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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:30,351 --> 00:00:34,351 www.titlovi.com 2 00:00:37,351 --> 00:00:41,887 QUARTET 3 00:02:16,022 --> 00:02:20,105 The star of this film is not an actor or an actress but a writer 4 00:02:20,305 --> 00:02:25,075 I know there was so help to make it, take pleasure and paying tribute to him 5 00:02:25,536 --> 00:02:31,490 William Somerset Maugham born in Paris in 1874 is the author of 24 novels 6 00:02:32,384 --> 00:02:36,217 24 plays and upwards about 100 short stories 7 00:02:36,781 --> 00:02:39,552 This is what he says about his life and work 8 00:02:40,548 --> 00:02:44,109 One way or another I've used in my writings 9 00:02:44,309 --> 00:02:48,736 pretty well everything that had happened to me in the course of my life 10 00:02:49,408 --> 00:02:51,506 Sometimes an experience of my own 11 00:02:52,465 --> 00:02:54,638 has provided me with an idea 12 00:02:55,127 --> 00:02:59,480 and I just had to invent the incidence to illustrate it 13 00:03:00,232 --> 00:03:07,602 but more often I've taken people I've known either slightly or intimately 14 00:03:08,184 --> 00:03:15,389 and used them as a foundation for a characters of my own inventions 15 00:03:15,973 --> 00:03:21,838 but to tell you the truth fact and fiction is so intermingled in my work 16 00:03:22,881 --> 00:03:26,551 that now looking back I can hardly distinguish one from the other 17 00:03:28,074 --> 00:03:30,552 In my twenties critics said I was brutal 18 00:03:30,752 --> 00:03:33,499 In my thirties they said I was flippant 19 00:03:33,699 --> 00:03:36,448 In my forties they said I was cynical 20 00:03:36,648 --> 00:03:39,397 In my fifties they said I was competent 21 00:03:40,013 --> 00:03:42,995 and then in my sixties they said I was superficial 22 00:03:44,564 --> 00:03:47,797 I went my own way with a shrug of the shoulders 23 00:03:48,996 --> 00:03:51,491 Following the path I've had to traced 24 00:03:51,691 --> 00:03:57,622 and trying with my work to fill out the pattern of life that I've made for myself 25 00:03:59,626 --> 00:04:03,750 Quartet is a collection of four of Somerset Maugham's favorite stories 26 00:04:04,631 --> 00:04:07,858 The first you'll see is The Facts of Life 27 00:04:10,350 --> 00:04:15,115 It was Henry Garnet's habit to drop in at his club after dinner to play bridge. 28 00:04:15,642 --> 00:04:19,095 He was a pleasant man to play with he knew the game well 29 00:04:19,295 --> 00:04:22,748 and you could be sure he would make the best of his cards 30 00:04:23,989 --> 00:04:25,626 - Come on Henry - Yes 31 00:04:25,826 --> 00:04:27,813 It's you to play 32 00:04:28,013 --> 00:04:30,000 What? Me? Oh,sorry 33 00:04:30,933 --> 00:04:34,082 What? The rest of mine I think, that's makes it game and rubber 34 00:04:34,739 --> 00:04:36,507 Why on earth didn't you play your count? 35 00:04:36,512 --> 00:04:37,595 I beg you pardon 36 00:04:37,795 --> 00:04:39,067 They would have been two down if you counted 37 00:04:39,098 --> 00:04:40,145 I hadn't got one 38 00:04:40,345 --> 00:04:41,392 Of course you have 39 00:04:42,909 --> 00:04:44,655 There you are ace of hearts 40 00:04:44,755 --> 00:04:46,689 You suggesting that I'm not speaking the truth 41 00:04:47,200 --> 00:04:48,256 Oh, my dear chap 42 00:04:48,842 --> 00:04:51,083 Let's cut the inquiry and play another rubber 43 00:04:51,283 --> 00:04:52,977 You can leave me out,if you don't mind,I'm not in the mood 44 00:04:53,050 --> 00:04:55,058 - I'm sorry Leslie - That's all right,old man 45 00:04:56,512 --> 00:04:57,551 What's the trouble? 46 00:04:57,751 --> 00:04:59,202 As a matter of fact I am a devil of temper 47 00:04:59,698 --> 00:05:00,845 What about? 48 00:05:01,006 --> 00:05:02,179 I had the most upsetting day 49 00:05:02,690 --> 00:05:03,241 Lizzie? 50 00:05:03,441 --> 00:05:06,022 No.Not exactly.If you don't mind I'd rather like to tell you 51 00:05:06,058 --> 00:05:07,471 Only don't let it go any further 52 00:05:07,565 --> 00:05:09,551 - Of course not - I should hate it around the club 53 00:05:09,614 --> 00:05:11,037 Much better get it off your chest 54 00:05:11,282 --> 00:05:13,086 Well,it's about my boy Nickie 55 00:05:14,530 --> 00:05:15,568 Say it again Walters 56 00:05:16,011 --> 00:05:17,611 He did very well in that tournament 57 00:05:20,312 --> 00:05:21,402 Yes 58 00:05:21,996 --> 00:05:24,566 It was tennis that started the whole trouble 59 00:05:25,296 --> 00:05:27,507 My wife and I was down Wimbledon last month 60 00:05:27,621 --> 00:05:30,098 and found out sitting next to old Franklin 61 00:05:30,103 --> 00:05:31,370 I don't know if you know him 62 00:05:31,386 --> 00:05:34,263 but he is sort of fool bar tennis at the Cambridge 63 00:05:34,800 --> 00:05:38,299 So naturally I asked him how my boy is getting on 64 00:05:39,055 --> 00:05:40,541 How is Nickie's game coming along? 65 00:05:40,741 --> 00:05:41,232 Not too badly 66 00:05:41,432 --> 00:05:43,871 Any chance of him chosen to the Vaster team? 67 00:05:44,071 --> 00:05:46,511 Perhaps.He is a bit more experienced you know 68 00:05:46,711 --> 00:05:47,814 - Yes - Good shot 69 00:05:50,708 --> 00:05:53,899 Why don't you let him come down to Monte Carlo to play in the tournament? 70 00:05:53,904 --> 00:05:55,744 Hasn't the British team been chosen? 71 00:05:55,786 --> 00:05:57,027 Yes it has 72 00:05:58,690 --> 00:06:00,650 But the man we are relying on has let us down 73 00:06:00,850 --> 00:06:02,235 and Nickie just about to fill the bill 74 00:06:02,292 --> 00:06:03,146 Now what do you say? 75 00:06:03,346 --> 00:06:05,222 Well I'd rather he didn't, if you don't mind 76 00:06:05,238 --> 00:06:07,006 The first place he is not good enough yet 77 00:06:07,021 --> 00:06:09,466 and the second I don't like the idea of the young boy 19 78 00:06:09,545 --> 00:06:12,470 traipsing around Monte Carlo with nobody looking after him 79 00:06:12,670 --> 00:06:14,864 I should be there I am going as non playing Captain 80 00:06:17,666 --> 00:06:19,610 You'll be too busy to bother about Nickie 81 00:06:20,656 --> 00:06:21,474 Just as you say 82 00:06:31,755 --> 00:06:33,523 If you change your mind give me a ring 83 00:06:33,653 --> 00:06:35,896 we shall not decide before next Wednesday's meeting 84 00:06:36,613 --> 00:06:38,064 - Good bye Mrs Garnet - Good bye 85 00:06:40,245 --> 00:06:42,761 Have some thinking Nickie is good enough for Monte Carlo 86 00:06:42,961 --> 00:06:44,392 Yes.He is coming along well 87 00:06:45,601 --> 00:06:46,795 Why not let him go Henry? 88 00:06:46,995 --> 00:06:49,183 Oh,no,certainly not,he's too young 89 00:06:49,383 --> 00:06:51,599 Nickie is not the sort getting into any mischief 90 00:06:51,799 --> 00:06:54,016 It's not just that but there is his work to consider 91 00:06:54,216 --> 00:06:55,569 the bad thing to cut the end of term 92 00:06:55,595 --> 00:06:57,133 He'll only miss three days 93 00:06:57,333 --> 00:06:59,526 - Do let him? - No,certainly not.. 94 00:06:59,726 --> 00:07:01,716 ..I've made up my mind 95 00:07:02,321 --> 00:07:04,589 You know it is awfully decent of you too let me go Dad 96 00:07:05,171 --> 00:07:06,821 Your mother was rather against it but 97 00:07:06,923 --> 00:07:08,272 I managed to talk her into it 98 00:07:08,472 --> 00:07:09,822 Thanks Dad,you're a sport 99 00:07:10,245 --> 00:07:11,633 You will behave when you are away 100 00:07:11,833 --> 00:07:12,787 Of course I will 101 00:07:12,930 --> 00:07:14,515 I don't want to play the heavy father 102 00:07:14,586 --> 00:07:16,982 but this is the first time you've been abroad on your own 103 00:07:17,033 --> 00:07:18,428 and I wouldn't like you to get into a mess 104 00:07:18,515 --> 00:07:19,326 Don't worry I won't 105 00:07:19,338 --> 00:07:20,104 That's right 106 00:07:20,416 --> 00:07:23,831 Look Nickie when I was at your age my father gave me three bits of advice 107 00:07:24,031 --> 00:07:26,186 And I've lived up to them ever since and I hope you will 108 00:07:26,226 --> 00:07:29,355 The first is gambling,don't gamble,whatever anybody else say you would do 109 00:07:29,958 --> 00:07:33,241 The second is money,don't lend money not in any circumstances 110 00:07:33,856 --> 00:07:36,546 And the third is women,don't have anything to do with women 111 00:07:36,746 --> 00:07:39,436 now if you lay off these few things you won't go far wrong 112 00:07:39,636 --> 00:07:40,939 so be a good boy and try to remember 113 00:07:41,139 --> 00:07:43,340 - No,dad,I won't forget,I promise - That's right 114 00:07:45,204 --> 00:07:47,036 - Give them a run for their money - I'll try 115 00:07:48,019 --> 00:07:49,485 - Good Bye,Dad - Good Bye,boy 116 00:07:49,889 --> 00:07:52,068 The boy didn't not disgrace himself in the tournament 117 00:07:52,150 --> 00:07:53,885 He did very well according to the papers 118 00:07:53,949 --> 00:07:55,783 Yes,of course he didn't beat the top class men 119 00:07:55,983 --> 00:07:59,996 he got in the semi final in the double,he ran the Australian number two to three sets 120 00:08:00,196 --> 00:08:03,272 oh no,not bad at all,I couldn't wished him to do better 121 00:08:03,989 --> 00:08:06,737 It was after the tournament that the trouble began 122 00:08:07,128 --> 00:08:08,895 There was an official dinner for the players 123 00:08:09,095 --> 00:08:11,523 and after that they all went to the sporting club 124 00:08:14,952 --> 00:08:15,975 Les jeux sont faites 125 00:08:20,563 --> 00:08:21,435 Rien va plus 126 00:08:28,029 --> 00:08:30,692 25 rouge 127 00:08:35,116 --> 00:08:36,836 Monsieurs,dames faites vos jeux 128 00:08:37,546 --> 00:08:40,819 - Hello - Hello 129 00:08:45,870 --> 00:08:47,433 Les jeux son faites 130 00:08:51,942 --> 00:08:53,984 -31 -31,bien,Madame 131 00:08:54,399 --> 00:08:55,305 Rien va plus 132 00:09:03,521 --> 00:09:05,605 20,noire 133 00:09:06,654 --> 00:09:08,240 Watched you,Nickey,doing any good 134 00:09:08,987 --> 00:09:09,931 I haven't been playing 135 00:09:10,022 --> 00:09:11,969 You'll have on little flutter before you go 136 00:09:12,511 --> 00:09:15,961 Yes,I suppose so,my father was not any too keen of me coming here at all 137 00:09:16,161 --> 00:09:17,720 He particularly warned me against gambling 138 00:09:17,785 --> 00:09:19,379 Fear not gambling if you when to stop 139 00:09:19,385 --> 00:09:21,959 I had ago with 1000 francs and lost and that's that 140 00:09:22,015 --> 00:09:24,977 You're crazy if you leave Monte without trying your luck once 141 00:09:25,081 --> 00:09:27,430 Surely your father wouldn't mind you losing 1000 francs 142 00:09:27,565 --> 00:09:29,014 It's only just over one quid 143 00:09:29,479 --> 00:09:31,090 I don't think he suppose he would 144 00:09:31,173 --> 00:09:32,659 After all I promised not to gamble 145 00:09:32,690 --> 00:09:34,286 I only promised not to forgive his advice 146 00:09:34,327 --> 00:09:36,183 Try number eleven I didn't loss maybe it will win 147 00:09:36,383 --> 00:09:37,987 No I'll try 19 148 00:09:43,634 --> 00:09:45,245 - Excuse moi - Sorry 149 00:09:53,279 --> 00:09:54,473 Les jeux son faites 150 00:09:59,759 --> 00:10:00,802 Rien va plus 151 00:10:09,415 --> 00:10:12,188 19 rouge 152 00:10:12,277 --> 00:10:13,241 Its' yours Nickey 153 00:10:15,134 --> 00:10:16,510 Look at all the chips you won 154 00:10:18,622 --> 00:10:19,539 Les jeux son faites 155 00:10:23,168 --> 00:10:24,690 You’re like in it have another go 156 00:10:24,768 --> 00:10:27,234 No thanks I'm not to attempt the providence a second time 157 00:10:28,555 --> 00:10:29,655 You won again young man 158 00:10:30,134 --> 00:10:32,121 - No,I haven't put anything on - Yes you have.. 159 00:10:32,178 --> 00:10:35,139 Your original stake they always leave it on unless you ask for it back 160 00:10:35,339 --> 00:10:37,157 - Didn't you know that? - No,how much is it? 161 00:10:37,694 --> 00:10:39,279 Another 35000 francs 162 00:10:39,294 --> 00:10:41,098 I see you've got enough to buy a motorbike 163 00:10:43,241 --> 00:10:44,053 And your stake 164 00:10:44,253 --> 00:10:45,066 Oh yes of course 165 00:10:46,135 --> 00:10:48,069 - You are in luck - Yes I can hardly believe it.. 166 00:10:48,269 --> 00:10:49,461 it's the first time I ever played 167 00:10:50,540 --> 00:10:51,628 That's explains it 168 00:10:51,828 --> 00:10:54,351 Would you like lend me 10000 francs 169 00:10:54,883 --> 00:10:57,318 I will bring it back to you in half an hour 170 00:10:57,518 --> 00:10:59,773 - All right - Thank you so much 171 00:11:01,186 --> 00:11:02,500 You will never see that again 172 00:11:02,933 --> 00:11:05,091 No,don't suppose I shall,how silly of me 173 00:11:05,649 --> 00:11:08,120 My father particularly warned me not to lend anybody money 174 00:11:08,647 --> 00:11:12,036 However I've still got 60000 francs left and that's 60000 more than I expected 175 00:11:12,489 --> 00:11:13,704 Beginner's luck old boy 176 00:11:14,298 --> 00:11:15,308 Well,I'm for bed,coming? 177 00:11:15,508 --> 00:11:18,657 No,I just take a walk around I'll be along in a few minutes 178 00:11:21,941 --> 00:11:22,807 Les jeux sont faites 179 00:11:25,445 --> 00:11:26,430 Riens va plus 180 00:11:28,886 --> 00:11:29,975 20 noire 181 00:11:31,477 --> 00:11:34,198 95-100000 francs,Monsieur 182 00:11:39,120 --> 00:11:41,909 Hello I've been looking for you everywhere 183 00:11:42,109 --> 00:11:42,517 Hello 184 00:11:42,717 --> 00:11:44,448 I was afraid you had gone 185 00:11:44,980 --> 00:11:48,431 Here's the 10000 francs and thank you very much for lending it to me 186 00:11:49,568 --> 00:11:50,496 What's the matter? 187 00:11:51,028 --> 00:11:54,510 I'm so sorry to tell you the truth I did not expect to see this money again 188 00:11:54,625 --> 00:11:56,142 What did you take me for? 189 00:11:56,627 --> 00:11:57,962 Did you think I was a thief? 190 00:11:58,233 --> 00:11:58,982 No,of course not 191 00:11:59,182 --> 00:12:01,955 Do I look like someone who would cheat you of your money? 192 00:12:02,516 --> 00:12:03,249 No,not at this 193 00:12:03,449 --> 00:12:06,065 My husband is in the administration in Morocco 194 00:12:06,265 --> 00:12:08,882 and I've come to Monte Carlo for a few weeks 195 00:12:09,082 --> 00:12:10,830 because he thought I needed a change 196 00:12:11,030 --> 00:12:13,574 It was awfully good of you come chasing out of me like that 197 00:12:13,590 --> 00:12:15,415 You shouldn't have bothered really I was just going 198 00:12:15,430 --> 00:12:16,030 Already? 199 00:12:16,087 --> 00:12:18,397 Yes I have to catch a plane by home by seven o'clock in the morning 200 00:12:18,597 --> 00:12:21,556 Oh,yes of course the tournament ended today,didn't it? 201 00:12:22,343 --> 00:12:24,147 I saw you play two or three times 202 00:12:24,347 --> 00:12:24,987 Did you? 203 00:12:26,326 --> 00:12:27,792 I do not know why you noticed me 204 00:12:28,193 --> 00:12:29,846 You have a beautiful style 205 00:12:30,565 --> 00:12:32,103 and you look so sweet in your shorts 206 00:12:32,303 --> 00:12:32,638 Thank you 207 00:12:32,838 --> 00:12:35,966 - Do you know La petite Maison? - No,I can't say that I do 208 00:12:36,389 --> 00:12:38,354 But you mustn't leave Monte without going there 209 00:12:38,896 --> 00:12:43,119 Why not come and dance a little,I'm so hungry,I should adore some bacon and eggs 210 00:12:43,187 --> 00:12:44,944 Then you shall have some bacon and eggs 211 00:14:13,408 --> 00:14:14,659 Would you like some champagne? 212 00:14:15,378 --> 00:14:17,333 - I would adore champagne - Champagne? 213 00:14:17,657 --> 00:14:20,800 You shouldn't,Nickie,you shouldn't waste your money on me 214 00:14:20,915 --> 00:14:22,418 I'm like a millionaire tonight 215 00:14:22,438 --> 00:14:24,065 How much did you win? 216 00:14:24,675 --> 00:14:25,301 Quite a bit 217 00:14:25,358 --> 00:14:28,721 Must have been thrilling seeing your number keep on winning 218 00:14:28,924 --> 00:14:31,187 There wasn't the same number no not all the times 219 00:14:31,387 --> 00:14:32,886 - I started with 19 - Why 19? 220 00:14:33,856 --> 00:14:35,295 Because that's my age 221 00:14:35,358 --> 00:14:38,209 But after it won twice I couldn't reasonably expect it to win again 222 00:14:38,298 --> 00:14:41,953 So I switched to 16,that's my oldest sister's age 223 00:14:42,153 --> 00:14:44,033 that wasn't any good,then I tried 12 224 00:14:44,069 --> 00:14:46,744 that's my youngest sister's age that was not any good either 225 00:14:47,245 --> 00:14:49,284 The I simply shut my eyes and tried anything 226 00:14:49,738 --> 00:14:51,369 - It was 20 - My age 227 00:14:51,569 --> 00:14:52,245 Is it? 228 00:14:52,944 --> 00:14:55,102 Well,it was lucky won everything back and some more 229 00:14:55,624 --> 00:14:58,830 Then I had my ups and downs in the end my pockets was bulging with chips 230 00:14:59,258 --> 00:15:02,182 I was amazed by that chap started counting others 5000 francs notes 231 00:15:02,382 --> 00:15:04,367 - How many? -20 232 00:15:04,930 --> 00:15:06,400 Hundred thousands francs 233 00:15:06,600 --> 00:15:07,404 Isn't it marvelous 234 00:15:07,604 --> 00:15:09,846 Enough to by a motorbike with, would what do you want? 235 00:15:11,442 --> 00:15:13,058 Here is to Nickie on his motorbike 236 00:15:13,715 --> 00:15:14,533 Cheers 237 00:15:16,905 --> 00:15:20,080 The funny thing is my father didn't want me to come to Monte Carlo at all 238 00:15:20,737 --> 00:15:21,481 But why not? 239 00:15:21,681 --> 00:15:23,949 He thought I was too young and innocent 240 00:15:25,393 --> 00:15:27,661 But here is the joke,he gave me three bits of advice 241 00:15:28,354 --> 00:15:31,383 He said,don't gamble but I did and I won 100000 francs 242 00:15:32,160 --> 00:15:36,811 He said don't lend anybody any money and I did quite a lot to a complete stranger 243 00:15:37,509 --> 00:15:39,292 You came hunting for me to pay it back 244 00:15:41,112 --> 00:15:42,035 Poor old Dad 245 00:15:42,259 --> 00:15:45,265 He's not a bad sort,really,he means well 246 00:15:45,465 --> 00:15:48,124 his stances a bit early Victorian that's all 247 00:15:48,729 --> 00:15:50,512 What was the third bit of advice? 248 00:15:52,227 --> 00:15:55,986 He said don't have anything to do with women 249 00:15:56,586 --> 00:15:59,450 He was right about that Nickie,so right 250 00:15:59,650 --> 00:16:02,574 Monte Carlo is the worst place in the world 251 00:16:02,774 --> 00:16:05,699 for the kind of women your father meant 252 00:16:06,351 --> 00:16:11,116 Adventuresses,they are everywhere, even here in this room 253 00:16:12,185 --> 00:16:16,126 And yet if you are sensible you can recognize them 254 00:16:16,976 --> 00:16:19,843 And if you can recognize them,you are safe 255 00:16:20,349 --> 00:16:22,127 Because you can avoid them 256 00:16:23,754 --> 00:16:25,488 So be careful about that,Nickie 257 00:16:25,688 --> 00:16:29,958 not only because of your father, but for your own sake 258 00:16:32,074 --> 00:16:33,190 Shall we dance? 259 00:17:02,740 --> 00:17:04,075 You dance beautifully 260 00:17:04,508 --> 00:17:07,073 I don't really,you are just so easy to dance with 261 00:17:07,829 --> 00:17:11,807 Have you ever been turned? You are very good looking 262 00:17:13,095 --> 00:17:14,393 No.I don't think I have 263 00:17:14,841 --> 00:17:16,040 But you are,you know 264 00:17:20,904 --> 00:17:22,395 Now it's time for us to go 265 00:17:26,165 --> 00:17:28,209 It's sweet of you having been so nice to me 266 00:17:28,683 --> 00:17:31,509 I shall write and tell my husband it will make him jealous 267 00:17:31,889 --> 00:17:33,777 It was nice of you to come,I've loved it 268 00:17:34,006 --> 00:17:35,226 What time do you go tomorrow? 269 00:17:35,654 --> 00:17:37,530 My plane leaves at 7 am.I shall be up at 6 270 00:17:38,693 --> 00:17:41,128 In three hour's time.Where are you staying? 271 00:17:41,328 --> 00:17:43,062 A quiet little place 40 Rue de Lyon 272 00:17:43,262 --> 00:17:44,402 40 Rue de Lyon 273 00:17:45,293 --> 00:17:46,908 Good Night and thanks awfully 274 00:17:47,108 --> 00:17:48,724 It you would like you can drop me 275 00:17:48,924 --> 00:17:50,470 - and take you on - Fine 276 00:17:59,339 --> 00:18:02,811 Tomorrow you'll be gone,and I shall be alone again 277 00:18:03,541 --> 00:18:05,324 Maybe I'll manage another trip 278 00:18:05,524 --> 00:18:06,784 I'd love to come again 279 00:18:07,029 --> 00:18:08,332 I shall not be here 280 00:18:09,015 --> 00:18:11,069 I return to my home in Morocco next week 281 00:18:12,430 --> 00:18:15,297 We shall never meet again Nickie 282 00:18:16,971 --> 00:18:20,876 Unless perhaps I can persuade my husband to take me to England one day 283 00:18:21,084 --> 00:18:23,978 the tennis at Wimbledon then we shall see you play 284 00:18:24,160 --> 00:18:26,032 I am not near Wimbledon yet 285 00:18:26,220 --> 00:18:28,983 But you are Nickie,they were all saying so today 286 00:18:29,374 --> 00:18:32,778 Everyone sitting near me said how well you played 287 00:18:33,274 --> 00:18:36,490 That's awfully kind of you but it's not quite true 288 00:18:43,539 --> 00:18:46,068 It's over Nickie so quickly 289 00:18:46,268 --> 00:18:47,496 Well Yes 290 00:18:48,372 --> 00:18:50,306 I'll just pay him off I'll walk from here 291 00:18:54,456 --> 00:18:57,339 The air will do me good.How far is the hotel Faunon? 292 00:18:58,283 --> 00:18:59,940 Faunon? Are you staying there? 293 00:19:00,140 --> 00:19:01,797 Well,there is all the English team 294 00:19:01,807 --> 00:19:03,616 But Nickie it is nearly half past three 295 00:19:03,945 --> 00:19:04,982 But I can get in 296 00:19:05,076 --> 00:19:07,901 But the Faunon is the sleepiest old hotel in Monte Carlo 297 00:19:08,101 --> 00:19:10,926 Although the english colonels and the wise stay there 298 00:19:10,978 --> 00:19:12,198 Don't tell me,I've seen them 299 00:19:12,771 --> 00:19:14,852 At 12 o'clock locked up and everyone is in bed 300 00:19:14,982 --> 00:19:17,714 You will have to ring and knock until you wake up the whole hotel 301 00:19:18,798 --> 00:19:20,107 I'll just have to that's all 302 00:19:20,962 --> 00:19:24,810 I know a way Nickie,in the sitting room on my sleep there is a couch 303 00:19:25,211 --> 00:19:29,043 You could sleep there,and go back to your hotel at 6 o'clock when it's open 304 00:19:30,200 --> 00:19:30,918 I couldn't really 305 00:19:31,118 --> 00:19:35,341 You can it's a leap from the doorstep for the the hall 306 00:19:47,400 --> 00:19:48,839 Come along Nickie 307 00:19:51,706 --> 00:19:52,942 In here 308 00:20:11,685 --> 00:20:13,410 Don't worry about making up a bed 309 00:20:14,067 --> 00:20:15,235 A blanket would do 310 00:20:17,284 --> 00:20:19,776 Very well then 311 00:20:34,624 --> 00:20:36,042 Now you would like a night cap 312 00:20:37,872 --> 00:20:41,986 No thanks I'll turn in if you don't mind 313 00:20:42,987 --> 00:20:45,218 Are you sure you have everything you wanted 314 00:20:46,490 --> 00:20:47,371 Yes thanks 315 00:20:48,550 --> 00:20:49,535 Quite sure 316 00:20:51,579 --> 00:20:55,078 - Then Good Night Nickie - Good Night,Jeanne 317 00:23:20,077 --> 00:23:21,115 Nickie 318 00:23:23,278 --> 00:23:24,053 Is that you Jeanne? 319 00:23:24,253 --> 00:23:27,897 Wake up,sleepy,it is past six,your plane leaves at seven you said 320 00:23:28,097 --> 00:23:30,468 Good Lord,gone six? Excuse me I'll have to rush 321 00:23:30,567 --> 00:23:31,682 I'll make you some coffee 322 00:23:31,719 --> 00:23:33,914 That's awfully sweet of you but please don't bother 323 00:23:34,540 --> 00:23:37,595 Oh,it's a little thing in return for the lovely evening 324 00:23:38,049 --> 00:23:39,321 No.I really haven't got time 325 00:23:40,411 --> 00:23:41,845 Did you sleep well? 326 00:23:42,324 --> 00:23:43,735 Like a log,I would have slept to nine 327 00:23:43,935 --> 00:23:45,828 and missed my plane if you had not called me 328 00:23:45,864 --> 00:23:47,762 How long does it take me to get to my hotel? 329 00:23:47,819 --> 00:23:50,431 You'll not get a taxi at this hour, you can walk in 10 minutes 330 00:23:50,760 --> 00:23:52,020 - But you must hurry - I say I must 331 00:23:52,220 --> 00:23:54,373 But I got to get my things back and the bill paid 332 00:24:03,789 --> 00:24:06,865 Good Lord,my precious note case all those lovely bank notes 333 00:24:07,433 --> 00:24:08,481 Mustn't lose them 334 00:24:09,263 --> 00:24:13,684 You silly boy as if I would not have sent it to you 335 00:24:13,694 --> 00:24:15,441 It's a pity I have to rush off like this 336 00:24:15,592 --> 00:24:17,604 I say thanks awful for letting me have the room 337 00:24:18,663 --> 00:24:22,109 Nickie,I will not forget that lovely evening you gave me 338 00:24:22,656 --> 00:24:26,327 You are a sweet little boy and a wonderful presence 339 00:24:26,527 --> 00:24:28,647 Kiss me,before you go 340 00:24:33,349 --> 00:24:35,258 Bon voyage,Mon Cheri 341 00:24:37,030 --> 00:24:37,969 Good Luck 342 00:24:49,391 --> 00:24:51,237 She took me in first time I saw her 343 00:24:51,487 --> 00:24:55,074 Of course I knew she was a gambler but she was decently dressed and not made up 344 00:24:55,274 --> 00:24:56,628 I didn't she think she was that sort 345 00:24:56,716 --> 00:24:57,858 She took me into it first 346 00:24:57,926 --> 00:25:00,345 I bet she does that every night with some mug or another 347 00:25:00,545 --> 00:25:02,013 She didn't get a mug last night anyway 348 00:25:02,384 --> 00:25:03,128 How much was it? 349 00:25:03,328 --> 00:25:04,073 100000 francs 350 00:25:04,902 --> 00:25:06,554 I say it,about hundred pounds 351 00:25:06,627 --> 00:25:08,077 Yes enough to buy a motorbike with 352 00:25:08,301 --> 00:25:09,354 - Is it all there? - Must be 353 00:25:09,391 --> 00:25:12,060 She might have taken some for safety and put it somewhere else 354 00:25:13,426 --> 00:25:14,583 Don't think she had time 355 00:25:19,901 --> 00:25:20,699 25000 356 00:25:23,556 --> 00:25:24,166 50000 357 00:25:26,590 --> 00:25:27,367 75000 358 00:25:29,807 --> 00:25:32,471 Hundred,there is more than 100000 here 359 00:25:34,921 --> 00:25:35,750 125000 360 00:25:40,771 --> 00:25:41,756 Blow me down 361 00:25:42,387 --> 00:25:43,185 You know what? 362 00:25:43,842 --> 00:25:46,443 That flower pot was her money box you got all her loot as well 363 00:25:46,600 --> 00:25:47,794 Damn nearly to buy a car 364 00:25:53,028 --> 00:25:56,156 What infuriated me was that the boy was so damned pleased with himself 365 00:25:56,740 --> 00:25:58,904 He looked at me with those great big innocent eyes 366 00:25:59,456 --> 00:26:02,511 You know father I think it is something wrong with that advice of yours 367 00:26:03,565 --> 00:26:06,734 It's all very well for you to laugh but that boy respected me he looked up to me 368 00:26:06,934 --> 00:26:08,585 took everything I said as the Gospel truth 369 00:26:09,065 --> 00:26:11,208 now he looks at me as I was a dribbling old fool 370 00:26:11,609 --> 00:26:14,336 You do look a bit of a damned fool,old man 371 00:26:14,461 --> 00:26:16,220 There is no denying it is there? 372 00:26:16,420 --> 00:26:18,179 He doesn't realize it was a fluke 373 00:26:18,831 --> 00:26:21,179 He thinks it's his own cleverness,might ruin him 374 00:26:21,379 --> 00:26:24,524 Now you are the men of the world, what am I going to do? 375 00:26:25,117 --> 00:26:28,130 If you take my advice,you have another drink and forget it all about it 376 00:26:28,840 --> 00:26:30,343 In my opinion the boy is born lucky, 377 00:26:30,543 --> 00:26:33,912 and in the long run that's better then being born clever or rich 378 00:26:34,112 --> 00:26:35,679 He'll be all right,you mark my word 379 00:26:36,610 --> 00:26:39,865 If you don't mind me saying so the mistake you made in the first place 380 00:26:40,065 --> 00:26:43,321 was to learn tennis,things like that would never happen to a cricketer 381 00:26:47,858 --> 00:26:49,487 The alien corn 382 00:26:51,205 --> 00:26:55,068 The celebrations at Tilby's of George Bland's twenty first birthday 383 00:26:55,268 --> 00:26:59,132 were conducted in accordance with the usage of English county families 384 00:26:59,669 --> 00:27:02,013 There was a dance in marquees on the lawn fornthe tenants 385 00:27:02,213 --> 00:27:05,334 and a dinner party and a ball for the gentry 386 00:27:06,025 --> 00:27:10,139 Since I was not there,I only know from hearsay what happened 387 00:27:10,339 --> 00:27:12,604 when the birthday celebrations were over 388 00:27:13,940 --> 00:27:15,846 - Hello,not in bed yet? - No 389 00:27:17,190 --> 00:27:19,033 I just came in to say good night 390 00:27:20,139 --> 00:27:21,874 Beautiful night too,isn't? 391 00:27:24,213 --> 00:27:26,041 I've never seen the place looking lovelier 392 00:27:27,807 --> 00:27:30,456 Seven generations from father to son 393 00:27:32,197 --> 00:27:34,271 - That's something,isn't? - Yes 394 00:27:35,473 --> 00:27:37,797 We must have a talk about your future one of these days 395 00:27:37,997 --> 00:27:39,053 Yes,I'd like to 396 00:27:39,607 --> 00:27:40,878 You know that you are a lucky devil 397 00:27:41,078 --> 00:27:45,239 Up in the your age I was not up to any good even if I wanted to 398 00:27:46,242 --> 00:27:50,053 Your last year in Oxford the the diplomatic corps if you like 399 00:27:50,771 --> 00:27:53,076 Or the House of Commons if you never mind the politics 400 00:27:54,435 --> 00:27:57,732 Of course your mother would like to see you in the Grenadier Guards,I know 401 00:27:58,038 --> 00:28:00,250 And your uncle would like you in the City with him 402 00:28:00,450 --> 00:28:01,389 As a matter of fact father 403 00:28:01,478 --> 00:28:03,868 I've been thinking about this pretty carefully recently 404 00:28:04,049 --> 00:28:06,291 and I, I finally made up my mind what I want to be 405 00:28:06,662 --> 00:28:07,865 Oh,what's that 406 00:28:08,766 --> 00:28:10,361 A pianist 407 00:28:10,999 --> 00:28:12,807 - What - I want to play the piano 408 00:28:13,760 --> 00:28:16,094 Of course,you can play the piano any time you like 409 00:28:16,826 --> 00:28:18,599 I was talking about your career 410 00:28:18,630 --> 00:28:19,650 That's what I meant 411 00:28:19,850 --> 00:28:21,681 I want to be a professional pianist 412 00:28:23,374 --> 00:28:25,253 I've loved it ever since I was a small boy 413 00:28:25,938 --> 00:28:28,296 Sometimes I've giving it up, something new came along 414 00:28:28,496 --> 00:28:29,943 but I always went back to it 415 00:28:30,334 --> 00:28:33,435 and even at Oxford I practiced sometimes all through the night 416 00:28:34,823 --> 00:28:38,295 Now I know quite definitely that's what I want to get my life to go on 417 00:28:39,798 --> 00:28:41,638 George,I don't think I quite understand 418 00:28:43,083 --> 00:28:45,455 I used to be fond of fishing when I was a boy 419 00:28:46,164 --> 00:28:49,816 I didn't become a professional fisherman,I didn't give my life to it 420 00:28:50,191 --> 00:28:52,430 Fishing and music aren't quite the same thing,father 421 00:28:52,630 --> 00:28:54,118 I mean music is an art 422 00:28:54,650 --> 00:28:56,469 Fishing is an art too,if it comes to that 423 00:28:58,539 --> 00:29:00,542 How can you give your life to music? 424 00:29:01,554 --> 00:29:03,083 You can't play the piano all day 425 00:29:03,378 --> 00:29:04,864 It will drive everybody crazy 426 00:29:05,730 --> 00:29:08,538 If you love music as much as I do you have to give your life to it 427 00:29:11,941 --> 00:29:12,412 Look George 428 00:29:12,612 --> 00:29:14,947 I shouldn't brought up something about your future this time of night 429 00:29:15,147 --> 00:29:17,299 We are both too tired to think sensibly 430 00:29:17,499 --> 00:29:19,430 Listen,let's talk about it in the morning,shall we? 431 00:29:19,630 --> 00:29:22,432 I'm awfully glad you did bring it up because I want to talk about it 432 00:29:22,494 --> 00:29:24,079 Being tired doesn't make ny difference 433 00:29:24,318 --> 00:29:27,753 No.Not now.Some other time.Tomorrow 434 00:29:29,247 --> 00:29:31,707 - Good night old chap - Good night,Father 435 00:29:37,519 --> 00:29:38,859 Good night 436 00:29:48,088 --> 00:29:52,145 He can't have meant it seriously, he must have been joking 437 00:29:52,722 --> 00:29:55,113 No.He wasn't joking,he was dead serious 438 00:29:55,424 --> 00:29:57,825 He wants to be a professional piano player 439 00:29:58,358 --> 00:30:00,253 Do you mean that he wants to play in cinemas? 440 00:30:00,903 --> 00:30:03,209 They don't have pianos in cinemas,now Uncle 441 00:30:03,409 --> 00:30:04,781 The pictures talk 442 00:30:05,198 --> 00:30:06,663 Where on earth does he want to play 443 00:30:06,863 --> 00:30:08,852 I can't see what put the idea into his head 444 00:30:09,052 --> 00:30:10,929 He is always enjoyed playing the piano 445 00:30:11,129 --> 00:30:13,827 ever since he was old enough to sit on the piano stool 446 00:30:14,027 --> 00:30:16,269 But he is not good enough to win a farthing at it 447 00:30:16,660 --> 00:30:18,327 Of course if you refused to let him 448 00:30:18,527 --> 00:30:19,955 I don't see how I can,really 449 00:30:20,035 --> 00:30:22,235 After all the boy is 21 and he is his own master 450 00:30:22,543 --> 00:30:24,366 Mind you I'm confused about other things 451 00:30:25,978 --> 00:30:27,928 - Good Morning everybody - Good Morning,George 452 00:30:28,440 --> 00:30:30,240 - Sorry I'm late mother - Did you sleep well? 453 00:30:30,306 --> 00:30:31,405 Like a top,did you? 454 00:30:31,908 --> 00:30:34,062 Dreamt of blue rockets chasing me 455 00:30:34,422 --> 00:30:35,523 Too much champagne 456 00:30:36,058 --> 00:30:37,698 - George? - Yes.Mother 457 00:30:37,779 --> 00:30:40,166 Your father has been telling me this extraordinary story 458 00:30:40,366 --> 00:30:43,328 about you wanting to be a professional pianist 459 00:30:44,472 --> 00:30:46,242 I can only hope he was joking 460 00:30:46,530 --> 00:30:47,899 No,Mother,I am afraid he wasn't 461 00:30:48,681 --> 00:30:49,901 I'm quite sincere about it 462 00:30:50,802 --> 00:30:52,757 I don't want to get back to Oxford next term 463 00:30:53,394 --> 00:30:55,535 I want to go to Paris to study there 464 00:30:55,936 --> 00:30:58,814 Good Heavens,you've got a chance of a cricket blue next year 465 00:30:59,170 --> 00:31:00,704 You might even play for the county 466 00:31:01,149 --> 00:31:02,677 Yes I declined,I'm sorry about that 467 00:31:03,199 --> 00:31:05,476 I'm fond of cricket but my career comes first 468 00:31:07,260 --> 00:31:08,229 Look here,George 469 00:31:08,429 --> 00:31:10,394 You are the heir of a great estate 470 00:31:10,594 --> 00:31:12,360 One day you will succeed me here 471 00:31:12,560 --> 00:31:14,085 with all the duties and responsibilities 472 00:31:14,285 --> 00:31:16,567 that our family has held in two different generations 473 00:31:17,781 --> 00:31:21,007 Thousands youngsters at your age would give their eyes to be in your position 474 00:31:21,207 --> 00:31:24,753 If you sit there and talk about giving your life to the piano 475 00:31:25,665 --> 00:31:26,448 I'm sorry father 476 00:31:26,648 --> 00:31:30,549 You see if I wasn't terribly keen about music I would be very contended here 477 00:31:31,333 --> 00:31:35,274 I love this house,I love the country, I love the people 478 00:31:35,932 --> 00:31:39,126 but I'd never be happy,I couldn't be happy without music,honestly 479 00:31:39,623 --> 00:31:41,548 I didn't expect you to take kindly to it 480 00:31:42,282 --> 00:31:44,704 Music isn't exactly a strong point in our family 481 00:31:45,104 --> 00:31:46,219 It's got nothing to do with it. 482 00:31:46,419 --> 00:31:48,638 I should say just the same thing if you wanted to an acrobat 483 00:31:48,641 --> 00:31:51,356 or a juggler or any damned poor thing unworthy of your position 484 00:31:51,950 --> 00:31:53,648 I'd like to leave for Paris next week 485 00:31:53,779 --> 00:31:54,972 You won't 486 00:31:55,659 --> 00:31:57,366 I shall pay for this nonsense also 487 00:31:58,701 --> 00:32:02,670 No I don't expect you to pay for it, why should you,if you disapprove of it 488 00:32:03,058 --> 00:32:04,227 How are you going to live? 489 00:32:04,825 --> 00:32:07,708 I've saved a bit of my fare give English lessons for my keep 490 00:32:07,751 --> 00:32:09,309 I wonder how long that will get you 491 00:32:09,876 --> 00:32:10,985 Others can do it,I can 492 00:32:11,599 --> 00:32:13,816 Now look George.Don't let it be hasty 493 00:32:14,543 --> 00:32:18,063 I came down here for your coming of age with a nice solid present to offer you 494 00:32:18,735 --> 00:32:22,531 A junior partnership in the family business 2000 £ a year and a flat in town 495 00:32:22,924 --> 00:32:23,756 No thank you,Uncle John 496 00:32:23,956 --> 00:32:25,831 My dear chap,in three years time 497 00:32:26,031 --> 00:32:28,867 you'll take my place as Conservative Candidate for Barking 498 00:32:29,225 --> 00:32:32,032 A safe seat and you carry on the family tradition 499 00:32:32,232 --> 00:32:33,929 Awfully good of you,Uncle but.. 500 00:32:34,596 --> 00:32:35,908 I've quite made up my mind 501 00:32:36,877 --> 00:32:38,030 I want to be a pianist 502 00:32:41,796 --> 00:32:44,682 No Uncle.I think you went about it at the wrong way 503 00:32:45,270 --> 00:32:47,480 So it's my fault,I'm to blame 504 00:32:47,867 --> 00:32:49,618 Would you mind if I suggested something? 505 00:32:49,717 --> 00:32:50,393 No,I won't 506 00:32:51,303 --> 00:32:53,018 George is stubborn, pigheaded 507 00:32:53,218 --> 00:32:55,924 The more you try to stop him, the more he want to do it 508 00:32:56,048 --> 00:32:58,478 If you get in a flak now and cut him off without a penny 509 00:32:58,678 --> 00:33:00,184 he'll starve rather than give in 510 00:33:00,621 --> 00:33:01,176 Well.What? 511 00:33:02,283 --> 00:33:05,061 Give him a fair chance make him a small allowance 512 00:33:05,571 --> 00:33:07,388 Enough to live on and pay his fees in Paris 513 00:33:07,983 --> 00:33:10,879 Let him study there for 2 years on one condition 514 00:33:11,079 --> 00:33:13,267 At the end the 2 years he must come back 515 00:33:13,467 --> 00:33:16,987 and let some competent unprejudiced person here him play 516 00:33:17,030 --> 00:33:18,094 What good would that do? 517 00:33:18,656 --> 00:33:19,752 Tell him if that person says 518 00:33:19,952 --> 00:33:23,178 " He shows real promise to become a first class pianist" 519 00:33:23,585 --> 00:33:24,697 Then he can go ahead 520 00:33:24,897 --> 00:33:29,051 if not he most abide by the decision and promise faithfully to give up all thoughts 521 00:33:29,251 --> 00:33:32,194 of making music his profession,isn't that fair? 522 00:33:32,985 --> 00:33:34,099 What do you say Uncle? 523 00:33:34,435 --> 00:33:36,232 Remember he'll go whatever you say 524 00:33:36,789 --> 00:33:37,955 Well,what can I say? 525 00:33:38,662 --> 00:33:40,997 Look,if he agrees with the terms you suggested 526 00:33:41,809 --> 00:33:45,239 All right,I'll give him 5 pounds a week,pay his fees and his lodgings 527 00:33:45,627 --> 00:33:46,810 May I get him to agree 528 00:33:47,305 --> 00:33:48,660 What do you think,Dear 529 00:33:48,860 --> 00:33:50,215 I think Paula is right 530 00:33:50,415 --> 00:33:50,853 All right 531 00:33:51,677 --> 00:33:53,512 Hurry back and tell us what he says 532 00:33:55,697 --> 00:33:58,189 We'll be in the hall,come on John, you've had quite enough 533 00:34:06,585 --> 00:34:07,725 George I want to talk to you 534 00:34:07,925 --> 00:34:09,102 No,but Paula I've made up my mind 535 00:34:09,302 --> 00:34:11,954 I know but I persuaded your father to let you go 536 00:34:12,648 --> 00:34:13,541 You what? 537 00:34:13,897 --> 00:34:15,681 He agrees to you going to Paris for 2 years 538 00:34:15,881 --> 00:34:17,487 and make you a small allowance 539 00:34:17,687 --> 00:34:19,931 but at the end of that time you've got to give it up 540 00:34:19,961 --> 00:34:23,771 unless an expert says you got a good chance of making a first class pianist 541 00:34:24,309 --> 00:34:26,194 - What do you say? - I say yes,of course 542 00:34:26,275 --> 00:34:28,434 - You are very sure of yourself? - I know I can do it 543 00:34:28,492 --> 00:34:29,656 I'll tell your father then 544 00:34:29,713 --> 00:34:31,024 Paula 545 00:34:31,484 --> 00:34:33,185 You've been absolutely wonderful 546 00:34:35,124 --> 00:34:35,585 Thanks 547 00:34:35,785 --> 00:34:37,084 It's that the best you can do? 548 00:34:37,699 --> 00:34:38,253 I'm sorry 549 00:34:38,453 --> 00:34:40,318 Tell me,silly, that you are not in the mood 550 00:34:40,756 --> 00:34:44,446 George,there is no room for anything else in your life but music is it? 551 00:34:45,035 --> 00:34:48,056 - Well at the moment.. - All right you need not say why 552 00:34:49,361 --> 00:34:50,709 Paula I am terribly fond of you 553 00:34:51,490 --> 00:34:54,645 I am not fond of you,I happen to love you 554 00:34:55,919 --> 00:34:57,711 But I'll probably get over it 555 00:35:17,440 --> 00:35:20,292 It's all right,you needn't say anything he agrees to everything 556 00:35:20,894 --> 00:35:23,074 2 years in Paris then the agreed judge to give a verdict 557 00:35:23,274 --> 00:35:25,853 But is it definite that he gives up the piano if the verdict goes against him? 558 00:35:26,053 --> 00:35:27,009 - Yes - Good 559 00:35:27,317 --> 00:35:29,520 - When does he start? - Tomorrow morning 560 00:35:38,504 --> 00:35:41,078 Dite mois et Monsieur George Bland habite ici? 561 00:35:41,377 --> 00:35:45,793 Monsieur George Bland? Au troisieme au fond le corridor la port en face 562 00:35:45,993 --> 00:35:46,910 Merci 563 00:35:58,245 --> 00:36:02,344 - Hello George.How are you? - Hello Paula,come on in 564 00:36:07,583 --> 00:36:10,241 - This is it - You live alone here? 565 00:36:10,320 --> 00:36:12,919 Yes,Madame Vours comes in twice a week to help me clear up 566 00:36:13,571 --> 00:36:15,071 I get my own breakfast and lunch 567 00:36:15,393 --> 00:36:16,130 And you cook? 568 00:36:16,641 --> 00:36:18,751 No.Here you are.Sit down 569 00:36:18,951 --> 00:36:19,580 Thanks 570 00:36:19,761 --> 00:36:21,928 I just have bread and cheese and beer for lunch 571 00:36:21,929 --> 00:36:24,242 I dine out with a couple of fellows who live round here 572 00:36:24,926 --> 00:36:26,147 What are you doing over here? 573 00:36:26,235 --> 00:36:27,446 There is another month you know? 574 00:36:27,646 --> 00:36:29,136 I know I haven't come to drag you back 575 00:36:29,336 --> 00:36:32,323 I've to go to Rome and I promised your mother to look you up on my way 576 00:36:32,338 --> 00:36:33,354 How is she?How's everybody? 577 00:36:33,554 --> 00:36:34,391 All right 578 00:36:34,918 --> 00:36:35,964 I'll miss you naturally 579 00:36:36,016 --> 00:36:38,897 I think they rather expected you to turn up any month or so 580 00:36:39,626 --> 00:36:41,540 Good Lord,it is hard work but I love it 581 00:36:41,699 --> 00:36:42,887 You've got a good teacher? 582 00:36:43,322 --> 00:36:45,119 Yes,he is a bit hard to please but he is good 583 00:36:45,319 --> 00:36:48,015 Of course the trouble is that I only get a couple of lesson a week,you see 584 00:36:48,079 --> 00:36:50,003 The rest of it all practice 10 hour a day 585 00:36:50,451 --> 00:36:51,434 Are you satisfied? 586 00:36:51,583 --> 00:36:52,411 I think so 587 00:36:53,135 --> 00:36:54,251 Aren't you playing for me? 588 00:36:56,702 --> 00:36:59,010 You know I'm a bit tired I'd rather busy day today 589 00:36:59,210 --> 00:37:00,362 Please 590 00:38:06,384 --> 00:38:07,737 Sorry that was no good 591 00:38:07,859 --> 00:38:10,065 I'm not in the mood.I play for you in the morning 592 00:38:10,325 --> 00:38:11,543 It sounded all right to me 593 00:38:11,872 --> 00:38:13,496 No,I can play much better than that 594 00:38:14,977 --> 00:38:17,414 George,there was something I wanted to tell you 595 00:38:17,440 --> 00:38:19,911 It was agreed that someone that someone should judge your playing 596 00:38:20,111 --> 00:38:21,193 when you come home next month 597 00:38:21,759 --> 00:38:23,459 Through a friend of mine I met Lea Makart 598 00:38:23,659 --> 00:38:26,300 and explained what happened and she promised to come 599 00:38:27,346 --> 00:38:28,542 That's wonderful 600 00:38:28,681 --> 00:38:30,081 Will you accept her judgment? 601 00:38:31,055 --> 00:38:33,676 Of course,she is the finest woman pianist in Europe 602 00:38:34,192 --> 00:38:34,841 She is terrific 603 00:38:35,437 --> 00:38:38,191 Of course I've never actually met her but I go to all her concerts 604 00:38:40,668 --> 00:38:41,927 Do my father and mother agree? 605 00:38:42,388 --> 00:38:44,029 They think she is a bit too arty 606 00:38:44,229 --> 00:38:47,403 they are scared that she'll be too much on your side but they agreed 607 00:38:49,091 --> 00:38:50,914 You'll explain that I am only a beginner 608 00:38:51,226 --> 00:38:52,868 I'll tell her everything 609 00:38:54,191 --> 00:38:57,297 I know I can do it,I can feel it in my bones 610 00:38:57,843 --> 00:38:59,754 - George - Yes 611 00:39:00,061 --> 00:39:01,359 I was just wondering what you'd do 612 00:39:01,559 --> 00:39:03,696 if you were not able to carry on with your music 613 00:39:04,781 --> 00:39:06,428 I don't know,not even thought about it 614 00:39:07,220 --> 00:39:09,417 Might be a good idea to have some other interests 615 00:39:09,617 --> 00:39:12,768 - Such as what? - You'll never thought of falling in love 616 00:39:15,205 --> 00:39:17,480 Yes,but that will have to wait 617 00:39:17,564 --> 00:39:19,471 Don't let it wait too long 618 00:39:24,714 --> 00:39:27,514 - Hello - Paula I'm so glad you come 619 00:39:27,624 --> 00:39:28,616 Is the great lady here yet? 620 00:39:28,816 --> 00:39:31,308 Not yet.George has driven to the station to meet her 621 00:39:31,728 --> 00:39:33,478 - I didn't want him to - Why not? 622 00:39:33,840 --> 00:39:36,778 The boy can be very charming when wants to be, too charming 623 00:39:37,374 --> 00:39:39,354 I'm so afraid he persuade her he is a genius 624 00:39:39,554 --> 00:39:40,737 I think she will be fair 625 00:39:41,413 --> 00:39:43,697 I do hope she think he is no good 626 00:39:44,029 --> 00:39:45,763 It'll be such relief to all of us 627 00:39:46,263 --> 00:39:48,896 I'm afraid it will be a terrible disappointment to him 628 00:39:49,800 --> 00:39:53,329 Life's full of disappointments one just learns to put up with them 629 00:39:53,890 --> 00:39:55,397 That sounds like the car now 630 00:39:57,131 --> 00:39:58,366 Come along 631 00:40:10,446 --> 00:40:11,353 Here is my mother now 632 00:40:12,483 --> 00:40:13,372 Mother this is Lea Markat 633 00:40:13,572 --> 00:40:15,117 - How do you do - How do you do 634 00:40:15,317 --> 00:40:16,862 - Paula you know - Yes,of course 635 00:40:17,062 --> 00:40:18,071 And this is my father 636 00:40:19,173 --> 00:40:20,435 - How do you do - How do you do 637 00:40:20,635 --> 00:40:22,775 - It was good of you to come - I was glad to 638 00:40:23,380 --> 00:40:25,351 I'm always glad to have those who wish to play 639 00:40:25,416 --> 00:40:26,784 You would find this a little odd 640 00:40:27,370 --> 00:40:28,205 Not at all 641 00:40:28,641 --> 00:40:30,171 You see this is the only fair way 642 00:40:30,745 --> 00:40:33,337 I mean if he is any good, we can't stand in his way 643 00:40:34,213 --> 00:40:38,016 and if he is not it is better first class plumber than a second class pianist 644 00:40:38,433 --> 00:40:39,720 Much better 645 00:40:40,962 --> 00:40:42,323 I was telling him in the car 646 00:40:42,523 --> 00:40:46,614 he must be prepared for at least another 5-6 years study 647 00:40:46,814 --> 00:40:49,099 - But as much as that? - Oh.Yes 648 00:40:49,262 --> 00:40:52,406 Madame Makart suggest I go to Rome to study under her master 649 00:40:52,459 --> 00:40:54,610 That's provided that you are good enough of course 650 00:40:55,340 --> 00:40:56,760 Would you like some tea Madame? 651 00:40:57,345 --> 00:41:01,154 - No thank you.Not one of my bad habits - A little drink perhaps 652 00:41:01,354 --> 00:41:05,164 No I've concert tonight,so I cannot stay as long as I should wish 653 00:41:05,364 --> 00:41:06,685 Then we better go in at once 654 00:41:13,404 --> 00:41:14,649 Where would you like to sit 655 00:41:16,523 --> 00:41:18,442 - May I sit here? - Please do 656 00:41:22,529 --> 00:41:24,184 Well now,you are ready 657 00:42:21,832 --> 00:42:23,888 - Yes of course - Sure you can do it? 658 00:42:24,088 --> 00:42:26,145 - I know I can - Then I'll tell your father 659 00:42:26,345 --> 00:42:29,614 Paula,you've been absolutely wonderful 660 00:42:32,115 --> 00:42:33,483 That the best you can do? 661 00:42:34,147 --> 00:42:36,365 Tell me I know that you are not in mood 662 00:42:37,229 --> 00:42:38,342 I know that it was not good, 663 00:42:38,542 --> 00:42:41,046 I'm not in the mood,I'll play for you in the morning 664 00:42:41,449 --> 00:42:42,514 Sounded all right to me 665 00:42:43,190 --> 00:42:44,748 No,I can play much better than that 666 00:42:46,422 --> 00:42:48,418 - George - Yes 667 00:42:48,786 --> 00:42:52,396 I was just wondering what you'll do if you weren't able to carry on with your music 668 00:42:53,171 --> 00:42:54,903 I don't know,never even thought about it 669 00:42:55,103 --> 00:42:58,125 Might be a good idea to have some other interests 670 00:42:58,205 --> 00:43:01,364 - Such as what - Never thought of falling in love 671 00:43:03,579 --> 00:43:08,572 - Yes That'll have to wait - Don't let it wait too long 672 00:44:10,267 --> 00:44:12,427 What exactly is it you wish me to tell you 673 00:44:15,001 --> 00:44:19,841 Has I any chance to becoming, in time,a pianist of the first rank? 674 00:44:22,288 --> 00:44:24,333 Not in a thousand years 675 00:44:28,818 --> 00:44:31,438 Of course I can see that you worked very hard 676 00:44:31,638 --> 00:44:39,296 and you have acquired technique and brilliance but you lack magic 677 00:44:40,352 --> 00:44:43,449 The quality that is a combination of soul and fire 678 00:44:43,649 --> 00:44:47,039 without which no artist can reach the heights 679 00:44:48,427 --> 00:44:52,595 I'm sorry but your playing is square 680 00:44:54,460 --> 00:44:56,582 If I thought you have in you the makings of an artist 681 00:44:56,782 --> 00:45:00,516 I shouldn't hesitate to beseech you to give up everything for art's sake 682 00:45:02,077 --> 00:45:04,124 Art is the only thing that matters 683 00:45:05,581 --> 00:45:13,527 In comparison with art,wealth, rank,power aren't worth that 684 00:45:14,816 --> 00:45:16,632 But don't think your work has been wasted 685 00:45:17,561 --> 00:45:19,857 It will always be a pleasure to play the piano 686 00:45:20,563 --> 00:45:22,994 and it will enable you to appreciate great playing 687 00:45:23,194 --> 00:45:26,235 as no ordinary person can hope to do 688 00:45:27,136 --> 00:45:33,104 I don't think that you can ever hope to be anything more than a very competent amateur 689 00:45:34,403 --> 00:45:36,314 and I don't need to tell you 690 00:45:36,514 --> 00:45:42,006 that in art the difference between an amateur and a professional is measurable 691 00:45:43,135 --> 00:45:46,909 But don't take my opinion alone after all I'm not infallible 692 00:45:47,340 --> 00:45:48,464 Ask someone else 693 00:45:49,111 --> 00:45:53,109 That won't be necessary,I am quite content to accept your verdict 694 00:45:53,976 --> 00:45:56,124 It was very good of you to come down to judge me 695 00:45:56,324 --> 00:45:58,007 Especially one who is so busy 696 00:45:59,810 --> 00:46:02,142 Would you do one more thing for me before you go? 697 00:46:02,676 --> 00:46:03,490 What is it? 698 00:46:06,115 --> 00:46:07,477 Would you play to me? 699 00:49:16,281 --> 00:49:19,981 - Thank you Madame - I'm afraid I must go now 700 00:49:20,181 --> 00:49:22,064 That was a very great pleasure 701 00:49:22,264 --> 00:49:23,894 Yes,please 702 00:50:30,522 --> 00:50:31,309 Come in 703 00:50:33,101 --> 00:50:34,087 Hello 704 00:50:35,180 --> 00:50:36,018 George 705 00:50:36,102 --> 00:50:38,786 It's all right,don't get any ideas into your head I'm cleaning 706 00:50:39,035 --> 00:50:42,476 So I got to become a country gentleman, I might as well get some practice in it 707 00:50:43,131 --> 00:50:45,553 The others have gone over to the cricket,won't you come? 708 00:50:46,782 --> 00:50:48,242 No.I don't think I will,thank you 709 00:50:49,370 --> 00:50:51,596 We shouldn't be indoors on a lovely day like this 710 00:50:53,060 --> 00:50:55,191 No,I know I will go out for a stroll later on 711 00:50:55,635 --> 00:50:57,000 Shall I wait and come with you? 712 00:50:58,925 --> 00:51:03,004 - No I.. - All right,darling,I know how you feel 713 00:51:06,856 --> 00:51:12,125 George.Remember what we were saying in Paris about having some other interests 714 00:51:12,409 --> 00:51:13,262 Yes 715 00:51:16,199 --> 00:51:17,734 Don't let it wait too long 716 00:51:20,128 --> 00:51:20,956 I won't 717 00:51:45,884 --> 00:51:48,181 As I told you at the opening of this inquiry 718 00:51:48,381 --> 00:51:50,679 a majority verdict is sufficient from you 719 00:51:51,076 --> 00:51:52,236 Now you've heard all evidence, 720 00:51:52,436 --> 00:51:55,362 if you wish to retire to consider your verdict you may do so 721 00:52:00,620 --> 00:52:02,407 There will be no need to retire.Sir 722 00:52:03,117 --> 00:52:06,744 We had a talk during the recess, and we're agreed,unanimous 723 00:52:08,009 --> 00:52:12,157 We are in the opinion,Sir,that the young gentleman shoot himself accidental 724 00:52:12,902 --> 00:52:14,886 He must be cleaning his gun not knowing 725 00:52:15,086 --> 00:52:18,231 he left it loaded from the end of last season 726 00:52:19,390 --> 00:52:23,256 As that business about the music,Sir,we don't attach much importance to that 727 00:52:24,044 --> 00:52:26,717 A young gentleman of Master George's position,Sir, 728 00:52:26,917 --> 00:52:31,278 would never go and shoot himself just because he did not play the piano good 729 00:52:32,212 --> 00:52:33,667 Thank You 730 00:52:36,538 --> 00:52:37,105 The Kite 731 00:52:39,746 --> 00:52:43,203 I know this is an odd story. I don't understand it myself 732 00:52:43,403 --> 00:52:47,522 and if I set it down in black and white ,it is only with the faint hope 733 00:52:47,722 --> 00:52:51,115 that when I have written it, I may get a clearer view of it 734 00:52:51,199 --> 00:52:54,415 or rather with the hope some reader better acquainted 735 00:52:54,506 --> 00:53:00,157 with the complications of human nature than I am may offer me an explanation 736 00:53:01,223 --> 00:53:04,093 It was told me one evening by my friend Ned Preston 737 00:53:05,135 --> 00:53:09,267 Ned was a prison visitor, he took his duty very seriously 738 00:53:09,467 --> 00:53:12,076 and made prisoner's troubles his own 739 00:53:16,034 --> 00:53:16,824 Come in 740 00:53:17,701 --> 00:53:18,803 Mr Preston,Sir 741 00:53:19,669 --> 00:53:21,193 - Oh,hello,Preston - Hello 742 00:53:21,608 --> 00:53:24,328 - Didn't expect you until tomorrow.Sit down - Thanks 743 00:53:24,792 --> 00:53:27,879 Here I am a day early,I got a conference at the Home Office tomorrow 744 00:53:28,435 --> 00:53:29,447 Anything for me? 745 00:53:30,665 --> 00:53:33,814 Here are the new arrivals,and Soames get out tomorrow 746 00:53:33,913 --> 00:53:35,300 Yes I will have a word with him 747 00:53:36,064 --> 00:53:37,882 I'll see these others too,anything else? 748 00:53:38,522 --> 00:53:42,912 Yes I'd like you to see number 142 name of Sunbury 749 00:53:43,112 --> 00:53:43,872 What is in for? 750 00:53:45,433 --> 00:53:47,121 It's a queer case 751 00:53:47,321 --> 00:53:50,381 I'd rather you saw him first, see what you nail him 752 00:53:51,842 --> 00:53:53,998 142 Sunbury 753 00:53:56,305 --> 00:53:58,813 142 Sunbury.Visit him,Sir 754 00:54:01,977 --> 00:54:03,770 - Good Afternoon - Good Afternoon 755 00:54:03,848 --> 00:54:06,400 My name is Preston,I am one what they call a prison visitor 756 00:54:06,877 --> 00:54:08,828 Oh,yes.Won't you sit down? 757 00:54:09,716 --> 00:54:10,784 Thank you 758 00:54:12,875 --> 00:54:15,487 I'm sorry I can't offer you a fag or a glass of beer 759 00:54:15,687 --> 00:54:16,155 That's all right 760 00:54:16,355 --> 00:54:19,331 - Lovely day it has been - Yes,it has been very nice 761 00:54:19,466 --> 00:54:22,110 Just the right sort of wind. Steady northwest 762 00:54:22,552 --> 00:54:25,599 Gusty enough to make you watch even not strong enough to tears thing up 763 00:54:26,554 --> 00:54:27,539 Tear what up? 764 00:54:28,736 --> 00:54:31,520 Nothing.What can I do for you,Mr? 765 00:54:31,608 --> 00:54:34,725 That's what can I do for you Sunbury, that's why I've come to see you about 766 00:54:34,781 --> 00:54:38,423 As I understand it you left your young wife and you refused to provide for her 767 00:54:38,623 --> 00:54:39,369 That's right 768 00:54:39,643 --> 00:54:40,873 But you can't let us down 769 00:54:41,073 --> 00:54:41,793 Why not? 770 00:54:42,046 --> 00:54:45,375 Why not? Good Heavens,what's she had done to deserve that 771 00:54:46,421 --> 00:54:50,007 She has done something I never forget to my dying day 772 00:54:50,207 --> 00:54:51,132 What was that? 773 00:54:52,546 --> 00:54:53,904 She smashed my kite 774 00:54:54,491 --> 00:54:55,268 She what? 775 00:54:55,975 --> 00:54:57,341 She smashed my kite 776 00:55:01,339 --> 00:55:03,538 That's seemed to be a clear thing for the boy to say 777 00:55:03,598 --> 00:55:06,299 So I said "What's she ever do to harm you?" 778 00:55:06,332 --> 00:55:08,662 And he said "She smashed my kite" 779 00:55:09,473 --> 00:55:12,007 - That's right - You knew about it? 780 00:55:12,535 --> 00:55:13,767 Yes.He told me the same thing.. 781 00:55:13,967 --> 00:55:18,768 ..said he'd been interested in kites ever since he was a kid at 7 or 8 782 00:55:19,236 --> 00:55:23,160 And his parents took him for a walk on the common one Saturday afternoon 783 00:55:24,286 --> 00:55:28,795 There were plenty of kites at that day more than he'd ever seen one time before 784 00:55:29,145 --> 00:55:30,602 And they fascinated Herbert 785 00:55:31,001 --> 00:55:35,875 According to Mr Sunbury a new kite flying club had just been started around there 786 00:55:36,075 --> 00:55:39,280 and was becoming very popular with the locals 787 00:55:39,602 --> 00:55:41,733 And the more he watched, the more Herbert was certain 788 00:55:41,933 --> 00:55:45,439 nothing would give him greater pleasure in this world than a kite of his own 789 00:55:46,362 --> 00:55:48,870 So he broached his mother on the delicate subject 790 00:55:49,603 --> 00:55:53,793 And was told that he was a good boy and brushed his teeth regularly every morning 791 00:55:54,438 --> 00:55:56,721 He might get a surprise at Christmas 792 00:55:58,501 --> 00:56:02,669 The thrill of that first kite was something Herbert never quite forgot 793 00:56:04,455 --> 00:56:06,439 He couldn't get out the flight fast enough 794 00:56:09,315 --> 00:56:13,886 You know how it is,some kids collect butterflies or postage stamps 795 00:56:14,419 --> 00:56:17,460 some are mad about fretwork, Sunbury flew kites 796 00:56:18,218 --> 00:56:20,067 In fact became a sort of fashion with him 797 00:56:20,888 --> 00:56:22,344 and his parents 798 00:56:27,624 --> 00:56:29,896 Herbert,aren't you going to have your tea? 799 00:56:32,701 --> 00:56:34,224 Yes.Sorry Mum 800 00:56:34,687 --> 00:56:37,134 - What's your doing? - I'm designing a new kite 801 00:56:37,227 --> 00:56:38,445 Designing one? 802 00:56:38,941 --> 00:56:42,488 Sure,I reckon if we could build a kite like this 803 00:56:43,166 --> 00:56:47,008 Only about six feet long,we could lick anything else on the common 804 00:56:47,530 --> 00:56:50,245 - It's a queer shape isn't? - That's the idea 805 00:56:50,445 --> 00:56:53,161 so it will take the wind, here and here,you see 806 00:56:53,361 --> 00:56:54,722 Why don't you make it Herbert? 807 00:56:55,678 --> 00:56:57,967 - It would cost a bit - How much? 808 00:56:58,167 --> 00:57:00,995 About 5£ even if we built it ourselves 809 00:57:02,056 --> 00:57:03,553 I don't mind bringing half 810 00:57:03,903 --> 00:57:05,270 Getting extravagant don't you? 811 00:57:05,470 --> 00:57:09,380 Not at all,if Herbert got a brilliant new design,it's that worth to back him up 812 00:57:09,916 --> 00:57:11,034 I can manage 30 shillings 813 00:57:11,037 --> 00:57:13,609 You don't need to find anything, you just do the work 814 00:57:13,809 --> 00:57:15,406 and your father and I will find the cash 815 00:57:15,572 --> 00:57:16,302 - You will? - Beatrice 816 00:57:16,502 --> 00:57:18,593 It's all right I got a little put aside 817 00:57:18,804 --> 00:57:21,096 You get started on it right away 818 00:57:31,779 --> 00:57:34,071 - Tea is ready - All right,Mum,just coming 819 00:57:34,566 --> 00:57:35,547 How is it going on? 820 00:57:35,747 --> 00:57:37,885 - Pretty well - We just finished the first drawing.. 821 00:57:38,085 --> 00:57:40,224 ...and we will be able to start construction next week 822 00:57:40,424 --> 00:57:42,075 You better come and have your tea now 823 00:57:42,275 --> 00:57:42,880 Right old Mum 824 00:57:43,080 --> 00:57:46,296 Oh,Mum,I've asked a young lady to tea tomorrow,is that all right? 825 00:57:46,307 --> 00:57:47,797 You've done what? 826 00:57:47,997 --> 00:57:49,426 I've asked a young lady to tea 827 00:57:49,449 --> 00:57:52,397 - Who is she? - Her name is Baker,Betty Baker.. 828 00:57:52,597 --> 00:57:54,990 ..I met her at the pictures, she was sitting next to me 829 00:57:55,190 --> 00:57:56,739 She dropped her bag and I picked it up 830 00:57:56,792 --> 00:57:59,223 She said "Thank you" so naturally we got talking 831 00:57:59,423 --> 00:58:02,842 And you fell for an old trick like that, dropped her bag indeed 832 00:58:03,042 --> 00:58:06,462 Oh,no you are mistaken,Mum, she is a nice girl,really,she is 833 00:58:06,466 --> 00:58:08,139 When did all this happen? 834 00:58:08,531 --> 00:58:09,784 About three months ago 835 00:58:10,313 --> 00:58:12,889 You met her three months ago, and asked her to tea tomorrow 836 00:58:13,089 --> 00:58:14,358 I've seen her since of course 837 00:58:14,558 --> 00:58:17,692 on that day I asked her if she'd come to the pictures with me on Tuesdays 838 00:58:17,716 --> 00:58:19,711 and she said she didn't know, perhaps she would,perhaps she wouldn't 839 00:58:19,806 --> 00:58:21,501 - She came all right - Of course she did. 840 00:58:21,546 --> 00:58:23,042 ..I've could have told you that 841 00:58:23,065 --> 00:58:26,356 Look,Mum,I don't want to force her on you, if you don't want her to come to tea 842 00:58:26,436 --> 00:58:29,248 I can tell her you don't feel very well and take her somewhere else 843 00:58:29,719 --> 00:58:32,382 You do as you please, I've no patience with you 844 00:58:34,953 --> 00:58:36,114 What's the matter with her? 845 00:58:36,623 --> 00:58:38,754 She will be all right when she gets used to the idea 846 00:58:39,013 --> 00:58:40,679 She doesn't like strangers,that's all 847 00:58:49,654 --> 00:58:52,067 My Dear,quite a spread 848 00:58:52,594 --> 00:58:55,123 I wasn't going to let her think that we are just nobodies 849 00:58:58,650 --> 00:58:59,975 I wonder what she would be like 850 00:59:00,445 --> 00:59:01,190 Indeed you are 851 00:59:01,390 --> 00:59:04,271 I don't know,Herbert got his head screwed on the right way 852 00:59:04,471 --> 00:59:05,905 No, he is just a child 853 00:59:06,105 --> 00:59:09,519 any designing cheek of a girl, could trip him around the little finger 854 00:59:09,565 --> 00:59:10,701 We better wait and see 855 00:59:11,175 --> 00:59:14,205 We won't have to wait long,here they are 856 00:59:18,778 --> 00:59:20,870 Just a sec,let's see if I am all right 857 00:59:25,159 --> 00:59:26,707 - How do I look? - Fine 858 00:59:31,663 --> 00:59:32,777 This is Betty Dad 859 00:59:33,082 --> 00:59:35,510 Pleased to meet you,Betty,come inside 860 00:59:43,363 --> 00:59:44,413 This is Betty,Mum 861 00:59:44,909 --> 00:59:48,087 - Miss Baker,I presume? - That's right.But you can call me Betty 862 00:59:48,287 --> 00:59:50,498 I think the acquaintance is a little short for that. 863 00:59:50,698 --> 00:59:52,334 Won't you sit down,Miss Baker? 864 00:59:52,545 --> 00:59:55,737 Samuel,dear,will you ask Miss Baker if she have have some bread and butter 865 00:59:55,937 --> 00:59:56,835 or a piece of cake 866 00:59:57,035 --> 01:00:00,401 Have both,Miss Baker,I like to see people eat hearty 867 01:00:01,171 --> 01:00:02,243 Tea,Miss Baker? 868 01:00:02,300 --> 01:00:04,858 - Thank you - Milk and sugar? 869 01:00:05,058 --> 01:00:05,518 Yes,please 870 01:00:05,718 --> 01:00:08,061 - Two lumps? - Thank you 871 01:00:08,914 --> 01:00:09,742 Thank you,dear 872 01:00:12,798 --> 01:00:13,550 I am sorry 873 01:00:13,750 --> 01:00:16,274 It doesn't matter at all, I'll give you another piece 874 01:00:16,474 --> 01:00:18,999 Don't bother please, I'm sure the floor is quite clean 875 01:00:19,374 --> 01:00:20,275 I should hope so. 876 01:00:20,475 --> 01:00:23,833 I wouldn't dream of letting you have some cake that's been on the floor 877 01:00:24,360 --> 01:00:26,194 I don't really want anymore.Really I don't. 878 01:00:26,394 --> 01:00:29,421 I am sorry you don't like my cake, it takes all right to me 879 01:00:29,621 --> 01:00:32,561 It is not that,it is just.. that I am not hungry 880 01:00:32,761 --> 01:00:35,701 I never have a big tea, I am down for a fag Bert 881 01:00:36,596 --> 01:00:38,486 A cigarette for Miss Baker,Herbert 882 01:00:38,686 --> 01:00:41,406 We prefer to call our son Herbert,Miss Baker 883 01:00:41,606 --> 01:00:44,998 I know. When he told me his name was Herbert,I nearly burst out laughing 884 01:00:45,198 --> 01:00:48,034 Have you seen anybody called Heerbert, got to scream I call it 885 01:00:48,327 --> 01:00:49,618 I think it is a very nice name, 886 01:00:49,818 --> 01:00:52,701 but of course it all depends of what part of people one is 887 01:00:54,557 --> 01:00:56,472 If you see what I mean 888 01:01:04,410 --> 01:01:06,586 Why don't you sit down and stop worrying? 889 01:01:06,941 --> 01:01:10,500 How can I,when I think Herbert being mixed up with a girl like that 890 01:01:10,700 --> 01:01:13,384 I don't know,she is a pretty little thing in her way 891 01:01:13,411 --> 01:01:15,702 I'll give my foot for that all powder and paint 892 01:01:15,878 --> 01:01:18,819 She looks very different with her face washed and without a perm 893 01:01:19,222 --> 01:01:21,844 Common net I would call her,common as dirt 894 01:01:22,562 --> 01:01:24,546 There he is now,don't go upsetting him 895 01:01:24,746 --> 01:01:27,057 I think I know how to treat my own son,thank you 896 01:01:37,119 --> 01:01:38,674 What's the matter with you? 897 01:01:38,874 --> 01:01:40,429 What do you think,I'm fed up 898 01:01:40,492 --> 01:01:43,188 Now Herbert,you didn't know to talk to mother like that 899 01:01:43,388 --> 01:01:44,682 She shouldn't treat Betty like that 900 01:01:44,785 --> 01:01:46,513 - Like what? - You know what I mean 901 01:01:46,713 --> 01:01:48,442 I do not know what you mean,Herbert 902 01:01:49,166 --> 01:01:52,084 and all I have to say is,that I'm surprised that a son of mine 903 01:01:52,284 --> 01:01:55,654 should insult his mother by bringing a woman like that into the house 904 01:01:55,685 --> 01:01:56,375 What's wrong with Betty? 905 01:01:56,575 --> 01:01:57,831 Would you like me to tell you? 906 01:01:58,877 --> 01:02:00,078 - Yes - She is common and cheap.. 907 01:02:00,278 --> 01:02:02,509 cheap as dirt - You've no right to say that 908 01:02:03,038 --> 01:02:05,182 I've the right to say what I like in my own house 909 01:02:05,262 --> 01:02:08,457 and let me tell you this,she is never going to set foot in this house again 910 01:02:08,488 --> 01:02:09,113 Not if I know it 911 01:02:09,313 --> 01:02:13,053 Before you start saying that you may as well know I'm engaged to her 912 01:02:13,253 --> 01:02:14,818 - You are.. - I've been thinking about it.. 913 01:02:14,823 --> 01:02:17,895 ..for a long time,she was so upset tonight,I felt sorry for her 914 01:02:18,095 --> 01:02:19,066 so I popped the question 915 01:02:19,362 --> 01:02:21,458 I'd a really job persuading her, I can tell you 916 01:02:21,658 --> 01:02:26,062 You fool,you fool 917 01:02:31,075 --> 01:02:34,450 - Herbert.Twenty past - Just coming 918 01:02:36,179 --> 01:02:37,270 You'll miss your train 919 01:02:38,677 --> 01:02:40,274 Wish I had Saturday mornings off 920 01:02:41,045 --> 01:02:42,772 You will when you are in my age 921 01:02:43,115 --> 01:02:44,189 - You're off Herbert - Yes Mum 922 01:02:44,389 --> 01:02:47,909 I'll make you an half half Monday when we could have a nice afternoon flying 923 01:02:47,916 --> 01:02:50,355 I supposed to tell you,I shan't be coming this afternoon 924 01:02:50,361 --> 01:02:51,043 Why not Herbert? 925 01:02:51,097 --> 01:02:52,521 I am going to see the rooms 926 01:02:52,721 --> 01:02:54,145 - What rooms? - For Betty and me 927 01:02:54,239 --> 01:02:56,413 What do you want the rooms for until you are married? 928 01:02:56,613 --> 01:02:57,870 We will be married in the week after next 929 01:02:57,962 --> 01:02:59,467 I found a half a house in Debny street 930 01:02:59,667 --> 01:03:02,087 and I'm furnishing it out of my post office savings money 931 01:03:02,287 --> 01:03:02,944 No Herbert don't.. 932 01:03:04,570 --> 01:03:06,403 Come on Mum,don't take it so hard 933 01:03:06,603 --> 01:03:08,437 Things will never be the same again 934 01:03:08,975 --> 01:03:12,255 Of course they will,you'll like Betty once you get to know her 935 01:03:12,455 --> 01:03:15,735 She's a nice girl,really she is,you must just give her a chance 936 01:03:18,294 --> 01:03:22,412 We can still go on flying our kite on Saturday afternoons,just like we always did 937 01:03:23,104 --> 01:03:26,441 Betty can't see anything in kite flying yet but she'll come round to it 938 01:03:26,529 --> 01:03:28,206 Even if she doesn't I'll come 939 01:03:28,307 --> 01:03:32,194 If you marry that woman,Herbert, you'll never fly the new kite,for there 940 01:03:32,288 --> 01:03:34,524 Why not? It's mine isn't it? You gave it to me 941 01:03:34,550 --> 01:03:37,588 No.I never did.I said we put up the money if you did the work, 942 01:03:37,788 --> 01:03:40,105 I didn't say anything about giving it to you 943 01:03:40,305 --> 01:03:44,152 All right then.You can keep it.Betty says kite flying is a kid's game anyway 944 01:03:44,352 --> 01:03:46,769 and I ought to be shamed of myself flying the kite at my age 945 01:03:47,313 --> 01:03:48,207 She's quite right 946 01:04:04,374 --> 01:04:05,811 - Hello Dad - Hello Herbert 947 01:04:06,899 --> 01:04:08,111 Had a good honeymoon? 948 01:04:08,311 --> 01:04:08,691 Fine.Thanks 949 01:04:08,891 --> 01:04:10,857 Sorry about the wedding, son 950 01:04:10,971 --> 01:04:12,102 I would have come all right, 951 01:04:12,302 --> 01:04:15,720 see no reasons for making more troubles in the world when there is enough already 952 01:04:15,936 --> 01:04:17,530 - But you know what your Mum is - I know 953 01:04:17,991 --> 01:04:18,555 I'm sorry too 954 01:04:18,755 --> 01:04:21,349 - How are you settling in? - All right 955 01:04:21,549 --> 01:04:23,592 How is everything at home? 956 01:04:23,792 --> 01:04:25,062 All right,we miss you 957 01:04:26,518 --> 01:04:28,258 Are you still flying Saturday afternoons? 958 01:04:28,730 --> 01:04:30,660 Yes.It is not the same, of course, without you 959 01:04:30,836 --> 01:04:32,670 But we try and get the old spirit going 960 01:04:33,300 --> 01:04:35,194 I wonder why don't you buy a kite of your own 961 01:04:35,295 --> 01:04:36,517 You were always so keen on it 962 01:04:36,574 --> 01:04:38,335 I know but Betty doesn't see nothing in it 963 01:04:39,183 --> 01:04:40,261 Kites cost money 964 01:04:56,707 --> 01:04:58,863 - Shan't be long Betty - Where are you going Bert 965 01:04:58,887 --> 01:05:00,246 Just for a walk to get some fresh air 966 01:05:00,446 --> 01:05:03,560 You won't be late,will you? I don't want to miss the start of the pictures 967 01:05:05,140 --> 01:05:06,891 I'll ask you to be here at sharp of five 968 01:05:07,149 --> 01:05:08,018 All right 969 01:05:30,217 --> 01:05:32,457 It's no good.I'll never get it to fly 970 01:05:33,111 --> 01:05:34,840 - Just one more try - I can't 971 01:05:35,910 --> 01:05:36,711 I'm puffed out 972 01:05:37,117 --> 01:05:39,042 We need Herbert on a job like this 973 01:05:39,242 --> 01:05:42,949 I say.Don't look now.Pretend you're packing up the kites for tea. 974 01:05:43,149 --> 01:05:44,772 - Do you see what I see? - Where? 975 01:05:45,466 --> 01:05:46,767 Over there.Under the tree 976 01:05:49,160 --> 01:05:49,629 It's Herbert 977 01:05:49,829 --> 01:05:51,699 Pretend you haven’t seen him for the moment 978 01:05:52,171 --> 01:05:54,780 - What's the idea? - Try the kite once more.. 979 01:05:54,980 --> 01:05:57,589 ..this time so you end up over there by the trees 980 01:05:58,100 --> 01:06:00,986 - It's no good,it won't work - We can but try 981 01:06:01,185 --> 01:06:02,443 I'll tell you I am puffed out 982 01:06:02,643 --> 01:06:05,747 - You want me to do it? - No.Of course not.I'll manage 983 01:06:35,613 --> 01:06:38,264 - Hello Dad,so you finished it - Hello Herbert 984 01:06:39,025 --> 01:06:41,901 Yes.I had it made exactly like your design 985 01:06:42,101 --> 01:06:44,326 but it doesn't work.There is something wrong 986 01:06:44,526 --> 01:06:46,752 Why?It is clear as daylight what's wrong 987 01:06:47,036 --> 01:06:48,872 - What? - You got it rigged too low 988 01:06:50,556 --> 01:06:52,008 There.That's right 989 01:06:52,121 --> 01:06:54,506 I can't Herbert.I am puffed out. 990 01:06:54,706 --> 01:06:56,240 Give it to me 991 01:07:22,554 --> 01:07:24,467 Look it up,Flora 992 01:07:24,667 --> 01:07:26,435 Of course it is up.What did you expect? 993 01:07:26,462 --> 01:07:28,265 Before you had a bit of trouble haven't you? 994 01:07:28,285 --> 01:07:30,300 That it is only because it is an experimental 995 01:07:30,824 --> 01:07:32,444 This is only a small scale model,you know 996 01:07:32,644 --> 01:07:35,807 Once we have got this right we are going to build the big one,six feet long 997 01:07:35,888 --> 01:07:37,507 We reckon that will go up 2 miles 998 01:07:37,707 --> 01:07:39,708 2 miles.You don't say so 999 01:07:48,598 --> 01:07:51,709 It will be a huge thing you know, you won't be able to fly it yourself 1000 01:07:51,986 --> 01:07:53,549 We never thought of flying it ourselves, 1001 01:07:53,749 --> 01:07:57,055 you'll have to lend a hand over to at least until it has proofed itself 1002 01:07:57,255 --> 01:07:59,841 I tell you what I do,I'll lengthen it just here,see 1003 01:08:00,041 --> 01:08:01,522 and lightning it just there 1004 01:08:01,722 --> 01:08:03,204 Where is the other drawing,dad 1005 01:08:03,974 --> 01:08:04,867 Here 1006 01:08:05,931 --> 01:08:07,400 Wait a minute I'll put the light on 1007 01:08:07,663 --> 01:08:08,739 It's getting a bit dark 1008 01:08:08,939 --> 01:08:09,805 What's the time? 1009 01:08:10,278 --> 01:08:11,082 It's after seven 1010 01:08:11,606 --> 01:08:14,163 Gosh,I can't talk now,I'll come and talk about it next week 1011 01:08:14,363 --> 01:08:16,166 - But Herbert - Sorry I've to go.Bye 1012 01:08:29,673 --> 01:08:30,753 So you finally got back 1013 01:08:30,953 --> 01:08:33,044 I am sorry,Betty, but I didn't realize that it was so late 1014 01:08:33,139 --> 01:08:34,790 You missed the start of the big picture,you know that,don't you? 1015 01:08:34,884 --> 01:08:36,008 I'm terribly sorry,really I am 1016 01:08:36,208 --> 01:08:40,251 - Where have you been? - I met some fellows,we got talking 1017 01:08:40,773 --> 01:08:42,806 - What fellows? - Just some chaps I know 1018 01:08:42,855 --> 01:08:44,112 Why don't you tell me the truth 1019 01:08:44,312 --> 01:08:46,091 You were on the common flying that kite,weren't you? 1020 01:08:46,291 --> 01:08:47,473 - No - Don't lie to me Bert 1021 01:08:47,673 --> 01:08:48,855 - I am not - Oh,yes you are 1022 01:08:48,910 --> 01:08:51,027 I followed you to the Downs and saw what happened 1023 01:08:51,054 --> 01:08:53,346 Flying a kite,you were,you a grown man 1024 01:08:53,731 --> 01:08:54,975 Contemptible I would call it 1025 01:08:57,779 --> 01:09:01,325 I don't care what you call it,I like it and if you don't like it you can lump it 1026 01:09:01,525 --> 01:09:02,768 I tell you straight I won't have it 1027 01:09:02,968 --> 01:09:05,152 I am not going to have you make a fool of yourself 1028 01:09:05,193 --> 01:09:07,660 I've flown kites on Saturday afternoons ever since I was a kid 1029 01:09:07,860 --> 01:09:09,967 I'm going on flying them as long as I want to 1030 01:09:10,167 --> 01:09:11,408 Do as that mother of yours 1031 01:09:11,608 --> 01:09:13,557 You went back this afternoon,didn't you? 1032 01:09:13,710 --> 01:09:14,324 Suppose I did 1033 01:09:14,524 --> 01:09:16,821 She is just trying to get you away from me,that's all 1034 01:09:16,892 --> 01:09:18,638 If you were a man,you would never speak to her again, 1035 01:09:18,838 --> 01:09:20,186 not after the way she has treated me 1036 01:09:20,490 --> 01:09:24,095 She is my mother,and I've every right to see her,just whenever I want to 1037 01:09:25,866 --> 01:09:29,173 Bert,why do we have to quarrel about silly kites 1038 01:09:30,391 --> 01:09:32,216 I didn't want to quarrel 1039 01:09:34,188 --> 01:09:38,005 It is just so lonely sitting here,all that time waiting for you to come in 1040 01:09:38,683 --> 01:09:42,683 I'm sorry Betty I didn't mean to be late,honestly,I didn't 1041 01:09:43,189 --> 01:09:44,478 It won't happen again 1042 01:09:47,663 --> 01:09:49,847 Oh,Bert,I do love you so 1043 01:09:57,454 --> 01:09:58,583 Hello,Herbert 1044 01:09:58,711 --> 01:09:59,514 Hello dad 1045 01:10:00,407 --> 01:10:01,883 - Haven't seen you lately - No 1046 01:10:03,825 --> 01:10:06,226 Lovely flying weather we had these last two Saturdays 1047 01:10:07,086 --> 01:10:07,768 We looked out for you 1048 01:10:07,968 --> 01:10:09,195 I took Betty to the pictures 1049 01:10:09,395 --> 01:10:12,686 Pity,wasting a fine Saturday afternoon in the pictures 1050 01:10:12,695 --> 01:10:14,342 She likes to go on Saturday afternoons 1051 01:10:15,522 --> 01:10:17,236 - A new kite came today - It did? 1052 01:10:17,285 --> 01:10:19,777 We had it built at Martin's just the way you designed it 1053 01:10:19,977 --> 01:10:21,403 - How does she look? - Grand 1054 01:10:21,967 --> 01:10:24,830 Your mum says,of course we charge you to come and help us with it 1055 01:10:24,854 --> 01:10:27,620 But no one has got the right to come between the man and his wife 1056 01:10:27,687 --> 01:10:31,132 If you're afraid of Betty, kicking up a rump or something 1057 01:10:31,332 --> 01:10:32,088 You'd better not come 1058 01:10:32,692 --> 01:10:35,296 There is a young fellow on the Common,Bill Perkins,you know 1059 01:10:36,066 --> 01:10:37,143 He is just mad about it 1060 01:10:37,173 --> 01:10:39,249 He says he can fly if anyone can't 1061 01:10:39,449 --> 01:10:42,644 What does Bill Perkins know about a kite I designed? 1062 01:10:43,261 --> 01:10:45,014 Your mum and I cannot manage it alone 1063 01:10:45,567 --> 01:10:47,826 We must just take the best help we can get,that's all 1064 01:10:48,925 --> 01:10:51,299 You think it over,if you don't come we understand 1065 01:10:55,769 --> 01:10:56,494 What do you like see? 1066 01:10:56,694 --> 01:10:59,765 There is Margret Lockwood at the Palace and John Mills at the Majestic 1067 01:10:59,965 --> 01:11:03,036 Look,Betty couldn't we go to the second show after the tea about 6? 1068 01:11:03,236 --> 01:11:05,056 - Why? - It's a lovely day 1069 01:11:05,286 --> 01:11:08,972 It seems a pity to sit inside in the dark, when the sun is shining outside 1070 01:11:09,172 --> 01:11:10,954 Why don't you stop lying and tell me the truth 1071 01:11:11,087 --> 01:11:12,387 It's that kite,isn't it? 1072 01:11:12,587 --> 01:11:12,940 Supposing it is 1073 01:11:13,140 --> 01:11:14,163 Bert, you promised me three weeks ago 1074 01:11:14,363 --> 01:11:17,049 you wouldn't make a fool of yourself with that kid's game again 1075 01:11:17,094 --> 01:11:20,638 I know but this happens to be a special type,one I designed myself for Mum and Dad 1076 01:11:20,838 --> 01:11:22,103 They've been flying kites for you 1077 01:11:22,108 --> 01:11:22,972 Why can't they do it themselves? 1078 01:11:23,172 --> 01:11:25,466 Because it is too big,until I show them how 1079 01:11:25,726 --> 01:11:26,908 and there is more to it than that 1080 01:11:27,108 --> 01:11:30,492 It is a new idea,everybody on the common is excited about it 1081 01:11:30,591 --> 01:11:33,375 If it is successful,our Payton would make a lot of money out of it 1082 01:11:33,771 --> 01:11:36,284 Who says you would get mad it. Making money out of kites 1083 01:11:36,492 --> 01:11:38,145 Look Betty why don't you come yourself? 1084 01:11:38,345 --> 01:11:39,480 It's good fun,really it is 1085 01:11:39,699 --> 01:11:43,296 I told you why.I'm not going to have people laughing at me and you either 1086 01:11:46,893 --> 01:11:49,401 I am going,and if you don't like it you can lump it 1087 01:11:49,516 --> 01:11:50,840 And sit here for hours alone 1088 01:11:50,908 --> 01:11:52,957 If you don't want to come that is your look out 1089 01:11:53,024 --> 01:11:54,349 I'm not coming and that's that 1090 01:11:55,511 --> 01:11:57,148 Look Betty,just this once 1091 01:11:57,253 --> 01:11:59,880 What you say now,once you started it will go on for years 1092 01:11:59,964 --> 01:12:01,839 I've had about as much of it as I can stand, 1093 01:12:02,039 --> 01:12:03,697 and you're married to me and not that damned kite 1094 01:12:03,790 --> 01:12:06,491 If you don't want to come you needn't,you can stop me going 1095 01:12:07,085 --> 01:12:08,097 We'll see about that 1096 01:12:08,368 --> 01:12:09,098 Come on let me by 1097 01:12:09,134 --> 01:12:10,474 If you move that kite I warn you 1098 01:12:10,573 --> 01:12:12,480 You want me to give you a scuff on the jaw 1099 01:12:12,560 --> 01:12:13,695 You go and needn't come back 1100 01:12:13,716 --> 01:12:14,600 I'll come back when I choose 1101 01:12:14,800 --> 01:12:16,912 I mean it,if you don't I give you up for good 1102 01:12:17,112 --> 01:12:18,247 Get out of my way 1103 01:12:21,343 --> 01:12:23,022 Leave me alone,leave me alone 1104 01:12:42,750 --> 01:12:43,803 I don't believe it 1105 01:12:44,924 --> 01:12:46,853 Hi,kids,come and have a look at this format 1106 01:12:47,077 --> 01:12:48,570 How are you going to get it up? 1107 01:12:48,770 --> 01:12:50,263 It will fly all right,you wait 1108 01:12:50,518 --> 01:12:51,658 Come on let's see it 1109 01:12:51,858 --> 01:12:53,699 Where is my son? Here he is now 1110 01:12:53,959 --> 01:12:55,054 My son Herbert designed it 1111 01:12:55,254 --> 01:12:56,347 Come on Herbert 1112 01:12:56,368 --> 01:12:57,499 - Ready? - Yes 1113 01:14:06,377 --> 01:14:08,410 Betty.Are you in there? 1114 01:14:10,292 --> 01:14:11,397 Betty 1115 01:14:35,890 --> 01:14:37,637 All right,Samuel,I'll answer it 1116 01:14:45,004 --> 01:14:46,321 Hello Herbert 1117 01:14:46,521 --> 01:14:48,005 I've come home,Mum 1118 01:14:48,205 --> 01:14:49,790 Your's room is ready for you 1119 01:14:51,109 --> 01:14:53,106 Take your things upstairs and then come down 1120 01:14:53,460 --> 01:14:55,029 We're just sitting down for supper 1121 01:14:56,635 --> 01:14:59,112 Samuel,run out and get a quarter of beer 1122 01:15:00,394 --> 01:15:01,489 Herbert has come home 1123 01:15:05,556 --> 01:15:07,234 Well you have had it now Herbert 1124 01:15:07,396 --> 01:15:09,554 I always take it that she was no wife for you 1125 01:15:09,754 --> 01:15:11,040 It was her who had done it not me 1126 01:15:11,165 --> 01:15:14,465 It was her.It was all over and done with it now 1127 01:15:14,804 --> 01:15:17,813 It will be nice to sleep again in your own little bed again,won't it? 1128 01:15:18,449 --> 01:15:19,987 A bed you've been used all your life 1129 01:15:20,383 --> 01:15:21,603 She will try and get him back 1130 01:15:21,785 --> 01:15:23,019 In fact no chance get him back 1131 01:15:23,219 --> 01:15:25,112 Of course you have to provide for her 1132 01:15:25,523 --> 01:15:27,765 Why should he? She trapped him into marrying her 1133 01:15:27,958 --> 01:15:29,934 Now she turned him out of the home he made her 1134 01:15:30,263 --> 01:15:32,817 I'll give her what's right as long as she leaves me alone 1135 01:15:34,809 --> 01:15:38,316 Good Night Mum.I'm tired.I'll be glad of a good night's rest 1136 01:15:38,516 --> 01:15:42,024 In your own nice comfortable bed. Good Night Herbert dear 1137 01:15:42,817 --> 01:15:43,515 Good Night Dad 1138 01:15:44,787 --> 01:15:46,920 Tomorrow is Sunday,so you needn't hurry to get up 1139 01:15:47,353 --> 01:15:49,167 I'll bring you a nice cup of tea in bed 1140 01:16:15,730 --> 01:16:16,866 - Hello Mum - Hello Dear 1141 01:16:17,247 --> 01:16:18,300 Evening paper 1142 01:16:18,790 --> 01:16:20,005 What a lovely smell of toast 1143 01:16:20,354 --> 01:16:20,938 It's bun 1144 01:16:21,334 --> 01:16:24,421 Remind me of the old days,coming home from school,smelling toasted buns 1145 01:16:24,621 --> 01:16:26,298 The old days are back again Herbert 1146 01:16:26,903 --> 01:16:27,511 Do you know what? 1147 01:16:27,711 --> 01:16:31,183 It took me a week to get your coats back and your socks mended 1148 01:16:31,383 --> 01:16:33,060 They were in a state 1149 01:16:33,466 --> 01:16:36,339 You take your boots off and put your slippers on I'll get your tea 1150 01:16:36,539 --> 01:16:38,660 No.I have to go down to the post office before it shuts 1151 01:16:38,691 --> 01:16:39,899 I just got time for a cup of tea 1152 01:16:40,099 --> 01:16:41,866 What are you going to the post office for? 1153 01:16:41,939 --> 01:16:44,649 It's pay day and Betty knows. I must send her something 1154 01:16:44,849 --> 01:16:48,717 Why should you? She is young and healthy. Let her go out and earn her own living 1155 01:16:49,567 --> 01:16:52,294 She throw you out,she can't expect you to work for her after that 1156 01:16:52,763 --> 01:16:56,073 He's got to do the right thing,Beatrice whether is due to her or not 1157 01:16:56,636 --> 01:17:01,563 We talked it over in the train and I think he ought to send her,say,35 shillings week 1158 01:17:03,424 --> 01:17:08,153 That's her.Leave it to me.I'll see to her 1159 01:17:17,183 --> 01:17:18,000 I want to see Bert 1160 01:17:18,200 --> 01:17:19,649 - You can't.He's out - No.He isn't 1161 01:17:19,659 --> 01:17:22,251 He went in with his Dad 5 minutes ago and he hasn't come out again 1162 01:17:22,451 --> 01:17:23,684 He doesn't want to see you 1163 01:17:23,747 --> 01:17:26,041 And if you start making a fuss I will call the police 1164 01:17:26,536 --> 01:17:27,400 I want my week's money 1165 01:17:27,600 --> 01:17:29,336 That's all you ever wanted of him 1166 01:17:30,045 --> 01:17:32,453 - Here is 35 shilling -35 shillings? 1167 01:17:33,173 --> 01:17:34,857 The rent is 12 shillings a week 1168 01:17:34,899 --> 01:17:38,251 That's all you going to get.He has to pay his board and lodging here hasn't he? 1169 01:17:38,451 --> 01:17:40,383 And then there is the installment on the furniture 1170 01:17:40,884 --> 01:17:42,265 We'll see to that when time comes 1171 01:17:42,933 --> 01:17:44,512 Do you want the money or don't you? 1172 01:17:44,945 --> 01:17:46,780 - I want to see Bert - You can't 1173 01:17:47,375 --> 01:17:49,867 There's your money.Now be off with you. 1174 01:17:54,303 --> 01:17:55,946 I settled her hush all right 1175 01:17:58,646 --> 01:18:01,571 Leave it alone.Don't answer 1176 01:18:02,358 --> 01:18:03,855 And don't let them buns get cold 1177 01:18:19,308 --> 01:18:20,668 - Hello Bert - Hello 1178 01:18:21,002 --> 01:18:22,820 I want to talk to my husband alone,Mr Sunbury 1179 01:18:23,020 --> 01:18:25,705 There is nothing you have to say to me which my dad can't hear 1180 01:18:26,002 --> 01:18:26,925 All right then 1181 01:18:28,098 --> 01:18:29,347 I want you to come back home Bert. 1182 01:18:29,547 --> 01:18:32,091 I didn't mean it that night when I packed your bag 1183 01:18:32,216 --> 01:18:33,530 I merely did it to frighten you 1184 01:18:34,130 --> 01:18:36,893 I was in a temper.I'm sorry for what I did 1185 01:18:37,341 --> 01:18:39,505 It is also silly to quarreling about of a kite 1186 01:18:39,541 --> 01:18:40,577 I'm not coming back,you see 1187 01:18:40,777 --> 01:18:43,488 when you turned me out,you did the best turn you could have done me 1188 01:18:43,688 --> 01:18:44,750 - Bert - You got my letter,didn't you? 1189 01:18:44,776 --> 01:18:45,796 So long as you stay away from me 1190 01:18:45,996 --> 01:18:48,512 I'll send you 35 shillings postal order every Friday night 1191 01:18:48,712 --> 01:18:51,350 and I pay the installments on the furniture when they become due 1192 01:18:51,553 --> 01:18:54,228 The downside fare you deserve, I've got my train to catch 1193 01:18:54,641 --> 01:18:57,529 But I love you Bert,if you want to play with your silly old kite, 1194 01:18:57,729 --> 01:18:59,959 you can fly it,I don't care as long as you come back 1195 01:19:00,032 --> 01:19:01,208 No thanks.I know that I am well off 1196 01:19:01,408 --> 01:19:03,796 and I've had enough of marriage to last me a lifetime 1197 01:19:16,418 --> 01:19:17,601 I'll tell 1198 01:19:28,972 --> 01:19:31,450 - Yes - Good Evening.I'm for the Advertiser 1199 01:19:31,650 --> 01:19:34,128 - Could I speak to Mr Sunbury - I am Mr Sunbury 1200 01:19:34,603 --> 01:19:36,756 - Mr Herbert Sunbury? - No.That's my son 1201 01:19:37,116 --> 01:19:38,278 What do you want with him? 1202 01:19:38,435 --> 01:19:41,095 My editor wants me to write a piece about his kite 1203 01:19:41,295 --> 01:19:43,956 I gather something quite new,isn't that right? 1204 01:19:44,759 --> 01:19:47,110 - Just a minute.I'll call him - Thanks 1205 01:19:48,116 --> 01:19:51,719 Herbert.There is a reporter here,he wants to talk to you about the kite 1206 01:19:55,926 --> 01:19:57,280 Good Evening.Sorry to trouble you 1207 01:19:57,480 --> 01:20:00,243 but my editor wants a few details about your new kite 1208 01:20:00,311 --> 01:20:00,804 No troubles 1209 01:20:01,004 --> 01:20:03,194 We had a report that it's something rather special 1210 01:20:03,394 --> 01:20:04,527 - It is - Good.Now tell me.. 1211 01:20:04,727 --> 01:20:06,551 How it is different from any other kite? 1212 01:20:06,751 --> 01:20:08,850 - It's the design - Design? 1213 01:20:09,050 --> 01:20:11,150 Oh,yes,of course.Could I see it? 1214 01:20:11,499 --> 01:20:13,266 Yes.If you like.I'll get it. 1215 01:20:15,670 --> 01:20:17,140 Won't you step inside for a minute? 1216 01:20:18,198 --> 01:20:19,340 Thank you very much 1217 01:20:51,028 --> 01:20:54,443 I do wish Herbert had come back. I don't like him rushing off like that 1218 01:20:54,625 --> 01:20:56,596 He was upset,wouldn't you've been? 1219 01:20:56,607 --> 01:20:58,358 I only hope he doesn't do any mischief 1220 01:20:59,036 --> 01:21:00,308 We don't even know it was her 1221 01:21:00,939 --> 01:21:01,898 Who else could it be? 1222 01:21:02,232 --> 01:21:04,135 She must have watched me going out shopping 1223 01:21:04,335 --> 01:21:05,746 and then slipped in the side way 1224 01:21:06,549 --> 01:21:09,640 It's not so much the damage it's the adjustments 1225 01:21:09,840 --> 01:21:11,809 the weeks of work he put into it 1226 01:21:12,164 --> 01:21:14,838 Even if we built another he might never get it right again 1227 01:21:17,539 --> 01:21:20,584 She did it all right.Told me straight out. Proud of it,she was 1228 01:21:20,599 --> 01:21:23,008 She said she would do it again if she had got the chance 1229 01:21:23,208 --> 01:21:24,045 What did you say? 1230 01:21:24,223 --> 01:21:26,412 I didn't trust myself to say a word I came away 1231 01:21:26,824 --> 01:21:28,967 It wouldn't take me much to wring her neck 1232 01:21:29,415 --> 01:21:30,953 Even if I had to swing for it 1233 01:21:31,642 --> 01:21:32,307 I know one thing now, 1234 01:21:32,507 --> 01:21:35,218 she is not going to get another penny out of me as long as I live 1235 01:21:35,270 --> 01:21:36,829 - She'll take it to court - Let her 1236 01:21:36,996 --> 01:21:40,405 Installments on the furniture is next week and in your clothes I wouldn't pay it 1237 01:21:40,628 --> 01:21:41,991 Then they would just take it away 1238 01:21:42,191 --> 01:21:44,208 and all money he has paid on it would have been wasted 1239 01:21:44,408 --> 01:21:45,789 What of it.He is rid her for good, 1240 01:21:45,989 --> 01:21:48,680 and we've got him back and that's the chief thing 1241 01:21:49,109 --> 01:21:50,109 I don't care about the money 1242 01:21:50,309 --> 01:21:54,687 but I give all I got to see her face when they come to take away the furniture 1243 01:21:55,342 --> 01:21:56,811 It meant a lot to her,that did 1244 01:21:58,029 --> 01:21:59,065 And that piano 1245 01:21:59,668 --> 01:22:01,356 She fell in love with that piano 1246 01:22:05,913 --> 01:22:08,634 Of course he didn't pay the installments and he didn't pay her 1247 01:22:09,165 --> 01:22:11,746 When the Magistrate made an order he didn’t pay that either 1248 01:22:12,193 --> 01:22:13,843 So eventually he landed up here 1249 01:22:14,852 --> 01:22:16,979 I've talked to him but I can't just get anywhere 1250 01:22:17,045 --> 01:22:18,117 What do you make of him? 1251 01:22:18,445 --> 01:22:20,317 What's the girl like,do you know her? 1252 01:22:20,517 --> 01:22:22,217 Not bad at all.I've seen her 1253 01:22:22,623 --> 01:22:25,622 No.There is nothing wrong with her except she is jealous of his kite 1254 01:22:26,040 --> 01:22:27,787 There must be something about kite flying. 1255 01:22:27,987 --> 01:22:30,457 Something too deep for us poor laymen to understand 1256 01:22:30,657 --> 01:22:33,127 Yes.Maybe - That's the life of it,can't see why 1257 01:22:33,873 --> 01:22:37,860 I don't know perhaps it gives him a sense of pride to watch the things he's made 1258 01:22:38,060 --> 01:22:39,559 soaring up into the clouds 1259 01:22:41,168 --> 01:22:44,930 or maybe in some queer way he identify himself with the kite 1260 01:22:45,517 --> 01:22:48,164 You know escaping from the restrictions of life on earth 1261 01:22:48,406 --> 01:22:49,700 That's a bit fanciful isn't it? 1262 01:22:49,900 --> 01:22:52,005 People are fanciful much more than you'd think 1263 01:22:54,565 --> 01:22:59,224 I can tell you this, to him his kite represent an ideal of some kind 1264 01:23:00,345 --> 01:23:02,146 When once a man is bitten by an ideal 1265 01:23:02,346 --> 01:23:05,250 not all the king's doctors nor the king's surgeons 1266 01:23:05,450 --> 01:23:06,970 could do anything to cure him of it 1267 01:23:07,069 --> 01:23:08,629 Then what is he going to do about it 1268 01:23:09,411 --> 01:23:10,236 Nothing 1269 01:23:12,178 --> 01:23:15,045 That's the end of the story as Ned Preston told it to me 1270 01:23:15,719 --> 01:23:18,384 and I never knew what happened to Herbert and Betty 1271 01:23:18,978 --> 01:23:20,591 Perhaps it was something like this 1272 01:23:28,351 --> 01:23:30,067 - Mrs Sunbury - That's right 1273 01:23:30,421 --> 01:23:32,319 I'd like to talk to you for a minute if I may 1274 01:23:32,538 --> 01:23:33,097 What about? 1275 01:23:33,646 --> 01:23:35,587 Your husband 1276 01:23:35,787 --> 01:23:37,189 Did he send you here? 1277 01:23:37,548 --> 01:23:39,174 No.It was my own idea 1278 01:23:39,556 --> 01:23:41,907 My name is Preston,I am what they call a prison visitor 1279 01:23:42,107 --> 01:23:44,052 You better come in 1280 01:23:44,601 --> 01:23:45,203 Thank you 1281 01:23:49,254 --> 01:23:52,847 I've just seen your husband,Mrs Sunbury, he is inside again you know 1282 01:23:53,295 --> 01:23:53,901 Yes I know 1283 01:23:54,592 --> 01:23:56,367 I see this rather a pity,don't you think? 1284 01:23:56,811 --> 01:23:58,900 - It's not my fault - No.Of course not 1285 01:23:59,100 --> 01:24:00,127 Nobody is suggesting it is 1286 01:24:00,596 --> 01:24:02,448 What do you want me to do about it? 1287 01:24:03,943 --> 01:24:05,563 Mrs Sunbury would you take him back? 1288 01:24:08,901 --> 01:24:10,345 I don't know 1289 01:24:11,040 --> 01:24:12,224 Would you think about it? 1290 01:24:12,320 --> 01:24:13,445 What’s the point of thinking about it 1291 01:24:13,645 --> 01:24:15,948 He wouldn't come back, even if I asked him to 1292 01:24:16,148 --> 01:24:18,452 But supposing he would,would you take him? 1293 01:24:18,998 --> 01:24:20,595 Yes.I think so 1294 01:24:20,795 --> 01:24:23,282 Right.Then I want you listen carefully 1295 01:24:33,904 --> 01:24:35,795 - Come on young fellow,helas - Come on where? 1296 01:24:35,995 --> 01:24:36,402 You're going out 1297 01:24:36,602 --> 01:24:37,957 But I'm not due out until tomorrow 1298 01:24:38,157 --> 01:24:41,908 It's no good arguing,the Governor says you are going out this afternoon,so out you go 1299 01:24:42,152 --> 01:24:42,743 All right 1300 01:24:43,227 --> 01:24:44,816 - Don't you want to go out? - Not much 1301 01:24:45,522 --> 01:24:48,738 - You're a queer,you are - What's the good,I'll only be back again 1302 01:24:48,938 --> 01:24:51,191 next week 1303 01:25:58,852 --> 01:25:59,719 The colonel's lady 1304 01:26:02,606 --> 01:26:04,169 The Peregrines were having a breakfast. 1305 01:26:04,369 --> 01:26:09,453 Though they were alone and the table was long,they sat at opposite end of it 1306 01:26:09,653 --> 01:26:14,701 George Peregrine was as usual comfortably absorbed in his Times 1307 01:26:14,901 --> 01:26:17,314 The butler brought in the morning post 1308 01:26:17,926 --> 01:26:21,144 Tell Somerset that I want a car at eleven I am going to the agriculture show 1309 01:26:21,344 --> 01:26:21,904 Yes,Sir 1310 01:26:25,866 --> 01:26:26,930 Let me open it for you 1311 01:26:27,936 --> 01:26:29,694 You know I hate to see people cut strings 1312 01:26:49,177 --> 01:26:50,907 There are all the same 1313 01:26:50,920 --> 01:26:53,330 Why on earth do you want six copies of the same book for 1314 01:26:56,144 --> 01:26:57,356 Poetry 1315 01:26:59,235 --> 01:27:03,506 Through Pyramides Decay by EK Hamilton 1316 01:27:04,007 --> 01:27:05,387 That's your maiden name 1317 01:27:07,566 --> 01:27:09,374 You don't mean to say that you wrote it? 1318 01:27:09,864 --> 01:27:11,698 - Yes - What poetry? 1319 01:27:13,144 --> 01:27:13,750 Yes 1320 01:27:14,540 --> 01:27:15,689 You never told me 1321 01:27:15,889 --> 01:27:17,039 You are a slyboots 1322 01:27:17,499 --> 01:27:19,476 I didn't think it would interest you very much 1323 01:27:21,667 --> 01:27:23,154 Would you like a copy? 1324 01:27:24,868 --> 01:27:26,257 Poetry is not much in my line 1325 01:27:26,583 --> 01:27:29,911 But I would like a copy I'll take it to my study and look at it 1326 01:27:33,026 --> 01:27:34,025 Quite like a real book 1327 01:27:34,681 --> 01:27:37,100 Must have cost you quite a bit to get this printed 1328 01:27:37,760 --> 01:27:40,479 I was lucky,I sent it to a publisher and he took it 1329 01:27:40,679 --> 01:27:43,110 In fact he paid a small advance 1330 01:27:44,315 --> 01:27:46,047 25 £ 1331 01:27:46,627 --> 01:27:48,226 You don't say 1332 01:27:49,560 --> 01:27:50,323 Really 1333 01:27:52,265 --> 01:27:53,027 Bless us all 1334 01:28:24,959 --> 01:28:26,305 Mr Bannock to see you,Sir 1335 01:28:27,355 --> 01:28:28,129 Show him in 1336 01:28:35,420 --> 01:28:36,299 Oh,Good Morning Danny 1337 01:28:36,665 --> 01:28:37,350 Good Morning Colonel 1338 01:28:37,550 --> 01:28:40,812 I got those forms for your new barn, there are some details you have to fill in 1339 01:28:41,226 --> 01:28:43,867 I've put pencil across the questions that you must answer 1340 01:28:44,067 --> 01:28:45,109 Thank you Sir 1341 01:28:45,848 --> 01:28:47,437 Have you got time to look at that bull,Sir 1342 01:28:47,637 --> 01:28:54,069 Not today I'm afraid.I've got to be at the Agricultural Show half past eleven 1343 01:28:54,269 --> 01:28:55,820 and there's a County Committee this afternoon 1344 01:28:56,020 --> 01:28:58,765 If you are going by the lane,Sir, it will only take five minutes 1345 01:29:02,214 --> 01:29:04,614 All right,I'll have a look on my way to the show 1346 01:29:04,625 --> 01:29:05,994 - It has to be quick - Thank you 1347 01:29:12,020 --> 01:29:14,105 - Good Morning, Bannock - Good Morning,Madame 1348 01:29:14,278 --> 01:29:14,929 You are off,Sir? 1349 01:29:15,129 --> 01:29:17,690 Yes.Just going to look at this bull that Bannock wants to buy 1350 01:29:17,778 --> 01:29:18,958 Just before I go to the show 1351 01:29:18,967 --> 01:29:20,059 Will you be back for tea? 1352 01:29:21,090 --> 01:29:24,608 No.It's the country agricultural committee 1353 01:29:24,808 --> 01:29:26,548 Look.Don't wait for me if I'm late 1354 01:29:26,748 --> 01:29:27,317 No.All right 1355 01:29:28,041 --> 01:29:29,064 Just a second 1356 01:29:29,963 --> 01:29:30,830 Ivy 1357 01:29:33,944 --> 01:29:34,595 I read your book 1358 01:29:34,795 --> 01:29:37,663 - Already? - Gone down quite after breakfast 1359 01:29:37,863 --> 01:29:40,731 Didn't take long.There isn't much of it.Is it? 1360 01:29:41,192 --> 01:29:43,076 No.Not very much 1361 01:29:43,567 --> 01:29:45,534 A bit of a swift charging 8shil 6p for that 1362 01:29:46,164 --> 01:29:47,322 It's only 80 pages 1363 01:29:47,650 --> 01:29:49,953 Yes.Did you like it? 1364 01:29:51,839 --> 01:29:53,020 Jolly good 1365 01:29:53,478 --> 01:29:55,954 It's not quite my stuff, you know.Jolly good. 1366 01:29:56,154 --> 01:29:57,619 I am glad you liked it,dear 1367 01:29:58,228 --> 01:29:59,731 - Good bye - Good bye 1368 01:30:29,987 --> 01:30:31,606 Hello George,how are you? 1369 01:30:32,309 --> 01:30:33,367 I am very well,thanks 1370 01:30:34,357 --> 01:30:36,158 We were only talking about you this morning 1371 01:30:36,626 --> 01:30:37,768 or rather about your wife 1372 01:30:38,517 --> 01:30:39,282 My wife? 1373 01:30:39,833 --> 01:30:41,621 Yes.By jove,what a success 1374 01:30:41,821 --> 01:30:44,337 And I've never read such notices for a book of poetry 1375 01:30:45,152 --> 01:30:46,596 Didn't know that you read poetry 1376 01:30:47,192 --> 01:30:49,265 No I don't do it my self.My wife does 1377 01:30:49,595 --> 01:30:52,381 she belongs to one of those book's bazaar and get all the new stuff 1378 01:30:53,025 --> 01:30:53,509 Next 1379 01:30:53,709 --> 01:30:56,963 It got into her eyes yesterday.Read it in a swift and said it was magnificient 1380 01:30:58,077 --> 01:31:00,403 Hardly suitable for children. You know what I mean 1381 01:31:00,954 --> 01:31:02,173 What the devil do you mean? 1382 01:31:02,682 --> 01:31:04,242 What do you think about it yourself? 1383 01:31:05,739 --> 01:31:07,645 How do you know that my wife wrote it anyway 1384 01:31:07,950 --> 01:31:10,241 They are in good libraries tell my Mrs last week 1385 01:31:11,456 --> 01:31:13,223 It is in Telegraph today I just read it 1386 01:31:16,218 --> 01:31:19,167 Yes.Here it is.The name of Cathrine Hamilton confuses 1387 01:31:19,367 --> 01:31:23,345 the identity of Mrs George Peregrine of Manor House,Langley,Warwickshire 1388 01:31:23,855 --> 01:31:26,208 She is a daughter of the late General Sir Richard Hamilton 1389 01:31:26,408 --> 01:31:30,607 who is remembered for his gallant defense of Nuri in the second Afghan war 1390 01:31:32,046 --> 01:31:33,606 Not a mention of you,old boy 1391 01:31:35,170 --> 01:31:36,612 Yes what do you think of it all? 1392 01:31:42,280 --> 01:31:45,208 You know.I don't believe you've read it 1393 01:31:45,314 --> 01:31:46,942 If you were chairman of seven committees, 1394 01:31:47,142 --> 01:31:49,458 president of three clubs and goodness know of what else 1395 01:31:50,563 --> 01:31:52,084 You know I don't get time for poetry 1396 01:32:13,871 --> 01:32:16,291 - Hello George - Hello my dear 1397 01:32:16,351 --> 01:32:18,087 I began to think that you were not coming 1398 01:32:18,876 --> 01:32:20,045 I'm fine,Daphne 1399 01:32:23,502 --> 01:32:25,205 I had a dickens of a day 1400 01:32:25,282 --> 01:32:26,479 been on a bench all morning, 1401 01:32:27,568 --> 01:32:30,731 one of those beastly husband and wife cases went on for hours 1402 01:32:31,165 --> 01:32:33,507 I missed the train and had to come up on the 4 o'clock 1403 01:32:33,707 --> 01:32:34,855 Then you will be needing a drink 1404 01:32:35,637 --> 01:32:36,503 What shall we do? 1405 01:32:37,262 --> 01:32:40,017 Would you like to have supper at Mario's and go on to the Milroy 1406 01:32:40,110 --> 01:32:40,887 That would be nice 1407 01:32:41,783 --> 01:32:43,278 But don't let us stay out too late 1408 01:32:46,273 --> 01:32:48,508 - How have you been? - Lonely 1409 01:32:48,937 --> 01:32:50,943 I'm sorry I just couldn't make it last week 1410 01:32:51,896 --> 01:32:53,966 - I'm a busy man you know - Too busy 1411 01:32:54,724 --> 01:32:57,745 Never mind.We'll make up for it tonight 1412 01:33:00,340 --> 01:33:03,933 By the way is it your wife who has written that book they are all talking about 1413 01:33:04,236 --> 01:33:05,365 What on earth do you mean? 1414 01:33:05,872 --> 01:33:08,674 A man I know,he is a critic,took me out to dinner the other night 1415 01:33:08,723 --> 01:33:10,528 He had a couple of books with him,you know 1416 01:33:10,976 --> 01:33:11,582 Review copies 1417 01:33:11,918 --> 01:33:13,575 So I asked him to give me one to read 1418 01:33:14,125 --> 01:33:17,955 And he said,no you wouldn't like these about poetry 1419 01:33:18,322 --> 01:33:21,249 I am not much of hand in poetry in the ordinary way 1420 01:33:21,449 --> 01:33:23,175 So I told him he could keep them 1421 01:33:24,080 --> 01:33:25,148 However,just as he was going 1422 01:33:25,348 --> 01:33:27,108 he seemed to change his mind,and he says 1423 01:33:27,128 --> 01:33:29,668 you might like to try this one is damned good 1424 01:33:29,906 --> 01:33:31,402 It's selling like a hot cake 1425 01:33:32,010 --> 01:33:34,836 And do you know,he was absolutely right,I just couldn't put it down 1426 01:33:36,192 --> 01:33:36,994 Who is it by? 1427 01:33:37,277 --> 01:33:41,407 A woman called Hamilton but my friends say that he real name was Peregrine tonight 1428 01:33:41,477 --> 01:33:46,061 That's odd,because I know some Peregrines and it is not a very common name is it? 1429 01:33:46,855 --> 01:33:48,305 Might be it couldn't be the same one 1430 01:33:48,505 --> 01:33:52,153 this woman was married to a colonel type who lived near Worcester 1431 01:33:52,353 --> 01:33:54,977 I just assumed that you didn't talk about me to your friends 1432 01:33:55,398 --> 01:33:59,320 Who would you take me for darling I just said no can't be the same one 1433 01:34:00,168 --> 01:34:02,855 My friends say he is supposed to be a regular Colonel Blimp 1434 01:34:04,930 --> 01:34:06,480 You can tell them better than that 1435 01:34:07,914 --> 01:34:09,246 And if my wife had written the book 1436 01:34:09,446 --> 01:34:12,608 I should be the first to know about it,wouldn't I? 1437 01:34:14,078 --> 01:34:15,247 I suppose you would 1438 01:34:16,398 --> 01:34:18,922 Let's not waste time on trivials 1439 01:34:51,553 --> 01:34:53,259 No.I haven't seen for some time now 1440 01:34:53,681 --> 01:34:56,919 I heard the other day that he hadn't been too well,I hope he is all right 1441 01:34:58,058 --> 01:35:01,527 Peregrine.How do you like being the husband of a celebrity? 1442 01:35:01,960 --> 01:35:03,397 I don't know what you are talking about 1443 01:35:03,597 --> 01:35:06,749 Oh,dear boy,the secret is out it is the days Telegraph 1444 01:35:07,633 --> 01:35:10,172 Amazing for a book of poetry to get reviews like that 1445 01:35:10,372 --> 01:35:10,931 selling like hot cakes 1446 01:35:12,012 --> 01:35:13,741 Peregrine,forgive my butting in 1447 01:35:14,260 --> 01:35:16,130 I say I have Henry Dashwood lunching with me 1448 01:35:16,238 --> 01:35:18,431 He heard you were here, he so much likes to meet you 1449 01:35:18,547 --> 01:35:19,558 Who is Henry Dashwood? 1450 01:35:19,754 --> 01:35:22,452 No,what do you do in you leisure time in the country all the time 1451 01:35:22,623 --> 01:35:24,494 Henry Dashwood only about the best critic we got 1452 01:35:24,694 --> 01:35:27,512 Hen wrote a wonderful review for your wife's book in the Spectator 1453 01:35:27,558 --> 01:35:29,383 Come along,old man,you can't disappoint him 1454 01:35:36,805 --> 01:35:41,167 Henry,this is Catherine Hamilton's husband, Colonel Peregrine Henry Dashwood 1455 01:35:41,367 --> 01:35:42,693 - How do you do - I am delighted 1456 01:35:43,517 --> 01:35:47,461 Is Mrs Peregrine in London by any chance? I shall so much like to meet her 1457 01:35:47,661 --> 01:35:49,996 My wife doesn't like London she prefers the country 1458 01:35:50,196 --> 01:35:51,316 You're a pity 1459 01:35:52,300 --> 01:35:55,888 She appeared in the last night's review 1460 01:35:59,296 --> 01:36:01,311 I was completely bowled by her book you know 1461 01:36:02,018 --> 01:36:06,012 It's fresh and original,very modern without being obscure 1462 01:36:06,404 --> 01:36:07,572 Yes.I suppose it is 1463 01:36:08,968 --> 01:36:12,713 She seems as much at home in free verse as in classical meter 1464 01:36:13,353 --> 01:36:16,758 In fact I should go so far to say that probably short lyrics of her 1465 01:36:16,958 --> 01:36:18,988 might have been written by Landor 1466 01:36:19,551 --> 01:36:20,376 Really 1467 01:36:21,816 --> 01:36:26,162 What makes the book so outstanding is the passion and the throbs in every line 1468 01:36:27,194 --> 01:36:29,662 Naked earthy passions 1469 01:36:30,054 --> 01:36:33,708 Of course deep sincere emotions like that is completely tragic 1470 01:36:34,609 --> 01:36:36,177 Oh my dear colonel how right Heine was 1471 01:36:36,377 --> 01:36:41,595 when he said that poets make little songs out of great sorrows 1472 01:36:41,688 --> 01:36:46,980 You know,now and then,I read and reread those heart rendering pages, 1473 01:36:47,180 --> 01:36:49,288 I thought of Sappho 1474 01:36:51,300 --> 01:36:55,218 It is jolly nice of you to be so nice about my wife's little book 1475 01:36:56,397 --> 01:36:57,775 I'm sure she will be delighted 1476 01:37:02,352 --> 01:37:03,154 Idiot 1477 01:37:06,986 --> 01:37:08,800 Colonel Peregrine isn't it? 1478 01:37:09,140 --> 01:37:11,295 - I wonder if you remember me - Of course 1479 01:37:12,744 --> 01:37:13,756 Duke of Heverel 1480 01:37:14,487 --> 01:37:16,071 We met last year in Turnbull 1481 01:37:16,980 --> 01:37:17,769 I remember it very well 1482 01:37:17,969 --> 01:37:21,431 We were so sorry your wife couldn't come to us for the weekend 1483 01:37:21,485 --> 01:37:23,406 We are expecting rather a nice lot of people 1484 01:37:24,440 --> 01:37:25,910 Yes.It is a pity 1485 01:37:27,365 --> 01:37:32,052 Still I suppose everybody is after her so we can only say better luck next time 1486 01:37:50,058 --> 01:37:52,720 You can put the car away for the night Thank you,Good Night 1487 01:38:00,162 --> 01:38:01,978 - Can I get you something Sir? - No thanks 1488 01:38:02,147 --> 01:38:03,471 I had some dinner on the train 1489 01:38:03,900 --> 01:38:06,374 - Very good,Sir - You can go to bed 1490 01:38:07,201 --> 01:38:08,828 - Good night Sir - Good night 1491 01:39:19,446 --> 01:39:21,016 - Good Morning Susan - Good Morning Sir 1492 01:39:27,454 --> 01:39:29,040 - Good Morning West - Good Morning Sir 1493 01:39:29,783 --> 01:39:33,250 - Good Morning George.How was town? - Oh,the same as usual 1494 01:39:34,603 --> 01:39:36,005 I just got the last train home 1495 01:40:00,291 --> 01:40:02,615 Look here Ivy What is all this about 1496 01:40:02,815 --> 01:40:04,928 our being asked to Heverel castle and you refusing 1497 01:40:05,170 --> 01:40:06,807 I thought it would only bore you 1498 01:40:07,983 --> 01:40:09,925 Bore me? When we have never been asked before 1499 01:40:10,125 --> 01:40:12,216 Good Heavens and he is Lord Lieutenant of the county 1500 01:40:12,416 --> 01:40:15,675 and quite apart from this having the finest shootings for miles around 1501 01:40:16,229 --> 01:40:19,011 I didn't think of that.I am sorry. 1502 01:40:23,589 --> 01:40:25,453 I suppose I was asked 1503 01:40:26,395 --> 01:40:28,236 Well as matter of fact you weren't 1504 01:40:28,569 --> 01:40:31,256 I think it is extremely rude to ask you without asking me 1505 01:40:31,645 --> 01:40:33,901 I suppose they thought it was not your sort of a party 1506 01:40:34,466 --> 01:40:37,087 The Duchess is rather fond of writers and people like that you know 1507 01:40:37,287 --> 01:40:40,994 Henry Dashwood the critic is going and for some reasons he wants to meet me 1508 01:40:42,654 --> 01:40:45,578 It was nice of you to refuse Ivy 1509 01:40:46,249 --> 01:40:47,365 It was the least I can do 1510 01:40:48,673 --> 01:40:50,736 George.My publisher rang up yesterday. 1511 01:40:50,936 --> 01:40:53,596 They are giving a little party for me on Wednesday 1512 01:40:53,691 --> 01:40:55,394 And of course I want you to come too 1513 01:40:55,727 --> 01:40:57,531 I don't think that's quite my mark,you know 1514 01:40:58,190 --> 01:40:59,373 Sounds a crushing bore 1515 01:41:00,943 --> 01:41:04,095 I would like you to come.We can go out to London in the morning 1516 01:41:04,178 --> 01:41:08,849 Can't manage that I am afraid. Wednesday is the Hunting committee 3 o'clock 1517 01:41:09,049 --> 01:41:11,220 I couldn't be able to go town to 7 o'clock 1518 01:41:12,044 --> 01:41:15,489 I'll tell you what,you make a day of it I'll come up to the party 1519 01:41:16,192 --> 01:41:17,071 It would be sweet of you 1520 01:41:17,271 --> 01:41:20,888 Not at all.I got to be in town on Thursday anyway 1521 01:41:39,745 --> 01:41:40,782 - Colonel Peregrine? - Yes 1522 01:41:40,982 --> 01:41:44,599 My name is Martin and your wife's publisher.I'm so glad.. 1523 01:41:44,607 --> 01:41:45,538 You were able to come 1524 01:41:46,906 --> 01:41:49,617 I think Mrs Peregrine is over here,yes 1525 01:41:51,105 --> 01:41:54,788 You know we haven’t had a success like this in a book of poems for 20 years 1526 01:41:55,009 --> 01:41:56,411 I've never seen such reviews 1527 01:41:56,603 --> 01:41:57,404 Oh John 1528 01:41:57,866 --> 01:42:01,124 Let me introduce colonel Peregrine Katherine Hamilton's husband 1529 01:42:01,724 --> 01:42:03,888 This is John Coleman of our New York Office 1530 01:42:04,913 --> 01:42:06,844 You must be a very proud man Colonel Peregrine 1531 01:42:06,912 --> 01:42:08,362 Oh,yes l’m.Of course 1532 01:42:08,683 --> 01:42:11,051 This book of your wife as something out of this world 1533 01:42:11,217 --> 01:42:12,841 It will be a smash hit back home too 1534 01:42:13,179 --> 01:42:15,081 It's the biggest thing we handled in years 1535 01:42:16,276 --> 01:42:17,558 Oh,wait,Steve 1536 01:42:20,195 --> 01:42:22,448 Are you really EK Hamilton's husband? 1537 01:42:22,669 --> 01:42:24,678 You know I think you are a very privileged person 1538 01:42:24,740 --> 01:42:27,355 to be able to sit at the feet of such a genius 1539 01:42:27,555 --> 01:42:30,170 I don't know when I was so moved by her book 1540 01:42:30,418 --> 01:42:32,139 I read it through twice the distinguished settings 1541 01:42:32,339 --> 01:42:36,757 and now I never let a day pass without reading at least once 1542 01:42:36,957 --> 01:42:38,798 Oh,really.How nice.Excuse me 1543 01:42:45,383 --> 01:42:47,101 I have to lock the room when I read it, 1544 01:42:47,197 --> 01:42:49,361 Make you quite naked if you know what I mean 1545 01:42:49,588 --> 01:42:52,484 Well I must say I keep my bok off I don't want my husband to find it 1546 01:42:52,507 --> 01:42:53,517 Might give him ideas 1547 01:42:53,748 --> 01:42:55,051 But that's what I find so fascinating 1548 01:42:55,251 --> 01:42:57,192 apparently her husband doesn't mind it at all 1549 01:42:57,207 --> 01:42:57,932 He must surely 1550 01:42:58,151 --> 01:43:00,023 But he can't do he is actually here tonight 1551 01:43:00,063 --> 01:43:02,427 - You are not serious - Yes.As a matter of fact I've seen him 1552 01:43:02,457 --> 01:43:04,274 Johnny pointed him out to me.He is 1553 01:43:20,053 --> 01:43:24,291 You're wonderful dear.Make quite a hit. The girls were raving about you 1554 01:43:24,491 --> 01:43:27,110 They thought you were so handsome 1555 01:43:27,310 --> 01:43:29,930 - Girls? Old hags - You bored? 1556 01:43:30,249 --> 01:43:30,891 Stiff 1557 01:43:31,730 --> 01:43:34,394 Do you mind if we wait and go on the evening train tomorrow evening? 1558 01:43:34,594 --> 01:43:35,854 I have a few things I want to do 1559 01:43:36,903 --> 01:43:41,724 No.That would suit me very well. One or two things I want to buy 1560 01:43:41,924 --> 01:43:48,048 I have a to get photographed.I hate the idea but they think I ought to be 1561 01:43:48,725 --> 01:43:50,010 For America you know 1562 01:44:07,286 --> 01:44:08,357 Can I help you Sir? 1563 01:44:08,838 --> 01:44:10,593 No,I was just looking around. 1564 01:44:11,264 --> 01:44:14,819 By the way have you got a book called "The pyramides decay"? 1565 01:44:15,019 --> 01:44:16,686 No I am sorry,Sir,we are completely sold out 1566 01:44:16,711 --> 01:44:18,492 We are expecting a new edition any day now 1567 01:44:18,692 --> 01:44:19,383 Is there another edition then? 1568 01:44:19,583 --> 01:44:22,482 Yes.Sir,5th.Might be another away selling 1569 01:44:23,172 --> 01:44:25,296 - Can I order you a copy,Sir? - Yes,please 1570 01:44:27,446 --> 01:44:30,286 Carol Peregrine,St James's Club 1571 01:44:31,023 --> 01:44:32,821 Why do you suppose it is such a success? 1572 01:44:33,305 --> 01:44:35,062 I've always been told that no one reads poetry 1573 01:44:35,262 --> 01:44:39,392 No.This is good,you know,I read it myself.It's the story they like 1574 01:44:39,592 --> 01:44:42,931 Sexy but tragic,hot stuff but it's literature 1575 01:44:44,480 --> 01:44:45,074 I see 1576 01:44:45,113 --> 01:44:47,953 Of course this is only the flash in the pan,if you know what I mean 1577 01:44:48,032 --> 01:44:51,545 The way I look at it she must have been inspired by some personal experience 1578 01:44:51,745 --> 01:44:55,490 like husband with a fractured leg, she'll never like anything else 1579 01:44:55,690 --> 01:44:57,976 Look here,you needn't worry about that order. 1580 01:44:58,176 --> 01:44:59,952 I think I know where I can borrow a copy 1581 01:45:10,158 --> 01:45:12,877 George,I brought that book for you, is that all you wanted me for? 1582 01:45:14,278 --> 01:45:16,901 No Daphne,no.Of course not 1583 01:45:18,302 --> 01:45:20,542 Look George I'm awfully good at listening to husbands 1584 01:45:20,742 --> 01:45:22,612 whose wives don't understand them 1585 01:45:23,320 --> 01:45:26,104 As a matter of the fact it was about the book 1586 01:45:27,266 --> 01:45:29,414 There was something a young chap in a bookshop said 1587 01:45:31,218 --> 01:45:32,576 Something I noticed last night 1588 01:45:32,776 --> 01:45:33,721 What did he say? 1589 01:45:34,953 --> 01:45:40,805 Something about it being sexy,hot stuff 1590 01:45:41,005 --> 01:45:41,723 Well,this is it 1591 01:45:42,414 --> 01:45:43,727 I've will read it 1592 01:45:43,927 --> 01:45:46,677 George,you don't mean to say that you haven't read it? 1593 01:45:47,904 --> 01:45:50,899 As a matter of fact no 1594 01:45:51,823 --> 01:45:53,152 George you're the end. 1595 01:45:53,352 --> 01:45:56,855 You mean your wife can write the luscious book since "Lady Chatterley" 1596 01:45:57,055 --> 01:45:58,332 You don't even trouble to read it 1597 01:46:01,354 --> 01:46:03,989 Daphne. You read it? 1598 01:46:06,168 --> 01:46:07,096 What's it about? 1599 01:46:08,332 --> 01:46:09,903 You want me to tell you? 1600 01:46:10,494 --> 01:46:13,221 Really George I'd much rather You will feel so 1601 01:46:15,367 --> 01:46:16,183 Please tell me. 1602 01:46:19,305 --> 01:46:20,353 Let's go over there 1603 01:46:27,520 --> 01:46:30,143 - You're sure you want it? - Yes.Please 1604 01:46:38,046 --> 01:46:39,460 Remember you asked for it 1605 01:46:41,030 --> 01:46:44,025 - Don't hold it against me afterward - I won't 1606 01:46:47,524 --> 01:46:48,504 It's 1607 01:46:52,789 --> 01:46:54,973 It is sort of love story 1608 01:46:58,333 --> 01:47:00,176 Only it's all told in first person 1609 01:47:00,376 --> 01:47:03,601 so you believe it's actually happening when you read it,you see what I mean? 1610 01:47:04,074 --> 01:47:07,252 The person who is telling the story is a middle aged woman married 1611 01:47:07,452 --> 01:47:10,053 and she falls in love with a younger man 1612 01:47:10,666 --> 01:47:11,562 Much younger 1613 01:47:12,682 --> 01:47:14,721 And she first meets him,she likes him, 1614 01:47:14,921 --> 01:47:17,608 she doesn't believe he could ever be interested in her 1615 01:47:18,016 --> 01:47:19,515 not in that way 1616 01:47:20,651 --> 01:47:22,449 One day he tells her that he is 1617 01:47:23,386 --> 01:47:27,005 and ask her to leave her husband and go away with him 1618 01:47:28,037 --> 01:47:30,659 She is pretty much in love with him by this time 1619 01:47:31,448 --> 01:47:34,632 She doesn't believe it can last, so she says no 1620 01:47:36,176 --> 01:47:38,904 It doesn't make any difference to the young man 1621 01:47:39,461 --> 01:47:40,796 He still keeps on seeing her 1622 01:47:40,996 --> 01:47:45,729 and soon they reach the stage they can't do without each other 1623 01:47:47,508 --> 01:47:48,768 But they don't 1624 01:47:49,645 --> 01:47:53,486 She keeps telling herself it'll all be over in a few weeks 1625 01:47:54,546 --> 01:47:55,962 It isn't 1626 01:47:56,749 --> 01:47:58,812 In fact it gets worse instead of better 1627 01:47:59,883 --> 01:48:02,099 Soon there are meetings two or three times a week 1628 01:48:02,505 --> 01:48:05,381 In fact whenever she can manage it without her husband knowing 1629 01:48:06,796 --> 01:48:12,825 And then just when she is sure is the real thing,and she decide to go away with him 1630 01:48:14,389 --> 01:48:15,838 He get's killed 1631 01:48:16,519 --> 01:48:19,577 She just has to go on giving dinner parties, 1632 01:48:19,777 --> 01:48:22,835 running the house as nothing had happened 1633 01:48:24,564 --> 01:48:25,429 That's all 1634 01:48:27,298 --> 01:48:31,167 Except it makes you feel it's actually happening to you,it so real 1635 01:48:31,223 --> 01:48:33,971 I don't mind telling you when I read it I spent half the time crying 1636 01:48:34,171 --> 01:48:37,974 and half the time getting in a state of..you know what I mean 1637 01:48:39,364 --> 01:48:40,705 She must have made it up 1638 01:48:41,290 --> 01:48:44,538 Read it,and ask yourself whether anyone could have made it up 1639 01:48:45,681 --> 01:48:47,408 Ivy is too much of a lady 1640 01:48:48,789 --> 01:48:52,066 She couldn't do a thing like this 1641 01:48:55,813 --> 01:48:56,152 Let's go 1642 01:48:56,352 --> 01:48:58,372 Aren't you going to finish your drink? 1643 01:48:59,189 --> 01:49:00,456 I don't want it,thanks 1644 01:49:03,485 --> 01:49:07,282 I'm sorry Daphne,I must get away 1645 01:49:30,368 --> 01:49:34,629 " This is magnificent but hardly suitable for children,you know what I mean" 1646 01:49:35,401 --> 01:49:39,961 "It's selling like hot cake, itchy,earthy passion" 1647 01:49:40,161 --> 01:49:44,721 "I would like my husband to write it,sexy but tragic" 1648 01:49:45,185 --> 01:49:46,863 "Hot stuff but literature" 1649 01:49:55,342 --> 01:49:59,457 "Ivy is too much a lady,she couldn't do a thing like this" 1650 01:51:17,035 --> 01:51:18,646 Mr Blane will see you now Sir 1651 01:51:19,246 --> 01:51:21,260 - Mr Blane will see you now - Thanks 1652 01:51:26,012 --> 01:51:27,165 - Hello,George - Hello,Harry 1653 01:51:27,365 --> 01:51:29,866 What brought you here? Had a good time in London? 1654 01:51:30,066 --> 01:51:30,567 Yes.Thanks 1655 01:51:30,767 --> 01:51:32,840 I'm taking my Mrs up for a few days next week 1656 01:51:33,839 --> 01:51:34,970 How is Ivy? 1657 01:51:35,454 --> 01:51:38,671 It's Ivy I've come to see you about 1658 01:51:40,080 --> 01:51:41,221 Have you read her book? 1659 01:51:41,797 --> 01:51:43,013 Yes.A great success isn't it? 1660 01:51:44,763 --> 01:51:47,430 Since Ivy breaking up into poetry,wonders will never cease 1661 01:51:47,547 --> 01:51:49,132 It's made me look as a perfect fool 1662 01:51:49,589 --> 01:51:51,615 Nonsense.No harm in writing a book 1663 01:51:51,815 --> 01:51:52,956 Isn't there? 1664 01:51:53,499 --> 01:51:55,283 When it's her own story? 1665 01:51:55,397 --> 01:51:56,025 Who says it is? 1666 01:51:56,225 --> 01:51:57,830 You know perfectly well that it is 1667 01:51:58,300 --> 01:51:59,681 and so does everyone else 1668 01:52:01,753 --> 01:52:05,938 I suppose I'm the only one who doesn't know who her lover was 1669 01:52:06,652 --> 01:52:07,836 I wouldn't jump to conclusions 1670 01:52:08,036 --> 01:52:10,738 there is nothing to say that she didn't make up the whole thing 1671 01:52:10,960 --> 01:52:14,388 I suppose she'd written a story about a murderer,would that make her a murderess? 1672 01:52:14,721 --> 01:52:16,355 Look here,Harry,be honest with me 1673 01:52:16,555 --> 01:52:20,333 Can you look me in the eye and tell me that you believe it's a made up story? 1674 01:52:21,706 --> 01:52:23,767 You've no right to ask me a thing like that,George 1675 01:52:24,711 --> 01:52:25,450 Ask Ivy 1676 01:52:27,319 --> 01:52:29,113 - I dare not - Why not? 1677 01:52:29,769 --> 01:52:31,437 I'm afraid she would tell me the truth 1678 01:52:33,661 --> 01:52:35,088 - Harry? - Yes 1679 01:52:36,519 --> 01:52:37,724 Who was the chap? 1680 01:52:38,973 --> 01:52:42,619 I don't know.If I did I wouldn't tell you 1681 01:52:42,871 --> 01:52:45,628 I've got to know.I've got to 1682 01:52:46,739 --> 01:52:51,063 Look here.You have private detectives you employ I suppose? 1683 01:52:51,392 --> 01:52:54,056 It doesn't look a pretty thing to put detectives on to ones own wife 1684 01:52:54,256 --> 01:52:57,524 Which is not a pretty thing for her to carry on an affair behind my back,is it? 1685 01:52:57,605 --> 01:52:58,966 In any case the man is dead 1686 01:52:59,389 --> 01:53:00,794 How can I be sure of that 1687 01:53:01,220 --> 01:53:03,546 Let me be the only untruthful part in the whole book 1688 01:53:03,746 --> 01:53:05,690 I've got to know,Harry,you must help me 1689 01:53:05,890 --> 01:53:07,609 I won't do it,George,besides 1690 01:53:07,809 --> 01:53:09,520 if Ivy finds out that you've been putting detectives on to her 1691 01:53:09,720 --> 01:53:10,740 she'd probably leave you 1692 01:53:12,094 --> 01:53:13,039 You want that? 1693 01:53:13,993 --> 01:53:16,566 No,why should I? 1694 01:53:17,162 --> 01:53:21,024 She runs the house perfectly, we never have any servant trouble 1695 01:53:22,123 --> 01:53:25,856 She's done wonders with the garden and she is splendid with the village people 1696 01:53:25,961 --> 01:53:29,597 But how could I go on living with her when she has been so grossly unfaithful to me 1697 01:53:30,018 --> 01:53:31,436 You don't know that for certain 1698 01:53:31,538 --> 01:53:33,726 Then why on earth did she write that wretched book 1699 01:53:33,771 --> 01:53:35,533 I suppose she had some very pointed experience 1700 01:53:35,733 --> 01:53:37,495 and it was a relief to get it off her chest 1701 01:53:37,502 --> 01:53:40,302 Why didn't she have the sense to write it under an assumed name? 1702 01:53:40,992 --> 01:53:43,594 She used her maiden name and expected that would be enough 1703 01:53:44,422 --> 01:53:47,138 And it would have been if the book hadn't had this amazing vogue 1704 01:53:47,338 --> 01:53:49,287 What am I going to do Harry? 1705 01:53:50,360 --> 01:53:51,344 What would you do? 1706 01:53:53,621 --> 01:53:55,154 Nothing 1707 01:53:56,098 --> 01:53:56,939 Nothing? 1708 01:53:57,657 --> 01:54:00,781 But I can't overlook a thing like that, I've been made a laughing stock 1709 01:54:00,981 --> 01:54:04,944 Nonsense,old boy,now listen, the man is dead, 1710 01:54:05,144 --> 01:54:08,077 it all happened along time ago,forget it 1711 01:54:09,674 --> 01:54:12,297 Talk to people about Ivy's book, rave about it 1712 01:54:12,814 --> 01:54:14,575 Let them know how proud you are of her 1713 01:54:15,832 --> 01:54:20,281 The world moves quickly and people's memory is short,they’II soon forget 1714 01:54:21,569 --> 01:54:23,570 - I shan't forget - Yes you will 1715 01:54:23,927 --> 01:54:28,126 No,I shan't forget as long as I live 1716 01:54:30,927 --> 01:54:35,013 I suppose you're right,it's no good crying over spilled milk 1717 01:54:37,415 --> 01:54:39,252 I'll take your advice 1718 01:54:40,538 --> 01:54:44,337 The truth is I don't know what I do but I leave it 1719 01:54:51,292 --> 01:54:54,038 But there is one thing I shall never understand to my dying day 1720 01:54:54,238 --> 01:54:57,175 What in the name of heaven did the fellow ever see in her 1721 01:55:05,349 --> 01:55:07,490 I'm sorry you are angry about the book George 1722 01:55:08,335 --> 01:55:11,191 If I had known what would happen I'd never published it 1723 01:55:11,371 --> 01:55:12,958 What difference could that have made 1724 01:55:14,242 --> 01:55:15,880 It would have saved you being annoyed 1725 01:55:16,080 --> 01:55:20,697 Annoyed? When a man learns that his wife been unfaithful to him 1726 01:55:20,897 --> 01:55:22,645 When she publishes it to the whole world 1727 01:55:22,702 --> 01:55:25,349 That she has carried on a degrading love affair behind his back 1728 01:55:26,107 --> 01:55:28,602 You expect him to no more then annoyed 1729 01:55:28,802 --> 01:55:29,778 - But George - Ivy 1730 01:55:29,978 --> 01:55:34,374 In 30 years of married life we've never sunk to vulgar quarreling 1731 01:55:35,866 --> 01:55:39,218 When this thing happened I was stunned,amazed 1732 01:55:40,245 --> 01:55:42,889 These last few days I've lived in a state of horror 1733 01:55:43,947 --> 01:55:45,286 and utter shame 1734 01:55:46,675 --> 01:55:50,595 Today I decided that silence was the only decent and possible course for me 1735 01:55:51,396 --> 01:55:54,237 But now that you've spoken I shall speak 1736 01:55:54,555 --> 01:55:58,579 I'm entitled to ask one question and to receive a trueful answer 1737 01:55:59,930 --> 01:56:03,691 Who was this man and is he really dead? 1738 01:56:04,511 --> 01:56:08,105 Because if,who was he? For heavens sake tell me and have done with it 1739 01:56:09,634 --> 01:56:10,698 It was you 1740 01:56:12,051 --> 01:56:12,658 Me? 1741 01:56:14,427 --> 01:56:17,739 - Yes - Don't insult me with lies 1742 01:56:17,939 --> 01:56:23,892 It was you,as you were,all those years ago,in those happy days 1743 01:56:24,892 --> 01:56:28,529 when we first met,you loved me 1744 01:56:28,729 --> 01:56:31,582 But you said in this book that he died 1745 01:56:32,855 --> 01:56:36,352 He did.The man who loved me died 1746 01:56:38,673 --> 01:56:43,924 It was my fault, George, I didn't understand all the things he was fond of 1747 01:56:44,786 --> 01:56:46,420 Farming,hunting,shooting 1748 01:56:47,150 --> 01:56:53,236 I couldn't get any children that he wanted more than anything else in the world 1749 01:56:54,203 --> 01:56:56,107 I failed 1750 01:56:57,891 --> 01:57:04,323 And as time went by I only had the memory of those few short years when I was happy 1751 01:57:05,291 --> 01:57:10,133 and I knew if those memories died, everything was dead 1752 01:57:11,264 --> 01:57:16,322 and so I just wrote them down,just as I felt them 1753 01:57:17,028 --> 01:57:18,417 That I might always have them 1754 01:57:20,199 --> 01:57:23,904 But you describe him, a young man and yourself as old 1755 01:57:25,402 --> 01:57:27,397 I was old 1756 01:57:28,294 --> 01:57:34,426 But the man who loved me was young, memories are always young 1757 01:57:35,640 --> 01:57:37,121 Are you telling me the truth? 1758 01:57:39,932 --> 01:57:41,351 Do you believe I am? 1759 01:58:04,594 --> 01:58:06,377 Now you've seen all these stories 1760 01:58:06,577 --> 01:58:08,509 I should be happy if they've given you 1761 01:58:08,709 --> 01:58:11,774 as much pleasure to see as they gave me to write 1762 01:58:12,379 --> 01:58:16,568 To start I told you that I'd used in my writings 1763 01:58:16,768 --> 01:58:21,084 pretty well everything that has happened to me in the course of my life 1764 01:58:21,946 --> 01:58:24,196 It's been a long one and varied one 1765 01:58:24,396 --> 01:58:28,046 I think I have learned a little something about human nature 1766 01:58:28,645 --> 01:58:32,443 and I've tried to tell what I knew to others 1767 01:58:32,643 --> 01:58:35,616 as honestly and as truthfully as I could 1768 01:58:37,616 --> 01:58:43,397 You,the public have been very kind to me but sooner or later we must part 1769 01:58:44,063 --> 01:58:46,387 I hope we shall part good friends 1770 01:58:49,387 --> 01:58:53,387 Preuzeto sa www.titlovi.com 142756

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