1 00:00:22,100 --> 00:00:24,900 The anxiety I felt over my mother's sudden illness 2 00:00:24,900 --> 00:00:26,580 was quite overwhelming. 3 00:00:27,660 --> 00:00:30,860 Losing one parent had upturned my life, 4 00:00:30,860 --> 00:00:33,660 to lose the other was unthinkable. 5 00:00:37,660 --> 00:00:41,620 Though my mother's presence had always loomed large in my life, 6 00:00:41,620 --> 00:00:44,380 I could not imagine myself without her. 7 00:00:47,460 --> 00:00:49,340 Top of the stairs, Miss Bennett. 8 00:01:19,340 --> 00:01:21,380 You're here! 9 00:01:21,380 --> 00:01:24,780 Well, don't stand in the doorway, you're letting the heat out. 10 00:01:24,780 --> 00:01:26,220 Mother! 11 00:01:31,420 --> 00:01:32,700 You look... 12 00:01:34,180 --> 00:01:36,420 ..well. Doesn't she! 13 00:01:36,420 --> 00:01:39,020 Are you a physician all of a sudden? 14 00:01:39,020 --> 00:01:41,300 No, I... 15 00:01:41,300 --> 00:01:43,180 I'm just... I'm... 16 00:01:43,180 --> 00:01:47,140 I'm relieved to see that you're, um, improved. 17 00:01:47,140 --> 00:01:49,620 You look like you haven't slept in days. 18 00:01:49,620 --> 00:01:51,140 And whose dress are you wearing? 19 00:01:52,940 --> 00:01:55,460 Uh, my own. 20 00:01:55,460 --> 00:01:58,340 Mary, I am so pleased to see you. 21 00:01:59,980 --> 00:02:02,940 Oh, it has been far too long. 22 00:02:02,940 --> 00:02:05,260 Oh! I cannot be expected to stand. 23 00:02:06,980 --> 00:02:08,460 Mary, come here. 24 00:02:20,620 --> 00:02:25,140 I see the London air has taken a terrible toll on your complexion. 25 00:02:26,460 --> 00:02:27,780 And your hair! 26 00:02:27,780 --> 00:02:30,380 I am sure being back in the country will help. 27 00:02:30,380 --> 00:02:31,820 Looks beyond repair to me. 28 00:02:37,460 --> 00:02:41,140 I had undertaken such a long journey. 29 00:02:41,140 --> 00:02:43,980 And yet, here I was... 30 00:02:45,180 --> 00:02:47,260 ..back where I started. 31 00:02:54,620 --> 00:02:59,540 From mother's letter, I thought that she was gravely ill. 32 00:02:59,540 --> 00:03:03,580 We all did. Has she actually been ill at all? 33 00:03:03,580 --> 00:03:06,660 She thought it might be influenza or smallpox. 34 00:03:06,660 --> 00:03:09,260 But she has made a miraculous recovery. 35 00:03:09,260 --> 00:03:11,660 Perhaps she rallied at the news that I was on my way. 36 00:03:11,660 --> 00:03:14,180 I for one am pleased we are all back together. 37 00:03:14,180 --> 00:03:17,060 Yes, I was thinking perhaps we could play graces 38 00:03:17,060 --> 00:03:19,300 or charades after dinner this evening. 39 00:03:19,300 --> 00:03:21,220 Nobody plays graces, Mary. 40 00:03:21,220 --> 00:03:23,900 Oh, on the contrary, it's quite fashionable in London. 41 00:03:23,900 --> 00:03:25,180 How is London, Mary? 42 00:03:25,180 --> 00:03:27,820 Yes, I want to hear all about it. 43 00:03:27,820 --> 00:03:30,700 Yes. Um, London is, um... 44 00:03:30,700 --> 00:03:34,740 It's um... Kitty! I cannot reach the preserves. 45 00:03:38,140 --> 00:03:39,540 How are the Gardeners? 46 00:03:39,540 --> 00:03:41,660 Are you enjoying being their governess? 47 00:03:41,660 --> 00:03:45,140 I... Ah, yes. It's, uh, most rewarding. 48 00:03:45,140 --> 00:03:47,460 Have you made many new acquaintances? 49 00:03:47,460 --> 00:03:50,180 My sister-in-law, Caroline, is in London for the summer. 50 00:03:50,180 --> 00:03:52,020 Have you crossed paths? 51 00:03:53,100 --> 00:03:55,660 Oh, gosh, there's so many people. 52 00:03:55,660 --> 00:03:58,140 I know she can be a little stiff at first, 53 00:03:58,140 --> 00:04:00,740 but she would be interesting company for you. 54 00:04:00,740 --> 00:04:02,540 I have company. 55 00:04:02,540 --> 00:04:04,580 There's a plethora of choice, really, 56 00:04:04,580 --> 00:04:06,580 for interesting company in London. 57 00:04:06,580 --> 00:04:08,780 Do you mean your books? 58 00:04:10,260 --> 00:04:12,180 BELL RINGS 59 00:04:12,180 --> 00:04:14,700 That's Mama's bell. She wants you, Mary. 60 00:04:14,700 --> 00:04:16,260 I've only just been up there. 61 00:04:16,260 --> 00:04:17,980 I will send a servant to attend to her. 62 00:04:21,300 --> 00:04:24,220 Mrs Bennett would like Miss Bennett to attend to her. 63 00:04:27,500 --> 00:04:29,660 She probably wants to hear all about London. 64 00:04:31,500 --> 00:04:35,340 Walk the Duchess to the edge of the fountain, and no further. 65 00:04:35,340 --> 00:04:37,140 If you feel the wind picking up, 66 00:04:37,140 --> 00:04:39,500 you must bring her inside immediately and give her warm water 67 00:04:39,500 --> 00:04:41,220 and chopped meat. 68 00:04:41,220 --> 00:04:43,860 Do not let cook give her the leftovers - 69 00:04:43,860 --> 00:04:46,340 only fresh chopped beef. 70 00:04:46,340 --> 00:04:48,460 After 30 minutes, you may return her to me, 71 00:04:48,460 --> 00:04:49,860 for she is the only member of this family 72 00:04:49,860 --> 00:04:51,900 upon whom I can depend these days. 73 00:04:59,260 --> 00:05:01,780 Oh, and tell Lizzie I wish to be moved to the drawing room. 74 00:05:05,460 --> 00:05:08,220 Do you think you'll be happier convalescing in here, Mama? 75 00:05:08,220 --> 00:05:11,900 Well, you might remember to visit me if I'm here. 76 00:05:11,900 --> 00:05:14,100 Now, where is my bell? 77 00:05:15,420 --> 00:05:18,860 Do not trouble yourselves waiting for me, I'm fine. 78 00:05:18,860 --> 00:05:20,860 Blanket, Mother. 79 00:05:22,580 --> 00:05:25,460 And these pillows will not do. 80 00:05:25,460 --> 00:05:27,020 I'll send for some others. 81 00:05:28,580 --> 00:05:31,060 Maybe some toasted cheese. 82 00:05:32,060 --> 00:05:34,460 I feel terribly weak this morning. 83 00:05:35,780 --> 00:05:38,340 Oh, and a book. 84 00:05:40,540 --> 00:05:42,540 I was hoping for something readable. 85 00:05:42,540 --> 00:05:44,940 Not joining us, Mr Darcy? 86 00:05:44,940 --> 00:05:46,460 Mary! 87 00:05:46,460 --> 00:05:48,900 DOG BARKS 88 00:06:18,660 --> 00:06:21,380 Miss Bennett? 89 00:06:21,380 --> 00:06:23,020 A letter for you. 90 00:06:32,740 --> 00:06:34,220 Mary! 91 00:06:38,060 --> 00:06:41,540 Mary, where on earth have you been all this time? 92 00:06:41,540 --> 00:06:44,980 I was walking the dog, Mama. 93 00:06:44,980 --> 00:06:46,620 Please. 94 00:07:00,420 --> 00:07:02,700 Who's the letter from, Mary? 95 00:07:02,700 --> 00:07:05,580 It's from one of my friends in London. 96 00:07:05,580 --> 00:07:07,820 What friend is that, Mary? 97 00:07:07,820 --> 00:07:09,660 Lydia! 98 00:07:09,660 --> 00:07:12,220 What friend is that, Mary? 99 00:07:14,220 --> 00:07:17,140 Her name is Miss Baxter - Anne Baxter. 100 00:07:17,140 --> 00:07:18,780 I've never heard of Miss Baxter. 101 00:07:18,780 --> 00:07:20,340 Then she surely does not exist. 102 00:07:20,340 --> 00:07:22,260 She most probably does not. 103 00:07:22,260 --> 00:07:24,020 Lydia is being most unkind. 104 00:08:11,140 --> 00:08:13,260 Something seems to be troubling you, Mary. 105 00:08:14,820 --> 00:08:18,100 You seem full of concerns every time we mention London. 106 00:08:18,100 --> 00:08:19,700 Do I? 107 00:08:20,940 --> 00:08:22,980 I thought you would be eager to return. 108 00:08:24,060 --> 00:08:27,260 DOG BARKS 109 00:08:27,260 --> 00:08:29,740 Does Mother's dog in any way remind you of mother? 110 00:08:34,700 --> 00:08:36,500 Oh, Lizzy. Oh. 111 00:08:38,220 --> 00:08:41,020 I embarrassed myself terribly when I left London. 112 00:08:42,140 --> 00:08:43,580 Caroline Bingley was there. 113 00:08:43,580 --> 00:08:46,100 She was determined to humiliate me. 114 00:08:46,100 --> 00:08:49,220 And I left in such a flurry. 115 00:08:49,220 --> 00:08:53,980 I smashed a bell jar of great sentimental value to its owner - 116 00:08:53,980 --> 00:08:57,420 a new friend, Mr Ryder - 117 00:08:57,420 --> 00:09:00,780 and everyone stared at me. Mary! 118 00:09:00,780 --> 00:09:03,260 No-one else will have given it a second thought. 119 00:09:04,220 --> 00:09:06,300 It will seem worse to you, I'm sure. 120 00:09:06,300 --> 00:09:09,500 What person has not done something regrettable in their lives? 121 00:09:09,500 --> 00:09:11,100 You? 122 00:09:11,100 --> 00:09:14,100 You, Jane, Kitty, Lydia. 123 00:09:14,100 --> 00:09:15,700 Lydia? 124 00:09:15,700 --> 00:09:18,060 Oh, no. No, Lydia has. 125 00:09:19,380 --> 00:09:21,860 I can assure you, we all have. 126 00:09:24,020 --> 00:09:26,380 Anne wrote to tell me not to worry. 127 00:09:26,380 --> 00:09:30,300 You see? She's become a dear friend. 128 00:09:30,300 --> 00:09:32,300 She has something of an understanding 129 00:09:32,300 --> 00:09:36,540 with another good friend of mine, um, Mr Tom Hayward. 130 00:09:38,780 --> 00:09:40,300 Mr Hayward is... 131 00:09:41,540 --> 00:09:44,060 He's just the kindest man. 132 00:09:45,980 --> 00:09:48,180 I see. 133 00:09:48,180 --> 00:09:53,020 And have you met any gentlemen that have taken your eye? 134 00:09:53,020 --> 00:09:56,340 No! Oh, no. No. London - 135 00:09:56,340 --> 00:09:59,380 it's actually entirely without any eligible men. 136 00:10:00,500 --> 00:10:04,860 And anyway, I believe I'm not really the marrying sort. 137 00:10:04,860 --> 00:10:06,420 Nonsense, Mary. 138 00:10:14,460 --> 00:10:16,380 A visitor for Miss Mary Bennett. 139 00:10:20,500 --> 00:10:22,700 Mr Ryder! 140 00:10:22,700 --> 00:10:24,660 What are you doing here? 141 00:10:24,660 --> 00:10:26,140 Miss Bennett! 142 00:10:26,140 --> 00:10:29,540 I hope you and your family won't consider this a great imposition. 143 00:10:29,540 --> 00:10:32,100 But you left London with such haste. 144 00:10:32,100 --> 00:10:34,100 I was most worried about your mother 145 00:10:34,100 --> 00:10:37,300 and wanted to offer my support in your hour of need. 146 00:10:39,460 --> 00:10:41,540 How do you do, Mr Ryder? 147 00:10:42,980 --> 00:10:45,100 Mrs Bennett! 148 00:10:45,100 --> 00:10:48,860 Why, it is a pleasure to see you looking so well. 149 00:10:48,860 --> 00:10:52,660 Oh, I usually look much better than this, 150 00:10:52,660 --> 00:10:56,700 though my recovery has been quite extraordinary. 151 00:10:56,700 --> 00:10:58,100 I'm glad to hear it. 152 00:11:01,340 --> 00:11:03,340 Miss Bennett, won't you introduce me to your sisters? 153 00:11:04,300 --> 00:11:06,580 Uh, uh, um, yes. 154 00:11:06,580 --> 00:11:09,020 This is Mrs Elizabeth Darcy. 155 00:11:09,020 --> 00:11:12,460 This is Mrs Kitty Buncock. How do you do? 156 00:11:12,460 --> 00:11:15,140 Mrs Jane Bingley and Mrs Lydia Wickham. 157 00:11:15,140 --> 00:11:16,980 Enchanted to meet you all. 158 00:11:16,980 --> 00:11:19,020 How do you know Mary? 159 00:11:19,020 --> 00:11:21,820 Miss Bennet and I met at a soiree in London 160 00:11:21,820 --> 00:11:27,100 and share a similar taste in despicable crime pamphlets. 161 00:11:27,100 --> 00:11:28,900 Oh! 162 00:11:28,900 --> 00:11:32,100 Anyway, I was en route to visit my aunt, 163 00:11:32,100 --> 00:11:35,740 Lady Catherine de Bourgh, and wanted to pay my respects. 164 00:11:35,740 --> 00:11:39,660 Well, let us not stand upon ceremony. 165 00:11:39,660 --> 00:11:43,420 Elizabeth will arrange for us to take tea in the garden. 166 00:11:43,420 --> 00:11:45,020 Mr Ryder, do join us. 167 00:11:45,020 --> 00:11:49,780 Oh, I'm sure Mr Ryder will have more important matters to attend to. 168 00:11:49,780 --> 00:11:51,220 I have time. 169 00:11:52,780 --> 00:11:55,660 Are you well enough, Mama? Yes, thank you, Jane. 170 00:11:55,660 --> 00:11:58,380 I am perfectly well enough. 171 00:11:58,380 --> 00:12:01,540 Mary, take Mr Ryder to the garden. 172 00:12:01,540 --> 00:12:03,700 Lydia will deal with the dog. 173 00:12:03,700 --> 00:12:04,860 What? 174 00:12:04,860 --> 00:12:06,620 Mr Ryder, if this is about... 175 00:12:06,620 --> 00:12:08,340 Come along, Mr Ryder. 176 00:12:11,700 --> 00:12:15,380 I have always felt that what a lady puts in her garden 177 00:12:15,380 --> 00:12:18,300 is so terribly important. 178 00:12:18,300 --> 00:12:21,660 Roses, of course. Of course. Your favourite flower? 179 00:12:21,660 --> 00:12:23,220 Well, I must say... 180 00:12:31,900 --> 00:12:33,500 My turn! 181 00:12:36,180 --> 00:12:38,620 I see you forgot to mention Mr Ryder 182 00:12:38,620 --> 00:12:40,700 in your reports from London. 183 00:12:40,700 --> 00:12:42,860 You also forgot to mention 184 00:12:42,860 --> 00:12:44,700 how handsome he is. 185 00:12:44,700 --> 00:12:47,620 I mean, I've not really noticed his looks. 186 00:12:47,620 --> 00:12:51,780 I'm sure. He's come an awfully long way to see you. 187 00:12:51,780 --> 00:12:54,860 He's probably just thirsty and nearby. 188 00:12:54,860 --> 00:12:57,020 Mary! What? 189 00:12:58,300 --> 00:13:00,900 Oh, you must stay with us, Mr Ryder. 190 00:13:00,900 --> 00:13:03,260 Especially with the weather turning, as it may well do. 191 00:13:03,260 --> 00:13:06,980 Do you not agree, Lizzie? You would be most welcome, Mr Ryder. 192 00:13:06,980 --> 00:13:08,340 That is very kind. 193 00:13:09,660 --> 00:13:12,060 Come, Miss Bennet, show us your skills. 194 00:13:15,980 --> 00:13:18,140 Oh! 195 00:13:18,140 --> 00:13:21,140 That's not what I meant to happen. 196 00:13:21,140 --> 00:13:24,540 Excellent! Well done, Mary. 197 00:13:24,540 --> 00:13:27,300 Yes, bravo. 198 00:13:27,300 --> 00:13:29,380 I agree. Well done. 199 00:13:31,300 --> 00:13:33,940 I was sorry to see you leave London in such a hurry. 200 00:13:37,060 --> 00:13:39,740 Sir Ryder, have... 201 00:13:39,740 --> 00:13:43,860 Have you come here to discuss, you know, the... 202 00:13:43,860 --> 00:13:47,900 Yes. Yes, Miss Bennet, I believe I have. 203 00:13:47,900 --> 00:13:50,620 I've been wondering whether to write to you on the subject. 204 00:13:50,620 --> 00:13:54,100 Oh, I wouldn't expect you to lead the conversation, Miss Bennet. 205 00:13:54,100 --> 00:13:56,020 Mr Ryder, are you here to talk about... 206 00:13:57,540 --> 00:13:59,220 ..the bell jar. Our connection. 207 00:14:00,620 --> 00:14:03,460 The bell jar? What did you say? 208 00:14:03,460 --> 00:14:05,900 Miss Bennet, please! 209 00:14:05,900 --> 00:14:08,180 Do not trouble yourself over that. 210 00:14:08,180 --> 00:14:10,900 But it was your father's. I thought you'd be upset. 211 00:14:10,900 --> 00:14:14,260 Not at all. Please. Think no more of it. 212 00:14:25,100 --> 00:14:28,100 It was a pleasure to meet your family. 213 00:14:28,100 --> 00:14:31,900 Yes, my sisters are exceptional. 214 00:14:31,900 --> 00:14:33,060 I know. 215 00:14:33,060 --> 00:14:34,580 As are you, Miss Bennet. 216 00:14:35,500 --> 00:14:37,740 Oh, no, I am much more, 217 00:14:37,740 --> 00:14:38,940 um... 218 00:14:40,260 --> 00:14:41,780 I find it most refreshing 219 00:14:41,780 --> 00:14:44,780 that you do not fawn over potential husbands 220 00:14:44,780 --> 00:14:48,420 or have your mind constantly set on finding a match. 221 00:14:50,780 --> 00:14:54,420 Well, no, no, I don't really... 222 00:14:54,420 --> 00:14:56,540 I don't give it much thought. 223 00:14:56,540 --> 00:14:59,620 You lack artifice. Your qualities shine out, 224 00:14:59,620 --> 00:15:03,620 they're not corrupted by the false polish of the world. 225 00:15:04,780 --> 00:15:09,100 Gosh! These are observations of a very, very personal nature. 226 00:15:09,100 --> 00:15:12,140 Well, I have a very low opinion of the petty rules 227 00:15:12,140 --> 00:15:15,620 to which we submit ourselves in the name of good manners. 228 00:15:15,620 --> 00:15:16,860 Did you know that? 229 00:15:16,860 --> 00:15:19,940 I think you may have mentioned it once or twice. 230 00:15:19,940 --> 00:15:21,940 I believe, Miss Bennet, 231 00:15:21,940 --> 00:15:24,700 that our inability to say what we mean 232 00:15:24,700 --> 00:15:28,020 is one of the great curses of our age. 233 00:15:28,020 --> 00:15:30,500 We hide behind a thousand disguises 234 00:15:30,500 --> 00:15:33,140 that we like to call politeness. 235 00:15:33,140 --> 00:15:34,540 Mm. 236 00:15:49,700 --> 00:15:51,820 Mr Darcy sends his apologies. 237 00:15:51,820 --> 00:15:53,420 He has a seasonal headache. 238 00:15:53,420 --> 00:15:54,580 Oh. 239 00:15:54,580 --> 00:15:55,780 Hmm. 240 00:15:55,780 --> 00:15:58,380 Mr Ryder, tell us about yourself. 241 00:15:58,380 --> 00:16:00,980 Mary mentioned you are an avid reader. 242 00:16:00,980 --> 00:16:04,220 Oh, uh, of poetry perhaps. 243 00:16:04,220 --> 00:16:07,060 I find longer works are usually not for me. 244 00:16:07,060 --> 00:16:08,420 Really? 245 00:16:08,420 --> 00:16:11,380 I think the brevity of poetry is one of its principal attractions. 246 00:16:11,380 --> 00:16:14,580 I agree wholeheartedly. 247 00:16:14,580 --> 00:16:17,660 I only wish I had the fine mind of your sister. 248 00:16:17,660 --> 00:16:20,540 Miss Bennet has such an astute understanding 249 00:16:20,540 --> 00:16:22,620 of a wide range of literature. 250 00:16:22,620 --> 00:16:25,340 She does, she does. 251 00:16:25,340 --> 00:16:29,820 I do not know whether she gets it from me or her father. 252 00:16:29,820 --> 00:16:33,540 From you, Mother, I am sure. Oh! 253 00:16:33,540 --> 00:16:37,180 There are very few people who have the insight of Miss Bennet. 254 00:16:37,180 --> 00:16:38,660 I could talk to you all day. 255 00:16:40,740 --> 00:16:44,860 I must admit, London has been a little grey without you. 256 00:16:47,540 --> 00:16:49,140 Are you jok...? 257 00:16:49,140 --> 00:16:52,220 No, there are... There are many interesting minds in London, 258 00:16:52,220 --> 00:16:54,860 all eager for thoughtful conversation. 259 00:16:54,860 --> 00:16:56,540 None as interesting as yours. 260 00:17:07,860 --> 00:17:09,540 KNOCK AT THE DOOR 261 00:17:09,540 --> 00:17:11,060 Hello? 262 00:17:12,580 --> 00:17:14,020 Mother? 263 00:17:15,020 --> 00:17:16,620 I came to wish you goodnight. 264 00:17:20,620 --> 00:17:22,140 Here. 265 00:17:34,380 --> 00:17:35,900 Mr Ryder... 266 00:17:37,180 --> 00:17:39,620 ..would make an excellent match. 267 00:17:45,580 --> 00:17:49,820 I wonder what kind of endowment he has. 268 00:17:51,100 --> 00:17:54,540 I do not know, Mama. A sizeable one, I'm sure. 269 00:17:57,700 --> 00:17:59,700 Goodnight, Mama. 270 00:18:03,980 --> 00:18:05,620 Goodnight, Mary. 271 00:18:56,060 --> 00:18:58,540 Sorry, don't let me distract you. 272 00:19:01,220 --> 00:19:03,540 What are you reading, Mr Ryder? 273 00:19:03,540 --> 00:19:06,700 A rather fascinating book on... 274 00:19:08,780 --> 00:19:11,020 Jesus. Right, it's upside down! 275 00:19:11,020 --> 00:19:14,300 Hah! So it is. 276 00:19:14,300 --> 00:19:17,540 What are you reading, Miss Bennet? Fordyce's sermons to young women. 277 00:19:17,540 --> 00:19:20,100 Oh, insufferable rule-making pedant. 278 00:19:20,100 --> 00:19:22,140 Would you like me to put it in the fire for you? 279 00:19:24,140 --> 00:19:27,020 It's not quite how I remember it, I'll admit. 280 00:19:41,380 --> 00:19:42,940 What are they talking about? 281 00:19:46,900 --> 00:19:48,460 Mary sounds serious. 282 00:19:48,460 --> 00:19:50,740 She's boring him, I know it. 283 00:19:50,740 --> 00:19:52,740 I think you should read Mrs McCauley. 284 00:19:52,740 --> 00:19:55,940 She will help you to better understand the world. 285 00:19:55,940 --> 00:19:59,580 I am no good at all at wasting my energy on anything 286 00:19:59,580 --> 00:20:02,260 that does not either move or please me. 287 00:20:02,260 --> 00:20:04,260 I think that is a shame, sir. 288 00:20:10,500 --> 00:20:12,260 You know, my father was a scholar. 289 00:20:13,700 --> 00:20:16,700 He devoted all his time to studying insects. 290 00:20:16,700 --> 00:20:19,260 Winged beetles mostly. Of course. 291 00:20:19,260 --> 00:20:22,540 Yes, the beetle in the jar. 292 00:20:22,540 --> 00:20:25,300 It's fascinating stuff, really. 293 00:20:25,300 --> 00:20:27,860 Well, I'm not so sure, 294 00:20:27,860 --> 00:20:30,660 but it occupied his every waking hour. 295 00:20:32,260 --> 00:20:34,020 He rarely emerged from his study. 296 00:20:36,300 --> 00:20:37,940 We hardly ever saw him. 297 00:20:40,260 --> 00:20:42,500 When I was 15 years old... 298 00:20:44,740 --> 00:20:46,540 ..he... 299 00:20:48,140 --> 00:20:50,900 ..died quite suddenly. 300 00:20:50,900 --> 00:20:52,780 Oh! 301 00:20:52,780 --> 00:20:54,180 I'm sorry, I'm sorry. 302 00:20:55,500 --> 00:20:58,180 A few days after his death, 303 00:20:58,180 --> 00:21:00,820 I sat in his dark study and... 304 00:21:02,980 --> 00:21:07,060 ..I thought about all the hours he'd spent in there, 305 00:21:07,060 --> 00:21:10,580 away from his family, away from life. 306 00:21:10,580 --> 00:21:12,140 And for what? 307 00:21:12,140 --> 00:21:14,260 Your father must have derived 308 00:21:14,260 --> 00:21:17,020 a great deal of pleasure from his work? 309 00:21:17,020 --> 00:21:18,380 Perhaps. 310 00:21:18,380 --> 00:21:21,420 But I think I learnt more about the point of human existence 311 00:21:21,420 --> 00:21:25,660 in that moment than my father learnt in a lifetime of study. 312 00:21:26,740 --> 00:21:30,020 From then on, I devoted myself 313 00:21:30,020 --> 00:21:32,060 to the pursuit of joy. 314 00:21:33,380 --> 00:21:34,980 Tell me, Miss Bennet... 315 00:21:36,700 --> 00:21:38,820 ..what makes you happy? 316 00:21:42,420 --> 00:21:45,620 Nobody ever asked me such a question. 317 00:21:45,620 --> 00:21:48,100 Then you must consider it now. 318 00:21:48,100 --> 00:21:51,140 Uh, well, um... 319 00:21:52,780 --> 00:21:55,860 Reading. Reading, learning. 320 00:21:55,860 --> 00:21:57,220 Teaching. 321 00:21:58,420 --> 00:22:03,180 And what of friendship... 322 00:22:05,980 --> 00:22:07,540 ..of love? 323 00:22:09,580 --> 00:22:13,980 Ah, yes, of course. No, of course, that. 324 00:22:13,980 --> 00:22:16,020 Life is short, Miss Bennet. 325 00:22:17,700 --> 00:22:20,140 Everything turns to dust in the end. 326 00:22:23,660 --> 00:22:26,700 We might as well experience some joy before that happens. 327 00:22:33,100 --> 00:22:34,700 Let's go riding. 328 00:22:37,940 --> 00:22:39,660 Yes, let's. 329 00:22:45,540 --> 00:22:46,940 Ladies. 330 00:22:49,060 --> 00:22:51,260 What a waste! 331 00:22:51,260 --> 00:22:54,380 Well? Well what? Are you going out walking again, Mary? 332 00:22:54,380 --> 00:22:57,060 No, Mr Ryder and I are going riding. On a horse? 333 00:22:57,060 --> 00:22:59,820 Yes, that's generally the idea. But you hate horses. 334 00:22:59,820 --> 00:23:02,380 Mary, what are his intentions? 335 00:23:02,380 --> 00:23:04,420 To ride a horse, I think. 336 00:23:15,580 --> 00:23:17,340 Oh, no! 337 00:23:19,780 --> 00:23:21,100 Oh! 338 00:23:22,260 --> 00:23:23,700 Oh, dear, oh, dear. 339 00:23:26,820 --> 00:23:29,020 Are you quite all right, Miss Bennet? 340 00:23:29,020 --> 00:23:30,820 I'm perfectly fine. Thank you. Yes. 341 00:23:32,620 --> 00:23:35,500 No. Oh, there we go. 342 00:23:35,500 --> 00:23:37,380 There we go. 343 00:23:37,380 --> 00:23:41,420 Now, I've been thinking about your argument 344 00:23:41,420 --> 00:23:45,140 that we should say more honestly what we think and feel. 345 00:23:45,140 --> 00:23:47,220 Ah, excellent. 346 00:23:47,220 --> 00:23:48,740 I knew you'd agree. 347 00:23:48,740 --> 00:23:51,580 Oh, don't know that I do. 348 00:23:51,580 --> 00:23:55,420 I mean, surely even you must admit there may be occasions when, 349 00:23:55,420 --> 00:23:59,140 well, for all manner of reasons, some things are best left unsaid. 350 00:23:59,140 --> 00:24:00,940 I cannot concur. 351 00:24:00,940 --> 00:24:03,500 I intend to live my life by bolder principles. 352 00:24:03,500 --> 00:24:06,700 In fact, that is why I came here - 353 00:24:06,700 --> 00:24:08,740 to put that belief into practice. 354 00:24:08,740 --> 00:24:13,580 Oh, really? Yes. I came here to commit the great impropriety 355 00:24:13,580 --> 00:24:15,980 of telling you honestly what I think of you. 356 00:24:18,260 --> 00:24:20,300 Mr Ryder, I can assure you there's no need. 357 00:24:20,300 --> 00:24:22,100 I attempted to scribble a few lines, 358 00:24:22,100 --> 00:24:26,300 but...but then I thought of some verses of Mr Wordsworth 359 00:24:26,300 --> 00:24:28,860 that captured your spirit perfectly. 360 00:24:30,500 --> 00:24:32,500 May I be allowed to recite them to you? 361 00:24:35,820 --> 00:24:38,060 Of course, Mr Ryder. Please. 362 00:24:41,780 --> 00:24:43,940 She dwelt among... 363 00:24:43,940 --> 00:24:45,500 Excuse me. 364 00:24:46,540 --> 00:24:47,780 No. 365 00:24:48,860 --> 00:24:50,580 Please, take your time. 366 00:24:56,540 --> 00:25:00,420 She dwelt among the untrodden ways. 367 00:25:00,420 --> 00:25:02,140 Beside the springs of Dove. 368 00:25:03,140 --> 00:25:06,340 A maid whom there were none to praise. 369 00:25:06,340 --> 00:25:08,020 And very few to love. 370 00:25:09,340 --> 00:25:11,940 A violet by a mossy stone, 371 00:25:11,940 --> 00:25:13,620 half hidden from the eye. 372 00:25:15,620 --> 00:25:18,220 Fair as a star when only one 373 00:25:18,220 --> 00:25:19,980 is shining in the sky. 374 00:25:27,180 --> 00:25:30,420 I think you see me as a lonely figure. 375 00:25:30,420 --> 00:25:32,660 I was brought up in Hertfordshire, sir. 376 00:25:32,660 --> 00:25:35,700 So the road to London was barely five miles away. 377 00:25:35,700 --> 00:25:37,900 It is possible to feel oneself alone, 378 00:25:37,900 --> 00:25:39,900 even in such close proximity to town. 379 00:25:39,900 --> 00:25:42,660 Yes, but in my village it was quite untrue 380 00:25:42,660 --> 00:25:46,580 to say that there were none to praise and very few to love. 381 00:25:46,580 --> 00:25:48,540 There were scores of people 382 00:25:48,540 --> 00:25:50,740 very eager to praise my sisters. 383 00:25:50,740 --> 00:25:53,620 Perhaps living with your family in Meryton 384 00:25:53,620 --> 00:25:57,300 kept you half hidden from the eye. 385 00:25:58,500 --> 00:26:00,460 But now you've broken out on your own... 386 00:26:01,500 --> 00:26:03,860 ..you can be seen at last, as you deserve. 387 00:26:05,100 --> 00:26:09,140 Fair as a star when only one is shining in the sky. 388 00:26:14,580 --> 00:26:16,100 Oh! 389 00:26:20,100 --> 00:26:21,340 You're a natural, Miss Bennet. 390 00:26:21,340 --> 00:26:23,660 Oh, I'm not. I know. 391 00:26:27,540 --> 00:26:29,900 Our conversation has made me very happy, Miss Bennet. 392 00:26:34,780 --> 00:26:36,460 Me too, Mr Ryder. 393 00:26:41,580 --> 00:26:45,260 HE GEES UP THE HORSE 394 00:26:51,580 --> 00:26:53,020 Walk on. 395 00:26:53,020 --> 00:26:55,100 Whoa. Oh, oh. 396 00:26:55,100 --> 00:26:57,180 Ah! 397 00:26:57,180 --> 00:26:58,420 Oh! 398 00:27:00,580 --> 00:27:02,940 Mary! There you are. Whatever is the matter? 399 00:27:02,940 --> 00:27:04,260 What happened on the ride? 400 00:27:05,260 --> 00:27:08,300 We rode horses. Hmm? 401 00:27:08,300 --> 00:27:10,220 And, mine was most unruly, 402 00:27:10,220 --> 00:27:11,860 and it had a taste for brambles. 403 00:27:11,860 --> 00:27:13,500 As if it had a mind of its own, really. 404 00:27:13,500 --> 00:27:15,340 And my saddle was not at all comfortable. 405 00:27:15,340 --> 00:27:17,460 That's not a slight on the quality... Mary! 406 00:27:17,460 --> 00:27:19,020 ..merely the design. Mary! 407 00:27:21,900 --> 00:27:25,460 It appears Mr Ryder does have some sort of affection for you. 408 00:27:25,460 --> 00:27:29,260 And I believe he is about to propose. 409 00:27:32,180 --> 00:27:35,500 Mother, I'm not completely sure that you are right. 410 00:27:35,500 --> 00:27:38,900 And I really would hate to cause you any further disappointment. 411 00:27:38,900 --> 00:27:41,980 This is an opportunity that cannot be overlooked. 412 00:27:41,980 --> 00:27:44,660 He's a very eligible gentleman. 413 00:27:45,980 --> 00:27:47,860 You will say yes, won't you? 414 00:27:49,460 --> 00:27:51,580 Ah... 415 00:27:51,580 --> 00:27:53,420 There you are. What happened? What did he say? 416 00:27:53,420 --> 00:27:56,460 Did he ask you? He's not going to ask her. Lydia! 417 00:28:02,900 --> 00:28:04,260 Miss Bennet! 418 00:28:07,260 --> 00:28:09,140 Are you quite all right? 419 00:28:09,140 --> 00:28:11,900 Oh, it's nothing - nothing at all. 420 00:28:13,420 --> 00:28:16,340 May I speak with you in private? 421 00:28:16,340 --> 00:28:19,180 I have something very important I want to discuss with you. 422 00:28:37,740 --> 00:28:40,860 Mother had told me to prepare myself. 423 00:28:42,620 --> 00:28:45,540 But nothing could prepare me 424 00:28:45,540 --> 00:28:48,060 for what happened next.