1 00:00:21,259 --> 00:00:26,140 The anxiety I felt over my mother's sudden illness was quite overwhelming. 2 00:00:27,300 --> 00:00:29,580 Losing one parent had upturned my life. 3 00:00:30,280 --> 00:00:33,380 To lose the other was unthinkable. 4 00:00:37,080 --> 00:00:42,380 Though my mother's presence had always loomed large in my life, I could not 5 00:00:42,380 --> 00:00:44,060 imagine myself without her. 6 00:00:47,480 --> 00:00:48,500 Top of the stairs, Miss Bennett. 7 00:01:21,070 --> 00:01:23,730 Well, don't stand in the doorway. You're letting the heat out. 8 00:01:24,650 --> 00:01:25,650 Mother! 9 00:01:31,030 --> 00:01:34,410 You look... well. 10 00:01:35,330 --> 00:01:37,910 Parventry. Are you a physician all of a sudden? 11 00:01:38,770 --> 00:01:45,290 No. I, uh... I'm just... I'm relieved to see that you're, um... 12 00:01:45,290 --> 00:01:48,950 improved. You look like you haven't slept in days. 13 00:01:49,600 --> 00:01:50,760 And whose dress are you wearing? 14 00:01:53,080 --> 00:01:54,600 My own. 15 00:01:55,340 --> 00:01:58,120 Mary, I am so pleased to see you. 16 00:01:59,720 --> 00:02:02,060 Oh, it has been far too long. 17 00:02:02,740 --> 00:02:04,900 I cannot be expected to stand. 18 00:02:06,660 --> 00:02:07,860 Hello, Mary. Mary, come here. 19 00:02:20,620 --> 00:02:24,680 I see the London air has taken a terrible toll on your complexion. 20 00:02:25,820 --> 00:02:29,840 And your hair. I am sure being back in the country will help. 21 00:02:30,120 --> 00:02:31,520 Looks beyond repair to me. 22 00:02:33,600 --> 00:02:39,960 I had undertaken such a long journey. 23 00:02:40,680 --> 00:02:43,160 And yet, here I was. 24 00:02:44,700 --> 00:02:46,320 Back where I started. 25 00:02:54,670 --> 00:02:58,810 From Mother's letter, I thought that she was gravely ill. 26 00:02:59,290 --> 00:03:00,290 We all did. 27 00:03:01,050 --> 00:03:06,510 Has she actually been ill at all? She thought it might be influenza or 28 00:03:06,590 --> 00:03:08,250 But she had made a miraculous recovery. 29 00:03:09,030 --> 00:03:11,190 Perhaps she rallied at the news that I was on my way. 30 00:03:11,530 --> 00:03:13,950 I, for one, am pleased we are all back together. 31 00:03:14,290 --> 00:03:18,470 Yes, I was thinking, perhaps we could play graces or charades after dinner. 32 00:03:18,870 --> 00:03:20,530 No, but please, graces, Mary. 33 00:03:20,950 --> 00:03:21,950 Oh, on the contrary. 34 00:03:22,490 --> 00:03:23,570 Quite fashionable in London. 35 00:03:23,810 --> 00:03:24,810 How is London, Mary? 36 00:03:25,050 --> 00:03:27,010 Yes. I want to hear all about it. 37 00:03:27,490 --> 00:03:30,430 Yes. London is... Kitty. 38 00:03:30,930 --> 00:03:31,930 It's... Kitty. 39 00:03:32,350 --> 00:03:34,430 Kitty! I cannot reach the preserves. 40 00:03:37,790 --> 00:03:40,570 How are the gardeners? Are you enjoying being their governess? 41 00:03:41,130 --> 00:03:42,490 I... Yes. 42 00:03:42,830 --> 00:03:44,890 It's most rewarding. 43 00:03:45,130 --> 00:03:46,450 Have you made many new acquaintances? 44 00:03:46,710 --> 00:03:51,150 My sister -in -law, Caroline, is in London for the summer. Have you crossed 45 00:03:51,150 --> 00:03:52,150 paths? 46 00:03:52,970 --> 00:03:54,670 Oh, gosh, there's so many people. 47 00:03:55,250 --> 00:04:00,110 I know she can be a little stiff at first, but she would be interesting 48 00:04:00,110 --> 00:04:01,250 for you. I have company. 49 00:04:02,430 --> 00:04:06,490 There's a plethora of choice, really, for interesting company in London. Do 50 00:04:06,490 --> 00:04:07,530 mean your book? 51 00:04:12,210 --> 00:04:13,210 That's Mama's bell. 52 00:04:13,410 --> 00:04:14,410 She wants you, Mary. 53 00:04:14,490 --> 00:04:17,610 I've only just been up there. I will send a servant to attend to her. 54 00:04:21,140 --> 00:04:23,920 Mrs. Bennet would like Miss Bennet to attend to her. 55 00:04:27,060 --> 00:04:29,280 She probably wants to hear all about London. 56 00:04:31,300 --> 00:04:34,920 Walk the Duchess to the edge of the fountain and no further. 57 00:04:35,140 --> 00:04:38,600 If you feel the wind picking up, you must bring her inside immediately and 58 00:04:38,600 --> 00:04:43,860 her warm water and chopped meat. Do not let Cook give her the leftovers, only 59 00:04:43,860 --> 00:04:45,260 fresh chopped beef. 60 00:04:46,160 --> 00:04:49,460 After 30 minutes, you may return her to me, for she is the only member of this 61 00:04:49,460 --> 00:04:51,160 family upon whom I can depend these days. 62 00:04:55,420 --> 00:05:01,520 Oh, and tell Lizzie I wish to be moved to the drawing room. 63 00:05:05,240 --> 00:05:07,700 Do you think you'll be happier convalescing in here, Mama? 64 00:05:07,980 --> 00:05:11,500 Well, you might remember to visit me if I'm here. 65 00:05:11,760 --> 00:05:13,680 Now, where is my bell? 66 00:05:15,240 --> 00:05:17,660 Do not trouble yourselves waiting for me. I'm fine. 67 00:05:18,820 --> 00:05:19,920 Thank it, Mother. 68 00:05:21,040 --> 00:05:24,240 And these pillows will not do. 69 00:05:25,440 --> 00:05:26,440 Authentic Mother. 70 00:05:28,060 --> 00:05:30,520 Maybe some toasted cheese. 71 00:05:31,140 --> 00:05:34,100 I feel terribly weak this morning. 72 00:05:34,640 --> 00:05:35,640 Another blanket? 73 00:05:35,800 --> 00:05:37,820 And a book. 74 00:05:38,360 --> 00:05:42,060 Perhaps Laurie can choose one of these. I was hoping for something readable. 75 00:05:42,420 --> 00:05:43,800 Not joining us, Mr Darcy? 76 00:05:44,890 --> 00:05:45,890 Mary! 77 00:06:38,280 --> 00:06:40,540 Mary, where on earth have you been all this time? 78 00:06:41,260 --> 00:06:42,720 I was walking the dog. 79 00:06:43,100 --> 00:06:44,100 Mama. 80 00:06:44,940 --> 00:06:45,940 Please. 81 00:07:00,260 --> 00:07:01,960 Who's the letter from, Mary? 82 00:07:02,320 --> 00:07:04,620 It's from one of my friends in London. 83 00:07:05,400 --> 00:07:07,440 What friend is that, Mary? 84 00:07:07,800 --> 00:07:08,800 Lydia? 85 00:07:09,380 --> 00:07:11,720 What friend is that, Mary? 86 00:07:13,820 --> 00:07:15,340 Her name is Miss Baxter. 87 00:07:15,840 --> 00:07:18,480 Anne Baxter. I've never heard of Miss Baxter. 88 00:07:18,740 --> 00:07:21,680 Then she surely does not exist. She most probably does not. 89 00:07:21,980 --> 00:07:23,480 Lydia is being most unkind. 90 00:08:10,960 --> 00:08:12,740 Something seems to be troubling you, Mary. 91 00:08:14,520 --> 00:08:17,380 You seem full of concern for every time we mention London. 92 00:08:17,860 --> 00:08:18,860 Do I? 93 00:08:20,540 --> 00:08:22,640 I thought you would be eager to return. 94 00:08:26,760 --> 00:08:29,400 Does Mother's dog in any way remind you of Mother? 95 00:08:32,500 --> 00:08:33,500 Oh, 96 00:08:34,940 --> 00:08:35,980 Lizzie, I... Oh. 97 00:08:38,220 --> 00:08:40,400 I embarrassed myself terribly when I left London. 98 00:08:41,799 --> 00:08:47,820 Caroline Bingley was there. She was determined to humiliate me, and I left 99 00:08:47,820 --> 00:08:54,080 such a flurry. I smashed a bell jar of great sentimental value to its owner, a 100 00:08:54,080 --> 00:08:59,280 new friend, Mr Ryder, and everyone stared at me. 101 00:08:59,520 --> 00:09:02,860 No -one else will have given it a second thought. 102 00:09:03,720 --> 00:09:05,320 It would have been worse to you, I'm sure. 103 00:09:06,030 --> 00:09:08,630 What partner has not done something regrettable in their lives? 104 00:09:09,190 --> 00:09:10,190 You. 105 00:09:10,530 --> 00:09:13,350 You, Jane, Kitty, Lydia. 106 00:09:13,770 --> 00:09:14,770 Lydia? 107 00:09:15,270 --> 00:09:17,370 Oh, no. No, Lydia has. 108 00:09:18,390 --> 00:09:21,610 I can assure you, we all have. 109 00:09:23,790 --> 00:09:25,530 Anne wrote to tell me not to worry. 110 00:09:25,990 --> 00:09:26,990 You see? 111 00:09:28,090 --> 00:09:29,490 She's become a dear friend. 112 00:09:29,970 --> 00:09:33,810 She has something of an understanding with another good friend of mine. 113 00:09:34,840 --> 00:09:36,240 Mr Tom Hayward. 114 00:09:38,340 --> 00:09:43,780 Mr Hayward is... He's the kindest man. 115 00:09:45,620 --> 00:09:46,620 I see. 116 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:54,160 And have you met any gentlemen that have taken your eye? Me? No. Oh, no. 117 00:09:54,400 --> 00:09:55,400 No. 118 00:09:55,600 --> 00:09:58,700 London is actually entirely without any eligible men. 119 00:09:59,920 --> 00:10:03,640 I don't think I ever leave. I'm not really the marrying sort. 120 00:10:04,780 --> 00:10:05,780 Nonsense, Mary. 121 00:10:14,040 --> 00:10:16,000 A visitor for Miss Mary Bennet. 122 00:10:20,240 --> 00:10:21,280 Mr Ryder! 123 00:10:22,160 --> 00:10:24,100 What are you doing here? 124 00:10:24,320 --> 00:10:25,299 Miss Bennet. 125 00:10:25,300 --> 00:10:29,820 I hope you and your family won't consider this a great imposition, but... 126 00:10:30,320 --> 00:10:35,120 You left London with such haste. I was most worried about your mother and 127 00:10:35,120 --> 00:10:37,040 to offer my support in your hour of need. 128 00:10:39,140 --> 00:10:41,140 How do you do, Mr. Ryder? 129 00:10:42,740 --> 00:10:43,740 Mrs. Bennet? 130 00:10:44,820 --> 00:10:51,540 Why, it is a pleasure to see you looking so well. I usually look much better 131 00:10:51,540 --> 00:10:55,500 than this, though my recovery has been quite extraordinary. 132 00:10:55,800 --> 00:10:57,700 I'm glad to hear it. 133 00:11:00,860 --> 00:11:02,980 Miss Bennet, won't you introduce me to your sister? 134 00:11:04,400 --> 00:11:05,400 Yes, 135 00:11:06,360 --> 00:11:08,440 this is Mrs Elizabeth Darcy. 136 00:11:09,160 --> 00:11:11,080 This is Kitty Boncock. 137 00:11:11,320 --> 00:11:12,139 How do you do? 138 00:11:12,140 --> 00:11:14,740 This is Jane Bingley and Mrs Lydia Wickham. 139 00:11:14,960 --> 00:11:16,240 Enchanted to meet you all. 140 00:11:16,720 --> 00:11:17,840 How do you know Mary? 141 00:11:18,640 --> 00:11:24,600 Miss Bennet and I met at a soiree in London and share a similar taste in 142 00:11:24,600 --> 00:11:26,220 despicable crime pamphlets. 143 00:11:26,700 --> 00:11:27,700 Oh! 144 00:11:28,860 --> 00:11:33,560 Anyway... I was en route to visit my aunt, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, and 145 00:11:33,560 --> 00:11:34,720 to pay my respects. 146 00:11:35,320 --> 00:11:38,720 Well, let us not stand upon ceremony. 147 00:11:39,420 --> 00:11:42,360 Elizabeth will arrange for us to take tea in the garden. 148 00:11:43,080 --> 00:11:47,720 Mr. Ryder, do join us. No, I'm sure Mr. Ryder will have more important matters 149 00:11:47,720 --> 00:11:48,720 to attend to. 150 00:11:49,380 --> 00:11:50,380 I have time. 151 00:11:52,320 --> 00:11:53,800 Are you well enough, Mama? 152 00:11:54,060 --> 00:11:56,960 Yes, thank you, Jane. I am perfectly well enough. 153 00:11:58,120 --> 00:11:59,120 Mary? 154 00:11:59,420 --> 00:12:00,099 Take Mr. 155 00:12:00,100 --> 00:12:01,100 Ryder to the garden. 156 00:12:01,700 --> 00:12:03,580 Lydia will deal with the dog. 157 00:12:03,860 --> 00:12:05,520 What? Mr. Ryder. 158 00:12:05,860 --> 00:12:07,600 Come along, Mr. 159 00:12:07,900 --> 00:12:08,900 Ryder. 160 00:12:11,540 --> 00:12:16,940 I have always felt that what a lady puts in her garden is so terribly important. 161 00:12:18,240 --> 00:12:20,920 Roses, of course. Of course. Your favourite flower? 162 00:12:21,160 --> 00:12:22,160 Well... 163 00:12:31,630 --> 00:12:32,630 My turn! 164 00:12:35,750 --> 00:12:39,670 I see you forgot to mention Mr Ryder in your reports from London. 165 00:12:40,190 --> 00:12:43,890 You also forgot to mention how handsome he is. 166 00:12:44,370 --> 00:12:47,930 I mean, I've not really noticed his looks, I'm sure. 167 00:12:48,650 --> 00:12:50,870 He's come an awfully long way to see you. 168 00:12:51,330 --> 00:12:54,370 He's probably just thirsty and nearby. 169 00:12:55,610 --> 00:12:56,610 What? 170 00:12:57,330 --> 00:13:02,520 Oh, you must... Stay with us, Mr. Ryder. Especially with the weather turning as 171 00:13:02,520 --> 00:13:06,720 it may well do. Do you not agree, Lizzie? You would be most welcome, Mr. 172 00:13:06,820 --> 00:13:07,820 That is very kind. 173 00:13:09,280 --> 00:13:10,280 Come, Miss Bennet. 174 00:13:10,600 --> 00:13:11,660 Show us your skills. 175 00:13:15,520 --> 00:13:16,520 No. 176 00:13:17,780 --> 00:13:19,100 That's not what I meant. 177 00:13:20,780 --> 00:13:21,780 Excellent! 178 00:13:22,580 --> 00:13:23,880 Well done, Mary! 179 00:13:24,540 --> 00:13:25,540 Bravo! 180 00:13:28,090 --> 00:13:29,090 Well done. 181 00:13:30,990 --> 00:13:33,370 I was sorry to see you leave London in such a hurry. 182 00:13:36,790 --> 00:13:41,010 Sir Ryder, have... Have you come here to the stuff? 183 00:13:41,650 --> 00:13:44,290 You know, the... Yes. 184 00:13:45,310 --> 00:13:49,430 Yes, Miss Bennet, I believe I have. I've been wondering whether to write to you 185 00:13:49,430 --> 00:13:50,430 on the subject. 186 00:13:50,470 --> 00:13:54,610 Oh, I wouldn't expect you to lead the conversation, Miss Bennet. Mr Ryder, are 187 00:13:54,610 --> 00:13:55,630 you here to talk about... 188 00:13:57,320 --> 00:13:58,320 The bell jar. 189 00:14:00,140 --> 00:14:01,160 The bell jar? 190 00:14:01,480 --> 00:14:07,540 What did you say? Miss Beret, please, do not trouble yourself over that. 191 00:14:07,900 --> 00:14:10,360 But it was your father's. I thought you'd be upset. 192 00:14:10,600 --> 00:14:14,040 Not at all. Please, think no more of it. 193 00:14:18,540 --> 00:14:25,380 It is a 194 00:14:25,380 --> 00:14:26,380 pleasure to meet your family. 195 00:14:28,110 --> 00:14:32,050 Yes, my sisters are exceptional, I know. 196 00:14:32,550 --> 00:14:34,190 As are you, Miss Bennet. 197 00:14:35,070 --> 00:14:42,050 Oh, no, I am much more... I find it most refreshing that you 198 00:14:42,050 --> 00:14:47,870 do not fawn over potential husbands or have your mind constantly set on finding 199 00:14:47,870 --> 00:14:48,870 a match. 200 00:14:50,490 --> 00:14:55,370 Well, no, no, I don't really... I don't give it much thought. 201 00:14:55,830 --> 00:14:57,310 But you lack artifice. 202 00:14:58,080 --> 00:15:03,320 The qualities shine out. They're not corrupted by the false polish of the 203 00:15:04,440 --> 00:15:08,780 These are observations of a very, very personal nature. 204 00:15:09,100 --> 00:15:13,080 Well, I have a very low opinion of the petty rules to which we submit ourselves 205 00:15:13,080 --> 00:15:14,520 in the name of good manners. 206 00:15:15,200 --> 00:15:16,200 Did you know that? 207 00:15:16,380 --> 00:15:18,240 Thank you. I have mentioned it once or twice. 208 00:15:19,800 --> 00:15:25,180 I believe, Miss Bennet, that our inability to say what we mean is one of 209 00:15:25,180 --> 00:15:27,020 great curses of our age. 210 00:15:27,790 --> 00:15:32,470 We hide behind a thousand disguises that we like to call politeness. 211 00:15:41,250 --> 00:15:42,250 Mr. 212 00:15:50,130 --> 00:15:53,310 Darcy sends his apologies. He has a seasonal headache. 213 00:15:54,210 --> 00:15:55,210 Mr. 214 00:15:56,110 --> 00:15:57,760 Ryder. Tell us about yourself. 215 00:15:58,080 --> 00:16:00,140 Mary mentioned you are an avid reader. 216 00:16:00,600 --> 00:16:03,500 Oh, er, a poetry, perhaps. 217 00:16:03,780 --> 00:16:06,500 I find longer works are usually not for me. 218 00:16:06,800 --> 00:16:10,720 Really? I think the brevity of poetry is one of its principal attractions. 219 00:16:11,160 --> 00:16:12,160 I agree. 220 00:16:12,880 --> 00:16:16,700 Wholeheartedly. I only wish I had the fine mind of your sister. 221 00:16:17,260 --> 00:16:22,220 Miss Berrett has such an astute understanding of a wide range of 222 00:16:22,640 --> 00:16:23,640 She does. 223 00:16:23,680 --> 00:16:24,680 She does. 224 00:16:25,580 --> 00:16:31,120 I do not know whether she gets it from me or her father. From you, Mother, I'm 225 00:16:31,120 --> 00:16:32,119 sure. 226 00:16:32,120 --> 00:16:36,100 There are very few people who have the insight of Miss Bennet. 227 00:16:36,820 --> 00:16:38,180 I could talk to you all day. 228 00:16:40,280 --> 00:16:44,660 I must admit, London has been a little grey without you. 229 00:16:46,980 --> 00:16:48,240 Are you joking? 230 00:16:48,640 --> 00:16:51,600 No, there are many interesting minds in London. 231 00:16:52,090 --> 00:16:53,830 All eager for thoughtful conversation. 232 00:16:54,430 --> 00:16:56,030 None as interesting as yours. 233 00:17:04,510 --> 00:17:05,510 Hello? 234 00:17:12,210 --> 00:17:13,210 Mother. 235 00:17:14,369 --> 00:17:16,210 I came to wish you good night. 236 00:17:37,160 --> 00:17:39,080 To make an excellent match. 237 00:17:44,980 --> 00:17:49,340 I wonder what kind of endowment he has. 238 00:17:50,480 --> 00:17:54,140 I don't know. A sizable one, I'm sure. 239 00:17:57,200 --> 00:17:58,200 Good night. 240 00:18:03,460 --> 00:18:04,620 Good night, Mary. 241 00:18:55,899 --> 00:18:58,220 Sorry, don't let me distract you. 242 00:19:00,900 --> 00:19:02,920 What are you reading, Mr. Ryder? 243 00:19:03,320 --> 00:19:09,160 A rather fascinating book on... Jesus. 244 00:19:09,480 --> 00:19:10,560 Right, it's upside down. 245 00:19:10,840 --> 00:19:12,840 Ah, so it is. 246 00:19:14,060 --> 00:19:15,480 What are you reading, Miss Bennet? 247 00:19:15,880 --> 00:19:17,280 Fordyce's Sermons for Young Women. 248 00:19:17,500 --> 00:19:21,240 Oh, insufferable, rule -making pedant. Would you like me to put it in the fire 249 00:19:21,240 --> 00:19:22,240 for you? 250 00:19:24,240 --> 00:19:26,520 Not quite how I remember it, I'll admit. 251 00:19:40,680 --> 00:19:42,140 What's he talking about? 252 00:19:45,140 --> 00:19:47,740 Barry sounds serious. 253 00:19:48,160 --> 00:19:49,660 She is boring him, I know it. 254 00:19:50,400 --> 00:19:52,240 I think you should read Mrs. McCauley. 255 00:19:52,540 --> 00:19:58,500 She will help you to better understand the world. I am no good at all at 256 00:19:58,500 --> 00:20:02,860 my energy on anything that does not either move or please me. I think that 257 00:20:02,860 --> 00:20:03,940 shame, sir. 258 00:20:09,900 --> 00:20:11,700 You know, my father was a scholar. 259 00:20:13,260 --> 00:20:15,900 He devoted all his time to studying insects. 260 00:20:16,520 --> 00:20:19,360 Winged beetles, mostly. Of course, yes. 261 00:20:19,780 --> 00:20:21,560 The beetle in the jar. 262 00:20:22,830 --> 00:20:24,350 Fascinating stuff, really. 263 00:20:26,590 --> 00:20:30,390 I'm not so sure, but it occupied his every waking hour. 264 00:20:31,790 --> 00:20:33,630 He rarely emerged from his study. 265 00:20:35,810 --> 00:20:37,230 We hardly ever saw him. 266 00:20:39,810 --> 00:20:45,210 When I was 15 years old, he... 267 00:20:45,210 --> 00:20:50,250 died quite suddenly. 268 00:20:50,650 --> 00:20:51,650 Oh. 269 00:20:52,650 --> 00:20:53,910 I'm sorry, I'm sorry. 270 00:20:54,990 --> 00:21:00,650 A few days after his death, I sat in his dark study and... 271 00:21:00,650 --> 00:21:05,490 I thought about all the hours he'd spent in there. 272 00:21:06,710 --> 00:21:08,010 Away from his family. 273 00:21:08,890 --> 00:21:09,990 Away from life. 274 00:21:10,370 --> 00:21:11,370 And for what? 275 00:21:11,670 --> 00:21:16,310 For your father must have derived a great deal of pleasure from his work. 276 00:21:16,890 --> 00:21:17,890 Perhaps. 277 00:21:18,160 --> 00:21:22,220 But I think I learnt more about the point of human existence in that moment 278 00:21:22,220 --> 00:21:25,260 my father learnt in a lifetime of study. 279 00:21:26,380 --> 00:21:31,580 From then on, I devoted myself to the pursuit of joy. 280 00:21:32,980 --> 00:21:38,460 Tell me, Miss Bennett, what makes you happy? 281 00:21:42,580 --> 00:21:44,980 Nobody's ever asked me such a question. 282 00:21:45,380 --> 00:21:47,060 Then you must consider it now. 283 00:21:47,880 --> 00:21:54,560 Uh, well, um, reading, reading, learning, 284 00:21:54,740 --> 00:21:56,200 teaching. 285 00:21:57,860 --> 00:22:02,640 And what of friendship? 286 00:22:05,560 --> 00:22:06,560 Of love? 287 00:22:08,700 --> 00:22:10,240 Uh, yes. 288 00:22:10,480 --> 00:22:12,120 No, of course, that. 289 00:22:13,520 --> 00:22:15,700 Life is short, Miss Bennet. 290 00:22:17,480 --> 00:22:19,680 Everything turns to dust in the end. 291 00:22:23,140 --> 00:22:26,320 We might as well experience some joy before that happens. 292 00:22:32,980 --> 00:22:34,040 Let's go riding. 293 00:22:37,500 --> 00:22:39,720 Yes! Let's go! 294 00:22:43,540 --> 00:22:44,540 Ladies. 295 00:22:48,890 --> 00:22:49,890 What a waste. 296 00:22:51,210 --> 00:22:55,210 Well? Well, what? Are you going out walking again, Mary? No, Mr. Ida and I 297 00:22:55,210 --> 00:22:56,570 going riding. On a horse? 298 00:22:56,870 --> 00:22:59,070 Yes, generally the idea. But you hate horses. 299 00:22:59,450 --> 00:23:01,610 Mary, what are his intentions? 300 00:23:02,290 --> 00:23:03,990 To ride a horse, I think. 301 00:23:21,800 --> 00:23:23,260 Oh, dear. Oh, dear. 302 00:23:27,280 --> 00:23:28,600 You're quite all right, Miss Bennett. 303 00:23:28,860 --> 00:23:30,440 I'm perfectly fine. Thank you. Yes. 304 00:23:32,540 --> 00:23:35,980 There we go. There we go. 305 00:23:36,940 --> 00:23:43,620 Now, I've been thinking about your argument that we should say more 306 00:23:43,620 --> 00:23:44,960 honestly what we think and feel. 307 00:23:45,180 --> 00:23:46,340 Oh, excellent. 308 00:23:47,050 --> 00:23:48,050 I knew you'd agree. 309 00:23:48,470 --> 00:23:50,630 Oh, I don't know that I do. 310 00:23:51,210 --> 00:23:55,930 I mean, surely even you must admit there may be occasions when, well, for all 311 00:23:55,930 --> 00:23:58,330 manner of reasons, something's best left unsaid. 312 00:23:58,730 --> 00:23:59,770 I cannot concur. 313 00:24:00,570 --> 00:24:05,990 I intend to live my life by bolder principles. In fact, that is why I came 314 00:24:06,450 --> 00:24:08,070 To put that belief into practice. 315 00:24:08,690 --> 00:24:09,690 Really? 316 00:24:10,010 --> 00:24:15,290 Yes. I came here to commit the great impropriety of telling you honestly what 317 00:24:15,290 --> 00:24:16,290 think of you. 318 00:24:18,020 --> 00:24:21,540 Mr. Ryder, I can assure you there's no need. I attempted to scribble a few 319 00:24:21,540 --> 00:24:27,700 lines, but then I thought of some verses of Mr. Wordsworth that captured your 320 00:24:27,700 --> 00:24:28,700 spirit perfectly. 321 00:24:30,200 --> 00:24:32,060 May I be allowed to recite them to you? 322 00:24:35,420 --> 00:24:37,000 Of course, Mr. Ryder. Please. 323 00:24:41,360 --> 00:24:44,240 She dwelt among... Excuse me. 324 00:24:46,160 --> 00:24:47,160 No. 325 00:24:48,590 --> 00:24:49,690 Please, take your time. 326 00:24:56,130 --> 00:25:01,670 She dwelt among the untrodden ways, beside the springs of Dove. 327 00:25:02,730 --> 00:25:07,510 A maid whom there were none to praise and very few to love. 328 00:25:08,990 --> 00:25:13,350 A violet by a mossy stone, half hidden from the eye. 329 00:25:15,370 --> 00:25:17,190 Fair as a star when only one. 330 00:25:18,550 --> 00:25:19,550 shining in the sky. 331 00:25:24,850 --> 00:25:28,910 I think you see me as a lonely figure. 332 00:25:30,110 --> 00:25:34,110 I was brought up in Hertfordshire, sir, so the road to London was barely five 333 00:25:34,110 --> 00:25:35,110 miles away. 334 00:25:35,330 --> 00:25:39,630 It is possible to feel oneself alone, even in such close proximity to town. 335 00:25:39,930 --> 00:25:44,230 Yes, but in my village, it was quite untrue to say that there were none to 336 00:25:44,230 --> 00:25:45,870 praise and very few to love. 337 00:25:46,290 --> 00:25:50,110 There were scores of people, Very eager to praise my sister. 338 00:25:50,410 --> 00:25:56,990 Perhaps living with your family in Meryton kept you half hidden from the 339 00:25:58,170 --> 00:26:00,210 But now you've broken out on your own. 340 00:26:01,150 --> 00:26:03,490 You can be seen at last as you deserve. 341 00:26:04,730 --> 00:26:08,850 Fair as a star when only one is shining in the sky. 342 00:26:20,170 --> 00:26:21,570 You're an actual Miss Bennet. Oh, I'm not. 343 00:26:22,650 --> 00:26:23,650 I know. 344 00:26:27,230 --> 00:26:29,570 Our conversation has made me very happy, Miss Bennet. 345 00:26:31,330 --> 00:26:36,110 Me too, Ryder. 346 00:26:41,690 --> 00:26:42,950 Yeah, yeah, yeah! 347 00:26:51,660 --> 00:26:52,660 Walk on. 348 00:26:57,380 --> 00:26:58,380 Mary, 349 00:27:00,980 --> 00:27:01,779 there you are. 350 00:27:01,780 --> 00:27:03,800 What's everything the matter? What happened on the ride? 351 00:27:05,160 --> 00:27:07,080 We rode horses. 352 00:27:07,720 --> 00:27:12,580 And mine was most unruly. And it had a taste for bramble. If it had a mind of 353 00:27:12,580 --> 00:27:14,840 its own, really. And my saddle was not at all comfortable. 354 00:27:15,200 --> 00:27:17,020 That's not a slight on the quality. Mary. Mary! 355 00:27:21,770 --> 00:27:22,890 It appears Mr. 356 00:27:23,110 --> 00:27:28,290 Ryder does have some sort of affection for you, and I believe he is about to 357 00:27:28,290 --> 00:27:29,290 propose. 358 00:27:31,870 --> 00:27:36,930 Mother, I'm not completely sure that you are right, and I really would hate to 359 00:27:36,930 --> 00:27:38,050 cause you any further disappointment. 360 00:27:38,290 --> 00:27:41,110 This is an opportunity that cannot be overlooked. 361 00:27:41,690 --> 00:27:44,090 He's a very eligible gentleman. 362 00:27:45,550 --> 00:27:47,570 You will say yes, won't you? 363 00:27:51,690 --> 00:27:55,550 What happened? What did he say? Did he ask you? He's not going to ask her. 364 00:27:55,550 --> 00:27:56,550 use it. 365 00:27:58,410 --> 00:28:03,470 Miss Ferris! 366 00:28:06,950 --> 00:28:09,770 Are you quite all right? Oh, nothing. 367 00:28:10,770 --> 00:28:11,770 Nothing at all. 368 00:28:13,130 --> 00:28:14,910 May I speak with you in private? 369 00:28:16,030 --> 00:28:18,850 I have something very important I want to discuss with you. 370 00:28:37,610 --> 00:28:40,250 Mother had told me to prepare myself. 371 00:28:41,970 --> 00:28:47,430 But nothing could prepare me for what happened next.