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Making for a fine crop, are we, would you say?

Aye, plenty to the show.

And free of scar, it appears.

Right. Should be through by nightfall.

Aye, as long as the rain keeps off.

I knew it wasn't today, but I couldn't make one.

That's the stuff to give the troops.

Keeping well, are you? I've never felt better.

Wonderful.

More nappies for the sun and air.

Laura,

what do you think? I've just driven her up from Edinburgh.

I didn't know Sir James had ordered a new car.

He hasn't. You mean... Well, I thought it was about time I stopped relying on

others.

Hop in.

I'll take you for a spin.

What have you got there?

Some daffodils, some crocuses and the odd tulip. Am I?

But it's Travellaire Flower Show next.

Well, oh, they should be in bloom by the time he arrives.

Now, don't be disappointed if it's a girl.

I won't be.

Just feels like a boy, that's all.

I brought you some polish for the kitchen floor.

Beautiful, isn't it?

I used to think of this view when I was in the desert.

Andrew,

about the other night... No, no, no, let me finish.

You've never told anybody else the full story, have you?

No.

Then it'll be our secret.

And Alec Rich's.

And Alec Rich's.

Mom?

Hmm?

How do you fancy a honeymoon in Italy?

Oh, I've had a proposal of marriage then.

Don't tell me you don't remember.

Oh, I remember.

Is it serious?

Certainly.

Do you think you might consider it serious?

cared for babies.

No?

No, I wasn't interested.

I wanted to get out in the world and do things.

Then Alec come along.

Now his baby's coming along.

I don't see why she has to think about it.

That's a big step, I suppose.

Nevertheless, whatever her feelings are for you now, are they liable to alter

the next day or week or...

However long it takes her to make up her mind.

Perhaps she'd like to talk it over with her family.

I suspect Janet will have something to say on the matter.

Yes, I dare say.

I'm not sure how kindly Alec would take to having my mother here for that length

of time.

What's a couple of weeks?

Breathing, Speedy. Get back on your feet, that's all.

I'll mention it.

Mind you, knowing my mother should probably be more of a hindrance than a

Don't you believe it?

Your mother?

You lost her early, didn't you?

Aye.

I grew up in a man's world.

Just my father.

A brother.

A brother?

What happened to him?

He ended up in Australia.

Well, Andrew, you made a match, eh?

Yep. He finally talked me into it.

By the time someone made an honest man of him.

I'll second that, Gerald.

Have you set the date yet? For spring, I suppose.

Well, it depends on Andrew, really.

His regiment and so on. Of course, this ghastly Korean business.

Well, let's hope it doesn't get in the way of a good thrash. Sure.

Just jerking off, fella.

Andrew, you're a lucky man.

He's an absolute charmer. I think so.

You must be very proud, James.

Well, it's what I wanted.

Flora is a good worker, and he has a sensible head on her shoulders.

Your children.

You must miss them.

Yes.

I miss my children.

I miss them very much.

You could always go back, I suppose.

I've told you many times.

For a visit, I mean.

Just to see them.

It's not possible.

Roberto, I need to know.

You always want to know, huh?

Don't do everything I know!

How many more times?

Huh?

What do you think of Christopher?

I don't.

Geoffrey.

Geoffrey?

I'm tired.

Aren't they?

They're strong and healthy.

Sorry, I'm not with you. Never mind.

Your father enjoyed himself.

We all did, didn't you?

Oh, yes.

The meal was fine.

Look, I'm sorry, Andrew. I'll speak to you in the morning.

Flora!

Make sure you post that letter.

You've told me.

It's important.

I know.

Oh, girl.

Well, I can't leave you like this till Anna gets back.

Let's see what we can do.

Are you ungrateful?

I can't recall my father saying anything untoward.

Of course.

Well, I wouldn't expect you to contradict anything he might have to

earth do you mean by that?

Daddy pulls the strings and always has done.

Now he's arranging a marriage for you, and I dare say will dictate how many

children your wife must produce. Just a minute. I wouldn't mind, but you were

there. You heard him. She's strong and healthy, can still have children. His

principal concern. Well, that's just his manner. His principal concern, and

yours too, I presume. Of course not.

I asked you to marry me because... I remind you, my sister.

Oh, please, don't bring all that up again. Why not?

He stopped you marrying her because you weren't good enough for you.

And now he's pushing me at you because, well, I'm useful around the place. Oh,

and of course, I'm strong and healthy. That is ridiculous. My feelings for you

have nothing to do with my father. I tell that to the Marines. Look, you

know him well enough by now. It suits him to talk like that. Well, it doesn't

suit me.

You're really not being fair, you know. Fair?

Good God, fair!

If you'd said something last night to contradict him, I mean, just anything,

that you... You yourself had made the decision to marry me. That you didn't

a damn about children to carry on the name of your ridiculous family. I mean,

just anything. What would have been the point?

It would just have made him look small. Oh, but you could make me look small.

Oh, for God's sake. You've ruined it for me here now. Ruined it. Well, now

you're just being childish. Oh, am I?

Fine.

Flora.

Flora, wait.

Can you make something decent of it?

Trust me, I make like new.

Oh, I trust you, all right.

It's just... Well, I can't afford that much.

Baby, right?

Don't worry.

I make it cheap.

All right.

It's a deal.

Is Flora in there? No, I was looking for her.

Oh, where the devil is she? I had an appointment with her.

I never known her to be late before.

Hasn't love gone to her head?

Haven't you seen her at all today?

Only briefly.

Now, what the blazes is she up to?

Was she called away?

I have no idea.

I've told you, I was looking for her.

She has done nothing all morning.

These are notes she made yesterday.

Little she was to get off to me.

Have you two been rowing?

Well, you might say that, yes.

Oh, many.

Is this why she's gone off? I expect, sir.

Damn it, man, can't you exercise some control over your women?

Wait. Andrew!

Andrew!

Jennifer!

I've made one or two inquiries.

It appears she left carrying a suitcase.

She had no right to go without a word to me.

You've put me in an impossible situation.

I've put you in an impossible situation. You had a row, now I'm without a

factor. I've no idea and I shall have one again.

It's your own damn fault.

How can that be? She overheard what you said about her to Gerald last night.

So what did I say she could take exception to?

She's a woman with a mind of her own, and some pride you refer to her as if

were a reproductive machine.

Oh, my God.

Girls are so touchy these days.

You also discussed our marriage as if it were your idea. It was my idea.

Look, I happen to love Flora.

If I didn't, do you suppose that I'd go along with her for one second?

We're not in the Dark Ages now, Father.

As it is, she might never come back. She'll be back.

She knows which side her bread's butted.

Phoebe! Umberto, quick, it's Jenny!

Right.

Get me a towel.

Poke up the fire. Put more on it.

It's the old man, I take it.

Partly.

Not good enough for his son.

Like me.

Not quite.

Look, I'm sorry to turn up like this.

Don't be.

It's been six months almost.

We don't see nearly enough of each other.

Yes, but the circumstances.

Especially since you've been through it yourself, as you might say.

Well, that's all in the past.

As far as I'm concerned.

Daddy's ploy this time.

Oh, I gather he suggested the marriage. Good God.

Have we moved up the social scale? No, no, no, but apparently I'm intelligent,

can run the place and have children into the bargain.

What about Andrew?

Him?

Well, he says he loves me.

I mean, she's not at home. I can't find her anywhere.

What is it?

Where is she?

Will somebody please tell me what's going on?

She's upstairs.

It's the baby.

Alec, wait!

There's been complications.

It was my fault.

No, no.

I did such silly things.

Come now. You mustn't blame yourself.

What's taking so long?

Drink this.

Try to calm yourself.

Thanks.

Come and sit down by the fire.

They'll tell us soon enough.

I killed my baby.

No, Mrs. Ritchie.

I killed my baby.

No.

It probably aborted itself.

No. Mrs. Ritchie, it was a defective foetus.

It wouldn't have lived.

Don't lie to me.

Please. I wouldn't.

Don't lie to me.

Now, I want you to sleep.

You must rest.

I'm sorry, Mr Ritchie.

She's lost the baby.

The foetus was abnormal.

It was what you might call a spontaneous abortion.

Miss Robertson, if you don't mind, I'd like her to stay here for a day or two.

Of course. Let her rest properly.

Is she all right?

A warm drink now would be a good idea.

Is she all right? Can I see her? Of course.

But, Mr Ritchie, she's feeling guilty right now.

Guilty?

It's a normal reaction.

You must convince her of that.

It's all right, Phoebe.

I'll take that up.

Sit down, Doctor.

You've been eating something yourself.

Hello there.

I brought you this.

Oh, baby.

I know.

I know.

I'm so sorry.

It's not your fault.

It's not anybody's fault.

Have another baby.

You'll see.

When you will again.

Andrew? Thank God you're there.

Yes, but I had to call. I can't talk now.

I need time, time on my own.

Flora, you can't just... Look, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Well, it appears everything's in meticulous order.

You'll need to be finding yourself a new factor.

You could do it.

I'm a serving officer in His Majesty's Armed Forces. I had you forgotten.

You can get compassionate leave.

It'll only be for a short time until Flora returns.

I doubt very much that she will return.

Where else will she get as good a job?

No one else will take on a woman's character.

Narrative in order, as usual.

You must go and see her, Andrew.

I'll go when I'm ready.

I'm under orders from you.

Does this place mean anything to you at all?

I'm really not sure, Father.

You'll be quite happy to see it fall apart?

Because that's exactly what will happen if we're not very careful.

Oh, God!

Hake, how was I to know the woman who'd listen in to my private conversation?

Hardly private.

Arranged marriages in this day and age.

We're behind the times, Father.

Dr.

Postman.

Corey Begg.

She's lost the baby.

They're at Femi's.

I'll take a wander up to Corriebeck and check the stop.

Do you want a hand?

No, I'll manage.

They're at Femi's.

Alec, I've only just heard.

I'm so dreadfully sorry.

How's she taking it?

Badly.

Well, give her my best.

I will, sir.

Thank you.

I don't mean to pry, but this is McKinnick.

I'm afraid so.

Does that mean the wedding?

It's a time being.

What will you do now?

God knows.

If Flora doesn't come back, then everything's ended.

Well, I may just leave myself.

Meaning what?

The army.

Meaning, if Flora does want me, I'll go to her.

Wherever she wants to settle.

The thing is... Right, sir.

Is somebody home?

No.

I came by to give you a hand.

Oh.

I read the notice.

I'd like to come up to the cemetery with you.

Flora? Sir James here.

I...

Which

one was that?

Sir James.

Oh, I can't bring myself to speak to him.

Oh, Jan, tell me, am I being a fool?

I wouldn't think so.

Even women are entitled to a bit of dignity.

Let's be practical.

What's your financial situation?

Not bad.

Can you keep it up till you find another job?

Well, I've John's gratuity and I've saved a bit.

Depends how long I'm looking, really.

Oh, but I liked it there.

Oh, well.

Here's the newspaper.

Look up the job vacancy.

Bye. But I don't know what...

What time did Alex say he was coming to fetch me?

Not sure.

Back at six, I think I said.

I almost don't want to go.

You've spoiled me. You and him better.

We needed a bit of spoiling.

I wonder why it wasn't normal.

I mean, we're both healthy.

I doubt that counts in these matters.

All those baby clothes.

We're such a waste.

No, then.

You'll have another.

Pat.

I feel uncertain about things.

I know how you feel.

I kept all it from you.

My fault.

Delivered it myself.

I was working in the top field when I went in to live.

Couldn't you call? It should be someone.

No.

I hadn't told anyone.

I was never married.

My mother was dead.

My father, he was an elder in the kirk.

Very strict and narrow.

But you had a brother.

Oh, hi.

Well, he could have helped.

He would have met Julia by then.

Nine months old.

There's a little wind there.

And it catches the sun.

I owe those two stones.

Oh, Phoebe, I'm so sorry.

It was all a long time ago.

You should be apologising to him.

No right to be bothering you at such a time. Oh, of course you have.

Oh, you must have been through.

I'm glad you told me.

So am I.

Well, Berta, how's things?

Jennifer, she's ready for you now.

Everything okay?

Yeah, fine.

Give or do, huh?

There's one for you.

Oh, good.

From the university?

No.

Strat Blair.

But one.

Man or boy.

Good Lord.

An apology.

From Andrew?

Not Sir James.

He wanted the marriage, but didn't influence Andrew.

In fact, Andrew resisted at first.

He understands Andrew has a very high regard for me, and that is the only

for proposing to me.

Oh, but best of all, listen to this.

I'm all ears.

He regrets his stupid, selfish remarks.

I believe him. He wants

me back.

I planted bulbs for the spring.

They'll look good.

I just built a big flower.

We shall have another one.