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Miss Bennet, you are quite unlike anyone

I have ever met.

You speak your mind with a refreshing directness, and you do not force

to conform to society's ideals.

I imagine it will come as no surprise when I say I have developed the

greatest affection for you.

I cannot understand why a man such as Mr. Ryder would propose to Mary.

Oh, jeez. Perhaps he won't.

Mother may have got her hopes up for nothing.

We shall never know his intentions if you two keep talking.

What is happening? Mr. Ryder and Mary are in the library and appear to be

a serious conversation.

I suppose most women of better looks and livelier character were already taken.

It cannot be a match driven by passion.

Not all matches driven by passion turn out well.

Lizzie, I cannot hear what they are saying.

Will you all just be quiet?

In these past few days, I... I felt a deeper understanding

between us.

I believe you felt it too.

I... I took to heart the things that you said.

And you must.

For I believe we should be very happy together.

Miss Bennett, I...

I have a mind to go abroad, to Italy.

Somewhere with a lake in front of me and a mountain behind. Lakes are usually

found in mountainous areas.

No, although some are found in dormant volcanic craters.

I cannot imagine going to Italy without you, Miss Bennet.

And therefore, I wondered whether you might do me

the greatest honour.

of coming with me.

Well, I... We could read poetry all day and drink wine all evening.

I do. I like poetry.

And I like wine.

What we have loved, others will love. And we will teach them how.

Let us teach each other. I don't speak any Italian, but I suppose I could

That's the spirit, Miss Bennet.

This is why we are such a strong match. You have the courage of my convictions.

How so?

You understand the appeal of living boldly, living with freedom, unburdened

the shackles of marriage.

Sorry, just to be very clear, so you're suggesting that I live with you in

Italy, but that we remain...

I'm married. Yes, exactly.

Together, but free.

For what woman wants to be owned in such a way?

Oh.

What do you say?

I don't know what to say.

Of course, of course.

You must sleep on it.

But if you accept, we could leave for London tomorrow and...

Plan our trip to Italy.

Well, Mary?

Come, Mary dear.

Who would have thought you'd make such an ex... Excellent match.

No, he didn't propose,

Mama. What do you mean he did not propose?

I mean that he called me in there to talk about a sermon

on good works.

Mary, this is no time for one of your poor attempts at humour.

Mama. Mr Ryder showered you with attention only to pull you aside to

sermon?

Well, we shall see about that.

I am sure Mr. Ryder will make his intentions clear in his own time.

Yes.

Yes, he will.

Mary, I shall choose your dress for supper.

Perhaps something of Lizzie's.

Interestingly,

I... Charlotte!

Mr Collins, it looks as though you were all waiting for us. We were not.

Mrs Bennet, I am pleased to see you looking so well.

I see you didn't rush to pay your respects.

Did not wish to impose. How are you?

All. I long to know everything.

Well, there is something of a situation involving Mary.

Thank you, Lydia.

We were just getting ready for supper. Come.

Ha.

Yes.

You sit up straight, dear.

Mary is looking very well tonight, Mr Ryder. Do you not agree?

I do indeed.

My daughters are a handsome set.

They most certainly are.

More wine, Mama.

This is the wine you requested. And only one unmarried. Did you hear Charlotte's

news of Longbourn, Mama?

In the drawing room, we have opened up an orange. How did you enjoy your ride

this afternoon, Mr. Ryder? It was very pleasant.

Excellent company.

Mother, Mr. Darcy and I are thinking of holding a dinner in honor of your

recovery.

Very good idea, Lizzie.

Was it your horse, Miss Bennet?

To pick these blackberries, would it have been?

Is that what she was doing this afternoon?

Well, if it is, I feel quite terrible now for having dragged her away.

Oh, you should. It's rather delicious.

Have you always lived in London, Mr Ryder?

I have.

Although, my plan is to move to Italy quite soon.

Italy? How long for?

To settle for the rest of my day.

Or for as long as my fancy takes me.

Well,

wherever you choose.

You will need a knowledgeable companion by your side. As you know, Mary reads a

great deal.

She has a very well -informed mind, though do not let that put you off.

Miss Bennet is an extraordinary young woman.

Young? Why Italy?

For its history, its beauty, to wake up each morning to a view of a mountain.

In reality, mountainous regions play havoc with one's rheumatism.

Well, I think that sounds quite perfect.

It really does.

You find Longbourn tedious with its draft.

I don't think you would cope in mountains.

I will never know, will I?

I did not know you spoke Italian, Mr. Ryder.

Bocco.

Bless you.

I am quite looking forward to the peace and stillness of a foreign lad.

Yes.

Yes, it would be most welcome.

No.

I remember very well being the subject of Mother's plotting.

It is quite a lot to bear, isn't it?

Engagements can take time.

It is no small decision.

And important not to rush.

If Mr. Ryder does not propose, you must not think it is a reflection on you.

Mr. Ryder has already proposed.

That is excellent news, isn't it?

It was a kind of proposal.

Oh?

Mr Ryder proposed that I live with him in Italy, reading poetry

and drinking wine.

That sounds quite perfect. It does.

Doesn't it? It does. I think I'd very much like to travel. I would certainly

rise to the challenge of a new language.

I have to give him my decision tomorrow morning.

What did you mean by a kind of proposal?

Mr. Ryder believes that we should go to Italy.

But remain unmarried.

He...

propose that you should be his mistress. Not in those words. I have never heard

such a suggestion in my life. Oh, well, sadly, Lizzie, I think most of us will

never find ourselves in a romantic situation as perfect as yours. But he

you. Yes, he does.

Oh, Mr.

Ryder believes that women shouldn't be owned in such a way as marriage, so he

prefers a modern arrangement. I'm sure he does, one that is far more convenient

for him. If he tires of this arrangement, he can easily move on

reputation is ruined forever.

Do you think he will tire of me?

Of course not, Mary.

I... Marriage is the only thing a woman had to protect herself against such

difficulties.

Tell me you are not seriously considering his offer.

I mean, I've begun to think I'm not... I'm not much suited to conventional

I've always been the odd one out.

Oh,

I know, I know the scandal would be huge.

I know Mother would be mortified.

But Mr. Ryder, he treats me well. He makes me laugh. He is interested

in me.

And I could escape.

Mr. Ryder, you're clearly fond of you.

And it is admirable that he has his own way of seeing the world.

But you deserve better than this offer.

Lizzie, you have grown up with no shortage of suitors.

You're at home, too. You've always... Mary, we've had largely the same

upbringing. No, no.

We may have grown up in the same house with the same mother and father.

And the same sisters.

But your experience of life has been wholly different to my own.

You were celebrated.

And you were respected.

I was not.

I mean, for the rest of you, even in your worst moments growing up, you could

look to me and think, at least I'm not Mary.

That's not true. It's absolutely true.

But I always admired your strength, that you never cared what Mother or any of

us thought. Of course I... Again?

Well, you always did things your own way.

That was the only way I knew.

Mary, all I want is to protect you. Or protect yourself

from whatever shame I might bring on the family.

How could you think such a thing?

Do you love Mr. Ryder?

What?

Yes, sir.

I've got mine.

Here.

Yes. Ah!

Good morning, Miss Bennet.

Good morning. And it is a perfect morning for travelling.

I have enjoyed these last few days with you enormously.

You have been a beam of light in the darkness, and I do not know what I would

have done without your company.

I felt the same way.

But I cannot accept your interesting.

I thought that you and I were aligned. I appreciate how important your ideas are

to you. I know how strongly you feel about freedom in

love.

But, well, I am still very much bound by the expectations of society.

And the expectations I have.

For myself.

Of course.

I see.

Goodbye, Mr. Ryder.

My best wishes to your family.

Good morning, Mary.

Mother, I trust you slept well last night.

I did.

Thank you. You must keep up your strength.

Who knows what today may bring.

Ah, here he is.

What are you doing here?

Oh, I was... Do join us, cousin.

Where on earth is Mr. Ryder?

Ah, Mr.

Ryder has left.

Don't be ridiculous, Mr. Collins. He has no plans to leave.

I saw him. I saw him climb into his carriage and go.

Marry?

Yes, Mr. Ryder has left.

He's left Pemberley.

Did he make you an offer of marriage?

I will not be marrying Mr. Ryder.

Oh, will not be marrying anyone.

What did you do?

I'm sure Mary didn't do anything. Why is everything with you so relentlessly

disappointing?

Beautiful morning.

Mother,

I am sorry if I have disappointed you.

I sometimes think you delight in vexing me. I do not.

It is not too late.

Too late for what, Mother?

To write to Mr.

Ryder and beg his forgiveness.

His forgiveness?

For whatever it is you did that drove him away.

Oh, do you really believe a man of such means will come along again for you?

But I... Do you think the gardeners will have you back when they hear what you

have done to Mr. Ryder?

Mother... If you will not write to him and ask him to return, then I shall

to my brother and tell him you are obliged to stay here with me.

If you are incapable of taking advantage of the opportunities London society

offers you in finding you a match, then you shall remain here with me instead.

Bye, Jane.

Goodbye. I'll be thinking of you.

Goodbye. Thank you, honey.

Good luck with Mother. Bye to you.

You make it worse.

Mary, don't do that.

Sorry, Mother.

You endlessly try my patience.

Do not leave on my account, Miss Bennet.

I'm sorry, I cannot provide good company today.

I've noticed you've been most subdued of late.

If I can be of any help, do say, we men of the cloth can offer the most useful

counsel.

Thank you, Mrs Collins.

I am... I'm often alone myself.

Mrs Collins has...

So many duties and preoccupations that she has very little time left to spend

with me.

Oh.

It seems I have the habit of frustrating her.

As I tend to do everyone.

No, not at all, Mr Collins.

My father often commented that I was worthless. I thought a great deal about

turning myself into something different, someone easy and obliging, but...

Somehow, I can't.

I've always struck the wrong note with people, even in childhood.

I've felt the same way many times.

I think you have much to offer, Colin.

Excuse me, I realise I'm now burdening you with my troubles.

No, not at all.

What are you reading?

Hmm? Oh, um... Aristotle.

I'm looking into the question of happiness.

Happiness? Mm.

What it is.

How one might find it.

Do you, um... Do you have an answer?

I'm not quite sure.

I've found some points of interest.

Please, would you tell me what you know, Mr Collins?

What I've discovered seems to suggest that it is only through self -knowledge

that genuine happiness is experienced.

Through self -knowledge?

I think it is only when we have examined...

and understood our strengths and weaknesses and been honest enough about

truly desire from life, only then do you have any chance at all of attaining

happiness.

So what Aristotle is saying is that our happiness is

in our own hands.

Yes. I think so, yes.

Interesting thought, isn't it?

It's most interesting.

Mary! It is him!

It must be Mr. Ryder coming back to try again!

Uncle!

Mary!

Jane. You reminded us of the importance of protecting our health.

And so Edward and I have decided to spend some much -needed time in the

Wonderful, quite wonderful.

Oh, that wind would play havoc with my nerves.

And we were wondering...

whether Mary might join us.

Mary? Yes, we thought perhaps Mary could join us in the late and then return

with us to London.

Elizabeth wrote to us, explaining that Mary was without much to occupy her

She has a very good occupation. She is my companion.

I think it's a very sensible idea for Mary to get some fresh air. Oh, do you

now? What do you think, Mary? Mary will not leave me.

She knows I do not have many years left, and she wants to spend this precious

time at my right.

Isn't that right, Mary?

Mother, Mr. Darcy and I have arranged a new companion for you. She's called

Susan.

Susan?

Am I to be looked after by a Susan?

We very much enjoy Mary's company.

As do I.

And knowing her passion for words... She is forbidden to leave.

Aunt...

Uncle, thank you for your invitation.

I would be delighted to join you.

What do you mean?

I think, dear sister, she means she will be joining us in the Lake District.

What a good idea.

A good decision, Mary.

Well done.

A most excellent decision.

Always good to challenge oneself.

Oh, do be quiet, Mr. Collins.

Well done, Mary.

Well done.

You should probably go and pack. I will help.

I

envy

you.

You envy me?

Lily, London, I never did experience much of life.

It is a bold and brave decision, Mary.

And for what it's worth, I think it's the right one.

Forgive me, Charlotte. I don't want to speak out of turn.

I often have.

Only you seem... quite unhappy.

When my mother told me the only choice for a woman was marriage or misery, she

negated to tell me it was possible to be both married and miserable.

Well, my father let us in on that particular secret some years ago.

But I do believe that if you look a little under the thumb,

you will find more to Mr. Collins than you imagine.

Goodbye, Mother.

I will write.

As you wish.

Susan!

Susan!

Mary,

I'm so sorry if you have ever felt that I was ashamed of you.

For I am not.

I'm very proud of you.

I'm scared, Lizzie.

What if I made all the wrong decisions?

Mary, you will flourish.

I had made my escape and would not look back.

I did not know what was next, but I knew that I could not return to live with my

family ever again. Miss Bennet!

Miss Bennet!

I have something for you.

Thank you, Miss Collins.

Could it be that I decide my future?

I felt sure that the lakes would offer me a chance for peace and reflection.

Oh, Mary, I ought to have told you. Tom Hayward will be joining us in the lakes.

I should have known that my life was never that simple.