ask Mr. Dundas for more time.
03:22I'm not ready.
03:23I won't be ready.
03:24Isabella,
03:26Isabella,
03:26I have been in your position,
03:28and
03:28I know how daunting this task must appear.
03:33But I also know how uncertainty for your future
03:36can make it feel all the more onerous.
03:40That is why this question must be settled without delay.
03:44But,
03:44to that purpose,
03:46I wonder if we might make a visit today to see your sisters.
03:50We're still too busy here, Cassandra.
03:51Surely it can wait.
03:53Isabella,
03:53I'm becoming increasingly concerned about
03:56what is to become of you.
03:57We cannot delay this decision any longer.
04:01We should do it.
04:03Of course.
04:04But,
04:06but not today.
04:09Tomorrow,
04:10perhaps.
04:11Besides,
04:12I have errands to run this morning.
04:15Very well.
04:17Well,
04:17in that case,
04:18perhaps I,
04:19I could start to clear the dining room.
04:21I,
04:22I could clear your mother's writing desk.
04:24Save your Aunt Mary the bother.
04:25Thank you.
04:27Thank you.
04:30I have loved this china since I was a child.
04:34Now it is all to go to my brother.
04:40All will be well,
04:42Isabella.
04:43I am sure of it.
04:46I am the people.
04:54I am.
05:01I am.
05:07Thank you.
05:42¡Eliza!
06:08¡Eliza!
06:09Your happy news has lightened our spirits here in Steventon
06:14Mother and father cannot settle on whether you are to expect a boy or a girl
06:19I shall let you know as soon as they decide
06:24I wish I had more cheerful news of Cassie
06:28In all this time, her grief has not abated
06:33It is not in my sister's nature to reveal the depth of her suffering
06:37for fear of burdening us
06:39with her sorrow
06:42but I can see how much her heart
06:45still aches for Tom
06:58Our brother Edward has invited her to stay
07:01at Godmisham Park
07:02his estate in Kent
07:06I will miss her dreadfully
07:08though I am hopeful
07:09this change in surroundings
07:10might lift her from her melancholy
07:15It may amuse you to learn
07:17that Edward's invitation
07:19did not extend to me
07:22I fear I may be a little too eccentric
07:25for Kent society
07:27It is regretful
07:29as I could certainly cultivate a taste
07:31for their acres of rolling countryside
07:33extensive library
07:34and well-stocked wine cellar
07:42Perhaps Edward's wife, Elizabeth
07:44fears that I would become rather too comfortable
07:47and outstay my welcome
07:49While she is always unfailingly polite
07:52to us lonely Austens
07:54I admit to some surprise
07:56she is willing to play host
07:57to one of us
07:58at all
08:06Welcome to Godmisham
08:09My dear sister
08:10Edward
08:11How well you look
08:14Considering
08:15I do hope your journey was a pleasant one
08:17If anything can be pleasant
08:20at such a
08:22time
08:24Thank you, my dear brother
08:26Come
08:31Now I know you'll want to gather yourselves
08:33but the children are quite wild
08:35with excitement
08:35If we don't go straight to see them
08:37I fear they will burst
08:39They are the perfect tonic
08:41to stave off sad
08:43Cannot wait to see them
08:44Stand still
08:44No fidgeting
08:45Say hello, children
08:46Look who's here
08:47Look who's here
08:48Who is it?
08:48Oh, Cassie
08:50Look how you've all grown
08:53Look how you've all grown
08:54Look how you've all grown
08:54Look how you've all grown
08:56Hello
08:56There you are
08:57Hello
08:58Hello
08:58Peek-a-boo
08:59Peek-a-boo
09:00Peek-a-boo
09:00Peek-a-boo
09:00Peek-a-boo
09:01Peek-a-boo
09:02Peek-a-boo
09:03I told you, Cass
09:04Fit to burst
09:08Hello
09:09Someone of a more cynical disposition
09:11might wonder if Elizabeth
09:13has something to gain
09:14by having Aunt Cassie
09:15at Godmisham
09:17This is not a thought
09:19that should ever cross my mind, Eliza
09:21and certainly not one
09:22I would write down
09:23Mum?
09:39Our photo, Irene
09:41Well, it would appear so
09:45I may pay Mary Jane
09:47Isabella's sister a visit
09:48on my travels
09:50Are you expected?
09:51Mrs. Mary Jane Dexter
09:53is not one for a surprise visit
09:54I'm sure she will be
09:55more than happy to see me
09:57when she knows
09:57the purpose of my visit
09:59Time is of the essence
10:02We must make sure
10:04Isabella is taken care of
10:11Must we know?
10:29Who is it?
10:31Mrs. Dexter?
10:33Mary Jane
10:34it's me
10:34Cassandra Austin
10:35I've come to call on you
10:42Miss Ian
10:43you can never be too careful
10:53Come into the parlour
11:03What interesting objects
11:06What do you see here are the joys of the empire
11:11Halcyon days
11:15Halcyon
11:17Now
11:19Sit down
11:26Isabella been looking after you, has she?
11:28Oh, yes
11:31Impeccably
11:34She's got the heart of an ox, Isabella
11:37Braver than you think
11:41Although she wouldn't survive for one single day on her own
11:44So it's a good thing she's come to live with me
11:47So it's settled then?
11:49Of course it's settled
11:50Isn't that why you're here, to make sure?
11:53Yes, it's just that Isabella doesn't seem to know this
11:57What you have to know about my sister is this
12:00She thinks she knows her own mind
12:03But she doesn't
12:09Tiffin
12:24Miss Fowl
12:25Mr. Lidderdale
12:26I must offer you my apologies
12:29I have been tardy in calling to inquire how you are faring since
12:33I am perfectly well, thank you
12:36In truth, I have been busy
12:38Preparing the vicarage for the new vicar
12:40I am sure that must be a most difficult task
12:45Have you secured
12:48New lodgings?
12:49Not yet
12:52But it is all in hand
12:53I am delighted to hear that
12:57There is nothing more unsettling than
13:00Insecurity
13:02Indeed
13:05I wish you well
13:07Truly
13:09That is most kind
13:12Now, if you'll forgive me, I have an errand to run
13:23Dearest Eliza
13:24I am happy to report that Cassie indulges my frequent demands for news from Godmersham
13:29And writes often
13:30Though I hear suspiciously little about the delights and amusements of the Kent countryside
13:37And a great deal more about spillikins with the tiny inhabitants of the nursery
13:50Oh, Elizabeth, there you are
13:52I wondered if I might take a short turn around the garden while the baby's asleep
13:55Oh, my dear, no
13:58It's too warm outside
13:59You're in the best place up here
14:01Besides
14:02I cannot play that game for my life
14:06Oh
14:07Look how they adore you
14:09I cannot tell you how much it suits me to have you here
14:13Things have turned out so well, have they not?
14:17I mean
14:20I did not mean
14:21I know what you mean, my dear
14:22I'm most grateful to be here
14:25Good
14:27Now, I think I might have a little rest before my family arrive for dinner
14:35Oh, look
14:36I did it
14:37It's your turn
14:48Edward, where are you going?
14:50We have guests for dinner
14:51Just to the stables
14:52To cast my eyes over the new filly
14:53I won't be long
14:54I'm afraid the filly will have to wait
14:56My mother will be here before we know it
14:58And she would not be happy if a horse has taken precedence
15:01No
15:02No, that would not do
15:03Have you told Cassie what time she's expected downstairs?
15:07Oh, my dearest
15:08I don't think it would be correct for Cassie to join us
15:12It's a family dinner
15:13And Cassie is family after all
15:14She is still in mourning, Edward
15:17It would not be appropriate for her to attend a happy party
15:21Cook will send something up on a tray
15:28Eliza
15:29I must prevail upon you for assistance in a matter of great urgency
15:35Cassie is trapped in the nursery at Godmisham
15:37My good and dutiful sister does not complain
15:40But it is clear to me that the situation is most serious
15:47Please do not think the indelicate if I suggest the timing is to our advantage
15:52I beg you, Eliza
15:53Thank you
15:54Write to Cassie and request her presence at your confinement
15:58Elizabeth will not deny a mother in need
16:01And as for Edward, he will do as he is bidden
16:05We cannot allow our beloved Cassie to convince herself that her life's sole value lies in the role of dependable
16:12spinster aunt
16:15Please write as soon as you are able
16:17I have an inkling that our intervention will be a relief to her
16:42Shush now
16:43The baby will be here soon
16:45I have an infant sound
16:46Shush
16:47Shush
16:48She needs laudanum
17:04Eliza?
17:05She's sleeping, fella
17:06She's exhausted
17:08Do you have a girl?
17:12A sweetest, most beloved little girl
17:16Another girl
17:30My dearest Eliza
17:32We are delighted to hear you are safely delivered and baby Isabella is thriving
17:45Isabella is a splendid name
17:48She can only grow up to be a heroine or a Spanish queen, though I would not wish that fate
17:54upon her
17:55No, her adventures will be magnificent and not solely confined to the great county of Berkshire
18:03Look, Isabella
18:07Your dear, sweet Uncle Tom's tree
18:11His and mine
18:2528
18:285 times 7 is
18:3335
18:34Very good, Arthur
18:36Now, 6 times 7 is
18:386 times 7 is
18:4242
18:447 times 7 is
18:49Rise and shine
18:5049
18:51Well done
18:52Shall we attempt the 8 times table?
18:56I can try, miss
18:57Very good
19:011 times 8 is
19:048
19:05Indeed
19:062 times 8 is
19:0816
19:12I have just seen Miss Isabella with a pupil
19:15She is quite the teacher
19:17I had no idea
19:19There's a lot to Miss Isabella that people don't know or don't want to
19:24She must have made her father proud, looking after him as she did
19:29Well, if he was, ma'am, he never told her
19:31Though he wasn't quiet about much else
19:33He used to fill the house with his presents, did Reverend Phil?
19:36God rest him
19:38I had not seen him for some time, but I do recall he was the most exuberant of men
19:43Well, if that's what you like to call it
19:46There's many a day you'd have heard him shouting up in the village and he used to bellow at Miss
19:51Isabella
19:54Bellow?
19:55What do you mean, Dinah?
19:57Not a thing, ma'am
19:59It's not for me to say anything
20:00I must go and fetch the rest of the dinner service
20:05Dinah, is Mrs. Austin still resting?
20:09She is that, ma'am
20:09I wish to visit Miss Isabella's other sister
20:13Where might I find Miss Beth's school?
20:17Behind the plasterer's arms
20:51Excuse me, could you tell me where I might find Miss Fowle?
20:54Miss Winnerborn
21:16Thank you
21:20Cassandra, there's illness here, you must leave at once
21:22Miss Austin, you cannot be in here
21:24What ails her?
21:26Dip theory
21:27It has spread through the village
21:29But as for the rest
21:33Poverty, misfortune, nothing I can cure
21:35Now I beg you, leave
21:37It is not safe here
21:38Come, Cassandra, I'll walk you to the end of the village
21:50Beth, I must talk to you about Isabella's future
21:54Isabella's future
21:54Isabella's future, that great conversation that never seems to end
21:57Well, it has been discussed already
21:59Endlessly
22:01Though I try very hard to stay out of the Fowle family politics as I have no appetite for meddling
22:06Your sister is about to lose her home
22:08Isabella is a grown woman
22:11Surely she's more than capable of securing her own future, whatever that may be
22:16I'm sorry, but I must get back
22:18Mr. Litterdale needs me
22:19Come visit again when the school reopens
22:22I'd like to show you what I do there
22:23Beth
22:24Beth
22:26Beth
22:34Oh, where have you been?
22:37We've been so worried
22:38It's weather
22:40Isabella
22:41Remove this dog from my presence at once
22:44It appears your aunt Mary
22:46Has wasn't from arrest
22:47Yes, she found my mother's room a little on the chilly side
22:58Still no letters, Mary?
23:00Er, no, strangely
23:03This is my sister's writing desk
23:07Well, Freddy's away
23:08Eliza was always prone to a great deal of sentiment
23:12How foolish to go out in this weather, Cassandra
23:14She'd know better at your age
23:19That dog is feral
23:21He'll be the death of me
23:22He must be banned from the house at once
23:27Tea, diner, in the drawing room
23:29Come on, Peter, come on
23:49Is that the only turning we have?
23:51We have packed the rest on, Mary
23:53At your instruction
23:54Oh, well, I suppose I must endure it
23:58Oh, my leg is bothering me again
24:03That tea will be going cold before any of us have a chance to taste it
24:08Isabella, do you have any more cushions?
24:09My leg should be more raised
24:11Er, more raised?
24:15Yes
24:17And a blanket, perhaps
24:26Yes
24:28And more locks on fire
24:35Oh, so where have you been, anyway?
24:37To visit Miss Beth
24:39There is sickness at the top of the village
24:42She's up there helping Mr Liddardale
24:44Ah, Beth and Mr Liddardale
24:47So she's a nurse as well as a teacher
24:50They did seem very familiar with one another
24:52Oh, that is a surprise, is it not, Isabella?
24:56You must forgive me, Aunt Mary
24:59I have much to be getting on with
25:01Dinah
25:01I'm Miss Austen in a hot bath
25:03We don't want her getting sick
25:11Beth Fowl has been nothing but a trial for this family
25:16Fraternising with certain elements of society
25:19Her father did not approve
25:21She was tending to Mrs Winterbourne
25:25You should see the conditions that poor woman lives in
25:27Well, let us not dwell on Miss Fortune
25:32If you go, go, go, take your bath
25:35I'll rest some more and then I can set about taking charge
25:38This family needs a firmer hand
25:41I'll rest one more and then I'll rest one more and then I'll rest one more because if you go,
26:09go, go, go En Jacques
26:11¿Está bien?
26:26¿Está bien?
26:27¿Está bien aquí ahora?
26:28¿Está bien?
26:31¿Está bien escuchando un ruido?
26:32¿Está bien?
26:33¡Oh, la fire en la drawer en la cama es la miseria!
26:36¿Está bien encontré algo?
26:39No.
26:41No.
26:42Solo quería ver si aún no escucho el sea.
26:47Stories para niños, Cassandra.
26:49Nunca nunca escucho el sea.
26:53El sea es tan calmo hoy.
26:57No puedo esperar a estar beside it en Sidmouth.
26:59I'll miss you cuando te vayas.
27:01Es solo por un año.
27:02La Austens de Hampshire están embarcando en el primer de sus grandes escenas.
27:07You'll hardly recognize us cuando nos vuelve.
27:09Isabella se ha convertido en el primer de sus grandes escenas.
27:15¿Está bien?
27:19¿Está bien?
27:31¿Está bien?
27:34Anna.
27:38Anna.
27:41Anna.
27:41Anna.
27:44We've missed you.
27:46Let's go upstairs.
27:48You've grown, Miss Anna.
27:50I've grown two whole shoe sizes.
27:52Two?
27:53Let's hope you stop growing soon or there'll be no shoes left in the country to fit you.
27:57Save giant shoes.
28:01Hold it to your ear and listen.
28:04Can you hear the sea?
28:07I can hear it, I can hear it.
28:09What does the sea look like?
28:12Well, you will soon know.
28:17Because we three are going to the seaside.
28:21What a wonderful idea.
28:24What a splendid idea.
28:27I'm sure your father and I will manage without you, Anna.
28:39My dear Isabella, please try to pull yourself together.
28:43Mary.
28:45Mary, she has just lost her father.
28:46I am aware and it is sad, but he was elderly and that is the natural order of things.
28:53It should be easier to bear.
28:55Isabella, but there is nothing written to tell each one of us how we must endure grief.
29:05Isabella, perhaps a few chapters from your Aunt Jane's novel may make a welcome distraction.
29:11Have you been reading aloud from Jane's novels?
29:15I thought your father had expressly forbidden that practice.
29:18As you have reminded me, Aunt Mary, my father is no longer here.
29:23Perhaps I could recite some of your Uncle James's poetry.
29:27That is kind, but I find myself pleasantly surprised by how much I am enjoying persuasion.
29:34Anne Elliot is a most interesting character.
29:37Anne Elliot is a pleasant sort of person, sensible, with not much drama about her.
29:46And I am most keen to hear the ending of her story before I am evicted from this house.
29:52Will she have her happy ending?
29:54Well, we must read on then and find out.
29:58Oh, I must know if she is to be married.
30:02Is that the only outcome that would be happy?
30:06It is.
30:07Oh, Isabella.
30:09There are so many other ways for women like us to find happiness.
30:15Are there?
30:17Read on.
30:18Please, Cassandra.
30:20From this time, Captain Wentworth and Anne Elliot were repeatedly in the same circle.
30:29They had no conversation together.
30:31No intercourse but what the commonest civility required.
30:35Once so much to each other.
30:39And now nothing.
30:42Now they were strangers, nay, worse than strangers.
30:47For they could never become acquainted.
30:50Oh, Cassandra, your sister understood affairs of the heart better than anyone.
30:57Please tell me.
30:58Please tell me.
30:59Did she ever know love?
31:02Writing was Jane's greatest love.
31:06She took great comfort from the heroes in her books, but in life, no man was ever worthy.
31:15Forgive me, my dear, but I think your memory fails here.
31:19Wasn't there a gentleman you both met in Sidmouth?
31:22The season you spent there, remember?
31:25And wasn't there even rivalry between you?
31:30Rivalry?
31:32In love?
31:35I have no idea what your Aunt Mary is talking about.
31:39If I recall, this gentleman seemed greatly attracted to Jane.
31:49Do excuse me, madam.
31:59How romantic.
32:02To fall in love by the sea.
32:09What a lovely confection.
32:13Your Aunt Jane would be very amused to find herself the heroine of a romantic triangle.
32:24I am afraid I find myself exceedingly tired and my head hurts.
32:30I do hope I have not caught a chill from today's wanderings.
32:35No, no, I can manage.
32:38Thank you.
32:40Good night.
33:20Come along now.
33:22Jane!
33:24Jane!
33:25Shall we go?
33:28Here, let me tie it for you.
33:34Why do you only wear black, Aunt Cassie?
33:36Well, because it becomes me.
33:41Your Aunt Jane is happy here.
33:44Let's just go shopping.
33:46Yes, please.
34:04Oh, look at the yellow one, Aunt Cassie.
34:06Do you see it?
34:07You all look so pretty in that.
34:09Far better than boring old black.
34:12It is very lovely, my dear.
34:18Oh, look at the blue, Aunt Cassie.
34:20It's the colour of the sea.
34:22Oh, is it like the yellow best because it's like the sun?
34:27It is indeed.
34:30Let's come back for some ribbons tomorrow.
34:32What a charming child.
34:34Thank you.
34:38Do excuse me, madam.
34:46Be of mine pertinence, miss, but that is the most excellent shell.
34:52Yes, it is.
34:55Mama, are you ready?
34:57Thank you, my dear.
35:02Good day to you.
35:16Oh, I do like it here.
35:18Oh, I like it very much.
35:20So what have you been up to since the beach, my darlings?
35:22I hope you haven't been sitting in here when outside there's all manner of magnificence.
35:26Look, Aunt Jane.
35:27I found this.
35:28It's my collection.
35:30Oh, that's a beauty.
35:33Cassie, I think the sea is beginning to work its magic.
35:36I spy some colour in this landlubber's face.
35:38We'll make a pirate out of her yet.
35:42I think Aunt Cass is recovering some of her bloom, too, in spite of her best efforts.
35:47You look better.
35:49The nice man we met in the dress shop said it was a most excellent shell.
35:54Nice man?
35:55What nice man is this, pray tell?
35:59I'll go and check on Mother, and then we can make plans for the rest of the day.
36:05Is Grandma Ma poorly?
36:07No, my dear.
36:08Your Grandma Ma likes to take to her bed whenever we arrive anywhere new.
36:12She can test the mattress, meet the doctors, sample the wares of the local apothecary.
36:16It's her way of feeling at home.
36:18Like all the best invalids, she will outlive us all.
36:21Jane, that's not fair.
36:24My Ma has been quite bilious since we arrived.
36:26Travel affects her.
36:33Oh, they're beautiful.
36:34My bowels feel much steadier, Cassie, after what was the most frightful evacuation.
36:41Oh, thanks be to the Lord.
36:43I think I will like this apothecary.
36:46He has a good feel for my system.
36:52Beautiful evening.
36:54Yes, quite beautiful.
36:58Mrs. George Austen.
37:00Mr. Henry Hobgate, it's my pleasure, Ma'am.
37:03This is my eldest daughter, Miss Austen.
37:08Yes, I do believe I've made your daughter's acquaintance before.
37:12Miss Austen.
37:14Passing encounter in a shop, is all.
37:17Indeed.
37:20And this is my other daughter, Miss Jane Austen.
37:25Delighted.
37:26Likewise.
37:27Have a lovely evening.
37:32Come.
37:34Father and Anna will be waiting.
37:36Impatiently, no doubt.
38:01I don't want to go all the way up there, Grandpa Park.
38:04You don't have to, my pet.
38:05We have every chance of discovering treasures amongst these rocks.
38:10Good morning, sir.
38:11Splendid day for fossil hunting, is it not?
38:13Indeed it is, sir.
38:16Now, my granddaughter has declared it the perfect day to unearth hidden treasures from the past.
38:22Well, she has come to the right place.
38:24Ladies.
38:25I'm not a lady, I'm far too young.
38:27My apologies.
38:30Now, you are a serious fossil hunter, are you not?
38:33I am.
38:34Well, I've already found some excellent specimens that you might be interested in.
38:38Let me furnish you with the tools of the trade.
38:40Thank you.
38:41We are blessed to have such an expert with us.
38:44Ah, no expert.
38:45More of an enthusiastic amateur.
38:59Do you think I'll find a sea monster, Mr. Hobjay?
39:02Well, perhaps not a monster, but a sea creature, certainly.
39:07Some sea creatures, fossils, are found at the top of mountains.
39:11Isn't that so?
39:11You see, many years ago, the earth was almost completely covered by water.
39:15And then, over time, those waters receded to reveal the land beneath.
39:28Do you think I'll find a sea creature in there?
39:30You may well do.
39:54What am I looking at?
39:56It's the shape of a worm.
39:57Mr. Hobday says it must be thousands of years old.
40:00Many thousands, even.
40:01That is evidence of a creature that lived on earth even before man.
40:05Hmm.
40:06What are you drawing, my dear?
40:08My daughter is an artist of considerable talent.
40:11Papa.
40:11Oh, look, she's captured your likeness brilliantly.
40:15May I see?
40:16It is but a sketch.
40:20Now, young lady, let us leave Mr. Hobday in peace.
40:27Mr. Hobday is so clever, Aunt Jane.
40:30Is he now?
40:31He knows everything.
40:32Does he know?
40:33Aunt Cassie drew a sketch of him.
40:36Did she now?
40:38She did, and it was quite the likeness.
40:41Not just of him.
40:42I drew all three of them while I was bored waiting for them to finish.
40:45And what was your opinion of Mr. Hobday, husband?
40:50Well, given we hardly know him, he struck me as unusually gifted in all that is agreeable.
40:58And now, Cassie, pray tell me, do you share your father's opinion?
41:06I must say I do.
41:09So much so that I believe he would be an ideal suitor for Jane.
41:13For me?
41:14Yes, you.
41:15He's intelligent.
41:17He reads.
41:19He knows a great deal about the history of mankind.
41:23You must think of your future, Jane.
41:25It matters not to jot which of you, as long as it's one of you.
41:37I have no intention of taking tea with Mrs. Hobday, or anyone for that matter.
41:42Far too busy.
41:43I have a chapter I must finish.
41:46But...
41:47Well, what if he's there?
41:49What if who is there?
41:51Mr. Hobday.
41:53You...
41:55You might find him to your liking.
41:57I won't find him to my liking.
42:19One moment!
42:20One moment!
42:24How is your headache?
42:25I'm...
42:26You retired rather abruptly, and I thought I'd look in on you.
42:31Was it something I said?
42:33No.
42:34No, not at all.
42:36I can't even remember what we were talking about.
42:39How is Eliza's room?
42:40I'm cold.
42:42This house is like the grave now.
42:46Well, good night.
42:47Good night.
42:48Sleep well, my dear.
43:02Oh, Mrs. Austin, I do sympathize.
43:04I'm here for the sea air, but this wretched body of mine has not let me outdoors all week.
43:10How awful.
43:11Well, I was struck down by biliousness the minute we arrived.
43:17It'll be her evacuations next.
43:19Perhaps the floor will open up and swallow us.
43:21It would be a blessed relief.
43:23And what of Mr. Hobday?
43:26We lost my husband.
43:28Four years ago.
43:29I'm sorry to hear that.
43:32What did he ail from?
43:35A tumour.
43:36A tumour?
43:38We saw the best of men, but there was nothing to be done.
43:43I see you are studying our books.
43:45Do novels interest you both?
43:47Very much so.
43:48You have some of our favourites here.
43:50My sister and I never go anywhere without Sir Charles Granderson by our side.
43:54These are my son's books, and he reads to me every night.
43:57Perhaps that shall be our next book.
43:59Look, your son enjoys the works of the Madame Burnie and Hedgeworth.
44:04Cassie seemed to think he was of the more scientific persuasion.
44:07He's a scientist and an artist.
44:09A philosopher and a lover of the novel.
44:13I do believe he could take over the world if he were not so insistent on looking after his poor,
44:18infirm mother.
44:20Would you like some cake?
44:22Well, you did say he was perfect.
44:24I'm not sure what my constitution would take.
44:31That curate was handsome enough and single from what I hear, but his sermon was a touch...
44:38Terrifying, Mama.
44:40Mrs. Austin.
44:42Oh, well, this is a coincidence, and I must say the happiest one.
44:49Oh, Mr. Hobdame, Mrs. Hobdame?
44:51Mrs. Austin.
44:53How did you find the sermon today, sir?
44:55Oh, I thought the young lad did well enough, considering his church was hardly full to brimming.
45:00That must explain his histrionics in the pulpit.
45:03Perhaps he's hoping his reputation for hysteria will travel and drum up more gullible trade from out of town.
45:09My dear Jane is entitled to preach in his own manner.
45:12My father is being polite.
45:14That sermon was not to our taste.
45:16It was vulgar and excessive.
45:18What did you think, Mr. Hobdame?
45:20You cannot ask Mr. Hobdame of his opinion when you've been so sure of your own.
45:24Do forgive my sister, Mr. Hobdame.
45:27She's not usually quite so outspoken.
45:30I can assure you, she certainly is, Mr. Hobdame.
45:33Well, luckily, I agree most comprehensively with Mrs. Austin.
45:36It was not to my taste either.
45:38How will you all find these signals?
45:40Oh.
45:40I like it very much.
45:42We are of the exact same opinion once again, as we're seeing.
45:44We must pick up the pace, girls.
45:46Our son Frank isn't drowning tonight.
45:48Did you know our brother has fought Napoleon single-handed, Mr. Hobdame?
45:54I rather approve of your Mr. Hobdame.
45:57He's not my Mr. Hobdame.
46:00In fact, I thought you made rather the impression.
46:03Was I delightful?
46:04No, you were frightful.
46:05As frightful as I was to Mr. Blackhall?
46:09Nobody in the history of social intercourse has been as frightful to anyone as you were to Mr. Blackhall.
46:13So would you estimate this morning it's a half a Blackhall?
46:18I think I'd say more of a third.
46:22And he's certainly not my Mr. Hobdame.
46:24Really?
46:24Then you have not noticed the way he looks at you?
46:27Nonsense.
46:28He ignores me at every opportunity.
46:30He pays everyone else far more attention.
46:32Papa, Anna, you.
46:33Precisely.
46:34And that is the evidence.
46:36I'm something of an expert in romantic matters.
46:39And I'm quite sure I saw sparks flying between you.
46:42I think one even caught in my bonnet.
46:44Because of your charms, I might have gone up in smoke.
46:49Cass, how can you be so blind?
46:51You have caught him in your powers.
46:54I have no powers.
46:55Oh, you do, my darling.
46:56And that you are unaware of them makes you more powerful still.
47:01Mr. Hobdame has fallen for you, Cassie.
47:05Well, then I'm sorry for him.
47:08I've lost the only man I could ever marry.
47:10I have no possible interest in Mr. Hobdame.
47:17Where are you going?
47:18To write.
47:20To write.
47:34Jane, what more have you said?
47:38Eliza, our Sidmouth adventure is proving far more entertaining than even I could have imagined.
47:44A secret plan is afoot.
47:47And I am to be my young niece Anna's willing accomplice.
47:51The beneficiary of our surprise is to be Cassie, no less.
48:05Please say you like it.
48:18Thank you.
48:19Thank you, Frank.
48:38You see your power now?
48:44Thank you.
48:59What is it?
49:00Just waiting for someone.
49:14Miss Austin.
49:15What's the whole day?
49:19Yellow suits you.
49:40I may have neglected to say how sorry I was to hear of your tragic loss.
49:47That is most kind, Mr. Hobdame.
49:50I confess I...
49:53I was overwhelmed by grief at first.
49:57And now?
50:01Now...
50:02It is not so sharp.
50:13My dear Eliza, this comes to you with great urgency.
50:17I must share it with you, though it is not my secret to tell.
50:22My sister, my beloved sister Cassie, is in love.
50:44Cassie, what are you doing down here at this hour?
50:48I heard a noise.
50:50It frightened the life out of me.
50:51I don't know how I got here.
50:53Are you ill?
50:54You must be ill.
50:55No, don't come near if you're ill.
50:57Please.
50:58Please, just leave me here.
51:00No, if you're sure.
51:04No, no.
51:06No, no.
51:09No.
51:13No.
51:16No.
51:21No.
51:22No.
51:23No.
51:25No, no, no, no.
51:58No, no, no, no.
52:44No, no, no, no.
52:54No, no, no.
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