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