1 00:01:39,960 --> 00:01:41,872 Well, the Pegasus is a fast, new steamer. 2 00:01:41,960 --> 00:01:44,839 You'll be sure of your cargo arriving on time, Mr Norsworthy. 3 00:01:44,920 --> 00:01:47,196 I'm looking for the best price. 4 00:01:47,720 --> 00:01:49,200 27 shillings a ton? 5 00:01:49,400 --> 00:01:50,595 I fear you may look in vain. 6 00:01:50,720 --> 00:01:52,837 You'd rather sail a half-empty ship, eh? 7 00:01:53,040 --> 00:01:55,839 Oh, she doesn't go on the berth till Monday. There are other customers. 8 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:58,276 Indeed. And other ships. 9 00:01:59,480 --> 00:02:02,632 Right, lower her away. 10 00:02:03,080 --> 00:02:04,480 Hand to below. 11 00:02:06,840 --> 00:02:11,392 Easy, easy, easy. 12 00:02:31,080 --> 00:02:32,594 Mr Norsworthy. 13 00:02:34,880 --> 00:02:38,760 Is the Beech Navigation Company to be favoured with your order, sir? 14 00:02:39,080 --> 00:02:42,198 There is still room on the Kingfisher for another 400 tons. 15 00:02:42,440 --> 00:02:43,840 I am aware of it, Mr Beech. 16 00:02:43,920 --> 00:02:46,310 She sails next week and at 17 00:02:47,080 --> 00:02:50,630 twenty six and nine pence I'll not be short of custom. 18 00:02:51,200 --> 00:02:54,238 - Twenty six and nine, you say? - That's what I quoted, wasn't it? 19 00:02:54,320 --> 00:02:56,551 - Aye. - So you'll come to our desk? 20 00:02:56,720 --> 00:02:57,756 Aye. 21 00:02:59,600 --> 00:03:02,638 All trading will now cease for the remainder of this day 22 00:03:02,720 --> 00:03:07,670 in respectful memory of the late Mr Jack Frazer, our former president. 23 00:03:20,560 --> 00:03:24,349 A true gentlemen if ever there was, men. A man of integrity. 24 00:03:24,520 --> 00:03:27,240 His death is a loss for the whole shipping world. 25 00:03:27,320 --> 00:03:29,391 A hard man, you can't deny that. 26 00:03:29,480 --> 00:03:31,119 But he was always true to his word. 27 00:03:31,240 --> 00:03:35,314 Spare us the eulogies, Joe. We had the funeral oration in church. 28 00:03:38,240 --> 00:03:41,392 Your sister's inherited the Frazer Line, but who's going to run it? 29 00:03:41,640 --> 00:03:43,836 Well, when me sister gets back from South America 30 00:03:43,920 --> 00:03:45,240 she will appoint a manager. 31 00:03:45,320 --> 00:03:47,596 You'll need a good man to step into Mr Frazer's shoes. 32 00:03:47,680 --> 00:03:49,399 What'll you do in the meantime? 33 00:03:49,480 --> 00:03:51,517 It's barely a concern of mine but 34 00:03:51,600 --> 00:03:54,911 Mr Dunwoody can be relied upon, he's served the company many years. 35 00:03:55,000 --> 00:03:58,516 A clerk is hardly empowered to speak for his masters. 36 00:03:58,600 --> 00:04:00,671 Not in a matter like this. 37 00:04:00,960 --> 00:04:02,394 Matter? What matter's that? 38 00:04:02,480 --> 00:04:03,516 Well... 39 00:04:03,600 --> 00:04:05,319 Your wife is waiting outside in the carriage, Mr Crampton. 40 00:04:05,400 --> 00:04:07,517 - I... I'm just coming. - Mr Crampton's coat please, Alice. 41 00:04:07,600 --> 00:04:08,716 It's much to be regretted 42 00:04:08,800 --> 00:04:12,794 that Jack Frazer didn't make better provision for the future. 43 00:04:13,080 --> 00:04:14,230 - Good day to you both. - Good day, Joe, 44 00:04:14,320 --> 00:04:16,960 - and thanks very much for coming. - Bye-bye. 45 00:04:20,360 --> 00:04:22,079 Sanctimonious hypocrite. 46 00:04:22,560 --> 00:04:25,792 He drove the Brazil rate down to 27 shillings this morning. 47 00:04:25,880 --> 00:04:28,440 Well, when a man's pushed he can't afford to sail an empty ship. 48 00:04:28,520 --> 00:04:30,910 Nor can anyone, but what happened? 49 00:04:31,440 --> 00:04:34,877 Beech comes in next with an offer of twenty six shillings and nine pence. 50 00:04:35,720 --> 00:04:37,837 We're just cutting each other's throats. 51 00:04:37,920 --> 00:04:39,479 Too many steamers, not enough freight. 52 00:04:39,560 --> 00:04:41,153 Now, if we all get together, 53 00:04:41,440 --> 00:04:44,353 Crampton's line, my own, the Beech Navigation Company, 54 00:04:44,440 --> 00:04:46,591 Frazer's and form a conference. 55 00:04:46,920 --> 00:04:48,036 Fix a rate amongst yourselves. 56 00:04:48,120 --> 00:04:50,680 And all undertake not to go below it. 57 00:04:51,000 --> 00:04:54,152 It has already been agreed in principle by every line except one. 58 00:04:54,240 --> 00:04:55,356 One's enough. 59 00:04:55,520 --> 00:04:57,716 One company undercutting your conference rate... 60 00:04:57,800 --> 00:05:00,520 No, the only company standing out is Frazer's. 61 00:05:00,600 --> 00:05:03,638 Because Frazer was never approached on the matter. 62 00:05:03,920 --> 00:05:04,956 How's that? 63 00:05:05,040 --> 00:05:06,872 We all thought to wait till he was over his illness. 64 00:05:07,920 --> 00:05:12,711 So, who do we approach now, Onedin? Mr Dunwoody? 65 00:05:15,120 --> 00:05:17,271 There is only your carriage left outside now, Mr Bell. 66 00:05:17,360 --> 00:05:19,477 I'll not overstay my welcome. 67 00:05:19,560 --> 00:05:22,234 Goodbye, Mrs Onedin, and ta ever so much. 68 00:05:22,320 --> 00:05:23,390 I'll see you out, Sam. 69 00:05:23,480 --> 00:05:25,199 If we form this conference, we stay afloat. 70 00:05:25,280 --> 00:05:26,873 If not, we sink. 71 00:05:26,960 --> 00:05:28,360 But some will sink faster than others. 72 00:05:28,440 --> 00:05:30,796 Aye. Well, it's to be thought on. 73 00:05:30,880 --> 00:05:33,952 Good day, Sam. Thanks very much for all your help. 74 00:05:38,080 --> 00:05:39,434 Conference. What's that? 75 00:05:39,680 --> 00:05:41,637 Well, it's an association 76 00:05:41,720 --> 00:05:44,997 of the shipping lines in the South American trade. 77 00:05:45,560 --> 00:05:48,200 I think it's a... It's a splendid notion. 78 00:05:48,600 --> 00:05:51,638 Well, if it's such a good idea why not just agree to it? 79 00:05:51,720 --> 00:05:54,918 Because, Sarah, I am not in charge of the Frazer Line. 80 00:05:55,000 --> 00:05:57,356 - I don't know who is, then. - Hmm? 81 00:05:57,440 --> 00:05:58,476 Clear away, Alice. 82 00:05:58,560 --> 00:06:00,916 With Elizabeth away, there's no one else. 83 00:06:01,000 --> 00:06:03,390 And we do have an interest in the company. 84 00:06:03,800 --> 00:06:06,360 15% of the shares does not qualify... 85 00:06:06,440 --> 00:06:09,751 More than any other shareholder in Liverpool at present. 86 00:06:11,440 --> 00:06:13,352 It gives you the right. 87 00:06:13,560 --> 00:06:16,678 But I've a perfectly satisfactory business of me own. 88 00:06:16,760 --> 00:06:19,992 Chandlery is not to be compared with biggest dockyard on Merseyside, 89 00:06:20,080 --> 00:06:21,196 and a shipping line to match. 90 00:06:21,280 --> 00:06:23,397 But it's Elizabeth's, not mine. 91 00:06:23,480 --> 00:06:25,199 Is Elizabeth going to know what's best? 92 00:06:25,280 --> 00:06:27,556 As if she'll want to run the company herself anyway. 93 00:06:27,640 --> 00:06:30,519 With Frazer's income to enjoy, Elizabeth will settle for 94 00:06:30,600 --> 00:06:33,320 a liveried coachman and a row of new bonnets, 95 00:06:33,560 --> 00:06:36,712 if she's got someone she can rely upon to make all that possible. 96 00:06:38,040 --> 00:06:40,635 - Oh, that girl. - Oh, Alice. Oh, get out. 97 00:06:43,480 --> 00:06:45,995 - Do stop snivelling, Alice. 98 00:06:49,960 --> 00:06:51,997 And what about my political duties? 99 00:06:52,080 --> 00:06:54,720 Mr Gladstone can manage the affairs of the nation without you, Robert. 100 00:06:55,040 --> 00:06:57,316 There is no call for sarcasm, Sarah, 101 00:06:57,400 --> 00:06:59,392 and I do have me constituents to think on. 102 00:06:59,480 --> 00:07:01,233 You have your family to think on. 103 00:07:01,320 --> 00:07:04,552 - Fraze rs are not family. - They could be. 104 00:07:04,760 --> 00:07:07,719 You make yourself indispensable here and within a year or two at most 105 00:07:07,800 --> 00:07:09,678 Elizabeth will make you her partner. 106 00:07:09,760 --> 00:07:11,991 She's got to have someone, who better than her own brother. 107 00:07:12,080 --> 00:07:15,152 No, Sarah, I will do whatever I can 108 00:07:15,400 --> 00:07:17,039 until the House resumes. 109 00:07:17,120 --> 00:07:19,237 - But after that... - You owe it to your son. 110 00:07:49,840 --> 00:07:53,197 Goodbye, Mrs Frazer. I am sorry that your voyage didn't prove more fruitful. 111 00:07:53,280 --> 00:07:55,556 It was an education, Mr Harvey. 112 00:07:57,880 --> 00:08:00,156 If you would care to call on me tomorrow, 113 00:08:00,240 --> 00:08:01,833 I may have something that might interest you. 114 00:08:01,920 --> 00:08:03,070 What might that be, ma'am? 115 00:08:03,160 --> 00:08:05,277 At four of the clock, Mr Harvey. 116 00:08:06,120 --> 00:08:07,759 Please be punctual. 117 00:08:08,480 --> 00:08:09,709 Elizabeth. 118 00:08:10,640 --> 00:08:11,756 - Welcome home. - I had no idea 119 00:08:11,840 --> 00:08:13,797 you were going to be here to greet me. 120 00:08:13,880 --> 00:08:16,793 - Welcome home, Elizabeth. - Thank you, Sarah. 121 00:08:18,200 --> 00:08:20,431 The sea suits you. 122 00:08:23,200 --> 00:08:24,600 And why not. 123 00:08:25,240 --> 00:08:27,630 The new owner of the Frazer Line. 124 00:08:28,200 --> 00:08:29,634 Home, Harris. 125 00:08:32,240 --> 00:08:33,959 Goodbye, Mr Onedin. 126 00:08:42,800 --> 00:08:44,154 Hello, sir. 127 00:08:48,120 --> 00:08:50,555 Oh, I am glad to see you back, madam. 128 00:08:50,720 --> 00:08:52,040 Hello, Alice. 129 00:08:52,360 --> 00:08:54,352 Looking so well, too. 130 00:08:54,440 --> 00:08:57,239 After all that time at sea, too. 131 00:08:57,320 --> 00:08:58,470 It's lovely to be home again. 132 00:08:58,560 --> 00:09:00,472 The cook's been worrying herself silly 133 00:09:00,560 --> 00:09:03,359 about what to give you for lunch first day back. 134 00:09:03,440 --> 00:09:04,840 She kept changing her mind. 135 00:09:04,920 --> 00:09:06,479 And then sending to Mr Dunwoody 136 00:09:06,560 --> 00:09:08,040 to find out when the ship was due. 137 00:09:08,120 --> 00:09:11,033 Stop chattering, Alice, and take Mrs Frazer's things upstairs. 138 00:09:11,880 --> 00:09:13,360 Yes, Mrs Onedin. 139 00:09:14,280 --> 00:09:16,192 I have had a fire going in the bedroom, too. 140 00:09:16,280 --> 00:09:18,795 And it's been properly aired every week. 141 00:09:18,880 --> 00:09:21,236 I expect you'll be glad to sleep in your bed again tonight. 142 00:09:21,320 --> 00:09:22,640 Come along, Alice. 143 00:09:22,760 --> 00:09:25,798 - Excuse me, madam. - Thank you very much, Alice. 144 00:09:30,920 --> 00:09:32,957 Well, she seems pleased to see me. 145 00:09:33,600 --> 00:09:36,798 Yes, I was in two minds about keeping her on. 146 00:09:37,520 --> 00:09:41,275 Well, I've been paying out good money to servants and there's none to serve. 147 00:09:41,560 --> 00:09:44,632 How's William? I wrote to him from Tenerife. 148 00:09:44,720 --> 00:09:46,871 - Yes, he told me. - Oh? 149 00:09:46,960 --> 00:09:50,476 He spent the last few days of his holidays here with us. 150 00:09:51,320 --> 00:09:52,390 No. 151 00:09:54,400 --> 00:09:55,959 Did he attend the funeral? 152 00:09:56,040 --> 00:09:59,158 No. Under the circumstances we thought it best, 153 00:09:59,240 --> 00:10:01,391 you not being there and all. 154 00:10:03,160 --> 00:10:05,277 It all went off very smoothly. 155 00:10:05,600 --> 00:10:06,954 Good. 156 00:10:07,040 --> 00:10:09,157 Most of the owners turned out. 157 00:10:09,240 --> 00:10:12,517 And they closed the exchange early that day as a token. 158 00:10:13,200 --> 00:10:15,237 Yes. I thought it was a fine gesture. 159 00:10:15,840 --> 00:10:18,912 Well, I suppose now Mr Hickson will want to see me about the will. 160 00:10:19,040 --> 00:10:22,590 Oh, yes, and there are some matters of business to discuss with you, too. 161 00:10:22,680 --> 00:10:24,717 It's been a very, very difficult time, Elizabeth. 162 00:10:24,800 --> 00:10:28,555 But I think I can safely say that we're weathering the storm. 163 00:10:28,640 --> 00:10:31,360 - We? - We've joined a conference 164 00:10:32,080 --> 00:10:33,878 of the South American trade. 165 00:10:34,360 --> 00:10:37,990 All the shipping lines are working at the same fixed rate. 166 00:10:38,240 --> 00:10:40,197 It comes into being officially... 167 00:10:40,280 --> 00:10:42,840 Well, it came into being officially yesterday, as a matter of fact. 168 00:10:42,920 --> 00:10:45,754 Not that you have anything to do about it, except sign some papers. 169 00:10:45,840 --> 00:10:48,912 No, the real point of what I want to make is that 170 00:10:49,760 --> 00:10:52,070 we must find you a good manager. 171 00:10:56,080 --> 00:10:57,230 Conference? 172 00:10:57,320 --> 00:10:58,993 Steamer Alliance of South America. 173 00:10:59,080 --> 00:11:02,869 32 shillings a ton they fixed, the shippers won't like that. 174 00:11:04,160 --> 00:11:05,674 Sounds low enough to me. 175 00:11:05,760 --> 00:11:07,991 You'd be surprised how the rates have been falling. 176 00:11:08,640 --> 00:11:11,474 Steamers down to twenty six and nine at one time. 177 00:11:11,920 --> 00:11:14,480 And our rates, how are they holding? 178 00:11:14,560 --> 00:11:17,951 Oh, not too badly, sir. There's plenty of bulk cargo for sailing vessels. 179 00:11:18,040 --> 00:11:20,350 You did right to stick to sails. 180 00:11:22,280 --> 00:11:24,476 - Good grief. - Sir? 181 00:11:25,120 --> 00:11:27,635 - Me daughter's coming. - Miss Charlotte? 182 00:11:28,720 --> 00:11:31,952 "If I may presume on your paternal affection for your daughter, 183 00:11:32,600 --> 00:11:36,389 "I propose bringing her to see you on the 18th of this month. 184 00:11:36,800 --> 00:11:39,076 "We shall will come by railway. 185 00:11:39,520 --> 00:11:43,912 "I am, sir, your obedient servant and governess to your daughter." 186 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:45,036 Governess? 187 00:11:45,120 --> 00:11:46,793 "Leticia Gaunt." 188 00:11:47,040 --> 00:11:48,156 Miss. 189 00:11:48,560 --> 00:11:51,155 Well, Miss Moffett will soon put the house to right, sir. 190 00:11:51,600 --> 00:11:55,071 You don't think I kept on the housekeeper while I was away? 191 00:11:55,560 --> 00:11:57,153 I can send a telegraph, eh? 192 00:11:57,240 --> 00:11:59,072 No need for them to come all the way up here. 193 00:11:59,160 --> 00:12:01,197 I can go down to Derby and see them. 194 00:12:01,280 --> 00:12:03,317 - Is that where they are, sir, Derby? - Aye. 195 00:12:03,600 --> 00:12:07,310 She's looked after by a Miss Mullen, one of Sarah's aunts. 196 00:12:07,600 --> 00:12:08,920 Be nice to see Miss Charlotte again, sir. 197 00:12:09,000 --> 00:12:10,798 How old is she now? 198 00:12:11,800 --> 00:12:12,916 Nine? 199 00:12:15,760 --> 00:12:18,594 Must be all of that since her mother died. 200 00:12:20,600 --> 00:12:22,273 It'll be good enough to see me daughter, 201 00:12:22,360 --> 00:12:25,353 but it's this governess I don't like the sound of. 202 00:12:25,440 --> 00:12:26,954 Leticia Gaunt. 203 00:12:27,040 --> 00:12:29,350 - When is the 18th? - That's tomorrow, sir. 204 00:12:29,440 --> 00:12:30,715 Hmm. 205 00:12:31,200 --> 00:12:32,270 Oh! 206 00:12:45,960 --> 00:12:49,271 - Oh, good morning, Elizabeth. - Good morning, Robert. 207 00:12:50,360 --> 00:12:53,956 - Were you looking for something? - Not particularly. 208 00:12:54,640 --> 00:12:57,792 Just trying to find out what's been happening in my absence. 209 00:12:57,880 --> 00:12:59,712 What did you want? 210 00:12:59,800 --> 00:13:02,076 Well, I do have some work to do here, you know. 211 00:13:02,800 --> 00:13:05,599 Oh, yes. I mustn't keep you from that, must I? 212 00:13:05,920 --> 00:13:08,515 Well, while you are here, Elizabeth, you could sign these papers 213 00:13:08,600 --> 00:13:10,717 relating to the South American Conference. 214 00:13:11,120 --> 00:13:12,918 It's not valid until you have. 215 00:13:13,360 --> 00:13:15,955 I was thinking about what you said about getting a manager. 216 00:13:16,040 --> 00:13:18,111 Well, of course I can't stay here forever, you know. 217 00:13:18,200 --> 00:13:21,079 I should be on my way to Westminster now. Ah, here it is. 218 00:13:21,200 --> 00:13:23,032 What do you think about Mr Dunwoody? 219 00:13:23,200 --> 00:13:24,759 Well, of course he's got the experience, 220 00:13:24,840 --> 00:13:27,719 but it would mean finding you a new chief clerk. 221 00:13:27,800 --> 00:13:29,519 - Come in. 222 00:13:29,600 --> 00:13:30,954 Oh, good morning, Mr Onedin. 223 00:13:31,040 --> 00:13:32,872 You ought to be getting down to the exchange. 224 00:13:32,960 --> 00:13:34,997 Well, I'm just coming, Dunwoody. 225 00:13:35,080 --> 00:13:36,116 Oh, good morning, Mrs Frazer. 226 00:13:36,200 --> 00:13:37,236 - Mr Dunwoody. - Elizabeth? 227 00:13:37,320 --> 00:13:38,640 I'll not detain you. 228 00:13:38,720 --> 00:13:40,996 - Would you just sign this paper? - Oh, not now, Robert. 229 00:13:41,080 --> 00:13:44,676 - It won't take a minute. - Alice is waiting to do my hair. 230 00:13:48,880 --> 00:13:51,600 And she was wondering if she ought to get a manager. 231 00:13:51,680 --> 00:13:53,399 Well, she does have a way with the merchants, 232 00:13:53,480 --> 00:13:54,994 and not a bad head for business. 233 00:13:55,080 --> 00:13:57,117 When it's not full of good-looking young men. 234 00:13:57,200 --> 00:13:58,998 Now, about these demurrage charges. 235 00:13:59,080 --> 00:14:02,357 Well, Mr Onedin, I do think we ought to make our way to the exchange. 236 00:14:02,440 --> 00:14:04,909 Ever since they started this Conference, business has been slack. 237 00:14:05,000 --> 00:14:06,116 Very slack. 238 00:14:06,200 --> 00:14:08,840 The shippers are biding their time, it's the same for everyone. 239 00:14:09,240 --> 00:14:11,709 Oh, it's not, sir. Just for Frazer's. 240 00:14:15,200 --> 00:14:16,316 Yep. 241 00:14:16,400 --> 00:14:17,993 May I come in, sir? The front door is open. 242 00:14:18,080 --> 00:14:19,560 Yeah, come in. 243 00:14:21,320 --> 00:14:23,880 - What time is it? - Getting on for 3:00, sir. 244 00:14:23,960 --> 00:14:25,360 Oh, the train's due at quarter to. 245 00:14:25,440 --> 00:14:26,476 Anything I can do, sir? 246 00:14:26,560 --> 00:14:28,870 Aye, uh, close those windows, will you? 247 00:14:28,960 --> 00:14:31,316 We finished discharging the Charlotte Rhodes. 248 00:14:31,400 --> 00:14:33,756 There's no cargo to take on till tomorrow. 249 00:14:33,840 --> 00:14:36,275 Is there anything I can do while you are with your daughter, sir? 250 00:14:36,360 --> 00:14:39,478 Well, I thought I'd take her down to the quayside. 251 00:14:39,560 --> 00:14:42,234 Show her some of the ships. Eh? 252 00:14:42,320 --> 00:14:44,437 Hey, maybe even take her sailing. She'd like that, eh? 253 00:14:45,080 --> 00:14:47,720 Perhaps, but I can't rightly see a governess taking to it, sir. 254 00:14:47,800 --> 00:14:49,519 I mean, she might hate the sea. 255 00:14:49,600 --> 00:14:52,911 Yes, I expect she would be a little fatigued after the journey. 256 00:14:53,000 --> 00:14:56,550 I'm sure she'd be very pleased to stay here, with you. 257 00:14:56,960 --> 00:14:58,553 With me, sir? It would be very ill-mannered 258 00:14:58,640 --> 00:15:00,154 to leave an old maid on her own. 259 00:15:00,240 --> 00:15:02,755 - Oh, now, Mr Onedin... - Oh, now, come on, you did offer. 260 00:15:02,840 --> 00:15:04,069 Ah, but I was thinking of business, 261 00:15:04,160 --> 00:15:06,550 I mean, one us ought to be on the exchange. 262 00:15:06,640 --> 00:15:08,871 Well, business can wait, eh? 263 00:15:09,600 --> 00:15:13,389 Well, I'd be no company for a young lady's governess, sir. What do I do? 264 00:15:15,600 --> 00:15:18,559 Keep her company. Make conversation. 265 00:15:19,000 --> 00:15:21,799 Who? Me, sir? With a governess? 266 00:15:21,880 --> 00:15:23,473 Papa? 267 00:15:23,560 --> 00:15:25,711 Here. Quick! Give us a hand. 268 00:15:29,920 --> 00:15:31,559 - Papa? - Charlotte. 269 00:15:32,560 --> 00:15:34,392 Well, you have grown a bit. 270 00:15:35,600 --> 00:15:37,159 Charlotte? 271 00:15:38,840 --> 00:15:42,197 Oh, I am sorry, sir. I was paying the cabman. 272 00:15:42,800 --> 00:15:45,440 Well, you should have knocked, even if the door was open. 273 00:15:45,520 --> 00:15:47,955 You shouldn't just walk in like that. 274 00:15:48,040 --> 00:15:50,077 I have no influence over her at all, sir. 275 00:15:50,160 --> 00:15:51,753 I am supposed to be her governess. 276 00:15:51,840 --> 00:15:53,035 Isn't it awful? 277 00:15:53,280 --> 00:15:54,680 Oh, I'm pleased to meet you. 278 00:15:54,760 --> 00:15:56,592 My name's Letty Gaunt. 279 00:15:58,400 --> 00:16:00,039 Well, we've always given you good service. 280 00:16:00,120 --> 00:16:01,156 Oh, aye. 281 00:16:01,240 --> 00:16:03,232 And our ship sails next week. 282 00:16:03,440 --> 00:16:05,796 I've 500 tons of textiles in the warehouse. 283 00:16:05,880 --> 00:16:09,157 I can start loading now, if you make a fair price. 284 00:16:09,520 --> 00:16:12,319 If not, the Crampton ship sails in a fortnight. 285 00:16:12,400 --> 00:16:13,800 I shall just have to wait till then. 286 00:16:13,880 --> 00:16:16,679 Well, Crampton's price is the same as ours, we're all in the conference. 287 00:16:16,760 --> 00:16:19,320 I don't see how Frazer's can be. 288 00:16:19,400 --> 00:16:22,120 Mrs Frazer only returned from South America yesterday. 289 00:16:22,200 --> 00:16:24,078 Ah, yes, but even so, Mr Norsworthy. 290 00:16:24,160 --> 00:16:27,358 I am acting on my sister's behalf, Mr Norsworthy, 291 00:16:27,440 --> 00:16:29,716 and we're all fully committed to the Conference. 292 00:16:29,800 --> 00:16:32,031 Now, do I have the pleasure of doing business with you? 293 00:16:32,120 --> 00:16:34,191 At 32 shillings a ton? 294 00:16:34,680 --> 00:16:36,956 Well, that is the Conference rate, sir. 295 00:16:37,040 --> 00:16:38,360 Not any... 296 00:16:43,760 --> 00:16:45,797 Not any small discount? 297 00:16:47,200 --> 00:16:49,954 When Frazer's give their word, sir, they keep it. 298 00:16:50,040 --> 00:16:51,315 Oh, aye. 299 00:16:51,960 --> 00:16:53,838 Excuse me. Joe? 300 00:16:53,920 --> 00:16:56,355 - When does your ship sail? - Fortnight tomorrow. 301 00:16:56,480 --> 00:16:58,437 Have you room for 500 tons of textile? 302 00:16:58,520 --> 00:17:00,955 I'll have to see, it's very tight. 303 00:17:01,600 --> 00:17:03,751 We might be able to accommodate some of it. 304 00:17:03,880 --> 00:17:04,950 When is our next sailing? 305 00:17:05,040 --> 00:17:07,316 In six weeks time, when the Pegasus gets back. 306 00:17:07,400 --> 00:17:09,995 And so far no orders for her at all. 307 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:14,993 So the porter says, "All aboard" and we still don't know where we're going. 308 00:17:15,080 --> 00:17:17,356 So what does Miss Onedin do then, if you please? 309 00:17:17,440 --> 00:17:19,511 She goes up and asks the driver. 310 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:21,036 He should know. 311 00:17:21,120 --> 00:17:23,157 - London, says he. - London? 312 00:17:23,240 --> 00:17:25,436 So you see, we would have taken the wrong train. 313 00:17:26,120 --> 00:17:28,112 What with her remembering I'd left the luncheon basket 314 00:17:28,200 --> 00:17:29,475 in Miss Mullen's carriage, 315 00:17:29,560 --> 00:17:32,120 and picking up the tickets when I dropped them on the platform, 316 00:17:32,200 --> 00:17:34,715 goodness only knows how I'd have managed without her. 317 00:17:35,880 --> 00:17:39,430 Well, how long have you been a governess then, eh? 318 00:17:39,520 --> 00:17:41,352 Well, that's a good question. 319 00:17:41,440 --> 00:17:45,070 I was taken on by Miss Mullen's housekeeper to do some needlework. 320 00:17:45,160 --> 00:17:47,436 You know, mending sheets and curtains, like. 321 00:17:47,960 --> 00:17:49,792 Charlotte here used to help me. 322 00:17:49,880 --> 00:17:51,394 And then, one day Miss Mullen asks me 323 00:17:51,480 --> 00:17:53,392 how were her Latin and Greek were advancing. 324 00:17:53,480 --> 00:17:54,630 Latin and Greek? 325 00:17:54,720 --> 00:17:57,315 Yes, it seems that she thought the child should have a governess, 326 00:17:57,400 --> 00:18:00,040 and seeing me about the house thought she'd engaged one. 327 00:18:00,400 --> 00:18:01,470 Hmm. 328 00:18:02,360 --> 00:18:05,114 Yes, I am afraid Miss Mullen is a bit like that. 329 00:18:05,200 --> 00:18:07,920 Well, naturally I packed my bags at once. 330 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:11,311 And then madam here goes into one of her tantrums. 331 00:18:11,400 --> 00:18:13,517 And to keep her quiet, I'm told to be her governess. 332 00:18:13,600 --> 00:18:16,399 And does madam often go into tantrums, eh? 333 00:18:16,480 --> 00:18:18,995 - Sometimes I do. - Not for long, 334 00:18:19,160 --> 00:18:22,073 'cause I'd give her a good slap. But then she slaps me back, 335 00:18:22,160 --> 00:18:23,674 and the next thing you know we're rolling on the floor 336 00:18:23,760 --> 00:18:27,276 in fits of laughter. I'm afraid we laugh quite immoderately at times. 337 00:18:27,360 --> 00:18:29,352 Miss Mullen's often complaining of the fact. 338 00:18:29,440 --> 00:18:31,591 - Poor Miss Mullen. - Aye. Poor Miss Mullen. 339 00:18:33,080 --> 00:18:34,116 Well, Miss Onedin, 340 00:18:34,200 --> 00:18:35,998 how would you like to go down to the quay 341 00:18:36,080 --> 00:18:37,514 and explore one of your father's ships, eh? 342 00:18:37,600 --> 00:18:39,080 - Oh, may I? - Aye. 343 00:18:39,160 --> 00:18:42,153 Did anyone ever tell you that you were named after one of them? 344 00:18:42,240 --> 00:18:45,233 And, as it happens, she is in the harbour right this moment. 345 00:18:45,320 --> 00:18:46,356 - Captain Baines. - Sir. 346 00:18:46,480 --> 00:18:48,392 Introduce Charlotte to her elder sister. 347 00:18:48,480 --> 00:18:49,550 Aye-aye, sir. 348 00:18:49,680 --> 00:18:51,876 - Come on, young lady. - Can I go down into the hold? 349 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:54,515 Miss Gaunt and I'll follow you soon, eh? 350 00:18:55,120 --> 00:18:57,555 I tell you, you shall go below deck... 351 00:19:14,040 --> 00:19:18,592 I confess you're not at all what I expected. 352 00:19:19,360 --> 00:19:21,716 - More's the pity. - I'm not sorry. 353 00:19:22,360 --> 00:19:23,794 Well, you should be. 354 00:19:23,880 --> 00:19:26,031 I'm no more suited to educate your daughter 355 00:19:26,120 --> 00:19:27,713 than Miss Mullen is to bring her up. 356 00:19:28,400 --> 00:19:31,677 You're going to have to make some new arrangements, Mr Onedin. 357 00:19:31,760 --> 00:19:35,197 Charlotte can't possibly stay where she is any longer. 358 00:19:40,200 --> 00:19:42,317 Is something wrong, Robert? 359 00:19:42,520 --> 00:19:45,911 No, no, no. It's just a few business worries, that's all. 360 00:19:46,000 --> 00:19:47,593 Frazer business worries? 361 00:19:47,680 --> 00:19:50,559 Oh, nothing that need alarm you, Elizabeth. 362 00:19:51,120 --> 00:19:54,318 Well, I think I will just get along down to the shipping club. 363 00:19:54,400 --> 00:19:56,710 You've got to keep your ear to the ground these days. 364 00:19:57,800 --> 00:20:00,634 Excuse me, madam. There's a Mr Harvey here. 365 00:20:00,760 --> 00:20:02,513 He says he's expected. 366 00:20:02,600 --> 00:20:04,796 Oh, ask him to come in, and bring some tea, will you? 367 00:20:07,240 --> 00:20:09,311 - Harvey? - Matt Harvey. 368 00:20:10,320 --> 00:20:11,879 Mate on the Alexandra. 369 00:20:13,160 --> 00:20:15,470 Elizabeth, is this quite proper? 370 00:20:15,800 --> 00:20:19,032 I'll be mistress in my own house, Robert, if nowhere else. 371 00:20:20,440 --> 00:20:21,954 Mr Harvey, madam. 372 00:20:23,000 --> 00:20:24,354 Thank you. 373 00:20:26,160 --> 00:20:29,870 Yes, well, I'll just get down to the shipping club. 374 00:20:33,480 --> 00:20:36,473 - Good afternoon. - You wanted to see me, ma'am. 375 00:20:37,240 --> 00:20:39,436 You don't have to stand there like a footman waiting for orders 376 00:20:39,520 --> 00:20:42,513 and you don't have to call me ma'am. Sit down. 377 00:20:43,520 --> 00:20:44,795 Would you like some tea? 378 00:20:44,880 --> 00:20:47,349 - Not particularly. - Oh, what a shame. 379 00:20:47,440 --> 00:20:50,000 - Don't let me stop you, though. - No, you won't, Mr Harvey. 380 00:20:50,800 --> 00:20:53,872 My daughter'll have no need of Latin and Greek. 381 00:20:54,400 --> 00:20:56,232 You taught her to sew, read, write. 382 00:20:56,640 --> 00:20:58,632 There's more to education than that, Mr Onedin. 383 00:20:58,720 --> 00:21:00,154 Well, then let her go to school. 384 00:21:00,240 --> 00:21:02,118 There is no school within 10 miles. 385 00:21:02,960 --> 00:21:04,713 Miss Mullen seems to think that you are fit enough 386 00:21:04,800 --> 00:21:06,234 to have charge of her schooling. 387 00:21:06,320 --> 00:21:09,472 Miss Mullen is totally indifferent to Charlotte's schooling. 388 00:21:09,560 --> 00:21:13,031 Indeed, Miss Mullen is totally indifferent to Charlotte. 389 00:21:13,680 --> 00:21:14,830 I see. 390 00:21:16,760 --> 00:21:18,956 I'm sure you make up in affection anything denied to her 391 00:21:19,040 --> 00:21:21,271 - by this Miss Mullen. - Well, I hope so. 392 00:21:21,360 --> 00:21:23,158 And she returns it. Now, that's plain to see. 393 00:21:23,240 --> 00:21:24,435 Yes. 394 00:21:24,520 --> 00:21:26,716 She is beginning to regard me as her mother. 395 00:21:30,720 --> 00:21:34,270 That's why I feel compelled to start looking for another situation. 396 00:21:34,360 --> 00:21:35,589 Well, why? 397 00:21:35,680 --> 00:21:39,515 Because I'm growing altogether too fond of her, you silly man. 398 00:21:41,040 --> 00:21:42,679 Oh, I'm so sorry. 399 00:21:43,600 --> 00:21:46,195 Well, we better go on and join them, eh? 400 00:21:46,720 --> 00:21:48,791 We can talk about it later. 401 00:21:52,400 --> 00:21:55,916 I never lack employment because I can work both types of ships. 402 00:21:56,000 --> 00:21:58,435 Once I'd got my mate certificate, I put it in my pocket 403 00:21:58,520 --> 00:22:01,558 and spent two years as an engine hand on steamers. 404 00:22:02,040 --> 00:22:04,271 "Floating kettles", Captain Baines calls them. 405 00:22:05,240 --> 00:22:07,232 Who wants to end up like Captain Baines? 406 00:22:07,960 --> 00:22:10,156 You told me coming back from South America 407 00:22:10,240 --> 00:22:12,960 you spent six months as a shipping clerk. 408 00:22:13,040 --> 00:22:16,716 That was just to get the introductions I needed to work on the steamers. 409 00:22:16,800 --> 00:22:20,077 - Perhaps you should have stayed there. - As a clerk? 410 00:22:20,400 --> 00:22:22,915 Well, sure you would have done if they'd paid you enough. 411 00:22:23,000 --> 00:22:26,311 - But I'm seaman, Mrs Frazer. - Then more fool you. 412 00:22:26,680 --> 00:22:28,273 Because there is much more money to be made on land. 413 00:22:29,240 --> 00:22:33,712 - I dare say there is, but I'm seaman. - Captain Baines is a seaman. 414 00:22:34,720 --> 00:22:37,519 But a man who pockets his mate's certificate for sailing ships 415 00:22:37,600 --> 00:22:39,956 to sweat it out in an engine room isn't a seaman. 416 00:22:40,720 --> 00:22:42,518 He's just ambitious. 417 00:22:44,040 --> 00:22:45,520 No, thank you. 418 00:22:46,120 --> 00:22:47,918 What did you ask me here for, Mrs Frazer? 419 00:22:48,600 --> 00:22:50,478 To offer you a job in the shipping office, 420 00:22:50,560 --> 00:22:53,837 till you're ready to take over from Mr Dunwoody as chief clerk. 421 00:22:54,920 --> 00:22:58,152 Mr Dunwoody is going to be my manager for a time. 422 00:22:58,360 --> 00:23:01,353 Until you are ready to take over that job, too. 423 00:23:03,760 --> 00:23:06,400 I think perhaps I will have a cup of tea now. 424 00:23:06,760 --> 00:23:08,638 Oh, it's stone cold now. 425 00:23:08,720 --> 00:23:11,155 But there is some whisky over there on that table. 426 00:23:18,480 --> 00:23:21,598 It's evident I'll have to have someone to run the business for me one day. 427 00:23:22,680 --> 00:23:26,560 - Well, you've made an odd choice. - At least you are my choice. 428 00:23:27,480 --> 00:23:31,713 I've had quite enough of wise, old men and patronising elder brothers. 429 00:23:32,200 --> 00:23:34,590 Besides, I saw enough of you for three months on the Alexandra, 430 00:23:34,680 --> 00:23:36,319 to know what you're made of. 431 00:23:36,400 --> 00:23:37,516 And? 432 00:23:37,960 --> 00:23:40,191 You are clever, ambitious, 433 00:23:40,280 --> 00:23:42,875 prepared to take risks, nobody's servant 434 00:23:42,960 --> 00:23:44,838 and arrogant to the point of insolence. 435 00:23:48,520 --> 00:23:50,273 Well, you could at least consider it. 436 00:23:51,680 --> 00:23:54,240 - Very well, ma'am. - And don't call me ma'am. 437 00:23:54,760 --> 00:23:57,036 Well, I would have to as a clerk in your shipping office. 438 00:23:57,120 --> 00:23:58,315 Only in public. 439 00:23:59,880 --> 00:24:01,678 And we'd meet at other times? 440 00:24:02,240 --> 00:24:05,039 I hope so, if we are going to build this company together. 441 00:24:14,800 --> 00:24:17,360 I don't quite know how to put this, Mrs Frazer. 442 00:24:17,440 --> 00:24:18,476 But? 443 00:24:19,600 --> 00:24:23,594 You are sure that it's just as an asset to the business that you want me. 444 00:24:24,160 --> 00:24:27,471 - How dare you, Mr Harvey. - I need to know, Mrs Frazer. 445 00:24:35,160 --> 00:24:37,072 I take it after that the offer's withdrawn? 446 00:24:37,400 --> 00:24:39,517 Only if you choose to misinterpret it. 447 00:24:41,760 --> 00:24:44,400 Very well, I will think about it then. 448 00:24:53,440 --> 00:24:55,591 This was my first ship, the Charlotte Rhodes. 449 00:24:55,680 --> 00:24:58,673 So this is the ship you called Charlotte's elder sister. 450 00:24:58,760 --> 00:25:00,956 - Yes. - Mr Onedin, have you considered 451 00:25:01,040 --> 00:25:03,157 where Charlotte and I will be sleeping tonight? 452 00:25:03,240 --> 00:25:05,391 - At my house. - Oh? 453 00:25:05,760 --> 00:25:08,150 I'll be sleeping aboard the ship. 454 00:25:11,280 --> 00:25:14,637 - What's down there? - Oh, that's the seamen's quarters. 455 00:25:14,920 --> 00:25:19,915 Sling your hammock down there over your sea chest and look out for cockroaches. 456 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:22,515 Ugh. Cockroaches. 457 00:25:23,040 --> 00:25:25,839 And they'll chew your toenails right off. 458 00:25:28,480 --> 00:25:30,073 Ooh, can I go up there? 459 00:25:30,160 --> 00:25:32,152 Oh, you better not or we'll both be for it. 460 00:25:32,240 --> 00:25:33,276 Come on. 461 00:25:33,360 --> 00:25:35,158 Here's your father. 462 00:25:35,800 --> 00:25:37,075 - Hello, Charlotte. - Now, what tales 463 00:25:37,160 --> 00:25:39,038 has Captain Baines been telling you? 464 00:25:39,600 --> 00:25:43,355 Jack Frazer left everything in trust for young William. 465 00:25:43,440 --> 00:25:45,909 But I'm afraid, Elizabeth, in the eyes of the shipping world, 466 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:48,037 that just does not inspire confidence. 467 00:25:48,120 --> 00:25:49,236 What makes you say that? 468 00:25:49,320 --> 00:25:51,232 Robert was down at the shipping club yesterday. 469 00:25:51,320 --> 00:25:53,915 - So? - I dined with Joe Crampton. 470 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:57,676 Now, nothing was said directly, but he very kindly dropped me a hint. 471 00:25:57,760 --> 00:26:00,150 And the truth of the matter is, Elizabeth, 472 00:26:00,240 --> 00:26:03,756 that shippers like Norsworthy prefer to do business with people they know. 473 00:26:03,840 --> 00:26:05,194 He knows me. 474 00:26:05,320 --> 00:26:08,950 Socially, perhaps, but that's not how business is done. 475 00:26:09,040 --> 00:26:11,953 - Much of it is. - Of course it is. 476 00:26:12,040 --> 00:26:14,760 Over the port after the ladies have retired. 477 00:26:14,880 --> 00:26:17,554 Or down at the shipping club where ladies aren't even permitted. 478 00:26:17,640 --> 00:26:19,996 Why, you can't even go on the floor of the exchange. 479 00:26:20,080 --> 00:26:23,232 - I will, if I choose. - Look, Elizabeth, 480 00:26:23,320 --> 00:26:27,109 unless someone is appointed manager, and very soon, 481 00:26:27,200 --> 00:26:29,157 a man of sound business sense. 482 00:26:29,240 --> 00:26:31,152 A man of some weight and influence. 483 00:26:31,240 --> 00:26:33,550 A man who is well known in commercial circles... 484 00:26:33,640 --> 00:26:36,075 What a pity you're not available yourself, Robert. 485 00:26:36,160 --> 00:26:37,276 You sound just the man. 486 00:26:37,360 --> 00:26:41,673 Ah, as to that. Sarah and I have had a serious talk. 487 00:26:43,920 --> 00:26:47,197 Of course, the chandlery business makes demands on me time. 488 00:26:47,280 --> 00:26:49,397 As does being a Member of Parliament. 489 00:26:49,480 --> 00:26:51,790 But, as Sarah quite rightly points out, 490 00:26:51,880 --> 00:26:55,794 that need not be a hindrance, why, it could be a positive advantage. 491 00:26:56,240 --> 00:26:58,994 - Are you saying... - It's the best thing by far, Elizabeth. 492 00:26:59,080 --> 00:27:03,154 It would not be without some sacrifice on my part, believe me, Elizabeth. 493 00:27:03,240 --> 00:27:05,277 But I would be lacking in filial affection 494 00:27:05,360 --> 00:27:07,591 if I were to stand by and watch me own sister... 495 00:27:07,680 --> 00:27:10,275 Oh, stop being so pompous, Robert! 496 00:27:10,360 --> 00:27:13,717 Elizabeth, Robert is offering to give up all his political hopes 497 00:27:13,800 --> 00:27:15,473 in order to save you from certain disaster. 498 00:27:15,560 --> 00:27:16,880 What disaster? 499 00:27:16,960 --> 00:27:19,316 What reason do you have for supposing these hints 500 00:27:19,400 --> 00:27:21,437 picked up at the shipping club mean anything? 501 00:27:21,560 --> 00:27:24,200 There was something on your mind when you went down there yesterday. 502 00:27:24,280 --> 00:27:26,511 Now, what? What is it? 503 00:27:26,600 --> 00:27:29,672 - Mr Harvey is here again, madam. - Harvey? 504 00:27:29,760 --> 00:27:32,036 He says he needs to see you most particular. 505 00:27:32,120 --> 00:27:34,715 - Again? - Show him in. 506 00:27:36,120 --> 00:27:38,794 If and when I do appoint somebody as manager, Robert, 507 00:27:38,880 --> 00:27:41,031 it'll not be somebody who is frightened to discuss business 508 00:27:41,120 --> 00:27:42,270 in front of ladies. 509 00:27:42,360 --> 00:27:45,159 Nor will it be somebody of weight and influence at the shipping club. 510 00:27:45,280 --> 00:27:47,590 It'll be somebody who doesn't mind what they say to anyone, 511 00:27:47,680 --> 00:27:50,149 and someone who treats me as an equal and not as a child. 512 00:27:50,240 --> 00:27:52,675 - Have you decided? - Not yet, madam. No. 513 00:27:52,760 --> 00:27:54,160 Then what have you come for? 514 00:27:54,280 --> 00:27:56,670 To tell you something I think you ought to know. 515 00:27:56,840 --> 00:27:59,275 This Conference you've joined on the South America trade 516 00:27:59,360 --> 00:28:00,635 appears to be a fraud. 517 00:28:00,720 --> 00:28:03,872 Fraud? What do you know about it? 518 00:28:04,080 --> 00:28:07,039 I was drinking with Captain Corcoran last night. 519 00:28:07,280 --> 00:28:10,318 He says there's 500 tons of textiles waiting to be shipped, 520 00:28:10,400 --> 00:28:12,756 and it's been given to everyone but Frazer's. 521 00:28:12,840 --> 00:28:15,071 That doesn't mean to say that the Conference is a fraud, 522 00:28:15,160 --> 00:28:17,675 but it does underline what I was saying, Elizabeth, 523 00:28:17,760 --> 00:28:21,037 that Norsworthy no longer has confidence in the company. 524 00:28:21,120 --> 00:28:23,589 - Oh, he's to let you have100 tons. - Oh? 525 00:28:23,680 --> 00:28:26,115 But that's only because the Crampton ship's full up. 526 00:28:26,200 --> 00:28:27,600 I don't believe it. 527 00:28:27,720 --> 00:28:31,555 Now do you see why it's so important for a man to take charge? 528 00:28:35,320 --> 00:28:37,789 Norsworthy is our oldest customer. 529 00:28:37,880 --> 00:28:40,440 He's not to be blamed, Mrs Frazer. It's the shipping lines. 530 00:28:40,520 --> 00:28:42,398 They've taken advantage of this Conference to try and 531 00:28:42,480 --> 00:28:43,880 squeeze out Frazer's altogether. 532 00:28:43,960 --> 00:28:47,476 You're slandering some of the most respectable men in Liverpool, sir. 533 00:28:47,640 --> 00:28:49,359 How would they squeeze us out? 534 00:28:49,440 --> 00:28:53,070 - By offering discounts. - Offering discounts? 535 00:28:53,160 --> 00:28:55,117 Privately, of course, very privately. 536 00:28:55,200 --> 00:28:56,873 What kind of discounts? 537 00:28:56,960 --> 00:28:59,270 Captain Corcoran reckons about 15% now. 538 00:28:59,360 --> 00:29:01,636 That's absurd. 539 00:29:02,000 --> 00:29:03,320 Is it? 540 00:29:05,080 --> 00:29:07,470 Alice, I want the carriage. 541 00:29:08,880 --> 00:29:11,952 Frazer's used to carry one-third of the total exports to South America. 542 00:29:12,040 --> 00:29:13,759 Soon we'll carry none at all. 543 00:29:13,840 --> 00:29:15,832 They fixed that rate so high, knowing only you'll be 544 00:29:15,920 --> 00:29:19,436 fool enough to stick to it. Will you come with me, Mr Harvey? 545 00:29:19,520 --> 00:29:21,910 - Where to, ma'am? - The exchange. 546 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:23,992 - Elizabeth, you can't! - You can't go in there. 547 00:29:24,080 --> 00:29:25,673 We'll see about that. 548 00:29:25,760 --> 00:29:27,274 They won't let you in. 549 00:30:06,880 --> 00:30:08,758 Mr Norsworthy. 550 00:30:09,920 --> 00:30:11,400 Good afternoon, Mrs Frazer. 551 00:30:11,480 --> 00:30:15,599 I understand you very kindly favoured us with 100 tons of textiles 552 00:30:15,680 --> 00:30:17,637 - to ship for you. - Aye. 553 00:30:17,720 --> 00:30:19,598 I hope you'll offer us more next time. 554 00:30:19,680 --> 00:30:22,479 - That depends on the price. - I'm sure we can agree on that. 555 00:30:22,560 --> 00:30:24,677 Well, there is the Conference to consider, Mrs Frazer. 556 00:30:24,760 --> 00:30:26,513 I don't recall joining any Conference. 557 00:30:26,600 --> 00:30:28,478 Well, Mr Onedin did give an undertaking. 558 00:30:28,560 --> 00:30:30,119 Anything my brother committed us to 559 00:30:30,200 --> 00:30:32,112 was done without my knowledge or consent. 560 00:30:32,200 --> 00:30:36,035 - Yes, but even so, I don't think... - I will deal with this, Mr Dunwoody. 561 00:30:36,440 --> 00:30:40,559 If we did ever join the Conference, we are actually withdrawing now. 562 00:30:44,320 --> 00:30:48,473 I consider that far more honest than to offer any discounts. 563 00:30:48,560 --> 00:30:50,153 Discounts... 564 00:30:50,720 --> 00:30:54,316 Shall we say 25 shillings in the future, Mr Norsworthy? 565 00:30:54,400 --> 00:30:56,153 Twenty five shillings? 566 00:30:56,240 --> 00:30:58,755 - Is that too much? - It's much too little. 567 00:30:58,840 --> 00:31:03,039 Oh, do forgive my inexperience. I am, after all, just a woman. 568 00:31:03,120 --> 00:31:07,160 You can't carry freight at 25 shillings a ton. 569 00:31:07,800 --> 00:31:09,871 Twenty four and nine pence, then. 570 00:31:11,520 --> 00:31:13,273 - Still too high? - No, it's much too low. 571 00:31:13,360 --> 00:31:14,396 Yes. 572 00:31:16,480 --> 00:31:18,631 What does Mr Norsworthy say? 573 00:31:20,640 --> 00:31:22,359 Twenty four and six. 574 00:31:25,680 --> 00:31:27,911 What's thruppence? Very well, Mr Norsworthy. 575 00:31:28,000 --> 00:31:30,834 Twenty four and six at a fixed rate for six months. 576 00:31:30,960 --> 00:31:32,758 Mrs Frazer, I beg you to leave all business to us. 577 00:31:32,840 --> 00:31:35,435 No matter what the state of the market? 578 00:31:35,600 --> 00:31:37,592 - Yes - It'll ruin you. 579 00:31:37,680 --> 00:31:38,955 It'll not ruin me, Mr Beech. 580 00:31:39,040 --> 00:31:41,794 You can't take a loss of that proportion for six months and hope to survive. 581 00:31:41,880 --> 00:31:44,031 Oh, and I think I should tell you that from May 1st 582 00:31:44,120 --> 00:31:46,112 I'm going to put two more steamers into the line. 583 00:31:46,200 --> 00:31:47,316 Two more... 584 00:31:47,400 --> 00:31:49,198 So we'll have twice as many sailings, won't we? 585 00:31:49,280 --> 00:31:52,193 There are too many steamers in the trade already. 586 00:31:52,320 --> 00:31:54,551 I'll not lack for cargo at twenty four and six a ton. 587 00:31:54,800 --> 00:31:58,111 - Do you not agree, Mr Norsworthy? - Oh, you'll certainly have my freight. 588 00:31:58,200 --> 00:32:00,317 And plenty of room left over for any other shippers 589 00:32:00,400 --> 00:32:02,437 who care to be interested. 590 00:32:04,480 --> 00:32:07,757 Just a moment. Gentlemen! Please! 591 00:32:07,840 --> 00:32:10,719 Quiet. One moment, please. 592 00:32:10,800 --> 00:32:14,555 Mrs Frazer, do you really mean this? 593 00:32:15,840 --> 00:32:18,196 Is only a man's word as good as his bond? 594 00:32:20,480 --> 00:32:21,960 Very well. 595 00:32:22,040 --> 00:32:25,158 Have your clerk write it out in his best copperplate 596 00:32:25,240 --> 00:32:26,276 and I'll sign it, 597 00:32:26,360 --> 00:32:29,797 on oath in front of any witness you care to designate. 598 00:32:29,880 --> 00:32:31,075 Mr Harvey? 599 00:32:35,960 --> 00:32:41,911 It's suicide! Extra ships, twenty four and six a ton, and for six months. 600 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:44,720 It's just as I predicted, the end of Frazer's. 601 00:32:44,800 --> 00:32:47,156 Well, that's just what you gentlemen wanted, wasn't it? 602 00:32:47,320 --> 00:32:49,915 - They'll be finished. - We'll all be finished. 603 00:33:24,400 --> 00:33:27,552 - You made quite a stir in there. - Yes. 604 00:33:29,800 --> 00:33:32,156 That offer you made me yesterday? 605 00:33:33,880 --> 00:33:35,360 You're prepared to accept it? 606 00:33:35,440 --> 00:33:37,636 I'm sorry for misinterpreting it. 607 00:33:41,240 --> 00:33:43,675 Apologies don't suit you, Mr Harvey. 608 00:34:04,520 --> 00:34:09,754 And the jolly old sailor says, "Heave away upon that rope." 609 00:34:10,440 --> 00:34:12,830 Oh, it's lovely, Papa. Do it again. 610 00:34:12,920 --> 00:34:14,912 Oh, no, no. Come on, off to bed with you. 611 00:34:15,000 --> 00:34:17,674 - Goodnight, Papa. - Goodnight. 612 00:34:19,440 --> 00:34:22,239 - Goodnight, Aunt Letty. - Goodnight, love. 613 00:34:28,760 --> 00:34:31,229 She's very devoted to you, Mr Onedin. 614 00:34:31,480 --> 00:34:34,757 - Doesn't even know me. - Perhaps that's why. 615 00:34:35,840 --> 00:34:38,992 I'm told that those who do, know you as an ogre. 616 00:34:39,120 --> 00:34:41,555 So you think I'm an ogre, do you? 617 00:34:41,640 --> 00:34:43,472 I don't know you, do I? 618 00:34:44,880 --> 00:34:46,758 What time are you thinking of leaving tomorrow? 619 00:34:46,840 --> 00:34:48,433 The afternoon train. 620 00:34:50,400 --> 00:34:52,756 I hope by then you'll have given some thought to 621 00:34:52,840 --> 00:34:55,116 what we spoke about yesterday. 622 00:34:57,240 --> 00:34:59,311 Bring her round to the Charlotte Rhodes in the morning, will you? 623 00:34:59,440 --> 00:35:01,079 You know the way. 624 00:35:01,920 --> 00:35:04,515 Mr Baines tells me that that was your first ship. 625 00:35:04,600 --> 00:35:08,196 - Yes. - First child, in a way. 626 00:35:11,040 --> 00:35:12,360 Perhaps. 627 00:35:12,840 --> 00:35:16,436 And, to some fathers, the elder always come first, is that it? 628 00:35:16,520 --> 00:35:18,398 I always put business first, if that's what you mean. 629 00:35:19,120 --> 00:35:21,635 Now I am seeing the ogre, aren't I? 630 00:35:21,720 --> 00:35:22,790 Hmm. 631 00:35:23,480 --> 00:35:26,791 Trouble is the ogre's getting long in the tooth. 632 00:35:28,120 --> 00:35:33,115 - Now, the question is, shall I let him? - What do you mean? 633 00:35:33,200 --> 00:35:35,431 Well, I can afford to take things a bit easy now, 634 00:35:35,520 --> 00:35:37,477 not put business first. 635 00:35:38,040 --> 00:35:40,236 Something inside of me says no. 636 00:35:40,880 --> 00:35:43,236 That doesn't alter your responsibility to Charlotte. 637 00:35:43,320 --> 00:35:46,631 But isn't it better she's brought up by somebody who can always be with her, 638 00:35:46,720 --> 00:35:48,951 than a father who can't be? 639 00:35:49,040 --> 00:35:53,034 Yes, as long as that someone truly loves her and is always with her. 640 00:35:53,120 --> 00:35:54,190 As you could be. 641 00:35:54,280 --> 00:35:56,670 Listen, there's this house I know, it's up for sale. 642 00:35:57,040 --> 00:35:59,191 I take it you wouldn't mind Charlotte treating you like a mother, 643 00:35:59,280 --> 00:36:00,953 if legally you were. 644 00:36:01,280 --> 00:36:02,953 What? Mr Onedin, 645 00:36:03,040 --> 00:36:04,633 - if you're suggesting what I think... - Now look. 646 00:36:04,720 --> 00:36:07,474 I can have a solicitor draw proper legal papers. 647 00:36:07,560 --> 00:36:09,517 I'd leave you money so you wouldn't have to worry about that 648 00:36:09,600 --> 00:36:11,353 and Charlotte could go to school. 649 00:36:11,440 --> 00:36:13,511 And you wouldn't have to worry about being a governess. 650 00:36:13,600 --> 00:36:15,353 Just about being a mother. 651 00:36:17,080 --> 00:36:19,675 She's never had a proper home before. 652 00:36:19,840 --> 00:36:22,992 So far I've never found anybody high enough in my esteem 653 00:36:23,080 --> 00:36:24,992 that I could entrust her to. 654 00:36:25,080 --> 00:36:27,197 She's not a parcel, Mr Onedin. 655 00:36:30,320 --> 00:36:32,073 Do you think you know me well enough? 656 00:36:33,480 --> 00:36:35,153 Aye, I do. 657 00:36:37,920 --> 00:36:40,037 We'll have to see what Charlotte has to say. 658 00:36:40,120 --> 00:36:42,715 Oh, she'll love it. Look, talk to her, by all means, 659 00:36:42,800 --> 00:36:46,077 and then tomorrow we can go and see that house, eh? 660 00:36:46,160 --> 00:36:48,436 I know you'll both be very happy. 661 00:36:49,120 --> 00:36:53,672 - Well, goodnight then, eh? - Goodnight. 662 00:36:57,000 --> 00:37:00,232 But, Mrs Frazer, at twenty four and six we won't survive. 663 00:37:00,320 --> 00:37:02,596 But we still have the shipyard to fall back on. 664 00:37:02,680 --> 00:37:04,637 The banks will call in the loans. 665 00:37:04,720 --> 00:37:08,270 Very well, I shall visit the banks. In my best gown. 666 00:37:09,040 --> 00:37:11,600 Mrs Frazer, I beg you to reconsider. 667 00:37:11,960 --> 00:37:15,556 Go back on my word? But I thought that just wasn't done. 668 00:37:16,080 --> 00:37:19,232 Well, I can tell them you've had further thoughts on the matter. 669 00:37:19,320 --> 00:37:22,358 - Being new to the business and being... - A woman? 670 00:37:22,440 --> 00:37:24,796 - They'll understand. - No. 671 00:37:25,440 --> 00:37:28,797 Twenty four and six a ton, a fixed rate for six months. 672 00:37:31,000 --> 00:37:33,276 But why did you have to go so low? 673 00:37:33,360 --> 00:37:35,636 The others were only asking twenty seven shillings. 674 00:37:35,720 --> 00:37:37,837 To have offered the same would've been enough. 675 00:37:37,920 --> 00:37:39,559 Not nearly enough. 676 00:37:39,640 --> 00:37:42,109 I had to make sure our price was so low, 677 00:37:42,200 --> 00:37:44,635 none of the others would even dare to compete. 678 00:37:44,760 --> 00:37:47,480 Who wants to at that price? It's disaster. 679 00:37:47,560 --> 00:37:51,270 Besides, two more ships? We haven't got two more ships. 680 00:37:51,360 --> 00:37:52,919 No, but we shall have. 681 00:37:54,160 --> 00:37:55,230 Yes? 682 00:37:56,840 --> 00:38:00,720 - May I come in, Mrs Frazer? - Yes. Come in, Mr Bell. 683 00:38:02,240 --> 00:38:04,471 Dunwoody will talk her out of it. 684 00:38:04,720 --> 00:38:07,918 You know they can't afford to carry freight at that price. 685 00:38:08,000 --> 00:38:11,277 If Frazer's goes bankrupt, it will be no consolation to you. 686 00:38:11,360 --> 00:38:14,398 With the two extra ships she's promised, she'll be carrying two-thirds 687 00:38:14,480 --> 00:38:18,360 - of the entire trade from Liverpool. - She hasn't even got them. 688 00:38:18,800 --> 00:38:22,111 That still leaves one-third to be divided amongst the rest of you. 689 00:38:22,200 --> 00:38:23,600 Oh, thank you, very much. 690 00:38:23,680 --> 00:38:26,878 - At your Conference rates. - We can't charge those now. 691 00:38:27,160 --> 00:38:31,552 Not with Crampton and I, and Bell, all running to grab what's left. 692 00:38:31,640 --> 00:38:34,155 I don't think Bell's grabbing from what I've heard. 693 00:38:34,240 --> 00:38:35,640 What you mean? 694 00:38:37,040 --> 00:38:38,599 He's grabbed already. 695 00:38:38,680 --> 00:38:41,639 Have you? And at what rate? 696 00:38:41,720 --> 00:38:44,713 The same as yours, twenty four and six a ton. 697 00:38:44,800 --> 00:38:47,269 So, between us we've cleared the South American market 698 00:38:47,360 --> 00:38:49,397 for the next six months. 699 00:38:49,480 --> 00:38:51,676 - If we last that long. - Oh, we shall, Mr Bell. 700 00:38:51,760 --> 00:38:53,399 - Yes? 701 00:38:55,520 --> 00:38:56,670 You know Mr Harvey. 702 00:38:56,760 --> 00:38:58,274 - Harvey. - Mr Bell. 703 00:38:58,360 --> 00:39:00,636 I asked him to make some enquiries for me. 704 00:39:00,720 --> 00:39:03,394 Beech and Crampton are putting their ships up for charter. 705 00:39:03,480 --> 00:39:05,711 - What's that? - They have no choice, sir. 706 00:39:05,800 --> 00:39:09,396 They'll get no takers. Too many steamers laid up as it is. 707 00:39:10,920 --> 00:39:12,832 I could find employment for two of them. 708 00:39:14,320 --> 00:39:18,633 Get them, Mr Harvey. One from each. You'll find they won't be expensive. 709 00:39:18,720 --> 00:39:19,995 Excuse me. 710 00:39:20,840 --> 00:39:23,480 Are you saying you never even had that extra tonnage? 711 00:39:24,040 --> 00:39:26,600 You were counting on Beech and Crampton going down. 712 00:39:26,680 --> 00:39:29,559 They can't afford to run empty ships for the next six months, can they? 713 00:39:30,240 --> 00:39:33,039 I only hope we can afford to run full ones. 714 00:39:33,160 --> 00:39:35,516 If it's put two of our competitors out of 715 00:39:35,600 --> 00:39:39,276 the South American trade altogether, it's worth hanging on by our teeth. 716 00:39:39,920 --> 00:39:44,551 Because in six months time, with only Bell's and Frazer's left... 717 00:39:44,640 --> 00:39:48,395 We'll have the shippers running after us, for a change. 718 00:39:48,480 --> 00:39:49,516 Right. 719 00:39:49,600 --> 00:39:52,035 Shall we make a conference then, Mr Bell? 720 00:39:52,120 --> 00:39:56,478 Just you and I, say thirty two shillings a ton at least. 721 00:39:57,120 --> 00:39:59,954 Anyone can see you're James Onedin's sister. 722 00:40:00,880 --> 00:40:02,473 I am Elizabeth Frazer. 723 00:40:04,000 --> 00:40:06,993 - Papa. - Charlotte, wait a minute. 724 00:40:07,320 --> 00:40:10,199 Letty says we're going to live in Liverpool. 725 00:40:11,000 --> 00:40:12,150 Perhaps. 726 00:40:12,360 --> 00:40:15,432 But your father won't be living with us, Charlotte. 727 00:40:15,520 --> 00:40:16,556 Why not? 728 00:41:01,200 --> 00:41:03,112 I never thought you had it in you the other day, 729 00:41:03,200 --> 00:41:05,078 to beat the whole shipping world at their own game. 730 00:41:05,160 --> 00:41:08,597 Neither did I, then. Would you like a drink? 731 00:41:08,680 --> 00:41:10,080 Yes, please. 732 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:14,834 That's why I wanted somebody like you I could rely on. 733 00:41:14,920 --> 00:41:16,036 Good. 734 00:41:18,280 --> 00:41:19,714 Thank you. 735 00:41:22,200 --> 00:41:24,795 Only I'm not sure that I can afford you now, Matt. 736 00:41:25,560 --> 00:41:26,676 What do you mean? 737 00:41:26,760 --> 00:41:30,674 - You weren't altogether wrong about me. - I know and I'm glad. 738 00:41:31,360 --> 00:41:33,431 Well, I can't afford that, can I? 739 00:41:34,640 --> 00:41:37,519 - Why not? - If I am to run Frazer's, 740 00:41:37,600 --> 00:41:40,638 I've got to work 10 times harder than any man. 741 00:41:40,960 --> 00:41:42,110 So? 742 00:41:42,200 --> 00:41:45,671 Well, If one's going to win, one has to be single-minded. 743 00:41:45,760 --> 00:41:48,116 My brother James taught me that. 744 00:41:48,480 --> 00:41:50,233 Is winning as important as all that? 745 00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:54,720 If you don't think so, you're no use to Frazer's. 746 00:41:56,120 --> 00:41:57,315 Frazer's? 747 00:41:59,400 --> 00:42:01,437 I just want to be of use to you, Elizabeth. 748 00:42:01,520 --> 00:42:05,275 Yes, I know. But after what happened yesterday, 749 00:42:05,360 --> 00:42:08,000 I can't help questioning your motives. 750 00:42:10,440 --> 00:42:11,510 My motives? 751 00:42:14,600 --> 00:42:16,034 As one of your employees, ma'am, 752 00:42:16,120 --> 00:42:19,079 I shall, of course, undertake to keep my feelings to myself in future, 753 00:42:19,160 --> 00:42:23,154 - if that's what you want. - It's not what I want, Matt, 754 00:42:23,240 --> 00:42:26,074 but it's how it would have to be on both sides. 755 00:42:27,800 --> 00:42:30,918 You are like your brother James, business before everything. 756 00:42:31,000 --> 00:42:34,198 If I don't put business before everything, I might lose it altogether. 757 00:42:34,320 --> 00:42:35,959 I'm a woman in a man's world. 758 00:42:36,040 --> 00:42:37,599 - But with me to help you. - Yes. 759 00:42:37,680 --> 00:42:39,672 You'd be doing business at the shipping club 760 00:42:39,760 --> 00:42:41,353 and I'd be relegated to the drawing room. 761 00:42:41,440 --> 00:42:43,033 - No. - Yes. 762 00:42:43,720 --> 00:42:45,757 Even you would come to humour me in the end. 763 00:42:45,840 --> 00:42:48,912 - Never, Elizabeth. - Oh, please don't go on, Matt. 764 00:43:02,200 --> 00:43:05,830 I've signed on under Captain Corcoran on the Prince Edward. 765 00:43:07,240 --> 00:43:09,914 - We sail on the tide. - What? 766 00:43:11,120 --> 00:43:14,431 She's your ship. You can appoint another mate in my place. 767 00:43:24,800 --> 00:43:27,838 Well, I'll be home again in four months. 768 00:43:34,000 --> 00:43:36,799 You see, Charlotte, it's not considered right 769 00:43:36,880 --> 00:43:39,634 for the man and the woman to live together in the same house, 770 00:43:39,720 --> 00:43:41,279 unless they're married. 771 00:43:41,400 --> 00:43:43,756 But I shan't be far away, eh? 772 00:43:43,840 --> 00:43:45,797 If that house we saw this morning doesn't prove suitable, 773 00:43:45,880 --> 00:43:48,315 we can always find another one. 774 00:43:48,400 --> 00:43:50,631 I may not be in Liverpool but I'll come and see you 775 00:43:50,720 --> 00:43:51,949 as often as I can. 776 00:43:52,040 --> 00:43:54,874 Come along, Charlotte. We'll miss that train. 777 00:43:54,960 --> 00:43:57,520 We promised Miss Mullen we'd be back before nightfall. 778 00:43:57,600 --> 00:44:01,640 Papa, you could live with us if you did marry Letty. 779 00:44:01,720 --> 00:44:03,074 Charlotte! 780 00:44:04,600 --> 00:44:07,513 Run outside and see if the cab's there. Go on, quick. 781 00:44:07,600 --> 00:44:09,114 Goodbye, Papa. 782 00:44:17,400 --> 00:44:21,280 You see, I'm not ready to settle for the chimney corner yet. 783 00:44:22,200 --> 00:44:26,035 It was the child who asked, not me. Goodbye, Mr Onedin. 784 00:44:27,080 --> 00:44:31,040 Letty, you will stay with her though, won't you? 785 00:44:32,360 --> 00:44:36,274 Well, we can't let her down on that as well, can we? 786 00:45:01,160 --> 00:45:02,992 Have you finished, madam? 787 00:45:04,480 --> 00:45:05,630 Yes. 788 00:45:10,880 --> 00:45:14,556 Alice, get the carriage, I'm going out. 789 00:45:36,440 --> 00:45:38,432 Get up, go on. 790 00:45:38,560 --> 00:45:39,710 Get out of it. 791 00:46:46,640 --> 00:46:48,393 Turn around, Harris. 792 00:47:12,160 --> 00:47:14,755 Going back to Derby, are they, sir? 793 00:47:15,040 --> 00:47:16,156 Oh, yes. 794 00:47:20,080 --> 00:47:21,230 Aye, well. 795 00:47:22,560 --> 00:47:25,155 If you want me, I'll be in the exchange. 796 00:47:26,160 --> 00:47:28,152 - Get some business. - Aye-aye, sir.