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.
00:56You're here!
00:58Don't stand in the door, Miss Bennet.
00:59doorway, you're letting the heat out. Mother! You look well, doesn't she? Are you a physician
01:14all of a sudden? No, I, uh, I'm just, I'm relieved to see that you're, um, improved. You look
01:24like you haven't slept in days. And whose dress are you wearing? Uh, my, my own. Mary!
01:32I am so pleased to see you. Oh, it has been far too long. Oh. I cannot be expected to
01:40stand. Hello, Mary. Mary, come here.
01:55I see the London air has taken a terrible toll on your complexion. And your hair. I am
02:02sure being back in the country will help. Looks beyond repair to me.
02:11I had undertaken such a long journey. And yet, here I was. Back where I started.
02:28From Mother's letter, I, I thought that she was gravely ill. I... We all did. Has she
02:34actually been ill? At all? She thought it might be influenza. Or smallpox. But she has made
02:39a miraculous recovery. Hmm. Perhaps she rallied at the news that I was on my way. I, for one,
02:44am pleased we are all back together. Yes, I was thinking, perhaps we could, um, play graces,
02:49or charades, after dinner, this evening. Nobody plays graces, Mary. Oh, on the contrary.
02:54It's quite fashionable in London. How is London, Mary? Yes. I want to hear all about
02:58it. Mm. Yes. Um, London is, um... Katie. It's, it's, um... Katie. Katie! I cannot reach
03:05the preserves. How are the gardeners? Are you enjoying being their governess? I, uh, yes.
03:13It's, uh, most rewarding. Have you made many new acquaintances? My sister-in-law, Caroline,
03:19is in London for the summer. Have you crossed paths?
03:23Oh, gosh. There's so many people. Um...
03:26I know she can be a little stiff at first, but, um, she would be an interesting company
03:30for you. I have company. We, uh, uh, there's a plethora of choice, really, for interesting
03:34company in London. Do you mean your books?
03:37Oops. That's Mama's bell. She wants you, Mary. I've only just been up there. I will
03:45send a servant to attend to her. Mrs. 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. If you feel the wind picking
04:05up, you must bring her inside immediately and give her warm water and chopped meat. Do
04:09not let Cook give her the leftovers, only fresh, chopped beef. After thirty minutes, you
04:15may return her to me, for she is the only member of this family upon whom I can depend these
04:18days.
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. Now, where is my bell?
04:41Do not trouble yourselves waiting for me. I'm fine.
04:45Thank it, Mother.
04:48And these pillows will not do.
04:50You, er, I'll send her for some others.
04:54Maybe some toasted cheese.
04:57I feel terribly weak this morning.
05:00I'll never let you answer it.
05:02And a ball.
05:03Perhaps Mary can choose.
05:05I was hoping for something readable.
05:07You're not joining us, Mr. Darcy.
05:09Mary.
05:11Mary.
05:26This is so grandes.
05:34Meanwhile...
05:41Miss Bennett, I have 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.
06:27What 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.
06:44Why?
07:12She's is not in the room.
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, Giddy, Lydia.
08:29Lydia?
08:30Oh, no.
08:31No, 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 his, his, just the kind, kindest man.
08:59I see.
09:01And have you met any gentlemen that have taken your eye?
09:05Me?
09:06No.
09:07Oh, no.
09:07No.
09:09London is actually entirely without any eligible men.
09:13I don't think I ever believe I'm not, I'm not really the marrying sort.
09:17Nonsense, Mary.
09:26A visitar for Miss Mary Bennett.
09:32Mr Ryder?
09:34What are you doing here?
09:36Miss Bennett.
09:37What?
09:37I hope you and your family won't consider this a great imposition, but you left London
09:42with 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?
09:53Miss Bennett?
09:55Why, it is a pleasure to see you looking so well.
10:00I usually look much better than this, though my recovery has been quite extraordinary.
10:05Well, I'm glad to hear it.
10:11Miss Bennett, 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?
10:21Mrs Jane Bingley and Mrs Lydia Wickham.
10:24Enchanted to meet you all.
10:26How do you know Mary?
10:28Miss Bennett and I met at a soiree in London and share a similar taste in despicable crime
10:34pamphlets.
10:35Oh!
10:37Anyway, I was en route to visit my aunt, Lady Catherine de Burr, and wanted to pay my
10:43respects.
10:43Well, let us not stand upon ceremony.
10:48Elizabeth will arrange for us to take tea in the garden.
10:51Mr Ryder, do join us.
10:52I 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.
11:05Mary, take Mr Ryder to the garden.
11:08Lydia will deal with the dog.
11:10Luke.
11:11What?
11:11Mr Ryder, if this is about my car, I will assume you will.
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 say I think I'll go around to the garden.
11:29That sounds good.
11:31Why?
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?
12:02You must stay with us, Mr Ryder, especially 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's very kind.
12:13Come, Miss Bennett.
12:14Show us your skills.
12:19Oh!
12:21That's not what I've noticed.
12:24Excellent!
12:26Well done, Mary!
12:27Yes.
12:29Bravo!
12:29Well done, Mary.
12:30I agree.
12:31Well done.
12:34I was sorry to see you leave London in such a hurry.
12:39Mr Ryder, have...
12:42Have 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...
12:59The 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.
13:12Not at all.
13:12Please, think no more of it.
13:25It is a pleasure to meet your family.
13:28Yes, my sisters are exceptional.
13:31I 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 fall over potential husbands or...
13:45Have your mind constantly set on finding a match?
13:49Well, 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.
14:03She'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.
14:25We hide behind a thousand disguises that we like to call politeness.
14:30Hmm.
14:45Mr. Darcy sends his apologies.
14:48He has a seasonal headache.
14:49Oh.
14:50Hmm.
14:51Mr. Ryder, tell us about yourself.
14:54Mary mentioned you are an avid reader.
14:56Oh, uh, of poetry, perhaps.
14:59Perhaps 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.
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.
15:18She 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.
15:48None 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'm sure.
16:47Goodnight.
16:49My mom.
16:53Goodnight, 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.
17:58So it is.
18:00What are you reading, Miss Bennett?
18:02Four Dice's Sermons to Young Women.
18:04Oh, it's sufferable.
18:05Rulemaking 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?
18:27What are you talking about?
18:41At 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.
19:02Yes, the beetle in the jar.
19:05It's fascinating stuff, really.
19:07Well, 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.
19:34I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
19:36A 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?
19:52For your father must have derived
19:54a great deal of pleasure from his work.
19:57Perhaps.
19:58But I think I learned more about the point of human existence
20:01in that moment than my father learned
20:03in a lifetime of study.
20:06From then on,
20:08I devoted myself
20:09to the pursuit of joy.
20:12Tell 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.
20:26Uh, well, um,
20:31reading, reading, learning,
20:34teaching.
20:36And
20:38what of
20:40friendship?
20:43Of love?
20:47Uh, yes.
20:49No, of course, that.
20:51life is short,
20:53Miss Bennett.
20:55Everything turns to dust
20:56in the end.
21:00We might as well experience some joy
21:02before that happens.
21:10Let's go riding.
21:14Yes!
21:15Let's!
21:16go!
21:17Oh!
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?
21:32Yes, 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.
21:50Oh, no.
21:56Oh, dear.
21:57Oh, dear.
22:01Um.
22:02You're quite alright, Miss Bennett.
22:03I'll be fine.
22:04Yes.
22:06No.
22:07What are you?
22:08There we go.
22:09There we go.
22:11Now,
22:11I've been thinking
22:12about your argument.
22:14That, 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.
22:24I mean,
22:25surely,
22:25even you must admit,
22:26there may be occasions
22:27when,
22:28well,
22:28for all manner of reasons,
22:30some things are 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.
22:38to put that belief
22:40into practice.
22:41Oh, really?
22:42Yes.
22:43I came here
22:44to commit the great impropriety
22:45of telling you honestly
22:47what I think of you.
22:49Huh.
22:50Mr. Ryder,
22:50I can assure you
22:51there's no need.
22:52I attempted to scribble
22:53a few lines,
22:54but then I thought of
22:56some 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,
23:19take your time.
23:26She dwelt
23:27among the untrodden ways
23:29beside the springs
23:31of Dove.
23:32A maid
23:33whom there were none
23:35to praise
23:35and very few
23:36to love.
23:38A violet
23:39by a mossy stone
23:41half hidden
23:42from the eye.
23:44Fair as a star
23:45when only one
23:47is shining in the sky.
23:55I think you see me
23:56as a lonely figure.
23:58I was brought up
24:00in Hertfordshire, sir.
24:01So the road to London
24:02was barely five miles away.
24:04It is possible
24:04to feel oneself alone
24:06even in such
24:06close proximity to town?
24:08Yes, but in my village
24:09it was quite untrue
24:10to say that there were
24:11none to praise
24:12and very few to love.
24:14There were scores
24:15of people
24:15very eager
24:17to praise my sisters.
24:18Absolutely.
24:18living with your family
24:19in Meryton
24:21kept you
24:23half hidden
24:23from the eye.
24:25But now you've
24:26broken out
24:26on 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.
24:45You are an actual
24:46Miss Bennett.
24:47Oh, I'm not.
24:48I know.
24:53Our conversations
24:54may be very happy
24:55Miss Bennett.
25:00Me too
25:01Miss Ryder.
25:16walk on.
25:18Oh, oh.
25:24Mary, there you are.
25:26Whatever's the matter?
25:27What happened on the ride?
25:29Oh, you rode horses?
25:31Hmm.
25:32And mine was
25:33most unruly
25:34and it had a taste
25:35for Bramble's
25:35as if it had a mine
25:36it was her own.
25:36Really, and my saddle
25:37was not at all comfortable.
25:38Yeah, Mary.
25:39That's not a sight
25:39on the quality of it.
25:40Mary.
25:40It's merely the design.
25:41Mary!
25:45It appears
25:46Miss Ryder
25:46does have
25:47some sort of affection
25:47for you
25:48and I believe
25:50he is about
25:51to propose.
25:54Mother,
25:55I'm not completely sure
25:57that you are right
25:58and I really would hate
25:59to cause you
25:59any further disappointment.
26:00This is an opportunity
26:02that cannot be overlooked.
26:04He's a very
26:05eligible gentleman.
26:07You will say yes,
26:09won't you?
26:13There you are!
26:14What happened?
26:14What did he say?
26:15Did he ask you?
26:15He's not going to ask her.
26:17That's your thing.
26:24Miss Mary!
26:28Are you
26:29quite all right?
26:30Oh, it's
26:31nothing.
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
26:58to prepare myself
27:01but nothing
27:03could prepare me
27:04for what
27:05happened next.
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