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00:00:38What happened? Delivery man came into the office with a package. Let me just start shooting fetch blankets and a
00:00:43pillow
00:00:44I'll get some ice and towels. Is he breathing? Please tell me he's breathing. I can feel a pulse. Is
00:00:48there anything I can do? Go fetch Dr. Logan. Go. There's a doctor in our house right now. Then bring
00:00:54him here. I should tell you he's colored. What do I care? Go get him. Then send for Mr. Larry.
00:00:58There's a secretary who was shot and I think he's
00:00:59He's dead. Oh my god. Go back to the office and deal with it. And do you think you can
00:01:02keep the police away for now? I think so. Stay with me my dear. Do it please. Please I beg
00:01:09you. Stay with me. He's been shot. Go at once. Be as quick as you can. I need my bag.
00:01:13No. We'll bring it over to you. Is he still alive? He is. The doctor is on the way. But
00:01:20will he survive? Maybe. I don't know. What's happening? Mr. Russell's been shot. What? Who've I?
00:01:29I don't know. Dr. Kirkland was here to see me so he's going to help. I said I'd take his
00:01:33bag over. Can you let me do that? I need to be with Larry. I need to be with them
00:01:36all. Of course. Tell my aunts where I've gone. I'm Dr. William Kirkland. May I? Yes, please. Mr. Russell, can
00:01:44you hear me? Can't you stop the pain? No, it's good. It's good that he feels pain. I need to
00:01:48assess his wound. I need some clean water, ice and towels. They're on the way. You're going to be all
00:01:52right, Mr. Russell? I've seen many, many gunshot wounds. Where do you want these? Here. Thank you.
00:02:01I need another set of hands to maintain pressure. Show me what to do. Press down. Here, to stop the
00:02:08blood flow. Mrs. Russell, please. Yes. Talk to your husband. He's going to be all right. He's going to be
00:02:14all right. I need you all to hold him down, please. Higgs, hold his right arm. Look at me. Look
00:02:19at me.
00:02:27Feel the bullet. See the left ventricle. Seems to be stuck on his wrist. I'm going to open him up.
00:02:33Can you hand me the forceps for myself? Yes. You're going to feel some pressure, Mr. Russell. Focus on your
00:02:37wife. Can you do that? Don't worry. You're on good hands. This will hurt.
00:02:44Keep blotting the blood so I can see. Forceps.
00:02:57The blood didn't splinter. We could thank God for that.
00:03:06What's happening? Why is he shaking? He's going to shock. He's federal. Let's get to my stupidest temperature now.
00:03:13No. No, stay with us. It's all right. It's all right. Stay with me. Stay with me. Please, please.
00:03:18Please, you have to stay with my face. Please, doctor.
00:03:38What's going on? Why are you up so early? We've never been to bed. Mr. Russell's been shot.
00:03:44Miss Marion stayed there all night with Dr. Kirkland.
00:03:47He's been shot. And why would they send for Dr. Kirkland?
00:03:51They didn't. He was visiting Miss Scott. He went over to see if he could help.
00:03:55It's a miracle that he was here. I only pray you're right.
00:04:03You'll be more comfortable upstairs in bed. Of course.
00:04:08What are you doing?
00:04:09Dr. Logan, we sent for you hours ago. Where have you been?
00:04:12Mrs. Strauder had her twins, and one of them was Breach.
00:04:15Who are you?
00:04:16Dr. William Kirkland.
00:04:17Doctor? Where did you study?
00:04:19Howard Medical School.
00:04:21Don't try to speak.
00:04:22I removed the bullet. There were no fragments.
00:04:25Tied up vessels to stop the bleeding.
00:04:26Then I packed the wound with iodine and cotton.
00:04:29What did you give him for pain?
00:04:31I didn't have anything in my back.
00:04:32He was just visiting a house across the street when it happened.
00:04:34Take this to the pharmacy.
00:04:39Is he going to survive?
00:04:40There is a risk of infection.
00:04:42Still, it seems that...
00:04:44What did you say your name was?
00:04:45Dr. Kirkland.
00:04:47It seems that Dr. Kirkland may have saved his life.
00:04:51It's very fortunate that he was nearby.
00:04:54Thank you for all you've done, and thank God you were here to do it.
00:04:58I trust we can count on your discretion.
00:05:01Church, please make sure Dr. Kirkland gets home safely.
00:05:03Yes, ma'am.
00:05:05This way, though.
00:05:07All right, where is he?
00:05:11What's happened?
00:05:11Your father's been shot.
00:05:13Where have you been?
00:05:14They didn't give me the note until this morning.
00:05:16Have they sent for the police?
00:05:17No, they don't want to.
00:05:17They don't want anyone to know.
00:05:19What are his chances, Dr. Logan?
00:05:21Better than they might have been.
00:05:22But now, all we can do is pray.
00:05:43He seems to be sleeping peacefully.
00:05:45He seems to be sleeping peacefully.
00:05:55There's nothing for you.
00:05:57And for your family.
00:05:59You must know that.
00:06:02And yet you called off our engagement.
00:06:04I'm sorry.
00:06:05I was wrong.
00:06:06I should have listened.
00:06:09Jack told me that he was with you that night and nothing happened.
00:06:11I told you the same thing, and you didn't believe me.
00:06:15I'm willing to apologize, but you know my story.
00:06:18I've trusted men before.
00:06:19And there we have it.
00:06:23I'm not the only one at fault here.
00:06:25You lied to me.
00:06:26I did that to protect you.
00:06:28And look where that has gotten us.
00:06:29I can't hear this right now.
00:06:32My father could be dying.
00:06:35Of course.
00:06:37I'm sorry.
00:06:38You should be with your parents.
00:06:40I'll have the church see you home.
00:06:42I can see myself home.
00:07:01Thank you, boss.
00:07:05How are you holding up?
00:07:07I wish the book would go faster.
00:07:09I want some more news.
00:07:10We haven't heard anything about my father's condition
00:07:12since we got that cable in Southampton before our departure.
00:07:16I know it was vague.
00:07:18But at least it sounds like he's recovering.
00:07:21Well, I'm happy for that.
00:07:23It'll be good to see your family again.
00:07:24Yes.
00:07:25I'll be glad to see them.
00:07:27But I know that my home is Sidmouth now.
00:07:31Thank you for that.
00:07:34You've brought a light to the place that was sorely needed.
00:07:37Do you really mean for Sarah to find her own home?
00:07:40Yes.
00:07:42There's only one Duke.
00:07:44And as I have only recently discovered,
00:07:46there can only be one Duchess.
00:07:53He'll be glad Mr. Russell is improving.
00:07:55Yeah.
00:07:56If it weren't for Dr. Kirkland,
00:07:58he never would have survived.
00:08:00And have you heard any word from Larry?
00:08:02I'm afraid he has more important things on his mind.
00:08:07Miss Scott, I'm glad to see you.
00:08:10To wish you a good trip to Newport.
00:08:12I hope you can manage without me.
00:08:14I think so.
00:08:16Mrs. Van Ryn doesn't get as much mail as she used to.
00:08:19Well, I'd better get started.
00:08:20I'm going to my parents first.
00:08:22Have a safe journey.
00:08:23Thank you, Mrs. Forte.
00:08:26You'd better not remind Aunt Agnes that she gets fewer letters these days.
00:08:30You're right.
00:08:31Although, Mrs. Foster from the Heritage Society is proving quite persistent.
00:08:36More begging letters?
00:08:38They're not presented as such, but yes.
00:08:43I can see the matter with Larry is still weighing on your mind.
00:08:47Yes.
00:08:48John told me that Larry didn't do anything wrong the night we got engaged.
00:08:51He was with him.
00:08:53But that's good news, isn't it?
00:08:54It would have been, but Larry pointed out that when he told me nothing happened,
00:08:58I didn't believe him.
00:08:59I only believed John.
00:09:00And Larry does not feel that that is a good place for us to start.
00:09:03He has a point.
00:09:04But you have your reasons for being cautious.
00:09:07He should see that.
00:09:09I'm sure you're right, but...
00:09:13Right now, it just feels like a sad loss for what might have been.
00:09:19You're still determined not to involve the police?
00:09:22I can't risk the news becoming public.
00:09:25I depend on you to find out who shot me.
00:09:27Is there anyone you suspect?
00:09:29Yes, the...
00:09:31There are men involved who wouldn't mind if my father were dead.
00:09:34Chief among them, Richard Clay.
00:09:36We'll look into Mr. Clay.
00:09:38Do.
00:09:39I'd be as rough as you like.
00:09:42Thank you, sir.
00:09:45Your survival has been a kind of miracle.
00:09:49But don't take it as permission to overdo things.
00:09:53Thank you, Doctor.
00:09:56I will make sure you follow the doctor's instruction.
00:09:59Your health is my only priority.
00:10:01Which is why I must certainly cancel the ball now.
00:10:04Don't cancel it for me.
00:10:05When people find out what's happened...
00:10:07You cannot use me as a reason.
00:10:09And any other reason could easily ring false.
00:10:13I won't allow you to jeopardize the railroad.
00:10:16Very well.
00:10:17McAllister's book has shaken society to its roots.
00:10:20To call it off now may do even more damage to people's confidence.
00:10:22I'm sure you wouldn't want that.
00:10:26I'm going back to the club.
00:10:32Now you have a ball to prepare for.
00:10:34If you're feeling better, maybe you can make a brief appearance.
00:10:38All of us together is a shining example of a stable, united family at a well-run society event.
00:10:42Of which you are the leader.
00:10:44Mrs. Astor is the leader.
00:10:45Mrs. Astor is the mother of a woman who is about to be dragged to divorce court for her own
00:10:49adultery.
00:10:51You are the mother of a duchess.
00:10:55We are the parents of a duchess.
00:11:00He swept in quite valiantly.
00:11:03Removed the bullet from Mr. Russell and saved his life.
00:11:05Oh, Lord, what a feat.
00:11:09I wonder if anyone will ever know that a colored doctor saved a prominent white businessman.
00:11:14You better hear it.
00:11:15And many of the stranger things have happened.
00:11:16Well, the only reason he was on 61st Street was to see me.
00:11:19Well, it's late to be paying a call.
00:11:21I know.
00:11:22We never got to talk, but he's coming here any time now.
00:11:25Well, won't we see him in Newport?
00:11:27He's keen to speak before we leave.
00:11:29It seemed important.
00:11:32I know what you're thinking.
00:11:33Well, you're not thinking it, too.
00:11:35Maybe a little.
00:11:36I don't know.
00:11:37Has he spoken to Father?
00:11:38Well, the author hasn't said.
00:11:40I actually have to take him his lunch pail.
00:11:42He forgot it.
00:11:42But should I rush back from the pharmacy or should I take my time?
00:11:46Ellen is here, so you'll have a chaperone.
00:11:48Just take Father his lunch.
00:11:51Good job.
00:11:53Well, I will see you later.
00:11:55I look forward to hearing what Dr. Kirkland has to say.
00:11:57All right, all right, all right.
00:11:59All right.
00:11:59All right.
00:12:00All right.
00:12:01All right.
00:12:13Mr. Scott was responsible for putting the child up for adoption.
00:12:34Mr. Scott was responsible for putting the child up for adoption.
00:12:35Mr. Scott was the first time to try and make peace with it all and to forgive him.
00:12:40I was going to tell you.
00:12:42I just needed to build up the courage.
00:12:46I see.
00:12:55Are you leaving?
00:12:58I need to walk and think.
00:13:02I'm so sorry.
00:13:04I understand if you believe the worst of me now.
00:13:08None of my thoughts are clear at this moment.
00:13:12I'll write to you.
00:13:14We're going to Newport for the ball.
00:13:16Yes, and to escort my mother back on tomorrow's train.
00:13:20I'm afraid this information has strengthened her arguments against us.
00:13:24Now it all seems insurmountable.
00:13:29I didn't tell you sooner because I'm a private person
00:13:32and to talk about such things never really is the right time.
00:13:36No.
00:13:38I suppose there isn't.
00:13:43Goodbye, Miss Scott.
00:13:47Will you?
00:13:54This is yours, I think.
00:14:23What's happened?
00:14:25His mother has a friend in Philadelphia.
00:14:29She knows the springs.
00:14:31Oh, no.
00:14:35She told William everything.
00:14:37And I'm sure she embellished wherever she saw fit.
00:14:41It's over.
00:14:44Is that what he told you?
00:14:45He doesn't think we can fight her.
00:14:48Why would he?
00:14:49No, he's shocked.
00:14:50Love doesn't disappear in an instant.
00:14:54No matter what happens,
00:14:56you are worthy of a husband who understands
00:15:00and gives you grace and cherishes you.
00:15:04I wish I could believe that.
00:15:06I don't know.
00:15:17I'll say goodnight.
00:15:19But it's so early.
00:15:21I hope you're not coming down with something.
00:15:24I'm sure I'm fine.
00:15:26Goodnight.
00:15:29Marian is well enough.
00:15:31That's not what ails her.
00:15:35What do you mean?
00:15:38Marian found out that Mr. Russell did nothing wrong
00:15:41on the night of their engagement.
00:15:44And now?
00:15:46Mr. Russell questions whether they are a suitable match.
00:15:49If she can't trust him.
00:15:50Thank goodness someone is behaving sensibly.
00:15:54Imagine marrying into that family.
00:15:56Really, Agnes, this isn't about that family.
00:15:58This is about Marian and the man that she loves.
00:16:01Don't be naive.
00:16:02You don't just marry a man.
00:16:04You marry a life.
00:16:05And Marian deserves better.
00:16:07Someone from a stable, traditional, well-established family.
00:16:11That's no guarantee of a happy marriage.
00:16:14When you married Arnold, you had all that.
00:16:17How did you feel about it?
00:16:20I don't remember much.
00:16:24Is that what you want?
00:16:26For Marian?
00:16:38I thought you didn't like Faulkner.
00:16:40Of course not.
00:16:40I have impeccable taste.
00:16:43But we can't always do what we like.
00:16:46Is that Mrs. Winterton?
00:16:48I've not seen her since her husband died.
00:16:50I don't think she's been out much.
00:16:52I assume he left her well provided for?
00:16:55I'm sure.
00:16:57He had no children.
00:16:59How interesting.
00:17:05We haven't met in a while.
00:17:08I was so sorry to hear about your husband.
00:17:11It was sad, of course, but he didn't suffer very long.
00:17:14Even so.
00:17:15This must be a hard time for you, having to reshape your life.
00:17:19I hope you have lots of family and friends to support you.
00:17:22Not really.
00:17:23I've no family left in New York.
00:17:25And our friends were really Joshua's friends.
00:17:28But I still have his people.
00:17:30They're old, but they look after me well enough.
00:17:33If you ever want to talk things through with someone who is not one of the late Mr. Winterton's people,
00:17:37I hope you'll let me offer my services.
00:17:39Of course. That's what you do now, isn't it?
00:17:43Manage your clients' money.
00:17:44I prefer to say that I manage their lives.
00:17:47And you'd like to manage mine?
00:17:49Oh, very much. If you'd let me.
00:17:52Tell me about your life.
00:17:53I presume you're going to Newport for Mrs. Astor's famous ball?
00:17:56I am indeed going. Mrs. Astor's giving it this year.
00:17:59It's been taken over by Mrs. Russell.
00:18:02Oh, dear.
00:18:03Won't you be on Mrs. Russell's list?
00:18:08No. And you're the one man in New York who knows why.
00:18:12You were at her daughter's wedding?
00:18:13Mr. Winterton was still alive. She thinks she's free of me now he's gone.
00:18:17I won't be at the next wedding, you can be sure.
00:18:19There won't be one any time soon.
00:18:20What a pity.
00:18:25We should go back in.
00:18:27I must wait.
00:18:29Brace yourself.
00:18:36I wanted you to know that the guest list is almost complete.
00:18:39I am delighted to hear that preparations for the ball are going well.
00:18:42I also came to tell you that I've invited Mrs. Fane and would welcome Charlotte if she chose to attend.
00:18:48You'd invite me?
00:18:49That is absurd.
00:18:51Whatever possessed you to think that I would favor such a thing, it would be the ruin of our soul.
00:18:55Mrs. Astor, we're not talking about strangers. This is our dear friend Aurora Fane as well as your own daughter.
00:19:00Do you want them to live in exile forever?
00:19:02We cannot allow the scourge of divorce to infect the social circles we hold dear.
00:19:07But mother, don't you see what Mrs. Russell is proposing could save me?
00:19:11Don't you want that for your own child?
00:19:13If you receive them, it will become an epidemic. And I cannot be a part of that.
00:19:18So, I'm to spend the rest of my life making needlepoint samplers in front of the fire?
00:19:23For that you'd need to learn to thread a needle.
00:19:26Mrs. Astor, I hope you'll reconsider.
00:19:29I will not. And if you force me, I will make no secret of why I do not plan to
00:19:35attend your ball.
00:19:36Good day.
00:19:42I can do it. Thank you.
00:19:44Miss Brooke.
00:19:47Miss Brooke.
00:19:48I appreciate your coming.
00:19:50I wanted to have the chance to thank you for all you did.
00:19:54We're both very grateful. I hope you'll let me give you a new dress.
00:19:56No. But I am very glad to see Mr. Russell sitting up and talking.
00:20:01Quite the change from the last time you were together.
00:20:06Well, if you'll excuse me, I have some business to attend to.
00:20:14You do know I think it quite a shame that you two have fallen out.
00:20:17Can I second that?
00:20:19Yes, it is a shame.
00:20:21Does that mean you're having second thoughts?
00:20:24I hope so.
00:20:25I'm very relieved to see you looking as you do.
00:20:28But I don't want to tire you.
00:20:30Thank you again, Miss Brooke.
00:20:32I'll show you out.
00:20:37So, what will happen with the end of season ball in you?
00:20:39George says I'm to go ahead.
00:20:42Hector and Gladys are on their way over.
00:20:43And as you know, George wants the shooting to be unreported, so I couldn't give it as my excuse.
00:20:49He's a very determined man.
00:20:50Nothing is to disturb the business he is working on.
00:20:53So, the ball will go on.
00:20:55And I invited Mrs. Fane and Mrs. Drayton too.
00:20:59Are you really trying to end the exclusion of divorced women?
00:21:02I think it's time. Don't you?
00:21:04And Mrs. Drayton's divorce gives me the chance.
00:21:06At least I thought it did.
00:21:07You mean Mrs. Astor doesn't agree.
00:21:09It's early days yet.
00:21:10I'm sorry I won't be there to support your decision.
00:21:13What? You're not coming to the ball?
00:21:15You saw how uncomfortable Larry was around me.
00:21:19Don't give up on him.
00:21:20I don't see what choice I have.
00:21:22Nonsense. I saw you soaked in blood and helping to keep George alive.
00:21:26I knew then you were no feeble debutante.
00:21:29I suppose at that moment I saw you through Larry's eyes.
00:21:32The two of you could have a bright future. Won't you fight for it?
00:21:35The choice is not mine.
00:21:38Larry has made that quite clear.
00:21:41And if he feels this strongly, it's probably for the best.
00:21:47Oh, this is good of you to come and see us from your smart new house.
00:21:52I hope I'm not in the way.
00:21:53Oh no, it's nice to have you around again.
00:21:56What's it like in your new home? Who looks after you there?
00:21:59Mrs. Clancy. She's nice, but not as good a cook as Mrs. Bower.
00:22:03Not much of a cook at all.
00:22:05Does she clean for you as well?
00:22:07There are two women who come in each day.
00:22:09No, Mrs. Clancy manages them. I don't.
00:22:11Our footman is living like a prince, waited on hand and foot.
00:22:14What's wrong with that? He's earned it, hasn't he?
00:22:17Are they young women?
00:22:21I suppose.
00:22:23What does that matter?
00:22:25I hope it doesn't.
00:22:31You're back. How was Mr. Russell?
00:22:34I think he may be past the worst.
00:22:36I do pray so.
00:22:38They've asked for our discretion.
00:22:40Such a terrible business.
00:22:41They hope to keep things as normal as possible.
00:22:43So, they're going ahead with the ball.
00:22:45Oh, that's quite bold under the circumstances.
00:22:48I think it shows real courage.
00:22:50Yes, in fact, Mrs. Russell told me that she has invited Aurora and Charlotte Astor.
00:22:54What?
00:22:56Surely Lena Astor will not approve of that.
00:22:58No, she doesn't approve at all.
00:23:00Well, is there any wonder of it? A cotillion of divorcees?
00:23:04What's next on the list? Mud sills? Unwed mothers?
00:23:07Mrs. Russell is treading on dangerous ground.
00:23:10I wasn't planning on going, anyway.
00:23:12I don't want to have to see Larry.
00:23:17Yes, your Aunt Ada did mention that you and Mr. Russell were still at odds, but you must go to
00:23:24him now, Marion, and admit that you were wrong.
00:23:27Do you admit when you're wrong, Mama?
00:23:29I don't need to. I'm never wrong.
00:23:32I thought you didn't approve of Mr. Russell.
00:23:35I've had a change of heart.
00:23:37Perhaps Larry will as well.
00:23:40I have no intention of finding out.
00:23:47Mr. Van Rijn, please.
00:23:55What can I do for you?
00:23:57I wanted to be sure you knew how things stood with Larry and Marion.
00:24:01She knows now he did nothing wrong.
00:24:03Of course not.
00:24:03But it doesn't seem to have made much difference.
00:24:07She still doesn't plan on attending the ball.
00:24:09Yes, I know.
00:24:10I was thinking perhaps I could try to convince her otherwise.
00:24:16Why?
00:24:17Because you want to be helpful to me?
00:24:19Of course.
00:24:21Surely you know that.
00:24:22What I know is that you want a favor, Mr. Van Rijn.
00:24:26Shall we save time?
00:24:29Might you consider inviting Mrs. Winterton to your ball?
00:24:34Heavens.
00:24:35I thought the death of her husband had taken her off the board.
00:24:39What about Mrs. Astor?
00:24:40Mrs. Astor doesn't favor her, but I believe your support would be a bastion against that.
00:24:47The day is coming when you will be as strong as Mrs. Astor.
00:24:52Or stronger.
00:24:58Very well, Mr. Van Rijn.
00:24:59I will invite her.
00:25:01But I expect to see Miss Brooke there as well.
00:25:05I hope you will not disappoint me.
00:25:12Oscar!
00:25:13Where have you been?
00:25:15Oh, I had things to see to before we leave for Newport.
00:25:18In fact, I ran into Mrs. Russell earlier today.
00:25:21Oh.
00:25:22She is most disappointed that Marion's not coming to the ball.
00:25:28She seems quite fond of you.
00:25:30It's a shame for you to miss it.
00:25:31If Marion does not wish to attend, we must respect her decision.
00:25:35She won't be the only one who doesn't show up.
00:25:38Of course.
00:25:40But when one thinks what the Russells have been through.
00:25:45Who can be ringing at this hour?
00:25:46Oh.
00:25:47That's your Mrs. Foster.
00:25:49She won't stay long.
00:25:50She's on her way to a dinner.
00:25:52But she isn't my Mrs. Foster.
00:25:54Mrs. Philip Foster.
00:25:56Thank you for coming.
00:25:58Mrs. Foster is from the New York Heritage Society.
00:26:01And I fear you'll say I haven't answered your letters, and for that I do apologize.
00:26:05Mrs. Van Rijn, what's important is that we are speaking now.
00:26:09You're very kind.
00:26:10Am I mistaken, or when I was last here, there was a lovely portrait of Robert Livingston, who became the
00:26:17state's first chancellor.
00:26:19He did indeed. You have a wonderful memory.
00:26:22Do you know that he administered the presidential oath to George Washington?
00:26:25Such deep historical connections your family shares with our city.
00:26:30Your interest in my family is a compliment, but we both know you have but one goal in your pursuit
00:26:36of me.
00:26:36Well, it's true. We do want to convince you.
00:26:38Let me just stop you right there.
00:26:39Aunt Agnes, we should go.
00:26:40I stay. You know the facts.
00:26:41Agnes, what you don't know is...
00:26:43I want to put an end to the turmoil of this embarrassment.
00:26:46The truth is, and I should have been honest before now,
00:26:49I cannot make a donation to the society because I no longer have adequate means to do so.
00:26:56We don't expect a donation from you, Mrs. Van Rijn.
00:27:01We're well funded. What we want from you is your name as a vice president.
00:27:09Vice president of the New York Heritage Society?
00:27:12Yes.
00:27:13Oh, Agnes.
00:27:14What an honor.
00:27:16Well, you're right. It's...
00:27:18It is quite an honor.
00:27:20Hmm.
00:27:20Mrs. Foster, I'm sorry. I completely misjudged the situation and made a fool of myself in the process.
00:27:28Could you visit me again when we get back from Newport and we could discuss this properly?
00:27:33I certainly will. And now I must run. Good evening to all of you.
00:27:38Good evening.
00:27:39Good evening to you.
00:27:44Did you know that's what she wanted?
00:27:47I wrote to her and, yes, I knew it was something of the sort.
00:27:56There's a Miss Bridget here to see you.
00:28:00Bridget.
00:28:02Mrs. Bower thought you were getting a bit bony, so she sent me with some of your favorite lamb stew.
00:28:08I really worry that if you don't attend the ball, you'll cause more talk than if you do.
00:28:12I hadn't thought of that.
00:28:14If Mrs. Russell really does invite Aurora and she accepts, I do hope you'll reconsider Miriam.
00:28:21Bannister, I believe we are finally ready for dinner.
00:28:24Oscar, why don't you sit next to your mother tonight?
00:28:27No.
00:28:28What?
00:28:29I think the time has come for you to take the head of the table.
00:28:34But you've always...
00:28:35You are running the family as well as this house.
00:28:38It is time for you to be at the head.
00:28:41I'll sit here next to Marion.
00:28:55Agnes?
00:29:13It was very thoughtful of Mrs. Bower.
00:29:16And of you to bring it.
00:29:19Aren't you having any?
00:29:20I'll eat before I came.
00:29:22Why don't you at least sit down?
00:29:24I'm a servant.
00:29:25Not in this house.
00:29:27Well in this house you're a guest of the master.
00:29:31Do you mean it?
00:29:32Of course I do.
00:30:03I'm honored to welcome you.
00:30:06It feels very safe with you here.
00:30:10Can I say that without making you feel uncomfortable?
00:30:13I'm not uncomfortable.
00:30:15Not at all.
00:30:17Alright then.
00:30:19You know, tell me about your day.
00:30:22Well...
00:30:23This morning...
00:30:34I'm going to lie down.
00:30:35Well, we have our appointment.
00:30:37For the dressmaker.
00:30:38To get our gowns for the ball.
00:30:39I sent my measurements already.
00:30:40It should be fine.
00:30:41We'll pick it up for you.
00:30:43What's wrong with the girl?
00:30:44I'll tell you on the way to the shop.
00:30:46I'll tell you.
00:30:55Miss Gladys!
00:30:57Your Grace!
00:30:58Adelheid!
00:30:59What are you doing here?
00:31:00Mrs. Russell sent for me to look after you.
00:31:02Does that mean...
00:31:03If that's what your Grace would like.
00:31:05I so hope it is.
00:31:07I have a letter for Miss Bowles.
00:31:08With a ticket back to England.
00:31:10And rather more than that, I hope.
00:31:13Much more, your Grace.
00:31:15Why don't you have a rest before your journey home?
00:31:18We'll go this way.
00:31:21I'm enjoying the idea that your mother has admitted to making a mistake.
00:31:24I'm not convinced that's how she'd put it.
00:31:31How are you?
00:31:33Yes, ma'am.
00:31:36Hello.
00:31:39Hello, Aurora. It's good to see you.
00:31:41I'm glad you've come.
00:31:42Do we know if Mrs. Astor has arrived in Newport?
00:31:44I haven't heard either way.
00:31:46Have you decided whether you're going to the ball?
00:31:49Not entirely.
00:31:50I was so certain I wouldn't be invited.
00:31:52Apparently that was before Mrs. Russell lost her mind.
00:31:55You won't see Lena Astor there.
00:31:57I'm not even sure that I'm going.
00:31:59I think if Mrs. Russell means to challenge convention, we should take her part.
00:32:03One evening at the head of the table and you're ready to change the world.
00:32:06You do have a dress, don't you?
00:32:07I've got the dress.
00:32:09I'm just not sure I've got the nerve.
00:32:12Mrs. Russell is making such an effort for you.
00:32:15But she can't control the looks I'll get when I enter the ballroom.
00:32:17We shall all enter the ballroom together.
00:32:21What?
00:32:22If Aurora can be brave enough, then so can we all.
00:32:25Don't you agree, Marion?
00:32:27Yes.
00:32:28We can be brave together.
00:32:33It's perfect for the occasion.
00:32:36Yes.
00:32:37You look beautiful, Dorothy.
00:32:39Oh, thank you. It's a lovely color, isn't it?
00:32:43Oh, Mrs. Kirkland.
00:32:45Mrs. Trumbull.
00:32:46I was walking by and thought I spotted you through the window, I must say.
00:32:50I'm surprised to see you here, Mrs. Scott.
00:32:52We're just getting the finishing touches on my cousin's gown for your ball.
00:32:57Here is your daughter's gown.
00:32:59Thank you so much.
00:33:01So, Mrs. Scott is still attending?
00:33:04Why wouldn't she?
00:33:05I knew my son invited her, but that was before.
00:33:08Before what?
00:33:09Before he learned the truth of your daughter's past.
00:33:12My daughter has nothing to be ashamed of.
00:33:14She duped my son.
00:33:16She did nothing of the sort.
00:33:18She was going to tell your son about the most harrowing time in her life.
00:33:22But she didn't.
00:33:22Yet. She had planned to.
00:33:25But you didn't miss your opportunity to seize on the news and disseminate it like a pox,
00:33:29making your son think the worst.
00:33:31I didn't make him think anything.
00:33:32It was your daughter who deceived him.
00:33:35I had hoped that Peggy would do the respectable thing and send her regrets.
00:33:39It is uncanny to me how you can see everyone else's flaws and mistakes, but not your own.
00:33:44I beg your pardon?
00:33:46As a pastor's wife, I shouldn't have to remind you of the verse,
00:33:49For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.
00:33:52Dorothy, let's lower the temperature.
00:33:55My patience is worn thin and I can no longer hold my tongue.
00:33:58Perhaps you should heed your cousin's warning.
00:33:59Perhaps you should get off your high horse.
00:34:02You have enjoyed a certain kind of privilege amongst our people here in Newport that has created an illusion for
00:34:08you.
00:34:09What kind of illusion is that?
00:34:10The kind that has enabled you to act without grace, manners and impunity.
00:34:15But I am not from Newport.
00:34:18We will be attending the ball as a family.
00:34:20My husband has made a rather nice donation because that is actually the respectable thing to do, Mrs. Kirkland.
00:34:27How are we getting on?
00:34:29The dress is perfect, thank you.
00:34:31Can I get you anything, Mrs. Kirkland?
00:34:33No, I'm fine.
00:34:35I should be going and the guest of honor at an event later.
00:34:38Well, we'll see you at the ball.
00:34:39Yes, of course.
00:34:41And Mrs. Scott, whether your daughter attends or not, I take solace in the fact that my son knows the
00:34:46truth now and has changed his mind about her.
00:34:49If that is truly his decision, then your son was never really worthy of my Peggy in the first place.
00:34:57OperationsState
00:34:57Call them forward.
00:35:17Father.
00:35:18Dr. Kirkland.
00:35:19Mrs. Russell, Mr. Russell.
00:35:22Dr. Kirkland.
00:35:23No need to stand on my account.
00:35:25No.
00:35:27It's all right.
00:35:28I was delighted to hear of your progress when your son came to call on me.
00:35:31I should have written, but I delayed until I had a chance to talk to Dr. Logan about the night
00:35:34when you came to my aid.
00:35:35I'm thankful I was there to help.
00:35:37Dr. Logan was very clear.
00:35:39If you had not been at the Brookhouse by chance, as we know, I would be dead.
00:35:44Well, I...
00:35:45Instead, working without the tools you needed, without the medicines or any trained assistants, you pulled me through.
00:35:52So, I have decided to thank you.
00:35:56In a way that I hope is commensurate with what you did.
00:36:01May I open it?
00:36:02Please.
00:36:10I can't take this.
00:36:12Why?
00:36:13Because it is worth more than my life.
00:36:16I assure you it is not.
00:36:18Even so, our whole family is very grateful for everything.
00:36:21We did.
00:36:22You took a risk.
00:36:24If things had gone badly and I had died, there are people who would have tried to persecute you.
00:36:29So, we must add courage to your other virtues.
00:36:32I hope you'll indulge me by accepting it.
00:36:42Oh, there he is.
00:36:45We are so proud of you, son.
00:36:48For what?
00:36:49For saving the life of a captain of industry.
00:36:51Not to mention your handsome reward.
00:36:53I'm grateful I was able to help him, but my practice will not soon be flooded with robber barons.
00:36:58It's nearly time to leave.
00:36:59You should hurry.
00:37:00Get dressed for the ball.
00:37:01I'm not going.
00:37:03What?
00:37:06This is our family event.
00:37:09Don't let that woman spoil it.
00:37:11That woman?
00:37:14You never liked her, did you?
00:37:16All I will say is that I'm a good judge of character.
00:37:20But you are not the final judge.
00:37:22How many people did you tell, mother?
00:37:24Me?
00:37:26It seems we were the last to know.
00:37:28According to Mrs. Brown, everyone in Philadelphia knows.
00:37:30So, Mrs. Brown and who else?
00:37:33Mrs. Oden.
00:37:34But I'm heartless to blame.
00:37:35So, now this has become gossip.
00:37:37You have sullied her reputation.
00:37:39I did no such thing.
00:37:40She did that all by herself.
00:37:42Don't you see?
00:37:42This is the woman he loves.
00:37:44Loves?
00:37:44Yes.
00:37:46Oh, son.
00:37:49This will pass.
00:37:51There will be many others starting tonight at the ball.
00:37:54That is not the answer, Elizabeth.
00:37:56Was I to allow her to continue this deception all the way down the aisle?
00:37:59What would everyone think and say about the pastor's son's wife?
00:38:02Maybe they'd think she's human like the rest of us.
00:38:04She could take down our family name.
00:38:06I was not about to let that happen.
00:38:08We are a family that loves and forgives.
00:38:11But she didn't even give us the chance to offer forgiveness
00:38:13because she kept it all a secret.
00:38:15You cannot be involved with someone who has such a tainted past.
00:38:19Woman, you are not above reproach.
00:38:23Are you taking the liar's side above your wife?
00:38:27I had a duty to inform and protect our son.
00:38:30He is a grown man.
00:38:31You should have given William and Miss Scott a chance to work this out themselves.
00:38:36I gave him an opportunity to hear the truth and make a decision.
00:38:39No, you did not.
00:38:41He's right.
00:38:42You have some calamity and heartbreak.
00:38:45And this is not the first time.
00:38:47It stops now.
00:38:50I just did what I thought was right.
00:38:52For whom?
00:38:54For whom?
00:39:02Look at the tire.
00:39:05The carriage is waiting.
00:39:07I will meet you out front.
00:39:10I'd like to get in the carriage without my husband.
00:39:12I would like to have a word with William.
00:39:15Alone.
00:39:21I only want what's best for you.
00:39:35I don't want a lecture.
00:39:37Well, that's good because I'm not giving you one.
00:39:40I will only say
00:39:42that you get to decide
00:39:44what kind of man you want to be
00:39:47and
00:39:49what you want for your life.
00:39:52Thank you for that.
00:39:54Remember,
00:39:56the good Lord has ordered your steps.
00:40:01I wish I knew
00:40:03which way he was telling me to go.
00:40:20You really intend to go?
00:40:24Yes.
00:40:24I was invited and I'm going.
00:40:26Can't you see
00:40:27that this is just another
00:40:28reckless folly of Mrs. Russell's?
00:40:30Your presence
00:40:30will be an embarrassment
00:40:32for the other women there
00:40:33if there are any.
00:40:35Is that what I am to you now?
00:40:37Just an embarrassment?
00:40:39Charlotte,
00:40:41I am trying to protect you.
00:40:44No, Mother.
00:40:46As usual,
00:40:47you are just trying to protect yourself.
00:40:55It's kind of you
00:40:56to receive my guests, Hector.
00:40:58Of course.
00:40:59Where is Mr. Russell?
00:41:00He's in his room,
00:41:01resting.
00:41:02But no one's to know what happened.
00:41:03No one is to know.
00:41:06Finally,
00:41:06we were going to send up
00:41:07a search party.
00:41:08Don't you think I look nice?
00:41:10You look wonderful.
00:41:11Well,
00:41:11that takes a lot of work.
00:41:13Doesn't it, Mother?
00:41:14Let's hope it will have been worth it.
00:41:15If Mrs. Astor has her way,
00:41:17no one may come.
00:41:17Madam,
00:41:18the carriages
00:41:19are starting to arrive.
00:41:21I'm glad if that means
00:41:22there's more than one.
00:41:32I don't know if I can do this.
00:41:34Of course you can.
00:41:36We can.
00:41:38Don't worry,
00:41:39I won't leave your side.
00:41:41Well,
00:41:42I only hope
00:41:43the Heritage Society
00:41:44will not lose faith
00:41:45in its newest vice president
00:41:47if they find out
00:41:47I actually attended this.
00:41:49I'm sure
00:41:50they have better things
00:41:51to do
00:41:51than monitor your activities.
00:41:53I can't think of any.
00:41:54This is Joshua Winterton.
00:42:01Mrs. Winterton?
00:42:02You're so kind
00:42:03to have included me.
00:42:04Well,
00:42:05given our shared history,
00:42:06you probably know me better
00:42:07than any other woman
00:42:08in the room.
00:42:08Might we even be friends
00:42:10one day?
00:42:10I don't think it likely.
00:42:12What stranger things
00:42:12have happened?
00:42:13Please make your way
00:42:14to the terrace
00:42:14and enjoy our magnificent
00:42:15display of illumination.
00:42:20Good evening.
00:42:22Mr. and Mr. Charles
00:42:23Have a mile.
00:42:52I shouldn't have come.
00:42:53I shouldn't have come.
00:42:54No sense.
00:42:55You have absolutely
00:42:56nothing to be ashamed of.
00:42:58Don't let those people
00:42:59dictate who you are.
00:43:01Oh, ma.
00:43:02Come on, come on.
00:43:03You look like a wonderful boy.
00:43:07Mrs. James Drayton.
00:43:13Mrs. Drayton?
00:43:15Your mother isn't with you?
00:43:16I'm afraid she wasn't
00:43:17feeling very well.
00:43:18I see.
00:43:20I'm so sorry to hear that.
00:43:23Mrs. Drayton,
00:43:24I hope things
00:43:24are not too trying for you.
00:43:26You're very kind, Duke.
00:43:28More than I can say.
00:43:33Mrs. Forte
00:43:34and Mrs. Van Ryn.
00:43:39Mrs. Russell.
00:43:40How is Mr. Russell?
00:43:42Surprisingly well.
00:43:43I hope we'll see him later.
00:43:44And Mrs. Astor?
00:43:46May I introduce
00:43:47Mrs. Forte?
00:43:48Oh, your grace.
00:43:50And his sister,
00:43:50Mrs. Van Ryn.
00:43:51You know the view, of course.
00:43:52Although we've hardly spoken.
00:43:54Miss Brooke and Gladys
00:43:55have told me
00:43:55everything about you.
00:43:56Not quite everything.
00:43:58Mrs. Charles Fane
00:43:59and Miss Brooke.
00:44:02Miss Brooke,
00:44:03it's so good of you
00:44:04to come.
00:44:05You're very welcome here, Aurora.
00:44:08Thank you for having me.
00:44:09I think you know
00:44:10the Duchess.
00:44:12It's lovely to see you.
00:44:14Miss Brooke.
00:44:14Mrs. Fane, welcome.
00:44:17Mr. and Mrs. Clements Moore.
00:44:21It's so lovely
00:44:22to see everyone
00:44:23in their end of season.
00:44:25Yes.
00:44:32Nearly everyone.
00:44:34Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Porter.
00:44:58This is Astor.
00:45:00This is Astor.
00:45:09Mrs. Catherine.
00:45:09Lena, Charlotte told me
00:45:10you were feeling unwell.
00:45:12I'm so glad to see
00:45:12you've made such a swift recovery.
00:45:15Though I have a feeling
00:45:16I may relapse
00:45:17at any moment.
00:45:19Duke?
00:45:20Mrs. Astor.
00:45:21Mr. and Mrs. Frederick.
00:45:22And Mrs. Lawrence.
00:45:23Mrs. George.
00:45:26Mrs. Astor.
00:45:54Well, isn't this splendid?
00:45:58What made you change your mind?
00:46:03Your situation may be embarrassing, but you are not an embarrassment.
00:46:11You are my daughter.
00:46:15I always thought if you had a choice between me and the laws of society, then society would
00:46:20win every time.
00:46:21Which once again proves you don't know everything.
00:46:59Ladies and gentlemen.
00:47:03The ball is about to begin.
00:47:22I don't know how you manage it, but three of the children are easy.
00:47:26It's a husband that takes all the work.
00:47:29I do believe that handsome gentleman is coming this way.
00:47:32Well, he's certainly not coming for me.
00:47:35You don't even know what you're doing.
00:47:36You don't care.
00:47:38May I help you stand?
00:47:39This way.
00:48:11Are you all right?
00:48:15I'm fine.
00:48:19Can you manage this?
00:48:20I can manage.
00:48:23Any word on the investigation?
00:48:24Nothing concrete yet.
00:48:27And any news from Miss Brooke?
00:48:30No.
00:48:34Don't let a misunderstanding get in the way of your happiness.
00:48:37And there will always be disagreements.
00:48:40You must weigh those against the value of what brings you together.
00:48:46Now, let us away to the ball.
00:48:52I knew he could change his mind.
00:49:16What do you think that was about?
00:49:23I don't know.
00:49:24You're too afraid to hope.
00:49:39I fear I will live to regret this.
00:49:43No, Lena.
00:49:44I want only gratitude from you.
00:49:46Brother Russell has arranged for your wayward daughter to be publicly greeted by a genuine
00:49:50view.
00:49:51Yes.
00:49:52In a ballroom full of tricksters and demi-monde dames.
00:49:56Lena, Brother Russell's ballroom is full of the future.
00:50:01Don't hold so tightly to those of the past or you may be swept away when they are.
00:50:05Ladies, I trust you're enjoying yourselves?
00:50:07Oh, yes.
00:50:08Mrs. Fish is trying to teach me not to be afraid of the future.
00:50:12Why should you be?
00:50:13The future belongs to America.
00:50:15Perhaps that is what makes me afraid.
00:50:25Excuse me.
00:50:35I can't tell you how pleased I am that you're here.
00:50:38We're all here.
00:50:39Just as you want.
00:50:44This may not be the proper time and place to ask, but I feel the need to seize the moment.
00:50:49My wife told me you and Peggy fell out.
00:50:51I never saw it that way.
00:50:53She's heartbroken.
00:50:54And I am too.
00:50:56I don't hold Miss Scott's past against her.
00:51:11Are you pleased to be here?
00:51:12I should have known you were the one person who could deliver it.
00:51:15No, I can do much more than that if you'll let me.
00:51:18I will let you.
00:51:19Because it's such a relief to talk to a man who knows the truth about me.
00:51:22There's no need for pretense.
00:51:24You know, we, um, we could take this further.
00:51:31What do you mean?
00:51:33Do you have anywhere outside New York?
00:51:35I've got a house on the Hudson, but it's quite modest.
00:51:39I have a cottage too.
00:51:41We'd agree not to visit the other's place without an invitation.
00:51:44But in the city, we'd be a pair.
00:51:50A fighting pair.
00:51:53All this is if...
00:51:54If we marry.
00:51:58With your money and my connections, we'd have the whole world at our feet.
00:52:05What do you say?
00:52:07I say, come to luncheon when we get back to New York.
00:52:30So this is it from now on, with divorcees and parvenues packing the floor.
00:52:35And scarcely a chair kept for us.
00:52:39Societies change, Agnes.
00:52:41The trick is to accommodate the new without upsetting the boat.
00:52:46I can hardly believe I'm here.
00:52:48I thought this was all over for me.
00:52:51You have Mrs. Russell to think.
00:52:53She took a great risk.
00:52:54And it seems to have worked.
00:52:58Are you all right?
00:53:00I think I need some air.
00:53:15You have my attention.
00:53:16I love your daughter, sir.
00:53:18And with your permission, I'd like to ask for her hand in marriage.
00:53:22I intend to make a life with your daughter and a family.
00:53:27I have ample means to provide for and protect her.
00:53:30And you understand that a marriage is between a man and his wife?
00:53:36Not her parents or your own?
00:53:39Yes, sir.
00:53:42Go!
00:53:43Go, I call him!
00:53:55Go, I call him!
00:53:57Go, I call him!
00:53:57Go, go, come on!
00:53:59No!
00:54:00Go!
00:54:01Go, go, go!
00:54:02Go, go, go!
00:54:04Go, go, go!
00:54:31May I?
00:54:39I spoke to your father What? When you left, I thought it was over
00:54:47Pardon, I promise never to leave you again if you'll have me
00:55:04Miss Scott, will you marry me?
00:55:32I didn't think you'd come
00:55:35I came with Aurora Fane Of course you did
00:55:43Now it's my turn to apologize
00:55:47I don't understand how things got so tangled up between us
00:55:52I suppose I panicked
00:55:56I assumed the worst because that's what's happened to me in the past
00:56:01Why should things be better in the future?
00:56:05Can't we make it better?
00:56:08We could try, but nothing's guaranteed in this life, Marion
00:56:13No doubt you'll get things wrong and so will I
00:56:16And when I do, will you walk out on me again?
00:56:20I'm not saying it was all your fault
00:56:22Nor am I
00:56:26So what do we do?
00:56:32Well, one thing we can be sure of
00:56:35We're not going to solve all our problems tonight
00:56:40But Miss Brooke, may I have this dance?
00:56:58What are you grinning about?
00:57:00Oh, nothing
00:57:03She's not unhappy, George
00:57:04No, she's not unhappy
00:57:07You've certainly put the rumors to rest
00:57:08You look very fit
00:57:09You've managed another triumph
00:57:12I just want what's best for us all
00:57:14I must confess
00:57:16Being so near to death has rather changed my perspective on that
00:57:19Really?
00:57:20Well, if that's good, then I'm glad
00:57:22But mainly I'm relieved to have you still here with me
00:57:49What's happening?
00:57:51I'm going back to New York
00:57:54But you can't go alone
00:57:55You aren't well enough
00:57:56Larry's coming with me
00:57:57He's in the carriage
00:57:58But didn't we settle this last night?
00:58:00Aren't you coming back to 61st Street?
00:58:05Sorry
00:58:06I thought you understood I only came to the ball to protect the business
00:58:11To protect the business?
00:58:13And I know how important it is for you to gain points over Mrs. Astor
00:58:16Yes, it is
00:58:18I'm just sorry you had to use our daughter as one of your pieces
00:58:21You'll never understand
00:58:23I wanted Gladys to escape this cage
00:58:26But you forced her into a marriage
00:58:28And you walked her down the aisle
00:58:29Which is precisely what I can't forgive
00:58:35I don't blame you for being ruthless
00:58:38I admire it
00:58:40It's what we share
00:58:42But I'm ruthless in business
00:58:45Not with the people I love
00:58:47And I am ruthless for the people I love
00:58:49Can you not see that?
00:58:51Is this because of the shooting?
00:58:53Maybe
00:58:55It's made me examine my life
00:58:57And I don't like everything I see
00:59:00So you're not coming home?
00:59:02Not until we know what we want
00:59:03I know what I want
00:59:05Of course you do
00:59:08I, on the other hand
00:59:09I'm not so sure
00:59:11Sir
00:59:14I'm just coming
00:59:42Where's father?
00:59:43You're up early
00:59:43I thought you'd sleep till noon
00:59:45I've got news and I'm bursting
00:59:47The doctor made me promise to be silent
00:59:49Till the first four months were done
00:59:50But that was last night
00:59:52And I had to tell Hector first
00:59:54You see
00:59:56I'm going to have a baby
01:00:02Let's find father
01:00:03We can break it to him together
01:00:04He'll be so pleased
01:00:13Mother?
01:00:34I'm going to have a baby
01:00:35I'm going to have a baby
01:00:35I'm going to have a baby
01:00:35I'm going to have a baby
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