1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,162 WWW.MY-SUBS.CO 1 00:01:45,876 --> 00:01:47,669 Do not use my daughter as justification for your own... 2 00:01:47,670 --> 00:01:48,878 If you refuse to believe... 3 00:01:48,879 --> 00:01:50,713 I wonder what that's about. 4 00:01:53,884 --> 00:01:56,386 So you see, Mr. Russell, without that increase, 5 00:01:56,387 --> 00:01:58,096 the duke will not be able to run his life. 6 00:01:58,097 --> 00:02:00,014 Now, surely, you can understand how much it takes 7 00:02:00,015 --> 00:02:02,183 to keep these great houses afloat. 8 00:02:02,184 --> 00:02:03,726 I do understand. 9 00:02:03,727 --> 00:02:05,562 But that is my final offer. 10 00:02:05,563 --> 00:02:06,896 It can't be. 11 00:02:06,897 --> 00:02:08,481 Well, don't you want your daughter to live in the fashion 12 00:02:08,482 --> 00:02:09,482 to which she's accustomed? 13 00:02:09,483 --> 00:02:11,067 Hector, you have owned these houses 14 00:02:11,068 --> 00:02:13,403 and lived in them for years without my help. 15 00:02:13,404 --> 00:02:15,989 Not perhaps quite as you would like, but all the same. 16 00:02:15,990 --> 00:02:19,075 Now, I'm offering to make you an exceedingly rich man. 17 00:02:19,076 --> 00:02:20,785 Shouldn't you quit while you're ahead? 18 00:02:20,786 --> 00:02:22,453 Only Mrs. Russell implied... 19 00:02:22,454 --> 00:02:24,622 I suspect you misunderstood Mrs. Russell, 20 00:02:24,623 --> 00:02:28,543 since she would never make an offer without consulting me. 21 00:02:28,544 --> 00:02:30,211 I'd hate to disappoint everyone who's 22 00:02:30,212 --> 00:02:31,880 looking forward to this union. 23 00:02:31,881 --> 00:02:33,882 I'm sure you'd be disappointed too. 24 00:02:33,883 --> 00:02:35,341 That is where you're wrong. 25 00:02:35,342 --> 00:02:36,384 I couldn't care less. 26 00:02:36,385 --> 00:02:38,344 Before we say anything we regret, 27 00:02:38,345 --> 00:02:40,597 may I suggest we leave it there for this evening? 28 00:02:40,598 --> 00:02:43,016 It's very late, and we're all tired. 29 00:02:43,017 --> 00:02:45,685 Why don't we say good night and resume in the morning? 30 00:02:48,272 --> 00:02:50,273 Good evening. 31 00:02:50,274 --> 00:02:51,984 Mr. Russell. 32 00:02:58,199 --> 00:03:01,951 Gentlemen, allow me to show you to your rooms. 33 00:03:20,721 --> 00:03:21,930 Does that mean it's over now? 34 00:03:21,931 --> 00:03:23,139 I pray so. 35 00:03:23,140 --> 00:03:24,307 I'm not sure. 36 00:03:24,308 --> 00:03:25,934 It's a lot of money for him to give up. 37 00:03:25,935 --> 00:03:28,311 It makes me feel glad I have nothing to offer. 38 00:03:28,312 --> 00:03:31,147 There's no reason to marry me unless the man's in love. 39 00:03:32,149 --> 00:03:33,650 I envy you. 40 00:03:33,651 --> 00:03:35,485 Oh, Gladys. 41 00:03:35,486 --> 00:03:37,737 I hope they let you marry for love if this is finished. 42 00:03:37,738 --> 00:03:39,322 You know that, don't you? 43 00:03:39,323 --> 00:03:40,782 I do. 44 00:03:40,783 --> 00:03:42,450 And I'm touched. 45 00:03:42,451 --> 00:03:45,078 But I'm tired. 46 00:03:45,079 --> 00:03:46,497 I think I'll go up now. 47 00:03:52,211 --> 00:03:54,337 Do you think your father will protect her now? 48 00:03:54,338 --> 00:03:55,630 I don't know. 49 00:03:55,631 --> 00:03:57,632 He's no match for Mother. 50 00:03:57,633 --> 00:03:58,675 Hmm. 51 00:03:58,676 --> 00:04:00,635 George? 52 00:04:00,636 --> 00:04:02,512 Is it finished? 53 00:04:02,513 --> 00:04:04,055 I know I'm finished. 54 00:04:04,056 --> 00:04:06,432 What does that mean? 55 00:04:06,433 --> 00:04:09,435 I have given Hector and his lawyer my final offer. 56 00:04:09,436 --> 00:04:11,604 It is a fortune. 57 00:04:11,605 --> 00:04:13,189 But of course, they want more. 58 00:04:13,190 --> 00:04:14,190 Well, can't you negotiate? 59 00:04:14,191 --> 00:04:17,443 Unfortunately, you've made Hector believe 60 00:04:17,444 --> 00:04:19,112 that if he pushes hard enough, 61 00:04:19,113 --> 00:04:20,530 he'll get a better offer. 62 00:04:20,531 --> 00:04:22,156 I never gave any specifics. I just... 63 00:04:22,157 --> 00:04:23,408 You just what? 64 00:04:23,409 --> 00:04:25,159 I said I thought he'd be happy. 65 00:04:25,160 --> 00:04:26,869 But has it really broken down? 66 00:04:26,870 --> 00:04:28,746 We're to announce the engagement at the unveiling 67 00:04:28,747 --> 00:04:30,498 of Gladys's portrait, but what now? 68 00:04:30,499 --> 00:04:31,582 We'll look like fools. 69 00:04:31,583 --> 00:04:34,377 Bertha, this is business. 70 00:04:34,378 --> 00:04:36,379 And you should not have got involved. 71 00:04:36,380 --> 00:04:38,339 I am certainly not the fool here. 72 00:04:38,340 --> 00:04:40,466 There must be some compromise, surely. 73 00:04:40,467 --> 00:04:42,635 Not for me. Hector has overreached himself. 74 00:04:42,636 --> 00:04:46,055 He has cheated himself of a king's ransom. 75 00:04:46,056 --> 00:04:48,558 George, I'm sure that Hector only needs to reflect... 76 00:04:53,731 --> 00:04:55,273 I think it's past time 77 00:04:55,274 --> 00:04:57,900 for you to walk me home, Mr. Russell. 78 00:04:57,901 --> 00:04:59,694 Long past. 79 00:05:10,748 --> 00:05:12,707 What are you doing? 80 00:05:34,438 --> 00:05:37,273 I'm so sorry, Mr. Larry. 81 00:05:37,274 --> 00:05:39,651 The mistress wanted her book. 82 00:05:47,368 --> 00:05:49,118 I should have left hours ago. 83 00:05:49,119 --> 00:05:50,119 Now she'll tell your mother, 84 00:05:50,120 --> 00:05:51,621 and heaven knows what she'll think of me. 85 00:05:51,622 --> 00:05:53,122 Why should she think anything? 86 00:05:53,123 --> 00:05:54,749 I am a single woman. 87 00:05:54,750 --> 00:05:57,001 I should be as pure as the driven snow, 88 00:05:57,002 --> 00:05:59,128 and here I am, attempting to seduce her son. 89 00:05:59,129 --> 00:06:00,838 Let me handle my mother. 90 00:06:00,839 --> 00:06:02,131 I'm afraid I've spoiled everything. 91 00:06:02,132 --> 00:06:04,300 Nothing is spoiled. 92 00:06:04,301 --> 00:06:07,179 I love you, Miss Brook. 93 00:06:09,431 --> 00:06:10,974 That's what matters. 94 00:06:15,312 --> 00:06:17,397 Come in. 95 00:06:17,398 --> 00:06:19,440 Oh. Are you just back? 96 00:06:19,441 --> 00:06:20,608 Yes. 97 00:06:20,609 --> 00:06:22,276 How was dinner with the duke? 98 00:06:22,277 --> 00:06:24,654 Mr. Russell was not in a good mood. 99 00:06:24,655 --> 00:06:26,281 Oh, I'm sorry. 100 00:06:28,826 --> 00:06:32,495 I did something silly. 101 00:06:32,496 --> 00:06:35,456 Larry was... 102 00:06:35,457 --> 00:06:37,208 Being affectionate. 103 00:06:37,209 --> 00:06:39,544 And I should have stopped him, but I didn't. 104 00:06:39,545 --> 00:06:41,295 - Heavens, what happened? - Nothing. 105 00:06:41,296 --> 00:06:44,424 Nothing happened, except that he kissed me, 106 00:06:44,425 --> 00:06:46,092 and his mother's maid came in, 107 00:06:46,093 --> 00:06:48,010 and I just don't want Mrs. Russell to think less of me. 108 00:06:48,011 --> 00:06:50,012 I thought you were resolved to be cautious. 109 00:06:50,013 --> 00:06:51,097 I was! 110 00:06:51,098 --> 00:06:53,182 I should have stuck with it. 111 00:06:53,183 --> 00:06:55,601 What if she tells the other servants? 112 00:06:55,602 --> 00:06:58,563 Marian, it's only a kiss. 113 00:06:58,564 --> 00:07:01,524 After all, Larry Russell is courting you. 114 00:07:01,525 --> 00:07:03,151 Or so it seems to me. 115 00:07:03,152 --> 00:07:05,195 His mother is not going to like the sound of that. 116 00:07:07,114 --> 00:07:10,867 Maybe this will help you decide what you want from him. 117 00:07:12,202 --> 00:07:14,120 What do you mean? 118 00:07:14,121 --> 00:07:16,372 Well, you wouldn't be criticized for kissing 119 00:07:16,373 --> 00:07:18,459 your future husband. 120 00:07:22,379 --> 00:07:24,046 You're getting ahead of yourself. 121 00:07:27,217 --> 00:07:30,511 But can I ask you something? 122 00:07:30,512 --> 00:07:33,097 Oscar said that Larry was once involved 123 00:07:33,098 --> 00:07:36,601 with an older woman in Newport? 124 00:07:36,602 --> 00:07:38,060 Oh. 125 00:07:38,061 --> 00:07:40,022 If it's true, ought that to worry me? 126 00:07:42,024 --> 00:07:46,068 Whatever the justice of it, there's no hiding from the fact 127 00:07:46,069 --> 00:07:49,155 that our society gives more license to young men 128 00:07:49,156 --> 00:07:51,032 than to young women. 129 00:07:51,033 --> 00:07:54,243 I hope he doesn't take too much advantage of that license. 130 00:07:54,244 --> 00:07:56,162 Just be sensible 131 00:07:56,163 --> 00:07:57,872 and never let your standards slip, 132 00:07:57,873 --> 00:07:59,666 and you'll be fine. 133 00:08:02,878 --> 00:08:04,630 - Thank you. - Mm. 134 00:08:14,932 --> 00:08:17,558 May I ask if you've thought any more about our argument? 135 00:08:17,559 --> 00:08:18,935 I have. 136 00:08:18,936 --> 00:08:21,521 And I believe I've come up with a solution. 137 00:08:21,522 --> 00:08:22,855 This is good news. 138 00:08:22,856 --> 00:08:24,273 I hope so. 139 00:08:24,274 --> 00:08:27,443 I will raise my offer by the sum the duke suggests. 140 00:08:27,444 --> 00:08:28,528 But that's wonderful. 141 00:08:28,529 --> 00:08:29,904 The additional money will be invested 142 00:08:29,905 --> 00:08:32,615 to deliver Gladys an income to be paid to her 143 00:08:32,616 --> 00:08:36,118 on 1st January and 1st July. 144 00:08:36,119 --> 00:08:37,995 Paid to Gladys? 145 00:08:37,996 --> 00:08:39,330 Yes. 146 00:08:39,331 --> 00:08:41,250 But what use is that to me? 147 00:08:43,877 --> 00:08:45,962 A disappointing response, if I may say so. 148 00:08:45,963 --> 00:08:48,756 So you mean to let our properties fall into ruin? 149 00:08:48,757 --> 00:08:52,635 Your Grace, if that's the way you see it, 150 00:08:52,636 --> 00:08:54,762 then I'd say our negotiations are finished. 151 00:08:54,763 --> 00:08:55,846 For now, you mean? 152 00:08:55,847 --> 00:08:57,640 I mean, for good and all. 153 00:08:57,641 --> 00:08:59,183 The duke has my offer. 154 00:08:59,184 --> 00:09:01,143 It's up to him if he wants to take it. 155 00:09:01,144 --> 00:09:02,770 I'll have your luggage brought down. 156 00:09:07,317 --> 00:09:08,651 You're down early. 157 00:09:08,652 --> 00:09:10,486 I have a lot to do today. 158 00:09:10,487 --> 00:09:11,779 Morning. 159 00:09:11,780 --> 00:09:14,657 Is it finished? 160 00:09:14,658 --> 00:09:16,201 George? 161 00:09:18,328 --> 00:09:21,581 Hector, Mr. Dobbs, are you having breakfast, 162 00:09:21,582 --> 00:09:22,665 or at least some coffee? 163 00:09:22,666 --> 00:09:24,000 No, I'm afraid we won't stay. 164 00:09:24,001 --> 00:09:26,335 I've sent a footman to fetch a cab. 165 00:09:26,336 --> 00:09:27,628 You're moving out? 166 00:09:27,629 --> 00:09:28,629 But why? 167 00:09:28,630 --> 00:09:30,339 I'm sure Mr. Russell will explain. 168 00:09:30,340 --> 00:09:32,300 You mean you're leaving New York? 169 00:09:32,301 --> 00:09:34,010 We may spend a night or two at the Union, 170 00:09:34,011 --> 00:09:36,679 but we won't meet again. 171 00:09:36,680 --> 00:09:37,805 Goodbye, Mrs. Russell. 172 00:09:37,806 --> 00:09:39,348 And thank you for all your hospitality. 173 00:09:39,349 --> 00:09:41,684 But you were to be our guest at the unveiling 174 00:09:41,685 --> 00:09:43,352 of Gladys's picture, 175 00:09:43,353 --> 00:09:44,687 as well as a slew of other outings 176 00:09:44,688 --> 00:09:45,730 I have planned. 177 00:09:45,731 --> 00:09:47,857 Then I'm sorry to disappoint you, Miss Russell. 178 00:09:47,858 --> 00:09:50,526 But I'm sure it will be a magnificent portrait. 179 00:09:50,527 --> 00:09:52,320 Thank you. 180 00:09:52,321 --> 00:09:54,405 Goodbye, Mr. Russell, Mrs. Russell. 181 00:09:54,406 --> 00:09:56,365 I really hate to see you go. 182 00:09:56,366 --> 00:09:58,200 To quote Henry Longfellow, 183 00:09:58,201 --> 00:10:00,996 "Into each life some rain must fall." 184 00:10:06,001 --> 00:10:07,877 This mess is of your making. 185 00:10:07,878 --> 00:10:09,588 I wash my hands of it. 186 00:10:11,923 --> 00:10:14,343 I'll have my coffee in the drawing room. 187 00:10:16,595 --> 00:10:18,846 Does this mean I don't have to marry him? 188 00:10:18,847 --> 00:10:20,348 So it would seem. 189 00:10:22,643 --> 00:10:25,519 Thank you, Father. 190 00:10:29,608 --> 00:10:30,858 Bah! 191 00:10:30,859 --> 00:10:33,069 I cannot believe this. 192 00:10:33,070 --> 00:10:34,236 What's the matter? 193 00:10:34,237 --> 00:10:35,404 The matter is that my name 194 00:10:35,405 --> 00:10:37,073 does not appear on the donors list 195 00:10:37,074 --> 00:10:39,241 for the Young Women's Christian Charity. 196 00:10:39,242 --> 00:10:41,911 Only your name is listed. 197 00:10:41,912 --> 00:10:42,953 You see? 198 00:10:42,954 --> 00:10:43,954 Look. 199 00:10:43,955 --> 00:10:45,414 I'm nowhere to be found. 200 00:10:45,415 --> 00:10:47,083 I don't exist anymore. 201 00:10:47,084 --> 00:10:49,293 I'm listed as Mrs. Luka Forte. 202 00:10:49,294 --> 00:10:51,045 Never mind the misprint. 203 00:10:51,046 --> 00:10:52,713 The Van Rhijn family has supported 204 00:10:52,714 --> 00:10:54,924 that charity since it began. 205 00:10:54,925 --> 00:10:56,592 How does this make me look? 206 00:10:56,593 --> 00:10:58,094 You support the charity. 207 00:10:58,095 --> 00:11:00,596 The check has my name on it, it's true. 208 00:11:00,597 --> 00:11:03,224 But the charity is still supported by this household 209 00:11:03,225 --> 00:11:04,266 because of you. 210 00:11:04,267 --> 00:11:06,268 That is not the point at all. 211 00:11:06,269 --> 00:11:08,270 Don't you see? This is how it starts. 212 00:11:08,271 --> 00:11:09,438 How what starts? 213 00:11:09,439 --> 00:11:12,274 My exclusion from society. 214 00:11:12,275 --> 00:11:14,777 Soon I will stop receiving invitations 215 00:11:14,778 --> 00:11:17,405 to luncheons, teas, balls... all of it. 216 00:11:17,406 --> 00:11:19,740 But as long as I continue to write the checks, 217 00:11:19,741 --> 00:11:21,450 I'll get invited. 218 00:11:21,451 --> 00:11:24,787 So I'm to attend these parties as your guest, 219 00:11:24,788 --> 00:11:26,747 as some sort of hanger-on? 220 00:11:26,748 --> 00:11:29,583 That's what's become of me? 221 00:11:29,584 --> 00:11:30,751 Before I had money, 222 00:11:30,752 --> 00:11:33,045 I attended parties as your guest. 223 00:11:33,046 --> 00:11:35,089 You were a spinster! 224 00:11:35,090 --> 00:11:37,842 And there was no obvious fall from grace. 225 00:11:37,843 --> 00:11:39,635 My situation is quite different. 226 00:11:39,636 --> 00:11:41,137 You're making too much of this. 227 00:11:41,138 --> 00:11:42,138 Well, how would you feel 228 00:11:42,139 --> 00:11:44,098 if you'd practically started a charity 229 00:11:44,099 --> 00:11:46,684 and years later, there was no mention of your name, 230 00:11:46,685 --> 00:11:49,979 no acknowledgment of your contribution? 231 00:11:49,980 --> 00:11:51,981 You wouldn't even know about it if it weren't for me. 232 00:11:51,982 --> 00:11:56,193 Agnes, you persuaded me to donate 233 00:11:56,194 --> 00:11:58,195 when I would have preferred the funds to go 234 00:11:58,196 --> 00:11:59,780 to the temperance movement instead. 235 00:11:59,781 --> 00:12:01,657 Please don't remind me of that, not now. 236 00:12:01,658 --> 00:12:02,825 It's too much. 237 00:12:02,826 --> 00:12:05,035 You're blowing this completely out of proportion. 238 00:12:05,036 --> 00:12:07,204 There are worse things that could happen. 239 00:12:07,205 --> 00:12:09,665 Think what Aurora is going through. 240 00:12:09,666 --> 00:12:11,667 Aurora's name and her party 241 00:12:11,668 --> 00:12:13,669 are still mentioned in the newspaper. 242 00:12:13,670 --> 00:12:16,005 Unlike me, she has not been erased. 243 00:12:16,006 --> 00:12:17,423 Yet. 244 00:12:17,424 --> 00:12:19,842 Once her divorce is public, things will change. 245 00:12:19,843 --> 00:12:23,637 Well, perhaps I will find my place in Newport with Aurora. 246 00:12:23,638 --> 00:12:25,514 And I'll spend the rest of my days 247 00:12:25,515 --> 00:12:29,310 with society's castoffs and women of ill repute. 248 00:12:32,189 --> 00:12:35,149 At least they'll have wine. 249 00:12:55,253 --> 00:12:56,545 Ah, thank you. 250 00:12:56,546 --> 00:12:59,381 My pleasure. 251 00:12:59,382 --> 00:13:01,217 - Yes, my favorite. - Oh. 252 00:13:01,218 --> 00:13:02,843 I'll take that, Louise. 253 00:13:02,844 --> 00:13:05,846 This is for Miss Peggy. 254 00:13:05,847 --> 00:13:07,056 That can't be. 255 00:13:07,057 --> 00:13:09,893 Hardly anybody knows I'm staying with you in Newport. 256 00:13:17,067 --> 00:13:19,693 Well, aren't you going to tell us who it's from? 257 00:13:19,694 --> 00:13:21,403 Dr. William Kirkland. 258 00:13:21,404 --> 00:13:22,738 Oh, Kirkland. 259 00:13:22,739 --> 00:13:24,406 That's the pastor's son. 260 00:13:24,407 --> 00:13:26,325 Oh, they have a house on Poplar Street. 261 00:13:26,326 --> 00:13:27,535 That's what he's written. 262 00:13:27,536 --> 00:13:29,411 He saw in the post about my lecture 263 00:13:29,412 --> 00:13:30,830 and asks where I'm staying. 264 00:13:30,831 --> 00:13:34,083 Well, that sounds like a man who is smitten to me. 265 00:13:34,084 --> 00:13:36,710 - Mother, please. - Oh, but I agree. 266 00:13:36,711 --> 00:13:39,088 He had to ask around to find out about you. 267 00:13:39,089 --> 00:13:40,756 He is not smitten. 268 00:13:40,757 --> 00:13:41,882 He hardly knows me. 269 00:13:41,883 --> 00:13:43,717 And he saw me at my very worst. 270 00:13:43,718 --> 00:13:46,262 Oh, what does the letter say? 271 00:13:46,263 --> 00:13:49,098 He wants to pay a call. 272 00:13:49,099 --> 00:13:51,892 Louise, please bring some paper and a pen! 273 00:13:51,893 --> 00:13:53,435 For what? 274 00:13:53,436 --> 00:13:55,896 So you can write him back and tell him he's welcome anytime. 275 00:13:56,898 --> 00:13:58,816 - Athena, stop. - What? 276 00:13:58,817 --> 00:14:00,317 Do you want me to answer him? 277 00:14:00,318 --> 00:14:01,944 No, thank you. 278 00:14:01,945 --> 00:14:03,571 What... what will you say? 279 00:14:03,572 --> 00:14:05,239 I don't know yet! 280 00:14:05,240 --> 00:14:07,283 She's a professional writer, Dorothy. 281 00:14:07,284 --> 00:14:08,742 Let the girl be. 282 00:14:14,291 --> 00:14:16,208 Marian, come and have some tea. 283 00:14:16,209 --> 00:14:18,460 I need it after the day I've had. 284 00:14:18,461 --> 00:14:20,629 Another day of internecine warfare? 285 00:14:20,630 --> 00:14:23,090 As a matter of fact, they all get along well. 286 00:14:23,091 --> 00:14:24,633 That's quite a feat... 287 00:14:24,634 --> 00:14:28,053 to have mixed religions and races all in one room, 288 00:14:28,054 --> 00:14:29,221 working together? 289 00:14:29,222 --> 00:14:30,890 Well, if Marian had been at the helm, 290 00:14:30,891 --> 00:14:33,142 she might have stopped the Thirty Years' War. 291 00:14:33,143 --> 00:14:36,645 Agnes, Marian is doing real good in the world. 292 00:14:36,646 --> 00:14:37,938 You must support that. 293 00:14:37,939 --> 00:14:39,481 Hmm, what good? 294 00:14:39,482 --> 00:14:40,649 Whom do you teach? 295 00:14:40,650 --> 00:14:42,902 People whose English does not match their intelligence. 296 00:14:42,903 --> 00:14:45,321 So I help them with fluency and reading. 297 00:14:45,322 --> 00:14:47,489 But don't worry. I make no money from it. 298 00:14:47,490 --> 00:14:49,450 Thank heaven for small mercies. 299 00:14:49,451 --> 00:14:52,202 What Marian is doing should make us proud. 300 00:14:52,203 --> 00:14:54,455 She will transform the lives of her pupils 301 00:14:54,456 --> 00:14:57,833 beyond recognition if they have a bit of push. 302 00:14:57,834 --> 00:15:00,044 Push? Oh, do enlighten us. 303 00:15:00,045 --> 00:15:02,671 And... and what of our footman, John? 304 00:15:02,672 --> 00:15:03,881 Does he have push? 305 00:15:03,882 --> 00:15:06,383 Very much so... and brains too. 306 00:15:06,384 --> 00:15:08,969 But does this mean he can no longer serve us? 307 00:15:08,970 --> 00:15:10,846 Aunt Agnes, you know that John is only working here 308 00:15:10,847 --> 00:15:13,682 until he and Mr. Russell get the business going. 309 00:15:13,683 --> 00:15:15,851 It is our contribution to his future. 310 00:15:15,852 --> 00:15:18,354 I am very grateful, Mrs. Van Rhijn. 311 00:15:18,355 --> 00:15:21,440 Even if nothing comes of it, I'm sure you'll appreciate 312 00:15:21,441 --> 00:15:22,775 what you've learned from this. 313 00:15:22,776 --> 00:15:23,817 I do. 314 00:15:23,818 --> 00:15:26,153 So John can continue as our footman for now. 315 00:15:26,154 --> 00:15:28,364 Not for much longer, I'm sure. 316 00:15:28,365 --> 00:15:29,615 What's this? 317 00:15:29,616 --> 00:15:31,992 Oscar! Where have you been? 318 00:15:31,993 --> 00:15:33,369 John, will you give Oscar some tea? 319 00:15:33,370 --> 00:15:36,538 Sorry I'm late, but business ran on and on. 320 00:15:36,539 --> 00:15:38,624 You don't seem too cross about it. 321 00:15:38,625 --> 00:15:39,875 No... in fact, I had a great day, 322 00:15:39,876 --> 00:15:41,543 with two new clients signed up. 323 00:15:41,544 --> 00:15:42,795 Is this because of John Adams? 324 00:15:42,796 --> 00:15:44,046 I think so. 325 00:15:44,047 --> 00:15:47,091 He is trying to revive my fortunes, and it's paying off. 326 00:15:47,092 --> 00:15:48,842 - How kind of him. - We are proud of you. 327 00:15:48,843 --> 00:15:50,010 Are we? 328 00:15:50,011 --> 00:15:52,513 I wonder if these clients know what they're in for. 329 00:15:52,514 --> 00:15:54,223 We're all proud of you. 330 00:15:54,224 --> 00:15:55,724 You're like John here. 331 00:15:55,725 --> 00:15:57,685 You're living the American dream. 332 00:15:57,686 --> 00:16:00,562 From which someday they may presumably wake up. 333 00:16:00,563 --> 00:16:03,232 To pursue happiness is the right of every citizen. 334 00:16:03,233 --> 00:16:05,234 But what if success and money 335 00:16:05,235 --> 00:16:08,070 do not bring happiness, eh, John? 336 00:16:08,071 --> 00:16:09,863 Huh? 337 00:16:09,864 --> 00:16:11,616 Have you thought about that? 338 00:16:13,159 --> 00:16:15,411 It's possible, of course, ma'am. 339 00:16:15,412 --> 00:16:18,414 But I'd like to find out for myself. 340 00:16:26,798 --> 00:16:28,215 I thought you were going to persuade 341 00:16:28,216 --> 00:16:29,717 your wife to divorce you. 342 00:16:29,718 --> 00:16:30,926 I meant to. 343 00:16:30,927 --> 00:16:33,262 At least I think I did. 344 00:16:33,263 --> 00:16:35,597 But now I'm free anyway. 345 00:16:35,598 --> 00:16:40,686 I feel guilty... towards you, in part. 346 00:16:40,687 --> 00:16:42,521 And towards her. 347 00:16:42,522 --> 00:16:48,110 Oh, Mr. Borden, I understand. 348 00:16:48,111 --> 00:16:51,113 Mr. Church said they sent you a ring. 349 00:16:51,114 --> 00:16:52,614 It had been my mother's. 350 00:16:52,615 --> 00:16:55,285 My wife just wanted to make sure it came back to me. 351 00:16:58,246 --> 00:17:01,248 She'd written me a note. 352 00:17:01,249 --> 00:17:05,461 Try to remember we were happy once. 353 00:17:05,462 --> 00:17:07,171 Were you? 354 00:17:07,172 --> 00:17:10,799 Maybe, in the early days. 355 00:17:10,800 --> 00:17:14,261 We weren't bad people, neither of us... 356 00:17:14,262 --> 00:17:17,931 just not right for each other. 357 00:17:17,932 --> 00:17:20,977 Still, you must be sad. 358 00:17:24,898 --> 00:17:27,859 I am... much more than I would have expected. 359 00:17:29,986 --> 00:17:33,322 But maybe I'm just sad about the memories of youth. 360 00:17:35,450 --> 00:17:38,660 We can all be sad about that. 361 00:17:38,661 --> 00:17:41,663 But I like the sound of your wife. 362 00:17:41,664 --> 00:17:44,166 Me too. I like the sound of her. 363 00:17:46,002 --> 00:17:49,338 It's the fact of her that gave me so much trouble. 364 00:17:52,425 --> 00:17:54,384 Are Miss Gladys and Mr. Larry ready? 365 00:17:54,385 --> 00:17:55,636 Yes. 366 00:17:55,637 --> 00:17:58,847 I believe Mr. Larry went to get Miss Brook. 367 00:17:58,848 --> 00:18:00,349 They will marry soon, no? 368 00:18:00,350 --> 00:18:03,018 I doubt it. 369 00:18:03,019 --> 00:18:05,854 Larry likes his fun, and boys will be boys. 370 00:18:05,855 --> 00:18:08,690 It's just that I interrupted them 371 00:18:08,691 --> 00:18:10,693 in the drawing room last night. 372 00:18:12,445 --> 00:18:13,529 How interrupted? 373 00:18:13,530 --> 00:18:15,155 Oh, it was nothing, really... 374 00:18:15,156 --> 00:18:16,783 two young people in love. 375 00:18:18,326 --> 00:18:20,828 Go on. 376 00:18:20,829 --> 00:18:22,496 Perhaps I am mistaken. 377 00:18:24,207 --> 00:18:26,208 Yes, Church? 378 00:18:26,209 --> 00:18:27,334 This was just delivered for you 379 00:18:27,335 --> 00:18:29,002 from Mr. Russell's office, ma'am. 380 00:18:29,003 --> 00:18:30,213 Oh. 381 00:18:39,806 --> 00:18:42,558 We'll leave without him then. 382 00:18:42,559 --> 00:18:44,184 Please ask Gordon to have something for him 383 00:18:44,185 --> 00:18:45,352 to eat when he gets home. 384 00:18:45,353 --> 00:18:46,395 Yes, ma'am. 385 00:19:01,077 --> 00:19:03,120 The Goelets heard this in Paris. 386 00:19:03,121 --> 00:19:05,414 I so much prefer Italian operas to French, 387 00:19:05,415 --> 00:19:07,082 - or even German. - I agree. 388 00:19:07,083 --> 00:19:08,750 Italian operas are more romantic. 389 00:19:08,751 --> 00:19:10,794 I don't think poor Anne Boleyn would agree. 390 00:19:12,130 --> 00:19:13,589 Excuse me. 391 00:19:13,590 --> 00:19:14,882 Mr. and Mrs. Newport... 392 00:19:14,883 --> 00:19:16,923 But is romance in the air for you tonight, Gladys? 393 00:19:17,886 --> 00:19:19,136 Gladys. 394 00:19:19,137 --> 00:19:20,387 What is it? 395 00:19:20,388 --> 00:19:21,930 I just wondered if Billy Carlton was here. 396 00:19:21,931 --> 00:19:23,432 Oh, I don't think so. 397 00:19:23,433 --> 00:19:26,060 They've lent their box to my niece. 398 00:19:28,021 --> 00:19:30,272 Have I told you how lovely you look tonight? 399 00:19:30,273 --> 00:19:32,317 Only several times. 400 00:19:33,776 --> 00:19:35,694 Oh, my goodness. 401 00:19:35,695 --> 00:19:37,196 Are you all right, Mrs. Fish? 402 00:19:37,197 --> 00:19:40,782 I am, but I don't think your mother will be pleased. 403 00:19:40,783 --> 00:19:42,409 What would displease me? 404 00:19:42,410 --> 00:19:45,454 Isn't that your duke talking with the De Lanceys? 405 00:19:45,455 --> 00:19:46,914 I'd heard from Mrs. Phillips 406 00:19:46,915 --> 00:19:48,790 that he had moved on to the De Lanceys, 407 00:19:48,791 --> 00:19:50,626 but I thought it was just gossip. 408 00:19:50,627 --> 00:19:52,127 I know the name. Who are they? 409 00:19:52,128 --> 00:19:54,880 Banking and shipping. The girl's their only child. 410 00:19:54,881 --> 00:19:56,465 Are you still hosting a party for Gladys's 411 00:19:56,466 --> 00:19:58,008 - portrait unveiling? - Of course. 412 00:19:58,009 --> 00:19:59,843 We want to share Mr. Sargent's work 413 00:19:59,844 --> 00:20:01,511 with as many of our friends as possible. 414 00:20:01,512 --> 00:20:03,764 Including Miss De Lancey? 415 00:20:03,765 --> 00:20:06,141 Your duke looks very friendly. 416 00:20:08,311 --> 00:20:11,188 I met Martha de Lancey at Caroline Astor's in Newport. 417 00:20:11,189 --> 00:20:13,106 I danced with her at a ball once. 418 00:20:13,107 --> 00:20:14,316 I remember her quite well. 419 00:20:14,317 --> 00:20:17,152 So many heiresses, so little time. 420 00:20:17,153 --> 00:20:18,528 Still, I'm surprised. 421 00:20:18,529 --> 00:20:20,322 I thought you had practically branded him. 422 00:20:20,323 --> 00:20:22,032 We can't take up all his time in New York. 423 00:20:22,033 --> 00:20:23,116 He has other friends. 424 00:20:23,117 --> 00:20:25,119 How magnanimous. 425 00:20:27,247 --> 00:20:28,580 Shall we go in? 426 00:20:28,581 --> 00:20:30,749 - We are here for the music. - Are we? 427 00:20:30,750 --> 00:20:32,751 I think of the opera as a place to wear my jewels 428 00:20:32,752 --> 00:20:34,336 and talk to people I like. 429 00:20:34,337 --> 00:20:35,587 But you're right. 430 00:20:35,588 --> 00:20:37,339 I suppose we should try to enjoy the music. 431 00:20:53,189 --> 00:20:54,648 Church said you wanted to see me? 432 00:20:54,649 --> 00:20:56,817 Are you only just back from the office? 433 00:20:56,818 --> 00:20:58,360 Why aren't you asleep? 434 00:20:58,361 --> 00:20:59,528 I couldn't sleep even if I wanted! 435 00:20:59,529 --> 00:21:00,862 Why not? 436 00:21:00,863 --> 00:21:03,323 Because of everything, George! 437 00:21:03,324 --> 00:21:04,700 I am on the cusp of an endeavor 438 00:21:04,701 --> 00:21:06,326 that will change this country. 439 00:21:06,327 --> 00:21:08,704 I'm sad I missed the opera, but I have no time 440 00:21:08,705 --> 00:21:09,871 for social obligations. 441 00:21:09,872 --> 00:21:11,707 This is not about missing tonight. 442 00:21:11,708 --> 00:21:13,166 This is about being humiliated 443 00:21:13,167 --> 00:21:15,043 in the very opera house I built! 444 00:21:15,044 --> 00:21:16,378 Things are only going to get worse unless you 445 00:21:16,379 --> 00:21:17,879 can bring Hector around. 446 00:21:17,880 --> 00:21:20,549 I've made Hector an offer he'd be foolish to refuse. 447 00:21:20,550 --> 00:21:23,385 I assure you, he needs us a lot more than we need him. 448 00:21:23,386 --> 00:21:25,387 He may not need us much longer. 449 00:21:25,388 --> 00:21:27,180 He's found Miss Martha de Lancey, 450 00:21:27,181 --> 00:21:28,390 the only child of a banker. 451 00:21:28,391 --> 00:21:29,975 They were together tonight for all to see. 452 00:21:29,976 --> 00:21:31,643 I can't imagine what the papers will say. 453 00:21:31,644 --> 00:21:33,478 You can't imagine, and I don't care. 454 00:21:33,479 --> 00:21:35,522 George, winning in business 455 00:21:35,523 --> 00:21:37,733 and winning in society are linked. 456 00:21:37,734 --> 00:21:39,735 We are facing a very public defeat. 457 00:21:39,736 --> 00:21:42,237 If Hector wants the De Lancey girl, let him have her. 458 00:21:42,238 --> 00:21:44,406 But Franklin de Lancey can't give him what we can. 459 00:21:44,407 --> 00:21:47,075 In fact, if I hadn't saved the Metropolitan Bank, 460 00:21:47,076 --> 00:21:49,662 he'd be sweeping our steps. 461 00:21:51,414 --> 00:21:52,581 Interesting. 462 00:21:52,582 --> 00:21:53,582 I'm going to bed. 463 00:21:53,583 --> 00:21:54,750 No, no, no, no. 464 00:21:54,751 --> 00:21:56,585 You're... you're working too hard. 465 00:21:56,586 --> 00:21:58,587 I must seize the moment. 466 00:21:58,588 --> 00:22:00,422 Not tonight. 467 00:22:03,801 --> 00:22:05,385 I'm very tired. 468 00:22:05,386 --> 00:22:08,096 I'll see you tomorrow. 469 00:22:12,977 --> 00:22:16,313 Larry, will you help me? 470 00:22:16,314 --> 00:22:17,314 With what? 471 00:22:17,315 --> 00:22:19,441 If the duke's moved on to someone else, will... 472 00:22:19,442 --> 00:22:22,277 will Father take Billy's proposal seriously? 473 00:22:22,278 --> 00:22:24,654 But Billy never asked for your hand... 474 00:22:24,655 --> 00:22:25,781 not properly. 475 00:22:25,782 --> 00:22:27,032 Because Mother interfered. 476 00:22:27,033 --> 00:22:30,160 But things are different now, if the duke's gone his own way. 477 00:22:30,161 --> 00:22:31,578 Well, perhaps. 478 00:22:31,579 --> 00:22:33,121 There's no time to be lost. 479 00:22:33,122 --> 00:22:35,415 Father would support me. You remember his promise. 480 00:22:35,416 --> 00:22:36,541 Of course I remember. 481 00:22:36,542 --> 00:22:39,252 But Billy didn't speak to him when he had the chance. 482 00:22:39,253 --> 00:22:41,588 Go tell Billy that I'm not engaged to Hector. 483 00:22:41,589 --> 00:22:43,715 Tell him what we saw tonight at the opera. 484 00:22:43,716 --> 00:22:46,301 Explain I still love him, 485 00:22:46,302 --> 00:22:48,762 and now... now we can be together. 486 00:22:48,763 --> 00:22:50,889 That's a tall order. 487 00:22:50,890 --> 00:22:52,265 But I'll do my best. 488 00:22:53,601 --> 00:22:55,644 I'll go tomorrow after my meeting with Jack. 489 00:22:55,645 --> 00:22:57,562 But don't get your hopes up too high. 490 00:22:57,563 --> 00:22:59,815 How can I help it? 491 00:23:13,996 --> 00:23:16,832 It was at least five minutes with no sign of life. 492 00:23:16,833 --> 00:23:18,166 He just lay there. 493 00:23:18,167 --> 00:23:21,503 His lips started to turn blue, and I couldn't revive him. 494 00:23:21,504 --> 00:23:23,463 What was Mr. Cooper's ailment? 495 00:23:23,464 --> 00:23:25,173 I don't know. 496 00:23:25,174 --> 00:23:27,008 He was in pain, but I couldn't find anything 497 00:23:27,009 --> 00:23:28,635 - physically wrong with him. - Hmm. 498 00:23:28,636 --> 00:23:30,345 He did complain a lot, though. 499 00:23:30,346 --> 00:23:32,973 Mostly about his wife. 500 00:23:32,974 --> 00:23:35,350 Was his pain connected to being henpecked? 501 00:23:35,351 --> 00:23:37,436 Perhaps. 502 00:23:37,437 --> 00:23:39,771 I think his true ailment was old man syndrome. 503 00:23:39,772 --> 00:23:41,648 It's not a medical term. 504 00:23:41,649 --> 00:23:43,608 Yeah, I do believe my grandfather suffered 505 00:23:43,609 --> 00:23:45,652 from the same condition. 506 00:23:45,653 --> 00:23:47,320 So what happened? 507 00:23:47,321 --> 00:23:48,822 He appeared to be dead. 508 00:23:48,823 --> 00:23:50,824 So I was about to tell his wife the sad news, 509 00:23:50,825 --> 00:23:52,701 and I turned to leave the room, 510 00:23:52,702 --> 00:23:55,287 and suddenly, he drew a sharp breath, began coughing, 511 00:23:55,288 --> 00:23:57,164 and came back to life. 512 00:23:57,165 --> 00:23:59,040 - He was Lazarus. - Wow. 513 00:23:59,041 --> 00:24:02,002 And within moments, he got back to complaining. 514 00:24:02,003 --> 00:24:04,171 That's when I knew he was going to be just fine. 515 00:24:12,638 --> 00:24:15,348 When will you return to New York after your talk? 516 00:24:15,349 --> 00:24:17,893 The main reason I'm here is because my doctor 517 00:24:17,894 --> 00:24:19,895 ordered me to convalesce by the sea. 518 00:24:19,896 --> 00:24:21,021 Hmm. 519 00:24:21,022 --> 00:24:23,023 I suppose I'd have to consult 520 00:24:23,024 --> 00:24:24,733 with him about when I can go home. 521 00:24:24,734 --> 00:24:26,234 Well, I know him well, 522 00:24:26,235 --> 00:24:28,695 and I would guess he'll find that you are healed. 523 00:24:28,696 --> 00:24:30,780 - Oh! - Oh, are you all right? 524 00:24:30,781 --> 00:24:32,240 I'm fine. 525 00:24:32,241 --> 00:24:33,950 Thank you. 526 00:24:33,951 --> 00:24:35,869 I'm afraid that wasn't very dignified. 527 00:24:35,870 --> 00:24:38,163 Well, then we're even, since my illness 528 00:24:38,164 --> 00:24:41,708 wasn't very dignified when you rescued me all those weeks ago. 529 00:24:41,709 --> 00:24:44,252 I'm grateful your father sent for me, 530 00:24:44,253 --> 00:24:47,422 or else we might never have met. 531 00:24:50,343 --> 00:24:52,427 May I ask how you discovered I was 532 00:24:52,428 --> 00:24:54,262 staying with my cousin Athena? 533 00:24:54,263 --> 00:24:57,057 It's a small Negro community. 534 00:24:57,058 --> 00:24:59,518 - Everyone knows each other. - Hmm. 535 00:24:59,519 --> 00:25:01,686 I haven't been to Newport in years. 536 00:25:01,687 --> 00:25:03,522 Oh, I love Newport. 537 00:25:03,523 --> 00:25:06,608 It's different for us... more opportunities. 538 00:25:06,609 --> 00:25:08,652 My parents have always had a home here. 539 00:25:08,653 --> 00:25:11,531 This weekend, my brother's coming with his family. 540 00:25:13,407 --> 00:25:15,325 We're having a little party. 541 00:25:15,326 --> 00:25:16,785 Will you join us? 542 00:25:16,786 --> 00:25:18,078 Oh, I'm not sure. 543 00:25:18,079 --> 00:25:19,621 My... my father's coming up this weekend. 544 00:25:19,622 --> 00:25:20,622 Bring him. 545 00:25:20,623 --> 00:25:23,500 Bring your whole family. 546 00:25:23,501 --> 00:25:25,418 That's very kind. 547 00:25:25,419 --> 00:25:27,963 Thank you. 548 00:25:30,550 --> 00:25:32,634 Bannister, was there any mail? 549 00:25:32,635 --> 00:25:35,262 Not for you, ma'am. Only Mrs. Forte. 550 00:25:35,263 --> 00:25:36,805 Of course. You see? 551 00:25:36,806 --> 00:25:38,306 It's begun. 552 00:25:38,307 --> 00:25:39,474 What's that, Mama? 553 00:25:39,475 --> 00:25:41,893 My societal demise. 554 00:25:41,894 --> 00:25:43,478 Your mother is being dramatic. 555 00:25:43,479 --> 00:25:45,814 Really? It's so unlike her. 556 00:25:45,815 --> 00:25:49,568 Bannister, how did the staff react to the sobriety pledge? 557 00:25:49,569 --> 00:25:51,820 I can fetch you the clipboard if you like, ma'am. 558 00:25:51,821 --> 00:25:54,656 Will you allow him to serve us our luncheon first? 559 00:25:54,657 --> 00:25:56,324 I'm eager to know. 560 00:25:56,325 --> 00:25:58,202 How many have signed? 561 00:25:59,829 --> 00:26:02,248 There is only one name on the pledge. 562 00:26:03,666 --> 00:26:06,501 You mean only one member of this household 563 00:26:06,502 --> 00:26:07,794 has taken the oath? 564 00:26:07,795 --> 00:26:09,337 Isn't that what he just said? 565 00:26:09,338 --> 00:26:10,964 But it's so important to me. 566 00:26:10,965 --> 00:26:14,342 It's not the presidential oath of office. 567 00:26:14,343 --> 00:26:15,885 Which servant has signed? 568 00:26:15,886 --> 00:26:17,637 It was Miss Armstrong, ma'am. 569 00:26:19,682 --> 00:26:21,182 My maid? 570 00:26:21,183 --> 00:26:22,851 - I'm shocked. - Oh, that's it. 571 00:26:22,852 --> 00:26:25,020 I've lost my appetite. 572 00:26:25,021 --> 00:26:28,189 In one day, I am cut both inside and outside my house. 573 00:26:28,190 --> 00:26:31,234 Bannister, bring Armstrong to me this instant. 574 00:26:31,235 --> 00:26:32,986 - During luncheon? - Yes. 575 00:26:32,987 --> 00:26:34,029 This is exciting. 576 00:26:34,030 --> 00:26:35,238 There is no joy in it. 577 00:26:35,239 --> 00:26:36,323 Oh, but there is. 578 00:26:36,324 --> 00:26:38,366 And I have so little joy these days. 579 00:26:38,367 --> 00:26:39,743 Please don't deprive me of it. 580 00:26:39,744 --> 00:26:41,494 I will not be mocked in my own home, 581 00:26:41,495 --> 00:26:43,038 if I can still call it that. 582 00:26:43,039 --> 00:26:44,539 Nothing is as it should be! 583 00:26:44,540 --> 00:26:45,999 Amen to that. 584 00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:49,294 What is this nonsense I hear about your signing the pledge? 585 00:26:49,295 --> 00:26:51,713 I think it's a good cause, ma'am, 586 00:26:51,714 --> 00:26:53,340 and I fully support it. 587 00:26:53,341 --> 00:26:54,633 What are your reasons? 588 00:26:54,634 --> 00:26:56,968 Alcohol has destroyed many lives 589 00:26:56,969 --> 00:27:00,013 and brought whole families to ruin. 590 00:27:00,014 --> 00:27:02,057 You've never noticed I don't drink? 591 00:27:02,058 --> 00:27:03,558 I've noticed you're no fun. 592 00:27:03,559 --> 00:27:05,393 How can you subscribe to this nonsense? 593 00:27:05,394 --> 00:27:08,146 - You work for me. - Actually, she works for me. 594 00:27:08,147 --> 00:27:09,982 I pay her wages. 595 00:27:11,901 --> 00:27:13,735 That will be all, Armstrong. 596 00:27:13,736 --> 00:27:15,445 You are dismissed. Thank you. 597 00:27:15,446 --> 00:27:17,238 Yes, ma'am. 598 00:27:18,741 --> 00:27:20,867 Well, she may have signed my pledge, 599 00:27:20,868 --> 00:27:22,786 but she still follows your orders. 600 00:27:22,787 --> 00:27:24,245 If it makes you feel any better, Aunt Ada, 601 00:27:24,246 --> 00:27:25,914 the servants pay no attention to me, either. 602 00:27:25,915 --> 00:27:27,582 For good reason. 603 00:27:27,583 --> 00:27:30,919 I only wanted to do something to honor Luke's memory. 604 00:27:30,920 --> 00:27:35,298 And only one member of my staff has shown her support. 605 00:27:35,299 --> 00:27:38,093 You have managed to turn Mama's maid against her, 606 00:27:38,094 --> 00:27:39,552 so that's something. 607 00:27:39,553 --> 00:27:42,597 I suppose I am no match for you, Agnes, 608 00:27:42,598 --> 00:27:44,766 when it comes to wielding authority. 609 00:27:44,767 --> 00:27:45,850 Oh! 610 00:27:45,851 --> 00:27:48,728 Now who's being dramatic? 611 00:27:50,106 --> 00:27:52,232 Forgive the interruption. 612 00:27:52,233 --> 00:27:55,068 A Mr. De Lancey to see Mr. Russell, ma'am. 613 00:27:55,069 --> 00:27:58,530 I've said the master is out, which seemed to surprise him. 614 00:27:58,531 --> 00:27:59,948 Yes. 615 00:27:59,949 --> 00:28:01,659 Show him in, please. 616 00:28:04,495 --> 00:28:05,912 I'm sorry to disturb you, 617 00:28:05,913 --> 00:28:07,622 but I had a message from Mr. Russell, and... 618 00:28:07,623 --> 00:28:09,958 The message was from me. 619 00:28:09,959 --> 00:28:11,209 I don't understand. 620 00:28:11,210 --> 00:28:12,544 I wanted to see you on your own, 621 00:28:12,545 --> 00:28:14,129 and I thought you were more likely to accept 622 00:28:14,130 --> 00:28:16,757 an invitation if it came from Mr. Russell than from me. 623 00:28:18,050 --> 00:28:19,134 Go on. 624 00:28:19,135 --> 00:28:21,261 Won't you sit down? Can I offer you anything? 625 00:28:21,262 --> 00:28:25,306 You can offer me the reason you have brought me here. 626 00:28:25,307 --> 00:28:28,144 It's to do with your daughter and the duke of Buckingham. 627 00:28:29,437 --> 00:28:31,146 Oh, yes. I see. 628 00:28:31,147 --> 00:28:33,273 I saw them at the opera together, 629 00:28:33,274 --> 00:28:35,484 but I'm afraid I don't think they are well-suited. 630 00:28:36,986 --> 00:28:40,029 And why is that? 631 00:28:40,030 --> 00:28:42,991 The duke has substantial needs when it comes to choosing 632 00:28:42,992 --> 00:28:44,951 a future wife, and my husband has 633 00:28:44,952 --> 00:28:48,079 shared your situation with me. 634 00:28:48,080 --> 00:28:50,331 This is getting odder and odder. 635 00:28:50,332 --> 00:28:52,792 Is it guesswork, or do you have the actual figures 636 00:28:52,793 --> 00:28:53,835 of my bank accounts? 637 00:28:53,836 --> 00:28:55,503 I don't mean to be impertinent. 638 00:28:55,504 --> 00:28:58,673 You don't think discussing my finances is in itself 639 00:28:58,674 --> 00:29:00,091 rather an impertinence? 640 00:29:00,092 --> 00:29:02,802 I cannot stand aside when I see something wrong happening. 641 00:29:02,803 --> 00:29:04,179 I think you cannot stand aside 642 00:29:04,180 --> 00:29:07,433 when you see a plan of your own making start to fall apart. 643 00:29:09,518 --> 00:29:11,269 You mean to press ahead with the promotion 644 00:29:11,270 --> 00:29:12,937 of your daughter, then? 645 00:29:12,938 --> 00:29:15,106 I mean to let Martha settle the question 646 00:29:15,107 --> 00:29:16,191 of whom she will marry. 647 00:29:16,192 --> 00:29:18,860 And I'd advise you to do the same. 648 00:29:18,861 --> 00:29:21,529 You understand the sums involved? 649 00:29:21,530 --> 00:29:25,700 Mr. Russell thinks of me as a banker who's had a near escape. 650 00:29:25,701 --> 00:29:28,745 But I also have interests in shipping and manufacture 651 00:29:28,746 --> 00:29:32,041 that mean I can easily purchase a duke or two. 652 00:29:33,501 --> 00:29:34,543 I see. 653 00:29:36,921 --> 00:29:39,589 But you can relax, Mrs. Russell. 654 00:29:39,590 --> 00:29:41,049 I don't want Martha to be a great lady 655 00:29:41,050 --> 00:29:43,718 on the far side of the world. 656 00:29:43,719 --> 00:29:45,345 I intend to watch my grandchildren 657 00:29:45,346 --> 00:29:47,515 grow up here in New York. 658 00:29:48,891 --> 00:29:51,184 In short, you think me quite foolish. 659 00:29:51,185 --> 00:29:52,560 I think you give these matters 660 00:29:52,561 --> 00:29:54,979 more importance than they're worth. 661 00:29:54,980 --> 00:29:57,732 But I confess, I admire your spirit. 662 00:29:57,733 --> 00:30:00,235 I hear such nice things about your daughter. 663 00:30:00,236 --> 00:30:01,486 My son knows her. 664 00:30:01,487 --> 00:30:03,029 They met and danced in Newport. 665 00:30:03,030 --> 00:30:04,949 She told me. 666 00:30:06,408 --> 00:30:07,785 Good day, Mrs. Russell. 667 00:30:09,453 --> 00:30:11,704 I wonder, might I have your card? 668 00:30:14,416 --> 00:30:15,751 Certainly, you may. 669 00:30:19,839 --> 00:30:22,423 You rather intrigue me, to be honest, Mrs. Russell. 670 00:30:22,424 --> 00:30:25,885 I only wish you knew how much more interesting you are 671 00:30:25,886 --> 00:30:27,136 than the duke of Buckingham. 672 00:30:31,809 --> 00:30:33,434 Why are we waiting? 673 00:30:33,435 --> 00:30:35,938 Much longer, and we'll all have lost interest. 674 00:30:41,944 --> 00:30:43,111 Ta-da. 675 00:30:43,112 --> 00:30:45,947 Lord, it's the president himself! 676 00:30:45,948 --> 00:30:47,740 You look wonderful, Jack. 677 00:30:47,741 --> 00:30:49,492 They'll mistake you for a businessman. 678 00:30:49,493 --> 00:30:51,077 Then where will you be? 679 00:30:51,078 --> 00:30:52,871 So what will happen in the meeting? 680 00:30:52,872 --> 00:30:53,955 Do you have to talk? 681 00:30:53,956 --> 00:30:55,415 We have four meetings altogether. 682 00:30:55,416 --> 00:30:57,041 But Mr. Larry does the talking. 683 00:30:57,042 --> 00:30:59,210 That may be the only thing to work in your favor. 684 00:30:59,211 --> 00:31:00,420 Hush. 685 00:31:00,421 --> 00:31:02,463 I just point to the elements of the clock in the designs. 686 00:31:02,464 --> 00:31:04,465 But you're right, I am nervous. 687 00:31:04,466 --> 00:31:06,801 Just do your best, lad. 688 00:31:06,802 --> 00:31:09,262 Remember, this is your invention. 689 00:31:09,263 --> 00:31:11,472 - You know it inside and out. - She's right, John. 690 00:31:11,473 --> 00:31:13,808 When you explain your clock, they'll listen. 691 00:31:13,809 --> 00:31:15,643 I feel like an impostor. 692 00:31:15,644 --> 00:31:17,270 We all feel like impostors 693 00:31:17,271 --> 00:31:19,272 at some point in our lives. 694 00:31:19,273 --> 00:31:22,525 Just keep your courage, trust your knowledge, 695 00:31:22,526 --> 00:31:23,776 and you'll be fine. 696 00:31:23,777 --> 00:31:25,028 Thank you, Mr. Bannister. 697 00:31:26,530 --> 00:31:27,614 Thanks to all of youse. 698 00:31:27,615 --> 00:31:29,157 I mean it. Thank you. 699 00:31:29,158 --> 00:31:31,285 Go. Go. 700 00:31:34,163 --> 00:31:36,706 Well, hello, stranger. 701 00:31:36,707 --> 00:31:38,292 How was it? 702 00:31:40,085 --> 00:31:42,170 Well? Hello? 703 00:31:42,171 --> 00:31:45,548 It was a walk on the cliffs, not a walk down the aisle. 704 00:31:45,549 --> 00:31:47,133 Well, that's how it starts. 705 00:31:47,134 --> 00:31:49,510 And I've known William Kirkland for years. 706 00:31:49,511 --> 00:31:51,012 When they lived in New York, 707 00:31:51,013 --> 00:31:52,722 Arthur got to know the father's son. 708 00:31:52,723 --> 00:31:55,850 Mm, and his wife rules the roost in Newport. 709 00:31:55,851 --> 00:31:58,478 They're good, educated family. 710 00:31:58,479 --> 00:32:00,021 One of the sons went to Yale. 711 00:32:00,022 --> 00:32:01,606 And his money... 712 00:32:01,607 --> 00:32:04,026 Oh, well, that is something. 713 00:32:06,070 --> 00:32:08,029 But what do you think, Peggy? 714 00:32:08,030 --> 00:32:09,989 I'm not going to make a decision 715 00:32:09,990 --> 00:32:12,951 about how I feel based on someone's pedigree... 716 00:32:12,952 --> 00:32:14,202 or lack of it. 717 00:32:14,203 --> 00:32:15,536 Why not? I did. 718 00:32:15,537 --> 00:32:17,830 Because it doesn't take 719 00:32:17,831 --> 00:32:20,208 the real person into consideration, 720 00:32:20,209 --> 00:32:22,627 which is what matters. 721 00:32:22,628 --> 00:32:25,254 So does that mean you're not coming to the Kirklands' party? 722 00:32:25,255 --> 00:32:26,839 No, I'm coming. Why wouldn't I? 723 00:32:26,840 --> 00:32:29,217 Well, if you ask me, 724 00:32:29,218 --> 00:32:32,387 Dr. Kirkland would be a good match for you. 725 00:32:32,388 --> 00:32:34,139 I didn't ask. 726 00:32:36,266 --> 00:32:37,558 Hmm. 727 00:32:37,559 --> 00:32:39,435 The stubbornness of your daughter. 728 00:32:39,436 --> 00:32:41,020 I guess she gets it from her father. 729 00:32:41,021 --> 00:32:44,149 She gets her strong will from both of us. 730 00:32:48,696 --> 00:32:50,363 Maybe this one will be different. 731 00:32:50,364 --> 00:32:52,448 By "different," do you mean he'll find another way 732 00:32:52,449 --> 00:32:54,575 to say "I'll think about it"? 733 00:32:54,576 --> 00:32:57,912 Which always seems like a polite no to me. 734 00:32:57,913 --> 00:32:59,664 Those were money people. 735 00:32:59,665 --> 00:33:04,002 Mr. Weston manufactures clocks, among other things. 736 00:33:04,003 --> 00:33:06,046 And we can't give up now. 737 00:33:09,842 --> 00:33:11,592 So they're dependable? 738 00:33:11,593 --> 00:33:13,428 Absolutely, every time. 739 00:33:13,429 --> 00:33:15,596 You know, a lot of this has already been tried. 740 00:33:15,597 --> 00:33:16,848 And never worked. 741 00:33:16,849 --> 00:33:18,391 But ours does. 742 00:33:18,392 --> 00:33:19,892 Talk about the role of the pallets 743 00:33:19,893 --> 00:33:23,563 and why the teeth of the escape wheel don't need oil 744 00:33:23,564 --> 00:33:26,817 and don't affect the efficiency of the clock. 745 00:33:32,072 --> 00:33:35,450 Well, actually, uh... 746 00:33:35,451 --> 00:33:39,078 With our clock, the pallets are simply used as stops. 747 00:33:39,079 --> 00:33:41,622 The friction between them and the teeth of the escape wheel 748 00:33:41,623 --> 00:33:44,917 has no effect on the motion or the balance of the clock. 749 00:33:44,918 --> 00:33:47,086 If the teeth of the escapement wears off, 750 00:33:47,087 --> 00:33:48,796 the clock is not affected. 751 00:33:48,797 --> 00:33:51,257 So no oil is needed to make the escapement work smoothly. 752 00:33:51,258 --> 00:33:53,342 And you invented this? 753 00:33:53,343 --> 00:33:56,304 Yes, sir. 754 00:33:56,305 --> 00:33:58,639 Hmm. 755 00:33:58,640 --> 00:34:00,684 But here's my suggestion. 756 00:34:02,519 --> 00:34:05,313 We have brought two clocks made according to the new design. 757 00:34:05,314 --> 00:34:07,732 We'd like each of you to take one home. 758 00:34:07,733 --> 00:34:09,817 You can see for yourselves if they are 759 00:34:09,818 --> 00:34:11,277 as reliable as we keep saying. 760 00:34:11,278 --> 00:34:12,653 Are you sure about that? 761 00:34:12,654 --> 00:34:13,905 As long as you bring them back. 762 00:34:15,157 --> 00:34:16,824 But we could dismantle them and have them copied. 763 00:34:16,825 --> 00:34:19,160 Mr. Trotter and I believe you both to be gentlemen. 764 00:34:19,161 --> 00:34:20,495 If we were not sure of that, 765 00:34:20,496 --> 00:34:21,996 we wouldn't have convened this meeting. 766 00:34:21,997 --> 00:34:23,831 Well said. 767 00:34:23,832 --> 00:34:25,291 Besides, we have a patent. 768 00:34:27,836 --> 00:34:30,297 No oil at all. 769 00:34:32,299 --> 00:34:33,841 I'm sorry, Mr. Weston. 770 00:34:33,842 --> 00:34:37,638 I need to be convinced about this new kind of pallet. 771 00:34:39,640 --> 00:34:42,016 Yes. 772 00:34:42,017 --> 00:34:44,560 I believe I agree. 773 00:34:44,561 --> 00:34:46,896 I'm just not sure it can work. 774 00:34:55,239 --> 00:34:57,366 What are you pouting about? 775 00:35:00,160 --> 00:35:02,328 Apart from you, everyone put their faith 776 00:35:02,329 --> 00:35:04,038 and their money in me. 777 00:35:04,039 --> 00:35:05,998 I feel like I failed them all. 778 00:35:05,999 --> 00:35:07,708 Did every investor turn you down? 779 00:35:07,709 --> 00:35:09,544 No, but they didn't say yes, either. 780 00:35:09,545 --> 00:35:12,046 They all told us they had to think about it. 781 00:35:12,047 --> 00:35:14,507 That's not failure. 782 00:35:14,508 --> 00:35:16,634 In fact, I count it a victory that you got in the door 783 00:35:16,635 --> 00:35:18,052 in the first place. 784 00:35:18,053 --> 00:35:19,512 You got further in the business world 785 00:35:19,513 --> 00:35:21,056 than the rest of us ever will. 786 00:35:23,058 --> 00:35:24,725 I didn't look at it that way. 787 00:35:24,726 --> 00:35:27,228 You young people always want things to happen so quickly. 788 00:35:27,229 --> 00:35:28,980 These are smart men. 789 00:35:28,981 --> 00:35:30,690 They're not going to throw their money at you 790 00:35:30,691 --> 00:35:32,692 without taking many things into consideration. 791 00:35:32,693 --> 00:35:34,193 Kind of like how you didn't chip in 792 00:35:34,194 --> 00:35:35,736 any money for my patent? 793 00:35:35,737 --> 00:35:37,572 I need proof of a sound investment. 794 00:35:37,573 --> 00:35:39,907 I don't trust a feeling, like the others. 795 00:35:39,908 --> 00:35:42,034 You think more like a businessman. 796 00:35:42,035 --> 00:35:46,038 Ladies' maids are practical and not prone to fever dreams. 797 00:35:46,039 --> 00:35:48,082 - Thanks, Miss Armstrong. - For what? 798 00:35:50,252 --> 00:35:52,920 For giving me a glimmer of hope. 799 00:35:52,921 --> 00:35:54,589 Really? 800 00:35:54,590 --> 00:35:56,258 I didn't mean to. 801 00:35:58,302 --> 00:36:00,761 I left you there to complete the mission. 802 00:36:00,762 --> 00:36:02,597 You need more money for Morency. 803 00:36:02,598 --> 00:36:04,182 I couldn't close the deal without it. 804 00:36:04,183 --> 00:36:05,892 Then sell some assets. 805 00:36:05,893 --> 00:36:08,603 We're already doing that for the dowry negotiations. 806 00:36:08,604 --> 00:36:12,064 Use the dowry money for the Morency project. 807 00:36:12,065 --> 00:36:13,774 So the papers are correct. 808 00:36:13,775 --> 00:36:15,610 The duke has refused the offer, yes. 809 00:36:15,611 --> 00:36:19,447 Use the money we raised for him to move this plan forward. 810 00:36:19,448 --> 00:36:22,241 You're risking more than you have. 811 00:36:22,242 --> 00:36:23,451 And? 812 00:36:23,452 --> 00:36:27,080 And it may not be possible in the time frame you want. 813 00:36:28,624 --> 00:36:30,458 I have built my fortune on what other people 814 00:36:30,459 --> 00:36:31,959 have told me is impossible. 815 00:36:31,960 --> 00:36:33,753 I won't stop now. 816 00:36:33,754 --> 00:36:35,296 You have your orders. 817 00:36:35,297 --> 00:36:37,132 Execute them. 818 00:36:47,684 --> 00:36:50,269 - Here we are. - Yes, here we are. 819 00:36:53,523 --> 00:36:55,024 Hello. 820 00:36:55,025 --> 00:36:56,776 Oh. 821 00:36:56,777 --> 00:36:57,860 Miss Scott graduated from the Institute 822 00:36:57,861 --> 00:37:00,279 for Colored Youth in Pennsylvania. 823 00:37:00,280 --> 00:37:02,365 Then you and my son have that in common. 824 00:37:02,366 --> 00:37:03,532 Oh, what do you mean? 825 00:37:03,533 --> 00:37:06,410 My wife is referring to William's attendance at Howard. 826 00:37:06,411 --> 00:37:09,330 And our elder son went to Yale Medical School. 827 00:37:09,331 --> 00:37:10,831 How impressive. 828 00:37:10,832 --> 00:37:12,667 I'd like to think it runs in the family. 829 00:37:12,668 --> 00:37:16,003 My cousin was the first colored man to graduate from Harvard. 830 00:37:16,004 --> 00:37:19,757 William could have gone that route, but he chose not to. 831 00:37:19,758 --> 00:37:21,467 What's wrong with Howard University? 832 00:37:21,468 --> 00:37:22,969 It's a fine institution. 833 00:37:22,970 --> 00:37:25,638 It is. It's just so far away. 834 00:37:25,639 --> 00:37:27,265 Is that why you never visited me? 835 00:37:27,266 --> 00:37:28,516 It's a lovely area. 836 00:37:28,517 --> 00:37:30,184 My family is from Maryland. 837 00:37:30,185 --> 00:37:32,520 Is that so? What was your maiden name? 838 00:37:32,521 --> 00:37:34,313 I know some folks from Baltimore. 839 00:37:34,314 --> 00:37:35,982 Hoag. 840 00:37:35,983 --> 00:37:37,900 That does not sound familiar. 841 00:37:39,987 --> 00:37:42,154 Frederick, we don't know anyone down there. 842 00:37:42,155 --> 00:37:45,866 Our family has lived in Rhode Island for five generations. 843 00:37:45,867 --> 00:37:48,035 My great-great-grandfather fought 844 00:37:48,036 --> 00:37:49,537 in the American Revolutionary War. 845 00:37:49,538 --> 00:37:51,372 He played the bugle. 846 00:37:51,373 --> 00:37:52,873 And that counts. 847 00:37:52,874 --> 00:37:55,668 Did he fight for the British or Americans? 848 00:37:55,669 --> 00:37:58,254 Well, the Americans, of course. 849 00:37:58,255 --> 00:38:00,673 He was a proud freeman and a patriot. 850 00:38:00,674 --> 00:38:02,049 Well. 851 00:38:02,050 --> 00:38:04,844 Credit to your family. 852 00:38:04,845 --> 00:38:06,554 There's my brother, James. 853 00:38:06,555 --> 00:38:07,847 I'd love for you to meet him. 854 00:38:07,848 --> 00:38:09,140 Oh, I'd like that. 855 00:38:09,141 --> 00:38:10,392 Excuse us. 856 00:38:14,730 --> 00:38:17,732 Howard Medical Department served your son well. 857 00:38:17,733 --> 00:38:20,401 His efficient and prompt care of our daughter 858 00:38:20,402 --> 00:38:23,237 likely saved her from pneumonia or worse. 859 00:38:23,238 --> 00:38:24,488 I agree. 860 00:38:24,489 --> 00:38:27,074 My training was not enough, which is why I called on him. 861 00:38:27,075 --> 00:38:28,909 Training? 862 00:38:28,910 --> 00:38:30,244 What training? 863 00:38:30,245 --> 00:38:33,748 I thought you were some sort of salesman. 864 00:38:33,749 --> 00:38:36,208 I'm a pharmacist and proprietor 865 00:38:36,209 --> 00:38:38,711 of my own apothecaries in Brooklyn. 866 00:38:38,712 --> 00:38:40,421 Isn't that the same thing? 867 00:38:40,422 --> 00:38:43,758 Elizabeth, I have bought many cures for you 868 00:38:43,759 --> 00:38:45,926 over the years from Mr. Scott. 869 00:38:45,927 --> 00:38:48,387 You owe him a great deal. 870 00:38:48,388 --> 00:38:50,015 Is it a family business? 871 00:38:51,725 --> 00:38:52,975 I meant for it to be, 872 00:38:52,976 --> 00:38:54,977 but, uh, Peggy has her own ideas. 873 00:38:56,313 --> 00:39:00,566 What I meant was, has it been in your family for a while? 874 00:39:00,567 --> 00:39:03,444 I founded it. 875 00:39:03,445 --> 00:39:06,113 After I was freed, I came north to take advantage 876 00:39:06,114 --> 00:39:10,076 of the opportunities that came with emancipation. 877 00:39:13,538 --> 00:39:15,122 Oh. 878 00:39:15,123 --> 00:39:16,582 I see. 879 00:39:16,583 --> 00:39:18,417 I worked as an apprentice 880 00:39:18,418 --> 00:39:19,877 before attending pharmacy school. 881 00:39:21,380 --> 00:39:22,798 Grandfather! 882 00:39:24,841 --> 00:39:26,634 Uh, if you'll excuse me, 883 00:39:26,635 --> 00:39:28,969 I promised my granddaughter some sweets. 884 00:39:34,226 --> 00:39:35,434 I must have a word with the governess. 885 00:39:35,435 --> 00:39:37,561 Careful on those stairs. 886 00:39:37,562 --> 00:39:38,938 No running. 887 00:39:38,939 --> 00:39:40,815 Loretta, I have told you not to leave 888 00:39:40,816 --> 00:39:43,484 those children out in the sun too long without an umbrella. 889 00:39:43,485 --> 00:39:46,153 The last thing they need is more sun. 890 00:39:50,659 --> 00:39:51,992 Did you see Billy? 891 00:39:51,993 --> 00:39:54,370 Yes. 892 00:39:54,371 --> 00:39:56,622 And? 893 00:39:56,623 --> 00:39:59,834 I'm afraid I don't have good news. 894 00:39:59,835 --> 00:40:01,210 What do you mean? 895 00:40:01,211 --> 00:40:02,670 He must have read the papers. 896 00:40:02,671 --> 00:40:03,879 Did you explain to him that it's true? 897 00:40:03,880 --> 00:40:05,339 Hector's gone. 898 00:40:05,340 --> 00:40:07,341 He's... he's moved on to another heiress. 899 00:40:07,342 --> 00:40:10,595 I'm sorry to report that Billy has also moved on. 900 00:40:12,180 --> 00:40:13,764 To someone else? 901 00:40:13,765 --> 00:40:15,141 I don't know that. 902 00:40:15,142 --> 00:40:18,936 But he cannot see a way forward for the two of you. 903 00:40:18,937 --> 00:40:21,314 Mother has gotten to Mrs. Carlton. 904 00:40:22,941 --> 00:40:23,984 Oh. 905 00:40:28,697 --> 00:40:33,117 I wonder if... if he ever loved me at all. 906 00:40:33,118 --> 00:40:35,286 Maybe I imagined it. How foolish I am. 907 00:40:35,287 --> 00:40:38,038 No, don't say such a thing. 908 00:40:38,039 --> 00:40:40,332 At least you're no longer promised to Hector. 909 00:40:43,211 --> 00:40:46,380 There is someone out there who is ready and right for you. 910 00:40:46,381 --> 00:40:49,884 Mother would say I know nothing about love. 911 00:40:49,885 --> 00:40:51,552 Maybe she has a point. 912 00:40:51,553 --> 00:40:54,263 Nonsense. 913 00:40:54,264 --> 00:40:56,223 You'll find it. 914 00:40:56,224 --> 00:40:57,476 We both will. 915 00:41:05,358 --> 00:41:08,360 His Grace, the duke, and his lawyer, Mr. Dobbs, 916 00:41:08,361 --> 00:41:10,279 are here, ma'am. 917 00:41:10,280 --> 00:41:11,656 Show them in. 918 00:41:13,200 --> 00:41:14,868 Your Grace, Mr. Dobbs. 919 00:41:19,080 --> 00:41:20,123 Please. 920 00:41:22,417 --> 00:41:25,002 Mr. Dobbs thinks I must reconsider. 921 00:41:25,003 --> 00:41:26,545 It's always good to listen to the voice 922 00:41:26,546 --> 00:41:28,214 of reasonable counsel. 923 00:41:28,215 --> 00:41:29,757 You're sure your husband's made his final offer? 924 00:41:29,758 --> 00:41:31,884 Quite sure. And I cannot improve it. 925 00:41:31,885 --> 00:41:33,093 Then we're at an impasse. 926 00:41:33,094 --> 00:41:34,428 Hector. 927 00:41:34,429 --> 00:41:36,430 I hope I may still call you Hector. 928 00:41:36,431 --> 00:41:38,432 Let's not pussyfoot about. 929 00:41:38,433 --> 00:41:40,226 My husband is prepared to give you 930 00:41:40,227 --> 00:41:41,894 an enormous amount of money. 931 00:41:41,895 --> 00:41:43,437 Few, if any, aristocrats in Europe 932 00:41:43,438 --> 00:41:44,939 will be as rich as you are. 933 00:41:44,940 --> 00:41:46,482 Then there's Gladys's allowance. 934 00:41:46,483 --> 00:41:47,942 That belongs to your daughter. 935 00:41:47,943 --> 00:41:50,277 And I mean to respect what's hers. 936 00:41:50,278 --> 00:41:52,404 In a good marriage, there is no distinction 937 00:41:52,405 --> 00:41:54,573 between his and hers. 938 00:41:54,574 --> 00:41:56,158 God has joined you together, 939 00:41:56,159 --> 00:41:58,953 and if you treat Gladys well and you're happy, 940 00:41:58,954 --> 00:42:01,497 then what you refer to as hers will belong to you both. 941 00:42:04,084 --> 00:42:05,960 The matter is simple. 942 00:42:05,961 --> 00:42:08,921 Do you want to live as lavishly as most reigning princes? 943 00:42:08,922 --> 00:42:11,507 And do you want your children to be leaders in society 944 00:42:11,508 --> 00:42:13,467 for their entire lives? 945 00:42:13,468 --> 00:42:15,803 In short, do you want to save Sidmouth Castle 946 00:42:15,804 --> 00:42:18,557 and have plenty of money to spare? 947 00:42:22,519 --> 00:42:24,812 That woman is a piece of work. 948 00:42:24,813 --> 00:42:27,648 Well, we got away without you being rude. 949 00:42:27,649 --> 00:42:28,649 That's something. 950 00:42:28,650 --> 00:42:29,775 Who are we talking about? 951 00:42:29,776 --> 00:42:31,110 Mrs. Kirkland. 952 00:42:31,111 --> 00:42:33,571 She's a little highfalutin. 953 00:42:33,572 --> 00:42:35,281 Is that how you describe it when she 954 00:42:35,282 --> 00:42:36,657 belittled me and my business? 955 00:42:36,658 --> 00:42:37,825 What did she say? 956 00:42:37,826 --> 00:42:41,745 It wasn't so much what she said but how she said it. 957 00:42:41,746 --> 00:42:43,914 And then there was another comment. 958 00:42:43,915 --> 00:42:45,958 About her own grandchildren. 959 00:42:45,959 --> 00:42:48,043 Now, I know how Elizabeth can be. 960 00:42:48,044 --> 00:42:49,378 And how is that? 961 00:42:49,379 --> 00:42:52,006 She has preferences. 962 00:42:52,007 --> 00:42:53,299 I'd call them prejudices. 963 00:42:53,300 --> 00:42:55,884 - Can we let this go for today? - That suits me. 964 00:42:55,885 --> 00:42:57,845 As far as I'm concerned, I never want to see 965 00:42:57,846 --> 00:43:00,347 or talk about her again. 966 00:43:00,348 --> 00:43:02,558 - Well... - Well, what? 967 00:43:02,559 --> 00:43:04,643 William is fond of Peggy, 968 00:43:04,644 --> 00:43:06,854 so we may have to encounter her again. 969 00:43:06,855 --> 00:43:09,148 Peggy does not want to be involved with people like that. 970 00:43:09,149 --> 00:43:11,191 Peggy is sitting right here. 971 00:43:11,192 --> 00:43:14,194 You have only spoken highly of Dr. Kirkland and his father. 972 00:43:14,195 --> 00:43:15,947 But not his mother. 973 00:43:17,365 --> 00:43:20,200 I certainly don't want to judge William harshly 974 00:43:20,201 --> 00:43:22,536 because of her behavior over one afternoon. 975 00:43:22,537 --> 00:43:25,956 I can tell you right now, she will never change. 976 00:43:25,957 --> 00:43:29,501 Those people never do. They just get more so. 977 00:43:29,502 --> 00:43:32,671 And despite all I've achieved, she'll never respect me 978 00:43:32,672 --> 00:43:35,174 because I was a slave in this country 979 00:43:35,175 --> 00:43:37,968 and not so long ago. 980 00:43:37,969 --> 00:43:41,388 That is something she would prefer to forget. 981 00:43:47,979 --> 00:43:49,689 Thank you, Andre. 982 00:43:52,567 --> 00:43:54,443 Church says De Lancey was here. 983 00:43:54,444 --> 00:43:56,236 He was. 984 00:43:56,237 --> 00:43:59,615 Well, I know when you've set your mind on a thing, 985 00:43:59,616 --> 00:44:00,783 no one can stop you. 986 00:44:00,784 --> 00:44:03,077 I take that as a compliment. 987 00:44:03,078 --> 00:44:04,745 So what did he have to say for himself? 988 00:44:04,746 --> 00:44:06,872 Only that he has no designs on Hector. 989 00:44:06,873 --> 00:44:08,916 He wants his grandchildren to grow up in New York. 990 00:44:08,917 --> 00:44:10,751 Well, he obviously thinks his daughter's happiness 991 00:44:10,752 --> 00:44:12,795 is more important than her rank. 992 00:44:12,796 --> 00:44:13,879 And I agree with him. 993 00:44:13,880 --> 00:44:15,923 And I don't? 994 00:44:15,924 --> 00:44:17,549 I wish you'd trust me. 995 00:44:17,550 --> 00:44:19,426 I am trusting you in all of this. 996 00:44:19,427 --> 00:44:21,346 I just hope I'm right to do so. 997 00:44:25,934 --> 00:44:28,394 Hector called on me today. 998 00:44:28,395 --> 00:44:29,895 I know. 999 00:44:29,896 --> 00:44:31,563 He sent a note. 1000 00:44:31,564 --> 00:44:32,606 So there we are. 1001 00:44:32,607 --> 00:44:34,274 Everything's falling into place. 1002 00:44:34,275 --> 00:44:36,443 I just don't understand why you're so determined 1003 00:44:36,444 --> 00:44:38,696 to keep love out of the equation. 1004 00:44:38,697 --> 00:44:41,073 We were a love match, and we've been happy. 1005 00:44:41,074 --> 00:44:43,075 Why couldn't Gladys have had the same? 1006 00:44:43,076 --> 00:44:45,369 George, love at 17 1007 00:44:45,370 --> 00:44:48,122 is as durable as snow in springtime. 1008 00:44:48,123 --> 00:44:50,874 Yes, we were happy, but because we were well-suited, 1009 00:44:50,875 --> 00:44:52,960 not because you liked the color of my eyes 1010 00:44:52,961 --> 00:44:55,295 or I enjoyed dancing with you. 1011 00:44:55,296 --> 00:44:58,507 I think Hector and Gladys are well-suited. 1012 00:44:58,508 --> 00:45:00,300 And that's all that matters in the long run. 1013 00:45:00,301 --> 00:45:03,262 You speak as if Gladys doesn't know her own mind. 1014 00:45:03,263 --> 00:45:04,513 But I disagree. 1015 00:45:04,514 --> 00:45:06,473 - She's clever. - Which is exactly my point. 1016 00:45:06,474 --> 00:45:08,142 This marriage will give her the power 1017 00:45:08,143 --> 00:45:09,309 to use her brain in a world 1018 00:45:09,310 --> 00:45:11,103 where very few women get that chance. 1019 00:45:11,104 --> 00:45:13,439 Do you think Billy Carlton would have allowed her that? 1020 00:45:19,946 --> 00:45:23,282 Indeed. 1021 00:45:23,283 --> 00:45:24,992 I wonder what that's about. 1022 00:45:24,993 --> 00:45:27,828 We have an understanding. 1023 00:45:27,829 --> 00:45:29,288 Oh, there you are. 1024 00:45:29,289 --> 00:45:30,581 Church, pour glasses for everyone. 1025 00:45:30,582 --> 00:45:32,082 What's happening? 1026 00:45:32,083 --> 00:45:34,168 We're celebrating Hector's return. 1027 00:45:41,801 --> 00:45:43,386 Gladys? 1028 00:45:44,846 --> 00:45:47,306 Church? 1029 00:45:47,307 --> 00:45:50,184 Could you ask Adelheid to bring my shawl? 1030 00:45:50,185 --> 00:45:51,435 I feel rather cold. 1031 00:45:51,436 --> 00:45:54,605 Yes, miss. 1032 00:47:05,718 --> 00:47:07,636 Mrs. Forte! 1033 00:47:07,637 --> 00:47:10,889 Oh, can... can I get you anything? 1034 00:47:10,890 --> 00:47:12,891 Something to eat? Hot tea? 1035 00:47:12,892 --> 00:47:16,937 No, I actually wanted to ask you a question. 1036 00:47:16,938 --> 00:47:20,274 It's to do with the sobriety pledge. 1037 00:47:20,275 --> 00:47:21,609 Very good. 1038 00:47:23,194 --> 00:47:25,445 For the sake of argument, 1039 00:47:25,446 --> 00:47:29,783 had the request come from Mrs. Van Rhijn instead of me, 1040 00:47:29,784 --> 00:47:31,285 do you think the servants 1041 00:47:31,286 --> 00:47:34,454 would have felt more compelled to sign it? 1042 00:47:34,455 --> 00:47:36,081 I can't be sure. 1043 00:47:36,082 --> 00:47:39,459 It's not a secret Agnes has a way of getting 1044 00:47:39,460 --> 00:47:41,587 what she wants out of people, 1045 00:47:41,588 --> 00:47:44,548 whether it's their preference or not. 1046 00:47:44,549 --> 00:47:48,427 I don't think you should take it personally, Mrs. Forte. 1047 00:47:48,428 --> 00:47:51,805 Miss Armstrong went against Mrs. Van Rhijn's wishes 1048 00:47:51,806 --> 00:47:53,098 and signed it. 1049 00:47:53,099 --> 00:47:54,601 That's true. 1050 00:47:56,019 --> 00:48:00,814 It was my intention in all this to honor Mr. Forte 1051 00:48:00,815 --> 00:48:05,444 by helping others, just as he used to. 1052 00:48:05,445 --> 00:48:08,155 Even though we didn't sign the pledge, 1053 00:48:08,156 --> 00:48:11,325 you did get us thinking and talking. 1054 00:48:11,326 --> 00:48:13,493 And I know the Reverend Mr. Forte 1055 00:48:13,494 --> 00:48:15,663 would be pleased about that. 1056 00:48:17,373 --> 00:48:19,958 Would he? 1057 00:48:19,959 --> 00:48:22,294 I hope so. 1058 00:48:22,295 --> 00:48:28,216 I... I'm... I'm finding it very hard without him, 1059 00:48:28,217 --> 00:48:31,511 even though Lord knows I've had many years 1060 00:48:31,512 --> 00:48:33,180 to learn how to be alone. 1061 00:48:33,181 --> 00:48:34,973 Oh, please don't cry, ma'am. 1062 00:48:34,974 --> 00:48:36,266 I miss him. 1063 00:48:36,267 --> 00:48:40,854 I... I just want to see him again, to... 1064 00:48:40,855 --> 00:48:43,023 to touch him, to... 1065 00:48:43,024 --> 00:48:46,151 to speak to him one more time. 1066 00:48:46,152 --> 00:48:47,819 We're all very sympathetic. 1067 00:48:47,820 --> 00:48:49,196 Well, I'm... I... I know. 1068 00:48:49,197 --> 00:48:52,199 I'm very sorry if I've embarrassed you. 1069 00:48:52,200 --> 00:48:54,535 - Please forgive me. - Not at all. 1070 00:48:56,120 --> 00:48:57,372 I should say good night. 1071 00:49:00,708 --> 00:49:05,087 If you could speak to the reverend one last time, 1072 00:49:05,088 --> 00:49:06,546 would you? 1073 00:49:06,547 --> 00:49:09,049 Well, of course. 1074 00:49:09,050 --> 00:49:12,511 But how is that possible? 1075 00:49:12,512 --> 00:49:15,013 I know someone who could help... 1076 00:49:15,014 --> 00:49:18,476 well, who might be able to help. 1077 00:49:32,240 --> 00:49:33,740 I will miss you. 1078 00:49:36,744 --> 00:49:39,579 Do you think I was harsh about Mrs. Kirkland? 1079 00:49:39,580 --> 00:49:42,874 I don't have to remind you what a challenging time we had 1080 00:49:42,875 --> 00:49:44,710 with your family accepting me. 1081 00:49:44,711 --> 00:49:47,170 It's only because they had somebody else they liked. 1082 00:49:47,171 --> 00:49:49,589 And that someone else had been born free, 1083 00:49:49,590 --> 00:49:51,425 like you, and light. 1084 00:49:51,426 --> 00:49:53,593 But I chose you. 1085 00:49:55,221 --> 00:49:56,847 If she were to marry William 1086 00:49:56,848 --> 00:49:58,849 and the children take after him, 1087 00:49:58,850 --> 00:50:01,268 won't people think Peggy's their nurse? 1088 00:50:01,269 --> 00:50:02,436 You and Mrs. Kirkland 1089 00:50:02,437 --> 00:50:04,062 probably have that same thought. 1090 00:50:04,063 --> 00:50:06,273 Oh, don't bracket me with her. 1091 00:50:06,274 --> 00:50:09,443 And what if our grandchildren look more like Peggy? 1092 00:50:09,444 --> 00:50:11,403 That woman would treat them like servants... 1093 00:50:11,404 --> 00:50:13,238 You're getting yourself worked up over something 1094 00:50:13,239 --> 00:50:14,781 that may never happen. 1095 00:50:14,782 --> 00:50:16,658 William is a fine young man. 1096 00:50:16,659 --> 00:50:17,784 Yes, he is. 1097 00:50:17,785 --> 00:50:19,619 But what about his mother, which we... 1098 00:50:19,620 --> 00:50:22,414 Must I remind you how things turned out 1099 00:50:22,415 --> 00:50:25,918 when you last imposed your will on Peggy's love life? 1100 00:50:30,923 --> 00:50:32,300 No need. 1101 00:50:42,435 --> 00:50:44,978 My concern is, her behavior yesterday 1102 00:50:44,979 --> 00:50:47,397 is a harbinger of things to come. 1103 00:50:47,398 --> 00:50:50,317 Well, you saw the older son's wife. 1104 00:50:50,318 --> 00:50:52,444 She wants another one like that for William. 1105 00:50:52,445 --> 00:50:54,613 Arthur was so vexed, it made no sense 1106 00:50:54,614 --> 00:50:57,991 adding fuel to the fire, but he's right. 1107 00:50:57,992 --> 00:51:00,494 And that leaves Peggy in the middle, 1108 00:51:00,495 --> 00:51:03,455 when she deserves love and ease. 1109 00:51:03,456 --> 00:51:05,415 Love is never easy. 1110 00:51:05,416 --> 00:51:08,293 You chose it and fought the family. 1111 00:51:08,294 --> 00:51:09,544 Including you. 1112 00:51:09,545 --> 00:51:13,548 Well, I was young, following my parents' lead. 1113 00:51:13,549 --> 00:51:15,342 We've all come to love Arthur. 1114 00:51:15,343 --> 00:51:17,469 And you've created a beautiful life together. 1115 00:51:17,470 --> 00:51:20,138 The family interference did not help. 1116 00:51:20,139 --> 00:51:22,974 And I don't want that for Peggy. 1117 00:51:25,019 --> 00:51:26,478 You're seeing this as the end, 1118 00:51:26,479 --> 00:51:27,896 when it's truly the beginning. 1119 00:51:27,897 --> 00:51:29,523 How can it be the beginning 1120 00:51:29,524 --> 00:51:31,858 when it's not what I've chosen? 1121 00:51:31,859 --> 00:51:34,027 You promised I could marry for love, Father. 1122 00:51:34,028 --> 00:51:36,071 You gave me your word. 1123 00:51:36,072 --> 00:51:38,490 The marriage is a real opportunity. 1124 00:51:38,491 --> 00:51:40,200 Do you want us to stop our daughter 1125 00:51:40,201 --> 00:51:44,037 becoming one of the most famous women of her generation? 1126 00:51:57,051 --> 00:51:59,386 Give Hector a chance. 1127 00:51:59,387 --> 00:52:02,139 That's all your mother means. 1128 00:52:02,140 --> 00:52:05,809 As his wife, you could do great things. 1129 00:52:05,810 --> 00:52:09,355 Just listen to him, and see what he has to say. 1130 00:52:13,192 --> 00:52:15,987 We can't change the world, Gladys. 1131 00:52:18,698 --> 00:52:22,868 He'd like to meet with you before the others get here. 1132 00:52:22,869 --> 00:52:24,744 Why? 1133 00:52:24,745 --> 00:52:27,080 What more is there to say? 1134 00:52:37,717 --> 00:52:41,219 Sidmouth Castle is not far from the sea. 1135 00:52:41,220 --> 00:52:42,763 Do you like the sea? 1136 00:52:45,600 --> 00:52:46,851 Yes. 1137 00:52:54,942 --> 00:52:57,069 I'm afraid this is all very odd. 1138 00:52:59,322 --> 00:53:04,117 Thank you for saying so. 1139 00:53:04,118 --> 00:53:05,202 But please understand, 1140 00:53:05,203 --> 00:53:07,163 I really do mean for you to be happy. 1141 00:53:08,789 --> 00:53:12,083 Does it matter that I don't love you? 1142 00:53:12,084 --> 00:53:14,294 How could you? You don't know me. 1143 00:53:14,295 --> 00:53:15,670 And you only want to marry me 1144 00:53:15,671 --> 00:53:18,340 to save your position in society. 1145 00:53:18,341 --> 00:53:20,759 I'd prefer to say it's about maintaining 1146 00:53:20,760 --> 00:53:25,138 our family's position in the history of my country. 1147 00:53:25,139 --> 00:53:26,807 But you're right, of course. 1148 00:53:30,061 --> 00:53:32,437 Doesn't that worry you? 1149 00:53:32,438 --> 00:53:33,813 Don't you feel ashamed? 1150 00:53:33,814 --> 00:53:37,275 I suppose I think... I hope... 1151 00:53:37,276 --> 00:53:38,652 that when you come to know me better, 1152 00:53:38,653 --> 00:53:42,822 you'll agree that what I'm trying to preserve 1153 00:53:42,823 --> 00:53:45,493 is worth preserving. 1154 00:53:47,078 --> 00:53:49,454 I like that you don't pretend. 1155 00:53:49,455 --> 00:53:50,998 I'll give you that. 1156 00:53:53,000 --> 00:53:55,418 Dear Gladys, 1157 00:53:55,419 --> 00:53:57,754 can we please go forward on the basis 1158 00:53:57,755 --> 00:54:01,467 that we won't pretend, not with each other? 1159 00:54:04,720 --> 00:54:07,347 We can come back to America when we want. 1160 00:54:07,348 --> 00:54:09,849 I like it here. 1161 00:54:09,850 --> 00:54:14,813 But I do so hope that you'll enjoy England. 1162 00:54:28,202 --> 00:54:29,744 We are engaged. 1163 00:54:29,745 --> 00:54:32,039 Oh. 1164 00:54:36,002 --> 00:54:38,878 Hector. 1165 00:54:54,729 --> 00:54:56,896 Mrs. Astor, I'm so glad you could join us. 1166 00:54:56,897 --> 00:54:58,690 I couldn't miss it. 1167 00:54:58,691 --> 00:55:00,734 I always enjoy the end of a fairy story. 1168 00:55:02,069 --> 00:55:03,987 And will she live happily ever after? 1169 00:55:03,988 --> 00:55:06,615 Well, that, of course, is the question. 1170 00:55:07,908 --> 00:55:10,076 - Are you ready? - Ready to look a fool? 1171 00:55:10,077 --> 00:55:11,328 I suppose so. 1172 00:55:11,329 --> 00:55:13,079 Gladys, you're the belle of the ball. 1173 00:55:13,080 --> 00:55:14,706 Enjoy it. 1174 00:55:14,707 --> 00:55:16,876 Thank you all for coming. 1175 00:55:19,837 --> 00:55:23,715 Without further ado, I present Mr. Sargent. 1176 00:55:31,724 --> 00:55:34,434 To be asked to paint a young woman 1177 00:55:34,435 --> 00:55:37,312 is always a daunting task. 1178 00:55:37,313 --> 00:55:41,232 It is, in a way, to be asked to paint her future. 1179 00:55:41,233 --> 00:55:45,111 Without speculating on what Miss Russell's future will be, 1180 00:55:45,112 --> 00:55:47,030 we'll see if you agree with me 1181 00:55:47,031 --> 00:55:49,784 that it will be an impressive one. 1182 00:55:52,995 --> 00:55:57,624 I give you her portrait. 1183 00:56:14,642 --> 00:56:15,935 Marvelous. 1184 00:56:19,688 --> 00:56:21,189 As if having her portrait 1185 00:56:21,190 --> 00:56:23,858 painted by Mr. Sargent wasn't enough, 1186 00:56:23,859 --> 00:56:26,444 we have another wonderful surprise for you. 1187 00:56:28,948 --> 00:56:30,990 We are pleased to announce 1188 00:56:30,991 --> 00:56:33,451 the engagement of our daughter 1189 00:56:33,452 --> 00:56:34,828 to the duke of Buckingham. 1190 00:56:54,223 --> 00:56:57,142 Congratulations, my dear. 1191 00:56:57,143 --> 00:56:58,685 It's sure to be the wedding of the year. 1192 00:56:58,686 --> 00:57:01,397 I mean to make it the wedding of the century. 1193 00:57:31,218 --> 00:57:37,722 sync and corrections awaqeded www.MY-SUBS.com