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My mother, she's coming here.

Hello! Dad, I know the logistics inside and out. I can do it. You need to trust

me. I'm not supposed to take over if you don't. Mary told you to stand aside.

It's in your business.

If I could choose to make it my business.

No, I'm not going back to Barlow's. I don't care about Barlow's anymore.

I am going to find someone to give you lessons.

Reading, writing, and numeracy.

Can Henry come too, ma 'am? Our doors are open. I want to make an example of

them. I do hope they haven't forgotten how to cut fish.

Mary Hardacre has organized classes to help the local illiterate.

You must invite her over. Why?

We must offer our support, include a donation, and extend the

invitation to the uncouth mother.

Well, I hope this works.

Well, you've chopped enough money off it. It's not been a misery, you. Get

feet off the desk.

I'll put out the plate.

Oh, Mrs Harris.

Nice to see you again. Mrs Hardacre.

This is my daughter -in -law, Mrs Elizabeth Hardacre. She's going to be

us. And, um, this is my mother.

Hmm.

These desks ought to be such as further apart.

To dissuade from fraternizing.

I'll take those.

I like to look my students in the eye as I hand them out.

Communicate that I am in control.

The floor clean and wet.

Yes, ma 'am.

Old furniture.

Where to, Mrs. Strident? The bonfire.

Leave it out the back.

Very swiftly, please.

Master Harry's tutor is expected at any time.

Ah! I...

Of all those wretched things.

I wasn't aware there was an alphabet board in the house.

What's that, Mrs. Dryden?

A ridiculous apparatus used by misguided people under the illusion that one can

contact the spirits through it.

Really? Make sure that's first on the bonfire. Yes, Mrs. Dryden.

Mr Lewis, it's downstairs.

I never asked for this.

No, you didn't.

But it is what you need.

And if you won't go back to school, a tutor's the best way to keep studying.

I just want to forget about university.

It's never going to happen.

Harry, look at us.

Remember where we came from.

Now you have a chance to go to university.

But you've got to bring something to the table.

Just do your best.

That's all I'm asking.

Mr. Lewis.

Sir? This way, Mr. Parker. Mr. Hardacre is expecting you.

Mr. Lewis is admiring the artwork.

So sorry.

I glimpsed the pastoral on the wall and just had to investigate.

Thought it might be a Gainsborough.

Right.

I'm Arthur Lewis, and I suspect you must be Master Hardacre.

A fairy.

Of course.

A fine enough name on its own.

Your Mr Beazley is going to show me to my room and let us reconvene in one hour

to begin our lessons.

This way, Mr Lewis.

Come on then, you lot. Take

a seat and make sure you listen to what Mrs Harris tells you. Thanks for

spreading the word, Franny.

More about turnout considering.

Your diamond.

Take your seat.

I am Mrs. Harris.

Many of you might prefer not to be here.

Most of you will struggle.

It's not my concern why you failed to complete your education the first time

round. But you're here now, so you will listen to me, you will work hard, and

you will benefit from my expertise.

Reading, writing your names.

You will remember this day as the first day of your new life.

Exactly, Grandma. I hate it, too.

Don't say hate. I'm rather fond of it. It reminds me of the dress I wore in my

first season.

It's not the 70s. No, it just doesn't cut it for autumn parties or a shoot.

those are the best opportunities to find a suitor. Now, try on another.

Oh, my goodness.

I'm so sorry. I...

Promise Liza I'll call on her. I believe securing Miss Hooter is rather more

important. And I shall return, Mama. But I told her I would take her a selection

of my Jane Austen books.

Go ahead, my dear.

We'll reconvene tomorrow.

You sound like a steam engine.

I thought it was great that we were united against the influence of their

family. With young friendships being so volatile.

We are giving Adela time to draw her own conclusions about the heartaches.

And, rest assured, they will manifest.

Why must finding a husband be so exhausting?

I used to read Jane Austen for pleasure.

Now I'm living the life of one of her heroines.

Without, it seems, the final chapter.

Eh? A happy ending, Liza.

A handsome, raffish landowner on 5 ,000 years who carries me off into the

sunset. That's a busy day.

I'm deadly serious.

Grandmama would have me parading in new gowns in Mayfair.

And Mama's making me feel I might be a spinster forever.

Well, I'd rather be a... spinster than have to deal with fortune until showing

up after mid -Monday. Never wish to be a spinster, Liza.

We must continue to hope that true love is out there.

Maybe we could find out what's going to happen if we ask the spirit.

How then?

It's a great job, Joe.

Just wanted to make it a bit special.

All that you have.

Numbers in tomorrow?

Aye. First week's traded.

What do you think, Hal?

I think Joe's done very well.

I will say, at the end of a day's trading, I'd like to see less on the

but across all the shops we've refurbished, trade seems reasonable.

I'm done, Tom.

Slowly and surely, young man.

Again.

Again.

Sweep up, sweep down, circle back. Again.

Sweep up, sweep down, circle back.

Sweep up and sweep down.

Circle back, sweep up, sweep down.

A, B. Sweep up, sweep down, circle back.

Again. Again.

Try your other hand.

Try your other hand.

It can't get worse.

I can't believe you've done this before.

The glass just moved on its own.

It's so creepy.

The Americans call it a Ouija board.

One of my friends from school is obsessed with seances.

But I always found it a total bore. Usually nothing happens other than... A

of overexcited girls scaring themselves.

I don't want to mind trying.

Well, we need another person.

A note for you, Miss Liza.

On behalf of a Captain Edward Blackwood.

Thank you.

Who is this Captain Blackwood?

It's an office for me and Betsy met last week in the Lucky Sailor.

There's been a misunderstanding. He thinks I've dropped something and he's

to come and return it tomorrow.

It all seems like a lot of fuss to me.

Indeed.

Excellent.

Oh, these are your texts.

Your body naturalist.

This is what I've been studying.

Thirds, eh?

We must work hard to achieve

our ambition.

Bene factum.

How is your Greek?

Not that good.

I don't understand.

No matter. We will come back to Greek.

Shall we begin with some Latin verbs?

Fine.

There's a lot more letters to get through, so please...

Focus.

Otherwise, we'll be here till Christmas.

Again.

Again.

Sweep up, straight down, circle back.

Again.

You're not listening to my instructions.

I'm only asking of you what is asked of any five -year -old.

Look at this.

No, no, no. Please give it a chance. Don't leave. Look, I know it's not easy.

Come on, you're here now, lad.

No,

no, come on.

You know you can do it. Give it a go. Sit down.

The sooner you accept that this is my classroom, not yours, the quicker you

actually learn something.

I mean, I was practically baiting him to death, and that Mrs. Harris was walking

behind me.

Barking ordered them.

You never thought it was going to be easy, did you?

No. You look exhausted.

Was that me tossing and turning?

Maybe. I can't get over what a struggle it was.

I mean, they didn't make it easy for him, but I thought they could figure it

out. Well, they just don't know what they have yet.

You've got to give it time.

You're right.

I won't big a fight.

Don't I know it?

You've just got to have a little patience.

You do know that word, don't you?

Patience.

Good morning,

Adela. Good morning.

Grandmama, would you know of a Captain Edward Blackwood? He's calling our lives

out today.

Blackwood?

Well, that can only be the Blackwoods of Suffolk.

Of course, the Baron of Felixstowe.

Call in a nice heartache.

He merely wishes to return something she dropped in town.

Gentlemen, from a moneyed family of good standing, perhaps you should be

there when he does.

Wouldn't that be rather crass?

Also, I believe she rather likes him. I thought you said that she had several

suitors and dismissed them all. Why should this be any different?

And you are much more... What harm is there to meet a suitable

prospect when no other intention has been declared?

What's the word, Joe?

Callum has the figures for the first week's trade. They're a little

Joe. Right.

Well, it's first week.

Yes, but it's smart to get ahead.

So Callum and I were talking... Without me.

About our business.

I think you need to put less fresh goods out.

It looks better when the shop's stacked.

Looks like we're thriving.

Yes, but it doesn't matter if we're not selling.

Doing this is a stretch in the family finances. We're taking a risk.

Joe, I think your ideas are good, but the problem is overstocking and wastage.

Dad, you signed off on this.

I know I did, but...

I need to see that you understand the numbers.

Why are things not selling? What's causing the biggest loss?

Is that fair enough?

Yeah.

Hi, Miss Leather. All right, Callum. I think we should go. Oh, no, we need to

to Mrs Dryden.

Eliza?

Who is this Captain Blackwood who's visiting today?

Mrs Dryden seems concerned he didn't contact your father first.

Well, he's not a gentleman caller.

Me and Betsy were in the Lucky Sailor.

We just went in for a chat.

And then a couple of drunks thought we were a bit full of ourselves because we

dared turn them down. So Captain Blackwood stepped in to make sure they

message.

Ignoring the fact that you went to the Lucky Sailor without telling us, what's

this young man coming here for?

Because apparently I've dropped something and he's bringing it back.

He's just being a gentleman.

But he's not a caller.

No? No.

I mean, I must say, your hair's looking especially nice today.

Don't forget a chaperone.

You cracked the code.

Yes. Meet me in the garden.

What did you want me out here for?

Your Mr. Lewis came to say hello.

Turns out he's all right.

We don't thrive in dark rooms with old textbooks, Harry. We need fresh air as

well. So, you understood the written Greek.

Shall we practice some spoken?

Rhubarb, from the Latin rhubarbarum, and the Greek rababaron, although the

original derivation might be from the Persian rum.

Rabaraba what?

Well,

how do you know how they pronounced it?

Scholarly research, my dear.

Your grandmother does make a very good point.

We have no evidence of how the Greeks spoke.

And I was just saying to Harry how little it matters how we sound as long

are attempting the language.

Well, I wouldn't normally argue with him.

He's always been the smartest person in the room.

I don't doubt it.

Well, maybe we should continue our studies in the rest of the garden?

It's been a pleasure to meet you both.

Harry, shall we?

You alright?

What are you doing home?

I just needed time to think.

Last week's takings were bad.

And my dad wants me to figure out every last reason why.

He thinks I don't understand business.

I'm sorry, love.

It's only been a week.

I just need this to go smoothly.

He wants you to turn around to him and say, look how good I've done.

Nothing would make him happier.

So do your best, and it'll happen.

Mmm. It's from the Fitzherbert's.

With a 10 -pound donation for the class.

And an invitation for tea with all them posh cakes that you like.

Well, I suppose I could come along.

Rich strokey. I was desperate to spend the money on something.

It's called charity, ma 'am. We've had our fair share.

Well, it's not always welcome, though, is it?

What? Maggie told me what happened yesterday.

Two lads walked out. Yeah, and 11 of them stayed put.

Yeah, but they're not happy, though, are they?

Maggie said that Franny's going to give it one more go, and then she's going to

be moving on.

Are you kidding?

You need to have a word with that posh teacher of yours, because if you lose

someone like Franny, you might just lose the lot.

I

don't know

how to...

You recognise the word. Just try.

There's no point.

Harry, it is entirely normal to be frustrated by a perceived lack of

But I'm never going to make any progress.

All this stuff, it sounds right coming out of your mouth.

I just sound like an idiot, I've been told.

By whom?

Can we just get on with the lesson?

You have...

Every right to pursue an education.

You are bright and have the potential to achieve.

Look, I said I don't want to talk about it. I don't want to do any of this. So

can we just get on with the lesson so I can go?

I am concerned that your previous experience has affected your confidence

much. I said I don't want to talk about it!

Let's take a break.

Mrs. Harris, it just seems that quite a few of the students weren't happy with

the class.

I imagine their previous teachers enjoyed the same reaction.

I will do my job. They will succeed or they will fail.

He could be a little bit more supportive.

Writing letters over and over again isn't what they were expecting.

Mrs. Hardacre, I teach students with no formal education.

It is my job to remedy their failings, slowly and methodically.

Full stop.

We do not have time for tendrils. Yeah, but they're tired.

They've been working 12 hours on the docks.

Maybe if you just consider working differently. My method has worked for 20

years, Mrs. Hardacre. And with all due respect, you're not a teacher.

Just because you rose above the environment that they inhabit does not

can tell me how to do my job. Yeah, well, I feel like I need to when the

dignity's at stake.

I do not have time to concern myself with such things.

Then I'm sorry.

You know, you... I beg your pardon.

I am afraid, Mrs. Harris, that you have just lost your position.

I was remiss. You know, Austen collection is complete without sense and

sensibility.

Oh, well, thanks.

But have you been trying on make -up? Miss Liza, Captain Blackford had arrived

and he's waiting for you in the drawing room.

He's quite charming, isn't he?

Since you're here, you can be chaperone.

Not that we need one.

Captain Blackwood.

Miss Hardacre.

What a great pleasure it is to see you again.

Adela Fitzherbert.

Good day.

Miss Liza, I must return this.

Oh, that isn't mine.

Oh, my goodness.

May I?

My apologies.

Although at least I've had the opportunity to renew our acquaintance.

I leave it to you afternoon.

Oh, well, you're here now.

Could we offer you some refreshments?

What a very generous offer.

I accept.

It's a privilege, though, isn't it, to be able to help people the way that

teachers do?

You know, give them a chance to get off the docks and build them up for

themselves.

Well, you're changing society.

That's very kind.

But, unfortunately, the whole thing has fallen at the first hurdle.

No, she fired the teacher.

Might be an idea to find someone they actually want to listen to next time.

it's that easy, is it?

How unfortunate.

Yes, so I could go and find a suitable replacement for tomorrow.

But I really appreciate your support, and your donation was so generous, thank

you. Not at all.

But you must stay, my dear.

You're a keen card player.

Oh, is she ever?

Aye.

You stay.

Cards, is it?

All right, then, I will.

And where are you staying?

On my uncle's estate.

Morley and a rather tumble -down guest cottage.

Doesn't he want you in the out?

It's probably for the best. He's been unwell and everyone's upsetting him.

There's nothing worse than feeling below par and company.

Indeed. Also, he keeps seven cats and I'm rather more fond of him than them.

To be honest, though, my regimental living quarters have conditioned me to

prefer simpler accommodation.

I feel like we're so lucky to live here now, but there was something so nice

about the house we used to live in. I knew where everything was.

Money isn't everything, Miss Hardwick.

It is true.

It is not.

Oh, gosh.

How clumsy of me.

Is it on your dress? Let me get Maggie in. No, no, no. I will attend to it

myself. You two must continue without me.

Please, please.

Miss Adela.

My apologies, Miss Adela.

Lamplight may be all the rage, but when these wretched plugs are loose, they

seem to be possessed.

May I help you, Miss?

I spilt lemonade on my dress, Mrs. Dryden.

Come with me. We will find a cloth and some tepid water.

And don't forget to keep comfy.

That's rich.

When you said cards, I thought you meant we were going to play poker.

This is foolish. It's far too complex for a gift to take in. Hey, I'll get it

soon enough.

I'm delighted by your confidence.

George will be joining us soon, and you and I can play as partners.

We'll put your newfound skills to the test.

Oh, India's extraordinary. Have you been?

I haven't left Yorkshire, but I have heard they've got quite big caps over

there, so I bet your uncle approves.

You've spent many years there.

You should try FMT. It's more robust than Ceylon, but I think you'll like it.

Oh, I do love tea.

I could send you a package.

Or better still, you could come and visit me at Morley.

Oh, well, thank you.

eBay would be lovely.

Not at all.

And now, as much as it pains me, I must leave you.

Rather than come all that way for tea, and this may be very, very forward, but

wonder if you'd like to join me on a grouse shoot on my uncle's tape.

Grouse shoot?

Yes. A small group of friends will be gathering next week. All good sports.

your brothers are most welcome to join, with your father's permission, of

course.

Please do consider my offer, Miss Hardacre.

Thank you for coming over.

Mr. Cabot. Oh, goodbye, Captain Blackwood.

What offer?

He asked me on a grouse shoot.

Is that so?

Well, how delightful.

I thought you would be happier.

He is very nice.

Grandma Ma said he's from a well -moneyed family.

What are you doing asking your grandmother about Captain Blackwood?

Who else would know better if he was a good stock?

I was asking for you.

The important thing is he's not a fortune -hunter.

He's a first -rate prospect.

Well, I suppose I might give him a chance, then.

If you're really... I'm really unsure about this Captain Blackwood.

What about asking the spirits?

Am I disturbing you?

Oh, Mr. Lewis, no.

No, not at all. Come in.

I hope you're settling in. How's Harry doing?

Yeah, that's what I wish to discuss.

Harry is a bright young man.

His Latin is very passable, but Greek is a challenge.

But that's something you can help him with.

I fear he may not be ready to accept help from anyone.

So you're not giving up on him, are you? I don't want to.

I want what is best for Harry.

But it seems he doubts himself severely, and it will affect his learning.

I'm sorry, but I thought you should know.

Ah.

Yes. I'll talk to him.

Please give me time.

I don't think I can handle losing two teachers in one day.

Oh, I, um, I set up a literacy class, and the teacher treated grown men and

women like they were five -year -olds.

And they hated it. You can't learn like that.

Well, as with Harry, it may be a matter of finding the right person to reach

them. Well, that's what I'm working on here.

Oh, and this is Hardacre.

Mm.

Perhaps model the teacher you teach your class on, whoever taught you.

Yeah.

And there we are.

Oh. Don't be downhearted, my dear.

I'm just getting the hang of it. Oh, dear, look out, everyone.

You really are improving.

Reminds me of Hearts. You know Hearts? You know that game?

Oh, it's a cracking game with a little wager on the side, eh?

Always makes things a little more interesting.

The way you've taken to it, the next game will be ours.

Thank you for joining us, Maggie.

Don't say thank you, Miss Adela.

I'm not happy to be here.

I don't want to get haunted.

I've tried to tell her it's not like that.

Maggie, try to think of it like a telegraph. If we're very lucky, we'll

messages in our world and spirits in theirs.

All right, Miss Adela.

If you say so.

But remember, not a word to anyone.

And I think you'll find that's the game.

That's right, isn't it?

Very well done.

Thank you, Georgie boy.

I don't know why you didn't tell me about this before.

Yes, my dear, congratulations.

Rather careless, darling, but fair is fair. The game goes on.

I have to say, I've never seen Bridge picked up so quickly.

Cheers. Cheers.

Cheers.

Is anybody there?

Very.

We call upon you to show yourself and reveal the truth we seek.

How long does it usually take?

Maggie,

you try. Other voices can summon them.

Is anybody there?

Ask,

are you with us?

Come on, Maggie.

Are you wiggled?

Spirits, will you communicate the truth to us tonight?

Did one of you move that?

Should we be afraid?

Oh, I don't think I like it, actually, Adela.

Liza, ask your question.

Come on.

Don't be such a mouse.

All right.

All right.

Spirit, will I find happiness?

Will I get married?

Spirit, where the future with Captain Blackwood?

Well, maybe I just won't clear enough.

I thought the room was empty.

What on earth is going on?

What are you doing with that thing?

Maggie! Don't blame her, Mrs Dryden. I told her she had to join in.

And why is this lamp here?

It's a danger.

It's got a loose connection.

Miss Adela, we spoke about this today.

I would suggest that all of you go to bed immediately.

Consider yourselves lucky I'm not telling Mrs. Hardacre.

Maggie.

You've tried to trick me with that lamp.

I suppose it were you pushing the glass as well.

I'm sorry if you're upset, but it was just a little bit of fun.

Yeah, for you.

Don't be like that.

I'm tired.

I'm going to bed.

Your mother will probably want you back first thing, so I'll say goodbye now.

Absolutely nothing will be happening between Captain Blackwood and myself.

As it seems, Liza liked him far more than she said.

I see.

And I fear I may have behaved rather pettily on discovering this.

Did Liza not deceive you about her true intentions?

She let you believe she didn't like him.

Is that how a real friend behaves?

Perhaps not.

Hardacre grandmother is keen to join our bridge for a game.

A very encouraging, insufferable, disappointment exercise, Mama.

I know, Emma.

Useful.

Entirely useful.

Still trying to replace that old hag.

Do you have any idea how much these glasses mean to me?

Yeah, apart from the odd lesson at the workhouse. I practically taught myself.

I used things that interested me. That's how people learn. And I need someone

who understands that.

This loser's near.

I looked round the house. I knocked on his door, but he didn't answer.

Well, maybe he's left. You didn't exactly make him feel welcome.

So he told you about yesterday?

All I heard was you weren't happy and maybe you're not ready.

Oh, for God's sake.

I don't like teachers much.

But I know that that Mr Lewis is a good 'un. So if you've chucked your chance

away, you're an idiot.

And as for you, you know how you can make them classes work if you just open

your bloody eyes.

Clever fool for the pair of you.

You can see that long time is looking good.

Sorry, son, we've run out of time. You're going to have to cut back on

produce.

It's been one week.

I need you to consider other ideas.

You don't trust me. Would you swallow your damn pride and take good advice

it's been offered to you?

The stakes are too high.

We're in a recession, son.

If we don't make a profit, how can we help people? That was the whole point of

doing it that time.

I'll see if we can cut back on the fresh produce, but, Dad, go home and get some

rest. You look exhausted.

Don't worry about me.

Sorry.

I borrowed a bicycle to collect a textbook from town and suffered a

flat tire.

Don't worry about it.

Harry, I'm here for as long as you need me.

Right.

Latin.

Hello, everyone.

And thank you.

Thank you for coming back.

Look, I don't blame you for being unhappy.

It's all made a change.

No more Mrs Harris.

I'm going to be a teacher.

I'm sorry, Mara, but, I mean, what are you going to do that's any different?

I'm going to try something.

Pass these back.

There you are.

These lessons have got to be part of your life.

Whether that's reading a sign or a newspaper or reading a story.

Reading your rent book.

Signing your name or your husband.

Now, in a few months' time, I don't want any of these to be out of your reach

anymore.

Shall we do some work?

Yeah?

I, uh...

Then this new teacher showed up, taught Greek, strict.

I thought they wouldn't get away with it anymore, but he just joined in.

He hated me for being there.

He picked on me for all the hard questions, just so he may get it wrong.

He told me I wasn't good enough.

I realized he was right.

So I left.

I'm very sorry, Mary.

You have nothing to be ashamed of.

It's disgraceful that they can treat you this way. I'm sorry for what I said.

Getting angry?

There's nothing wrong with showing a little passion.

Catullus would approve.

Do you really think I stand a chance of getting into Oxford?

With hard work, I very much do.

So I'll be seeing you next week? Yes.

And you.

Of course.

Don't be late.

That would be great.

Why didn't you do this before?

Your wife would be enriching.

I just don't know what it can do for them if they stick at it.

Well, you know, there was supposed to be more kids to look after. And what about

you? Are you coming back?

Well, it depends.

A glass of cake might convince me.

I'll see what I can do, love.

Excellent. I believe poetry should always be delivered standing up. A very

way to end our day.

What the hell's wrong with you?

Why don't you just go to bed, Dad?

I'm just feeling a little under the weather, Ma.

He's exhausted.

He didn't even touch his supper.

Evening.

Why are you so chirpy?

Well, Mr Lewis said the next tutor I get ought to be like the person who taught

me. So I thought. I practically thought myself.

So, I took the class.

Bloody hell. I've been waiting on you to actually do something rather than

paying staff to do it for you.

Less Lady Bloody Hardacre and more Mary. Here, Ma.

I was bloody terrified.

Oh, Mum, I'm so happy for you.

I'm proud of you, Mum. Oh, thank you.

Yes, well done, love.

Are you all right?

Yes. What's wrong with you?