1 00:00:48,735 --> 00:00:51,775 ANN FORSYTE: 'How to define a Forsyte? 2 00:00:54,455 --> 00:00:57,375 'By the secrets we keep, shall you know us? 3 00:00:58,975 --> 00:01:00,455 'By the little lies we tell? 4 00:01:04,655 --> 00:01:08,895 'By the choices we make, which echo down the generations. 5 00:01:10,535 --> 00:01:13,615 'Choices which will come back to haunt us... 6 00:01:14,655 --> 00:01:18,695 '..until one of us decides to change the story.' 7 00:01:27,455 --> 00:01:28,855 Believe me, this will pass. 8 00:01:29,975 --> 00:01:32,935 And we'll come through it stronger and more devoted than ever. 9 00:01:34,255 --> 00:01:35,255 I believe you. 10 00:01:46,615 --> 00:01:50,335 My concern is this - now he knows about the children... 11 00:01:51,655 --> 00:01:53,415 ..will he be able to forget them again? 12 00:01:57,655 --> 00:01:58,655 Jos. 13 00:02:02,855 --> 00:02:03,855 HOLLY COUGHS 14 00:02:06,375 --> 00:02:08,415 You need fresh air. Hm? 15 00:02:09,535 --> 00:02:11,335 I wish I could take you to the seaside. 16 00:02:12,735 --> 00:02:14,015 I know where I like to go. 17 00:02:16,135 --> 00:02:17,335 To a magic place... 18 00:02:18,615 --> 00:02:20,895 ..where all the streets are made of water. 19 00:02:21,895 --> 00:02:23,815 Where the poor servant girl met the prince. 20 00:02:25,015 --> 00:02:26,015 LOUISA CHUCKLES SOFTLY 21 00:02:36,135 --> 00:02:39,455 So, at the next board meeting, 22 00:02:39,495 --> 00:02:42,015 I propose to introduce the subject 23 00:02:42,055 --> 00:02:45,415 of my nephew's unfitness to be chair. 24 00:02:45,455 --> 00:02:46,455 Mm. 25 00:02:46,495 --> 00:02:48,175 Not just in temperament... 26 00:02:49,575 --> 00:02:52,335 ..but in behaviour. As in...? 27 00:02:52,375 --> 00:02:54,855 Any action that might bring the firm into disrepute. 28 00:02:56,055 --> 00:02:57,375 This being the case, 29 00:02:57,415 --> 00:03:00,695 not only can he be said NOT to be chair material... 30 00:03:01,895 --> 00:03:04,415 ..he should be expelled from the company... 31 00:03:05,495 --> 00:03:06,495 ..altogether. 32 00:03:09,655 --> 00:03:13,695 You're not the first to sow wild oats in your youth. 33 00:03:16,455 --> 00:03:19,135 But there's no need to pay for those mistakes with your career. 34 00:03:19,175 --> 00:03:20,695 They're not "mistakes", Dad. 35 00:03:21,855 --> 00:03:24,135 They're my actual flesh and blood. And that's important. 36 00:03:25,295 --> 00:03:29,175 An heir is important. Something you currently lack. 37 00:03:29,215 --> 00:03:31,175 But for the present, 38 00:03:31,215 --> 00:03:34,055 when your succession is about to be challenged... 39 00:03:34,095 --> 00:03:37,695 Oh, I am well aware of James's manoeuvrings... 40 00:03:39,615 --> 00:03:42,055 ..it is imperative that we keep this matter a secret. 41 00:03:42,095 --> 00:03:43,775 APPROACHING FOOTSTEPS 42 00:03:46,175 --> 00:03:48,615 Your father and I have been wondering... 43 00:03:48,655 --> 00:03:51,175 is there a case for offering some inducement? 44 00:03:52,215 --> 00:03:54,615 "Inducement"? For the young lady in question... 45 00:03:55,735 --> 00:03:57,255 ..to ensure her silence. 46 00:03:57,295 --> 00:03:58,895 Her silence is not in doubt. 47 00:03:58,935 --> 00:04:02,895 But if she could be persuaded to leave London... What? 48 00:04:02,935 --> 00:04:04,775 ..set up home and business elsewhere. 49 00:04:04,815 --> 00:04:06,455 Suitably funded, of course. 50 00:04:06,495 --> 00:04:08,895 So she's expected to uproot her life and that of her children 51 00:04:08,935 --> 00:04:10,575 for my convenience, 52 00:04:10,615 --> 00:04:13,495 when she's made it abundantly clear she wants no further contact? 53 00:04:13,535 --> 00:04:14,935 And you trust her? Completely. 54 00:04:18,655 --> 00:04:21,335 You are not proposing some kind of public statement? 55 00:04:21,375 --> 00:04:22,375 About the children? 56 00:04:23,655 --> 00:04:25,175 Well, how would that benefit any of us? 57 00:04:26,255 --> 00:04:28,015 No, I intend to honour her wishes, 58 00:04:28,055 --> 00:04:31,375 whilst deciding how to discharge my financial obligation to her, 59 00:04:31,415 --> 00:04:33,335 which will be MY decision... 60 00:04:34,935 --> 00:04:35,935 ..no-one else's. 61 00:04:42,775 --> 00:04:45,175 Are we sure he's the father? JAMES CHUCKLES 62 00:04:45,215 --> 00:04:47,415 Why else would he be at her shop? 63 00:04:47,455 --> 00:04:50,015 And there was that business in Italy with the lady's maid. 64 00:04:50,055 --> 00:04:52,055 And there we have it... 65 00:04:53,415 --> 00:04:56,055 ..the thing to tip the scales against him. 66 00:04:56,095 --> 00:04:57,895 But let's keep this to ourselves for now. 67 00:05:01,815 --> 00:05:05,255 Do I think I'd be the better chair? Of course. 68 00:05:05,295 --> 00:05:08,295 Do I need to stoop to scheming to achieve it? Mm... 69 00:05:08,335 --> 00:05:10,095 You can leave all that to me. 70 00:05:13,455 --> 00:05:16,015 BIRDSONG 71 00:05:25,415 --> 00:05:26,895 SOUNDING DISTANT: Irene... 72 00:05:26,935 --> 00:05:29,335 FROM BESIDE HER: I've got another note from Mr Forsyte. 73 00:05:29,375 --> 00:05:30,495 SHE CLEARS HER THROAT 74 00:05:45,495 --> 00:05:46,655 Hm... 75 00:06:02,295 --> 00:06:04,295 APPROACHING FOOTSTEPS 76 00:06:15,255 --> 00:06:18,055 JUNE BREATHES SHAKILY 77 00:06:18,095 --> 00:06:19,095 So... 78 00:06:20,175 --> 00:06:21,775 ..if you loved her... 79 00:06:24,015 --> 00:06:25,335 ..why did you marry Mama? 80 00:06:28,295 --> 00:06:31,015 Because your mother wa... IS... 81 00:06:32,775 --> 00:06:34,455 ..an incredible woman. 82 00:06:34,495 --> 00:06:36,615 Cultured, caring, kind. 83 00:06:37,695 --> 00:06:38,895 And I value that. 84 00:06:41,375 --> 00:06:43,015 JUNE SNIFFS 85 00:06:43,055 --> 00:06:45,615 In those early days after Venice, I was sometimes a little lost. 86 00:06:48,295 --> 00:06:53,095 And had you known about... her situation... 87 00:06:55,855 --> 00:06:56,975 ..what would you have done? 88 00:07:01,295 --> 00:07:02,895 WHISPERING: I can't answer that. 89 00:07:05,615 --> 00:07:06,615 SOFTLY: You just did. 90 00:07:08,895 --> 00:07:09,895 June, wait. 91 00:07:12,415 --> 00:07:13,415 JUNE SNIFFS 92 00:07:31,055 --> 00:07:32,055 Give her time. 93 00:07:36,095 --> 00:07:38,095 I don't underestimate the pain this has caused... 94 00:07:39,775 --> 00:07:40,775 ..but I am here... 95 00:07:42,295 --> 00:07:43,815 ..and I have no plans to be elsewhere. 96 00:07:51,215 --> 00:07:52,375 Then all shall be well. 97 00:08:15,935 --> 00:08:18,215 You came. Did you doubt it? 98 00:08:25,455 --> 00:08:28,615 Forgive me. Yesterday, I was overwhelmed. 99 00:08:29,775 --> 00:08:31,535 I failed to observe the proper formalities. 100 00:08:32,535 --> 00:08:33,815 Allow me to make amends. 101 00:08:35,855 --> 00:08:36,855 Ah! 102 00:08:39,255 --> 00:08:41,415 Miss Heron, you have made me the happiest of men. 103 00:08:44,055 --> 00:08:47,495 Would you do me the honour... of wearing this ring? 104 00:08:47,535 --> 00:08:48,535 SHE GASPS SOFTLY 105 00:08:53,575 --> 00:08:54,575 SHE EXHALES SOFTLY 106 00:08:57,095 --> 00:08:59,095 You dislike it? Er, no! No, how could I? 107 00:08:59,135 --> 00:09:00,375 It's just... SHE LAUGHS SOFTLY 108 00:09:01,695 --> 00:09:05,055 I mean, is this happening to me? 109 00:09:05,095 --> 00:09:08,255 When there must be so many more suitable women of your own station. 110 00:09:08,295 --> 00:09:12,015 Very many... eminently "suitable". 111 00:09:12,055 --> 00:09:15,535 All art and polish and... 112 00:09:16,855 --> 00:09:18,055 ..impeccable breeding. 113 00:09:20,455 --> 00:09:21,455 Whereas you... 114 00:09:22,935 --> 00:09:25,215 ..are all nature. SHE EXHALES SOFTLY 115 00:09:26,255 --> 00:09:28,335 And to me, that is perfection. 116 00:09:42,295 --> 00:09:46,455 May I now have the honour... of introducing you to my family... 117 00:09:49,855 --> 00:09:52,375 ..my love? SHE LAUGHS 118 00:09:52,415 --> 00:09:54,335 CHUCKLING: Yes! 119 00:09:54,375 --> 00:09:57,455 THEY CHUCKLE 120 00:09:57,495 --> 00:09:59,535 PLAYS SOFTLY 121 00:10:31,815 --> 00:10:33,815 Mama was always fond of that one. 122 00:10:34,815 --> 00:10:36,575 She was a fine woman. 123 00:10:36,615 --> 00:10:38,935 Not a first love, but... 124 00:10:40,895 --> 00:10:42,015 ..a lasting one. 125 00:10:47,900 --> 00:10:51,740 So, it's a full turn-out tomorrow? What's this? 126 00:10:51,780 --> 00:10:54,020 Epsom Races. Monty's horse is running. 127 00:10:54,060 --> 00:10:56,140 What could possibly go wrong? 128 00:10:56,180 --> 00:10:58,100 What shall I wear? 129 00:10:59,220 --> 00:11:00,940 I need to cut quite the dash 130 00:11:00,980 --> 00:11:03,180 when I strut into the ring with Lady Peaches. 131 00:11:03,220 --> 00:11:04,420 Isn't that the groom's job? 132 00:11:04,460 --> 00:11:06,500 When one's nurtured a nag as I have, 133 00:11:06,540 --> 00:11:08,700 one feels a bond, a connection. 134 00:11:08,740 --> 00:11:10,740 You don't think of mounting her yourself, then? 135 00:11:10,780 --> 00:11:12,860 JAMES CHUCKLES The thought had occurred, 136 00:11:12,900 --> 00:11:15,500 but the 2:30 at Epsom, is that the place to make one's debut? 137 00:11:15,540 --> 00:11:19,380 I thought I'd wear my peach hat in homage to Monty's horse. 138 00:11:19,420 --> 00:11:21,100 But if it doesn't win...? 139 00:11:21,140 --> 00:11:23,980 I believe by the end of tomorrow, we'll have something to celebrate. 140 00:11:24,020 --> 00:11:26,140 And to that end, I'll be bringing a guest. 141 00:11:26,180 --> 00:11:27,740 Anyone we know? 142 00:11:27,780 --> 00:11:29,660 Wouldn't wish to spoil the surprise. 143 00:11:30,780 --> 00:11:32,260 Well, hardly a surprise! 144 00:11:32,300 --> 00:11:34,420 A guinea on Miss Carteret! LAUGHTER 145 00:11:34,460 --> 00:11:36,180 SOFTLY: If you've a guinea to waste. 146 00:11:41,460 --> 00:11:45,340 It's always a blow to realise that someone you love is not perfect. 147 00:11:48,380 --> 00:11:51,300 Of course you want him to be, but... 148 00:11:53,700 --> 00:11:56,260 ..he's fallen short. And I can't forgive him. 149 00:11:57,580 --> 00:12:02,140 Parents disappoint their children. Children disappoint their parents. 150 00:12:03,420 --> 00:12:05,300 CHUCKLING: Mine have a talent for it. 151 00:12:07,180 --> 00:12:10,180 Even now, I suspect that your uncle James 152 00:12:10,220 --> 00:12:15,020 is harnessing your father's imperfections to use against him. 153 00:12:15,060 --> 00:12:17,020 And you may say, "Quite right". 154 00:12:17,060 --> 00:12:18,940 Whereas I would say... 155 00:12:20,300 --> 00:12:23,900 .."Let he who is without sin cast the first stone." 156 00:12:27,340 --> 00:12:31,620 Chin up, my dear. Tomorrow's race should cheer your spirits. 157 00:12:40,420 --> 00:12:42,940 Yes, Peaches! Do it! Come on, Peaches. Told you! 158 00:12:43,940 --> 00:12:47,580 Go on, go on, Peaches! Come on, Lady Peaches. 159 00:12:47,620 --> 00:12:49,660 CHEERING Yes! Go! Yes! 160 00:12:49,700 --> 00:12:50,700 Yes! 161 00:12:52,860 --> 00:12:54,660 That's it, go on! Go on! Yes! Yes! 162 00:12:56,820 --> 00:12:58,340 No! No, no, no! 163 00:12:58,380 --> 00:12:59,860 No! No! No! 164 00:12:59,900 --> 00:13:01,660 No! No, Peaches! 165 00:13:09,900 --> 00:13:11,100 No! 166 00:13:14,180 --> 00:13:15,980 No! 167 00:13:16,020 --> 00:13:17,820 HORSE SNORTS 168 00:13:22,620 --> 00:13:24,780 HORSE WHINNIES 169 00:13:24,820 --> 00:13:26,900 No! No! 170 00:13:26,940 --> 00:13:29,500 Oh, it was so close! So close. 171 00:13:29,540 --> 00:13:30,860 SO close! 172 00:13:30,900 --> 00:13:32,100 You donkey! 173 00:13:35,580 --> 00:13:38,940 Damn it! I've been sold a pup! 174 00:13:38,980 --> 00:13:42,820 A... turkey, a clunker, a veritable dud! 175 00:13:42,860 --> 00:13:46,060 But she did so well, Monty. She almost won! 176 00:13:49,180 --> 00:13:51,140 CLATTERING They need to fix that. 177 00:13:53,620 --> 00:13:54,620 How's Alicia? 178 00:13:55,620 --> 00:13:58,580 If you value your life, never ask if she's feeling tired. 179 00:13:58,620 --> 00:14:02,060 CHUCKLING: Or would like a chair. Oh, no, she already made that clear. 180 00:14:02,100 --> 00:14:04,580 "I'm with child, Jo, I'm not an invalid or an imbecile." 181 00:14:10,100 --> 00:14:11,380 How are things with Frances? 182 00:14:11,420 --> 00:14:15,180 Let's just say my connections with Louisa have consequences 183 00:14:15,220 --> 00:14:16,380 neither of us reckoned with. 184 00:14:18,140 --> 00:14:20,260 And the implications are frankly severe. 185 00:14:28,900 --> 00:14:32,380 So, does Soames propose to join us 186 00:14:32,420 --> 00:14:35,260 or is he keeping his intended under lock and key? 187 00:14:35,300 --> 00:14:38,620 Ah, Miss Carteret. Pa would've been proud 188 00:14:38,660 --> 00:14:41,100 to think we'd achieved nobility in three generations. 189 00:14:49,020 --> 00:14:50,660 Just to alert you... 190 00:14:50,700 --> 00:14:52,740 I haven't broached any of our plans with the family, 191 00:14:52,780 --> 00:14:54,620 so forgive me if I'm deliberately vague. 192 00:14:54,660 --> 00:14:56,380 Of course. IRENE CHUCKLES 193 00:14:56,420 --> 00:14:57,420 Ah. 194 00:15:01,220 --> 00:15:04,220 Miss Heron, Mrs Heron, my family. 195 00:15:06,900 --> 00:15:08,020 How do you do? 196 00:15:10,980 --> 00:15:12,900 Forgive me, I fear we're a formidable prospect. 197 00:15:12,940 --> 00:15:15,140 Oh, not at all, I'm delighted... 198 00:15:15,180 --> 00:15:18,380 to make the acquaintance of such a distinguished family. 199 00:15:18,420 --> 00:15:19,460 Hm. 200 00:15:19,500 --> 00:15:22,380 And there'll be ample opportunity for deepening that acquaintance... 201 00:15:23,420 --> 00:15:27,340 ..as Miss Heron has done me the honour of agreeing to be my wife. 202 00:15:27,380 --> 00:15:28,380 MRS HERON CHUCKLES 203 00:15:29,780 --> 00:15:31,940 QUIETLY: Oh! Huh... 204 00:15:38,820 --> 00:15:40,140 Congratulations. 205 00:15:41,140 --> 00:15:42,140 Thank you. 206 00:15:43,220 --> 00:15:45,860 Our wedding will shortly take place by special licence, 207 00:15:45,900 --> 00:15:48,260 after which we depart for Europe. 208 00:15:48,300 --> 00:15:51,900 On your honeymoon? How thrilling. Where will you go? 209 00:15:51,940 --> 00:15:54,300 Tradition dictates that must remain a secret. 210 00:15:56,420 --> 00:15:57,780 "Heron" you say? 211 00:15:58,860 --> 00:16:00,060 Er, do we know that name? 212 00:16:02,140 --> 00:16:04,540 Who are your... people, my dear? 213 00:16:04,580 --> 00:16:07,620 Er, no-one of consequence. My father was a professor, and my mother... 214 00:16:07,660 --> 00:16:10,820 Oh, could we please not subject Miss Heron to the Spanish Inquisition? 215 00:16:10,860 --> 00:16:15,100 CHUCKLING: Oh, no, no, no, indeed. That function belongs to me. 216 00:16:17,340 --> 00:16:19,420 The customary formalities? 217 00:16:20,540 --> 00:16:21,540 Yes, of course. 218 00:16:27,980 --> 00:16:28,980 Shall we? 219 00:16:35,820 --> 00:16:37,620 SOFTLY: Oh, my... 220 00:16:37,660 --> 00:16:40,340 I thought it best to get the ordeal out of the way as soon as possible. 221 00:16:40,380 --> 00:16:41,500 IRENE CHUCKLES 222 00:16:41,540 --> 00:16:44,140 As to the wedding, you must say if a fortnight from now is too soon. 223 00:16:44,180 --> 00:16:45,180 A fortnight? 224 00:16:46,660 --> 00:16:49,060 Well, surely, the sooner we arrive in Paris... 225 00:16:57,060 --> 00:16:58,100 ANN EXHALES SOFTLY 226 00:16:58,140 --> 00:16:59,140 WHISPERING: I... 227 00:17:13,425 --> 00:17:16,985 Your mother is seriously displeased. 228 00:17:18,545 --> 00:17:22,025 Why wasn't she consulted? And the haste? 229 00:17:23,145 --> 00:17:25,385 How long have you known this girl? Long enough. 230 00:17:26,505 --> 00:17:28,825 She seems rather lovely. Oh, Emily! 231 00:17:30,025 --> 00:17:32,865 She is. You'll like her. 232 00:17:32,905 --> 00:17:36,145 You must be fearfully in love. "In love"? 233 00:17:37,225 --> 00:17:40,185 What the deuce does that mean? It means everything, trust me. 234 00:17:43,105 --> 00:17:45,265 This is not the match we were expecting. 235 00:17:45,305 --> 00:17:47,305 No, I see that. 236 00:17:47,345 --> 00:17:50,945 And to take the plunge now? When Jo's dug himself a hole? 237 00:17:50,985 --> 00:17:52,545 We've a clear shot at the chairmanship, 238 00:17:52,585 --> 00:17:55,185 and you're about to go gallivanting off round the continent? 239 00:17:56,265 --> 00:17:58,025 Perhaps we should just leave Jo to it. 240 00:17:58,065 --> 00:17:59,745 JAMES LAUGHS 241 00:17:59,785 --> 00:18:01,825 Are you serious? 242 00:18:01,865 --> 00:18:03,065 Hm. 243 00:18:11,745 --> 00:18:13,625 The... insanity of it! 244 00:18:15,665 --> 00:18:17,545 EMILY CHUCKLES I think I rather envy him. 245 00:18:18,985 --> 00:18:20,025 How? 246 00:18:21,025 --> 00:18:22,625 Daring to follow his heart. 247 00:18:24,225 --> 00:18:25,225 Did you? 248 00:18:26,545 --> 00:18:27,545 Did I? 249 00:18:27,585 --> 00:18:28,905 For God's sake, Emily. 250 00:18:31,105 --> 00:18:33,105 What sort of a question is that? 251 00:18:38,185 --> 00:18:41,025 Come along, Pudding. Shall we retire? 252 00:18:49,745 --> 00:18:51,585 Well, that was sheer purgatory. 253 00:18:54,345 --> 00:18:56,585 JO SIGHS SOFTLY Absolute hell. 254 00:18:58,105 --> 00:19:01,265 Grinning like fools, as if our whole lives were not on the rack! 255 00:19:08,505 --> 00:19:09,985 I know what makes this even worse. 256 00:19:11,865 --> 00:19:13,425 We always wanted children of our own. 257 00:19:18,985 --> 00:19:19,985 SOFTLY: Yes. 258 00:19:23,665 --> 00:19:25,025 Somehow that never happened. 259 00:19:29,345 --> 00:19:31,385 Now to know that you have children with another... 260 00:19:37,665 --> 00:19:40,785 The last thing I ever wanted was to cause you pain. 261 00:19:47,865 --> 00:19:51,425 We must protect June as much as we can from all this. 262 00:20:11,385 --> 00:20:13,705 IRENE PANTS 263 00:20:24,425 --> 00:20:26,665 You're not wearing that, are you? 264 00:20:27,825 --> 00:20:30,625 I mean, the Forsyte ladies will never approve. 265 00:20:30,665 --> 00:20:33,105 Is it not sufficiently modish? IRENE CHUCKLES 266 00:20:33,145 --> 00:20:34,465 My concern... 267 00:20:35,625 --> 00:20:37,305 ..is that you don't embarrass yourself. 268 00:20:37,345 --> 00:20:39,985 SOFTLY: You're stepping so far outside your milieu. 269 00:20:40,025 --> 00:20:41,665 I thank you for your concern. 270 00:20:41,705 --> 00:20:43,545 But I can only start as I mean to go on. 271 00:20:45,385 --> 00:20:46,825 By doing what feels right... 272 00:20:50,665 --> 00:20:51,665 ..for me. 273 00:20:53,705 --> 00:20:56,665 YELLING, COMMOTION 274 00:21:01,225 --> 00:21:04,905 So, I was thinking crimson... Or burgundy. 275 00:21:04,945 --> 00:21:07,025 My husband says, "Don't be extravagant", 276 00:21:07,065 --> 00:21:08,505 which is rich coming from him, 277 00:21:08,545 --> 00:21:10,305 when he outspends his allowance every month 278 00:21:10,345 --> 00:21:13,065 and then blames me because he has no profession. 279 00:21:13,105 --> 00:21:14,105 It's hardly my fault 280 00:21:14,145 --> 00:21:16,345 my father and uncle won't give him a role in the company! 281 00:21:16,385 --> 00:21:18,905 And it's not as if I haven't hinted at it countless times. 282 00:21:18,945 --> 00:21:19,985 But they just keep saying, 283 00:21:20,025 --> 00:21:22,625 "We have a reputation to uphold at Forsyte and Co." 284 00:21:22,665 --> 00:21:24,585 Forsyte? 285 00:21:24,625 --> 00:21:25,625 But your name's... 286 00:21:25,665 --> 00:21:29,505 Dartie, yes, by marriage. Forsyte by birth. 287 00:21:29,545 --> 00:21:31,825 You know my cousin-in-law, Mrs Frances Forsyte. 288 00:21:33,625 --> 00:21:34,785 Yes. Yes. 289 00:21:36,625 --> 00:21:41,305 I, er, I should perhaps warn you, I'm snowed under with orders - 290 00:21:41,345 --> 00:21:43,425 it could be months before your gown is ready. 291 00:21:43,465 --> 00:21:46,265 In which case, I'd quite understand if you wished to go elsewhere. 292 00:21:48,265 --> 00:21:49,625 ' "Elsewhere"? ' 293 00:21:49,665 --> 00:21:51,425 I should think not. 294 00:21:51,465 --> 00:21:55,065 And her tone! Almost as if she was wishing me gone. 295 00:21:55,105 --> 00:21:57,065 And why would that be? 296 00:21:57,105 --> 00:21:59,465 Thank your cousin Jo... 297 00:21:59,505 --> 00:22:00,785 What? 298 00:22:01,785 --> 00:22:04,905 ..and his not-so-gilded youthful escapades. 299 00:22:10,665 --> 00:22:12,985 I congratulate you, cousin. 300 00:22:13,025 --> 00:22:15,025 Miss Heron seems an excellent choice. 301 00:22:15,065 --> 00:22:16,065 Thank you. 302 00:22:17,785 --> 00:22:20,905 Perhaps one's reached an age where one is free to make a choice... 303 00:22:22,065 --> 00:22:24,385 ..without succumbing to family pressures. 304 00:22:25,785 --> 00:22:27,505 JO CHUCKLES SOFTLY 305 00:22:27,545 --> 00:22:28,585 One lives in hope. 306 00:22:32,785 --> 00:22:36,465 Jo fathered the dressmaker's children? Mm. 307 00:22:36,505 --> 00:22:39,025 Well, well, well. 308 00:22:40,345 --> 00:22:43,425 The dirty dog! How appalling! 309 00:22:43,465 --> 00:22:46,385 But it does play into our hands. How so? 310 00:22:46,425 --> 00:22:49,025 He wouldn't be the first to father children out of wedlock. 311 00:22:49,065 --> 00:22:52,305 Hm, for our purposes, it serves us to portray him as a libertine. 312 00:22:52,345 --> 00:22:55,785 The callous seducer, the... neglectful father. 313 00:22:55,825 --> 00:22:57,105 I mean, any of these could be said 314 00:22:57,145 --> 00:22:58,905 to jeopardise the reputation of the firm. 315 00:22:58,945 --> 00:23:01,345 But it happened before he and Frances met. 316 00:23:01,385 --> 00:23:03,585 Some might call it a "youthful indiscretion". 317 00:23:03,625 --> 00:23:05,785 Well, they'd be wrong. Such behaviour is... 318 00:23:05,825 --> 00:23:07,905 Yes, Monty? What is it? 319 00:23:09,865 --> 00:23:10,985 Hm. 320 00:23:12,585 --> 00:23:14,185 SOFTLY: I might look in at my club. 321 00:23:19,265 --> 00:23:22,505 Does he perform any useful function? 322 00:23:22,545 --> 00:23:24,665 He could, given a chance. 323 00:23:24,705 --> 00:23:27,265 If this is yet another bid to give him a role... 324 00:23:27,305 --> 00:23:30,025 Not a role. A seat on the board. 325 00:23:30,065 --> 00:23:32,265 SCOFFS You are joking? 326 00:23:32,305 --> 00:23:34,385 The board meets tomorrow, yes? 327 00:23:34,425 --> 00:23:36,745 And your plan is to expel Jo from the company? 328 00:23:38,105 --> 00:23:42,145 Do you have a majority? Are you sure you couldn't use an extra vote? 329 00:23:43,385 --> 00:23:45,465 Well... Monty's your man. 330 00:23:45,505 --> 00:23:47,545 He's entirely without scruples. 331 00:23:47,585 --> 00:23:49,265 He'll vote whichever way you tell him to. 332 00:23:55,665 --> 00:23:56,665 Excuse me. 333 00:23:56,705 --> 00:23:58,305 Ladies and gentlemen... Oh, so sorry. 334 00:23:58,345 --> 00:24:02,425 ..please take your seats and welcome esteemed lecturer and philanthropist 335 00:24:02,465 --> 00:24:04,865 Mrs Ellen Parker Barrington. 336 00:24:04,905 --> 00:24:07,745 You believe you have no voice. 337 00:24:09,345 --> 00:24:10,585 I believed the same. 338 00:24:11,985 --> 00:24:17,825 I've been confused, ignored, disrespected in my time. 339 00:24:18,825 --> 00:24:22,225 Oh, but trust me, I'm under no illusion. 340 00:24:22,265 --> 00:24:27,025 It is my wealth, my standing, which now confers power, 341 00:24:27,065 --> 00:24:30,225 commands respect, demands attention. 342 00:24:31,425 --> 00:24:35,385 My late husband owned woollen mills in the north... 343 00:24:36,385 --> 00:24:41,265 ..once viewed his workers as commodities... expendable. 344 00:24:41,305 --> 00:24:46,505 But he was brought to see them as precious human souls... 345 00:24:47,665 --> 00:24:49,025 ..worthy of respect... 346 00:24:50,425 --> 00:24:51,425 ..of dignity... 347 00:24:52,545 --> 00:24:54,105 ..of proper recompense. 348 00:24:55,705 --> 00:24:56,705 So... 349 00:24:57,825 --> 00:24:59,545 ..change is possible. 350 00:25:01,185 --> 00:25:05,585 And I owe those who have not been as fortunate as I 351 00:25:05,625 --> 00:25:10,145 to challenge ignorance and injustice... 352 00:25:11,585 --> 00:25:13,865 ..wherever I see it. 353 00:25:16,105 --> 00:25:19,505 I invite you... to do the same. 354 00:25:21,345 --> 00:25:25,185 CHEERING AND APPLAUSE 355 00:25:32,265 --> 00:25:35,585 Thank you so much. Nice to meet you... 356 00:25:36,585 --> 00:25:38,185 Miss Renegade? 357 00:25:38,225 --> 00:25:40,825 SHE CHUCKLES Mr Buccaneer. 358 00:25:40,865 --> 00:25:42,585 What brings you here? 359 00:25:42,625 --> 00:25:45,425 The same as you. A wish for a rational argument? 360 00:25:45,465 --> 00:25:46,705 A disgust for inequality. 361 00:25:48,225 --> 00:25:50,305 Would you... Would you care for some cake? 362 00:25:50,345 --> 00:25:52,185 HE CHUCKLES SOFTLY, SHE LAUGHS 363 00:25:57,825 --> 00:25:58,905 Thank you. 364 00:26:00,465 --> 00:26:03,185 So, you're an architect. How splendid. 365 00:26:03,225 --> 00:26:05,945 I should introduce you to my family. They'll be terribly impressed. 366 00:26:05,985 --> 00:26:07,985 Oh, I doubt it. I'm a modernist. 367 00:26:09,345 --> 00:26:10,345 In my experience, 368 00:26:10,385 --> 00:26:13,345 the moneyed classes are highly conservative in their tastes. 369 00:26:13,385 --> 00:26:15,905 Now, you, I suspect, are a radical. 370 00:26:16,905 --> 00:26:19,145 Well, I like to think I have an open mind. 371 00:26:19,185 --> 00:26:21,705 Why else would you be here, unchaperoned? Mm. 372 00:26:21,745 --> 00:26:23,785 I don't care a fig for such nonsense. 373 00:26:24,785 --> 00:26:25,985 I suspect your mother does. 374 00:26:27,265 --> 00:26:28,865 And what she doesn't know can't hurt her. 375 00:26:32,505 --> 00:26:33,825 Do you have a card? 376 00:26:33,865 --> 00:26:37,825 In case any of my family should at some point require your services. 377 00:26:37,865 --> 00:26:39,665 You and I both know how unlikely that is. 378 00:26:50,105 --> 00:26:52,345 Culver Street? Hardly an illustrious address. 379 00:26:52,385 --> 00:26:54,745 And it's a garret. Oh, I adore garrets. 380 00:27:14,745 --> 00:27:17,385 "Proposal to admit Montague Dartie to the board"? 381 00:27:17,425 --> 00:27:20,745 I don't expect you to like it. He's an imbecile. 382 00:27:21,745 --> 00:27:23,305 But if we're to get the votes we need... 383 00:27:30,825 --> 00:27:35,025 Last minute addition to the agenda. "Item five... 384 00:27:35,065 --> 00:27:37,225 "Reputational Risk and Remedial Action." 385 00:27:39,185 --> 00:27:41,145 So, here we are. Here we are. 386 00:27:45,985 --> 00:27:47,505 CHUCKLING: Let battle commence. 387 00:27:51,755 --> 00:27:53,435 Come in, sir. MONTY SIGHS 388 00:27:53,475 --> 00:27:56,315 Large brandy and the day's papers. Chop chop! 389 00:27:56,355 --> 00:27:57,715 "Item number four, 390 00:27:57,755 --> 00:28:01,235 "the proposed election of Montague Dartie... 391 00:28:02,235 --> 00:28:03,235 "..to the board." 392 00:28:04,955 --> 00:28:06,075 Proposer? 393 00:28:09,915 --> 00:28:11,315 Seconded? 394 00:28:14,515 --> 00:28:15,915 All those in favour? 395 00:28:19,555 --> 00:28:20,555 And those against. 396 00:28:27,435 --> 00:28:28,435 JOLYON SIGHS SOFTLY 397 00:28:28,475 --> 00:28:32,115 Montague Dartie is elected to the board. 398 00:28:33,675 --> 00:28:36,555 I suppose you should... let him in. 399 00:28:37,555 --> 00:28:38,555 DOOR OPENS 400 00:28:43,475 --> 00:28:45,035 To those who voted in my favour... 401 00:28:46,035 --> 00:28:47,835 ..good choice! MONTY CLAPS 402 00:28:49,875 --> 00:28:51,595 To any who voted against... 403 00:28:53,515 --> 00:28:54,715 All right. 404 00:28:56,515 --> 00:28:58,035 "Item five... 405 00:28:59,035 --> 00:29:02,035 "..Reputational Risk and Remedial Action". 406 00:29:03,195 --> 00:29:04,195 Yes. 407 00:29:05,595 --> 00:29:08,595 I'm afraid there have been alarming rumours 408 00:29:08,635 --> 00:29:11,155 implicating one of our own, which... 409 00:29:11,195 --> 00:29:13,395 should they reach the ears of our more eminent clients, 410 00:29:13,435 --> 00:29:16,155 could lead them to take their business elsewhere. 411 00:29:16,195 --> 00:29:17,995 What rumours are these? 412 00:29:18,035 --> 00:29:20,155 Concerning a senior partner... 413 00:29:21,555 --> 00:29:23,395 ..debauching a serving maid. 414 00:29:23,435 --> 00:29:25,315 JO: That is not what happened. 415 00:29:25,355 --> 00:29:27,755 That is not who she was, and those are not the circumstances. 416 00:29:27,795 --> 00:29:31,235 And for those of you as yet in the dark... my nephew. 417 00:29:36,635 --> 00:29:38,435 I had a relationship prior to my marriage 418 00:29:38,475 --> 00:29:39,795 with a young woman I met in Venice. 419 00:29:40,795 --> 00:29:43,835 Some days ago, I learnt that, when we parted, she was with child. 420 00:29:45,035 --> 00:29:46,555 Twins, to be precise. 421 00:29:46,595 --> 00:29:48,835 Now ten years of age, living with their mother in London. 422 00:29:50,875 --> 00:29:54,115 And distasteful as some of you doubtless may find it... 423 00:29:54,155 --> 00:29:55,235 "Distasteful"? 424 00:29:55,275 --> 00:29:57,275 Try "scandalous"! 425 00:29:57,315 --> 00:29:59,275 Inexcusable. What we can't ignore 426 00:29:59,315 --> 00:30:03,755 is that many of our clients will find such a liaison "distasteful". 427 00:30:03,795 --> 00:30:04,875 But of course they will! 428 00:30:07,995 --> 00:30:12,675 Because such things have never happened in respectable families. 429 00:30:12,715 --> 00:30:14,475 Good Lord, what on earth...? 430 00:30:14,515 --> 00:30:18,955 And it'll be the first misstep that this family has ever made. 431 00:30:18,995 --> 00:30:21,635 Mama, for goodness' sake. Gentlemen, please. 432 00:30:23,075 --> 00:30:24,115 DOOR SHUTS 433 00:30:25,315 --> 00:30:27,115 May I ask what brings you here today? 434 00:30:28,115 --> 00:30:31,435 Curiosity? This is most irregular. 435 00:30:31,475 --> 00:30:35,395 We do not admit ladies into the inner sanctum. 436 00:30:35,435 --> 00:30:38,275 MOCKING: Oh, "the inner sanctum"... 437 00:30:38,315 --> 00:30:41,995 that solely exists because I paid for it. 438 00:30:43,115 --> 00:30:46,755 Can I not see what my marriage settlement bought? 439 00:30:46,795 --> 00:30:50,115 Mater... the matter in hand... 440 00:30:50,155 --> 00:30:53,595 ..concerns the irrevocable damage to company reputation 441 00:30:53,635 --> 00:30:55,235 should Jo remain within its ranks. 442 00:30:55,275 --> 00:31:00,515 We are inviting him to step away for the good of the family name. 443 00:31:00,555 --> 00:31:02,995 Oh, "the good of the family name". 444 00:31:03,035 --> 00:31:05,115 MOCKING: Ah! SHE CHUCKLES 445 00:31:05,155 --> 00:31:08,115 Our sainted family, 446 00:31:08,155 --> 00:31:11,435 devoid of scandal, closets... 447 00:31:13,115 --> 00:31:14,195 ..skeletal remains. 448 00:31:18,635 --> 00:31:21,595 Yes, but the effect, the damage to our reputation... 449 00:31:21,635 --> 00:31:22,955 There will be no damage. 450 00:31:22,995 --> 00:31:24,955 The matter can be hushed up, and the girl paid off. 451 00:31:24,995 --> 00:31:26,715 Please allow me to deal with this! 452 00:31:29,635 --> 00:31:30,635 Mm. 453 00:31:31,755 --> 00:31:34,995 If we could be certain of the girl's discretion, 454 00:31:35,035 --> 00:31:38,875 we could agree to turn a blind eye, but... 455 00:31:38,915 --> 00:31:42,195 Though I trust he's not expecting any settlement 456 00:31:42,235 --> 00:31:45,315 to come out of company funds? Ah, no, that would... 457 00:31:45,355 --> 00:31:48,315 Rest assured... I've no intention of asking anyone here 458 00:31:48,355 --> 00:31:50,195 to take responsibility for my obligations. 459 00:31:52,595 --> 00:31:54,155 The fact remains I have two children... 460 00:31:55,915 --> 00:31:57,235 ..of whom I'm not ashamed. 461 00:31:59,235 --> 00:32:00,395 Nor of myself. 462 00:32:06,115 --> 00:32:07,355 DOOR SHUTS 463 00:32:07,395 --> 00:32:09,915 Well, you heard him. 464 00:32:09,955 --> 00:32:13,715 No remorse. Disappointing. Has to go. 465 00:32:15,395 --> 00:32:16,475 With regret... 466 00:32:18,715 --> 00:32:21,435 ..I propose that Jolyon Forsyte... 467 00:32:22,715 --> 00:32:24,955 ..be expelled from the company. 468 00:32:31,075 --> 00:32:32,515 All those in favour... 469 00:32:42,915 --> 00:32:43,995 That's fine, erm... 470 00:32:45,275 --> 00:32:46,515 Thank you. Thank you, ma'am. 471 00:32:47,875 --> 00:32:48,915 Why are you here? 472 00:32:48,955 --> 00:32:51,435 I'm not content with how we left things. 473 00:32:51,475 --> 00:32:52,955 More is due to you and the children. 474 00:32:52,995 --> 00:32:55,715 Nothing is due. We are content. 475 00:32:55,755 --> 00:32:58,635 Do you think you have the right to deprive them by refusing my support? 476 00:32:58,675 --> 00:33:01,715 "Deprive them"? Did they look deprived? 477 00:33:02,715 --> 00:33:06,035 No, that's not what I meant. Can I not want them to have a better life? 478 00:33:06,075 --> 00:33:09,475 Have you given the slightest thought 479 00:33:09,515 --> 00:33:11,835 to how my life has been since we parted? 480 00:33:13,755 --> 00:33:16,675 No, I can only imagine. Can you? 481 00:33:16,715 --> 00:33:19,475 A girl, two infants. No-one to turn to. 482 00:33:20,555 --> 00:33:22,275 But gradually to take a fierce pride 483 00:33:22,315 --> 00:33:24,035 in knowing that she could provide. 484 00:33:25,075 --> 00:33:28,755 To have raised two beautiful souls, single-handed. 485 00:33:28,795 --> 00:33:31,275 CHILDREN LAUGH 486 00:33:31,315 --> 00:33:35,315 Why would I, why would they need any more than what we have? 487 00:33:37,955 --> 00:33:40,955 Mama, will you come? There's jugglers! 488 00:33:40,995 --> 00:33:42,155 Will you come? 489 00:33:42,195 --> 00:33:44,555 CHILDREN GIGGLE Whoa, hang on. 490 00:33:44,595 --> 00:33:46,195 Faster! 491 00:33:59,915 --> 00:34:01,715 CHEERING Look! 492 00:34:01,755 --> 00:34:03,795 CHEERING AND APPLAUSE Yay! 493 00:34:29,155 --> 00:34:31,195 They're beautiful. They are. 494 00:34:33,515 --> 00:34:35,515 If you'd told me, I would've come for you. 495 00:34:37,355 --> 00:34:39,835 Your family would've cut you off, you'd be living in disgrace. 496 00:34:40,835 --> 00:34:42,675 And knowing all of that, I still would've come. 497 00:34:45,995 --> 00:34:48,835 Wasn't to be. No, it wasn't. 498 00:34:51,275 --> 00:34:52,435 Goodbye, Jo. 499 00:35:28,595 --> 00:35:30,555 JUNE SNIFFS 500 00:35:33,995 --> 00:35:35,955 APPROACHING FOOTSTEPS 501 00:35:37,555 --> 00:35:38,555 Miss Renegade. 502 00:35:44,635 --> 00:35:45,675 Can I be of assistance? 503 00:35:47,955 --> 00:35:49,515 SHE SNIFFS No-one can. 504 00:35:55,595 --> 00:35:58,395 Well... can I at least offer you some cocoa? 505 00:36:14,475 --> 00:36:16,475 I find that cocoa is the answer to most ills. 506 00:36:18,515 --> 00:36:20,275 Even a stepfather with feet of clay. 507 00:36:23,475 --> 00:36:24,915 He's utterly betrayed me. 508 00:36:26,675 --> 00:36:27,955 I can see it must seem that way. 509 00:36:27,995 --> 00:36:30,795 If you'd seen him... with them... 510 00:36:33,075 --> 00:36:34,795 ..smiling adoringly... 511 00:36:37,035 --> 00:36:39,195 ..as if I didn't even exist. SHE SCOFFS 512 00:36:39,235 --> 00:36:40,675 You exist to me, Miss Renegade. 513 00:36:42,635 --> 00:36:43,635 I do? 514 00:36:45,035 --> 00:36:47,675 I see you... clear as day. 515 00:36:52,995 --> 00:36:54,875 I should go. 516 00:36:54,915 --> 00:36:56,955 I really shouldn't be here at all. 517 00:36:56,995 --> 00:36:58,395 Well, I'm glad you were. 518 00:37:37,915 --> 00:37:40,115 KNOCK ON DOOR 519 00:37:40,155 --> 00:37:41,435 Come. 520 00:37:41,475 --> 00:37:42,595 DOOR OPENS 521 00:37:48,275 --> 00:37:50,715 I've brought Miss Heron to see you. 522 00:37:50,755 --> 00:37:52,955 I congratulate you... 523 00:37:52,995 --> 00:37:55,355 Thank you, Grandmama. 524 00:37:55,395 --> 00:37:58,275 ..for catching them all unawares. 525 00:37:58,315 --> 00:37:59,675 SHE GIGGLES SOFTLY 526 00:38:00,675 --> 00:38:04,595 But not you? The Carteret girl was too obvious. 527 00:38:04,635 --> 00:38:06,915 Not your type at all. 528 00:38:10,075 --> 00:38:11,075 Bring her to me. 529 00:38:21,275 --> 00:38:22,515 APPROACHING FOOTSTEPS 530 00:38:25,715 --> 00:38:27,555 I just spoke to your father. 531 00:38:29,675 --> 00:38:32,955 Don't you want to know how it went? The vote? 532 00:38:34,835 --> 00:38:35,835 HE EXHALES 533 00:38:37,795 --> 00:38:39,155 I can guess. 534 00:38:40,195 --> 00:38:41,195 In your favour. 535 00:38:42,675 --> 00:38:43,995 How? 536 00:38:44,035 --> 00:38:47,955 You're not to be expelled, so the chairmanship can now be yours. 537 00:38:52,635 --> 00:38:55,275 You must see what this now affords us? 538 00:38:57,075 --> 00:38:58,515 A golden opportunity... 539 00:39:01,315 --> 00:39:02,675 ..for you to recommit... 540 00:39:04,635 --> 00:39:05,635 ..to your family... 541 00:39:06,835 --> 00:39:07,835 ..the firm... 542 00:39:10,195 --> 00:39:11,595 ..our life together. 543 00:39:20,315 --> 00:39:21,755 I do see that. 544 00:39:23,675 --> 00:39:26,595 My commitment to you and June is absolute. 545 00:39:33,795 --> 00:39:35,195 So, tell me, my dear... 546 00:39:38,475 --> 00:39:40,515 ..are you prepared? 547 00:39:40,555 --> 00:39:42,115 For what? 548 00:39:42,155 --> 00:39:46,835 The Forsyte family. Are you aware of its peculiarities? 549 00:39:46,875 --> 00:39:49,555 Everyone has been... welcoming. 550 00:39:50,555 --> 00:39:51,555 And Soames? 551 00:39:52,995 --> 00:39:55,395 What do you know of him? What can you tell me? 552 00:39:59,355 --> 00:40:01,115 Soames has never loved before. 553 00:40:02,355 --> 00:40:06,635 That he does so now is significant. You will want for nothing. 554 00:40:06,675 --> 00:40:09,875 You'll be mistress of all you survey. 555 00:40:09,915 --> 00:40:13,115 My wants are modest. And what are those wants? 556 00:40:14,715 --> 00:40:16,835 To love and be loved. 557 00:40:17,835 --> 00:40:20,675 To trust and be trusted. To... 558 00:40:20,715 --> 00:40:21,955 IRENE CHUCKLES ..dance. 559 00:40:21,995 --> 00:40:24,755 ANN LAUGHS And it will be a dance! 560 00:40:26,155 --> 00:40:28,755 Whether the pavane, or a tarantella. 561 00:40:28,795 --> 00:40:31,435 Or a pas-de-deux? THEY CHUCKLE 562 00:40:33,995 --> 00:40:34,995 And you? 563 00:40:36,795 --> 00:40:37,795 Are you in love? 564 00:40:37,835 --> 00:40:39,435 Oh! SHE LAUGHS 565 00:40:41,315 --> 00:40:47,635 I... have tremors, my pulse races, and I feel faint. 566 00:40:47,675 --> 00:40:49,275 Some poets call that love. 567 00:40:50,355 --> 00:40:51,515 What would you call it? 568 00:40:53,715 --> 00:40:54,715 A prelude... 569 00:40:56,035 --> 00:40:57,035 ..to something deeper. 570 00:41:01,875 --> 00:41:03,075 I hope you find it. 571 00:41:06,075 --> 00:41:07,915 APPROACHING FOOTSTEPS 572 00:41:12,035 --> 00:41:14,355 I trust she wasn't too fierce. 573 00:41:14,395 --> 00:41:15,795 IRENE CHUCKLES 574 00:41:15,835 --> 00:41:18,075 She was... kind. 575 00:41:18,115 --> 00:41:19,755 You didn't mention Paris? 576 00:41:19,795 --> 00:41:21,595 Should I have done? 577 00:41:22,875 --> 00:41:25,315 Time enough to address that when we're there together, 578 00:41:25,355 --> 00:41:26,875 planning our future. 579 00:41:30,915 --> 00:41:32,675 To our wedding day. 580 00:41:46,855 --> 00:41:49,575 So, do we think this wedding is a love match? 581 00:41:50,615 --> 00:41:52,815 How can anyone not marry for love? 582 00:41:55,295 --> 00:41:58,135 Because love is only part of what makes a marriage. 583 00:42:00,375 --> 00:42:01,655 Respect... 584 00:42:02,655 --> 00:42:03,655 ..patience... 585 00:42:05,055 --> 00:42:06,455 ..belief... 586 00:42:06,495 --> 00:42:08,095 These also matter. 587 00:42:09,255 --> 00:42:10,895 And that's what you had with Papa? 588 00:42:14,455 --> 00:42:15,455 Have. 589 00:42:17,135 --> 00:42:18,135 Still. 590 00:42:34,295 --> 00:42:36,135 This could've been the event of the season... 591 00:42:37,335 --> 00:42:41,015 ..rather than some low-key, hole-in-the-corner travesty. 592 00:42:41,055 --> 00:42:44,655 Just wish it hadn't come so soon. Soon, Emily? 593 00:42:45,855 --> 00:42:47,735 You've had him at home his entire life. 594 00:42:58,575 --> 00:42:59,655 It's just 595 00:42:59,695 --> 00:43:03,295 the thought of losing him to someone we don't really know, 596 00:43:03,335 --> 00:43:06,175 who might wish to keep him all to herself... 597 00:43:06,215 --> 00:43:07,775 Yes, well, that's the least of it. 598 00:43:08,855 --> 00:43:11,215 Instead of idling around Europe, 599 00:43:11,255 --> 00:43:13,615 he could be here, planning our next strategy. 600 00:43:17,815 --> 00:43:21,215 Do you like it, Mama? Monty assures me it cost the earth. 601 00:43:21,255 --> 00:43:22,735 Nothing's too good for my Freddie. 602 00:43:22,775 --> 00:43:25,495 And a man of business can afford such trifles. 603 00:43:28,575 --> 00:43:30,135 SOFTLY: Lord help us. 604 00:43:30,175 --> 00:43:32,615 APPROACHING FOOTSTEPS 605 00:43:39,895 --> 00:43:42,535 For heaven's sake, Irene, the carriage will be here any minute! 606 00:43:44,375 --> 00:43:46,775 SOFTLY: I hope I'm as blessed as they were. 607 00:43:46,815 --> 00:43:48,815 Can you ever doubt it? 608 00:43:48,855 --> 00:43:51,855 I mean, the resources at Mr Forsyte's disposal, 609 00:43:51,895 --> 00:43:55,415 his willingness to uproot his entire existence for your sake... 610 00:43:55,455 --> 00:43:58,535 I meant theirs was a love match. 611 00:44:02,655 --> 00:44:04,095 And yours is...? 612 00:44:06,615 --> 00:44:08,655 I don't yet know what to call it. 613 00:44:10,935 --> 00:44:16,135 He told me it would be all that I dreamt of... and more. 614 00:44:16,175 --> 00:44:18,495 Then I suggest you count your blessings and get dressed. 615 00:44:28,335 --> 00:44:29,455 Mama. 616 00:45:28,535 --> 00:45:31,015 SOFTLY: Perhaps she's had a change of heart. 617 00:45:31,055 --> 00:45:32,935 SOFTLY: If she has any sense. 618 00:45:32,975 --> 00:45:36,975 Mama, where is she? I... I don't know. 619 00:45:52,015 --> 00:45:53,015 DOORS OPEN 620 00:45:54,095 --> 00:45:56,455 GASPS 621 00:45:56,495 --> 00:45:57,935 MURMURING 622 00:46:07,735 --> 00:46:10,135 SOAMES EXHALES 623 00:46:54,175 --> 00:46:57,615 CHEERING AND LAUGHTER 624 00:46:57,655 --> 00:46:59,735 SOAMES CHUCKLES, IRENE GIGGLES 625 00:47:11,535 --> 00:47:13,095 You've taught me a valuable lesson. 626 00:47:14,815 --> 00:47:16,255 Which is? 627 00:47:16,295 --> 00:47:18,095 To trust no-one but myself. 628 00:47:19,335 --> 00:47:20,655 To think for myself. 629 00:47:22,615 --> 00:47:24,495 To do only what my heart tells me. 630 00:47:24,535 --> 00:47:25,935 What does it tell you? 631 00:47:31,335 --> 00:47:32,615 That true love is what matters. 632 00:47:34,375 --> 00:47:35,535 A meeting of minds. 633 00:47:36,855 --> 00:47:38,815 A conjunction of souls. 634 00:47:38,855 --> 00:47:41,055 That is what matters. 635 00:47:41,095 --> 00:47:43,895 Good. We agree. 636 00:47:58,895 --> 00:47:59,895 IRENE BREATHES SHAKILY 637 00:48:33,135 --> 00:48:34,135 SHE CHUCKLES SOFTLY 638 00:48:47,295 --> 00:48:48,295 You see? 639 00:48:50,215 --> 00:48:52,095 It wasn't that hard... 640 00:48:52,135 --> 00:48:54,215 deciding to move on... 641 00:48:55,575 --> 00:48:56,735 ..from them. 642 00:49:00,295 --> 00:49:01,295 That wasn't what I said. 643 00:49:06,575 --> 00:49:08,095 It was implied. 644 00:49:08,135 --> 00:49:10,575 I said my commitment to you is beyond doubt. 645 00:49:11,935 --> 00:49:14,175 But to suggest that I have moved on from them 646 00:49:14,215 --> 00:49:16,295 would be to deny that any of it mattered. 647 00:49:18,015 --> 00:49:20,935 Well, of course I accept that you were once fond of her. 648 00:49:20,975 --> 00:49:23,295 I wasn't "fond", Frances. 649 00:49:25,735 --> 00:49:27,335 My children were conceived of love. 650 00:49:40,255 --> 00:49:41,535 Then let us be clear. 651 00:49:44,095 --> 00:49:46,935 That "love", as you call it, has no place in this house. 652 00:49:49,055 --> 00:49:51,455 So kill it. Once and for all. 653 00:49:54,535 --> 00:49:55,975 Or face the consequences. 654 00:50:13,095 --> 00:50:14,175 Thank you. 655 00:50:15,775 --> 00:50:16,775 For what? 656 00:50:18,215 --> 00:50:21,135 Showing me a life and a man... 657 00:50:23,455 --> 00:50:24,895 ..that I never knew existed... 658 00:50:27,095 --> 00:50:28,095 ..till I met you. 659 00:50:30,535 --> 00:50:31,655 SHE GASPS FAINTLY