1 00:01:45,980 --> 00:01:47,648 Do not use my daughter as justification for your own-- 2 00:01:47,649 --> 00:01:48,857 If you refuse to believe-- 3 00:01:48,858 --> 00:01:50,693 I wonder what that's about. 4 00:01:53,947 --> 00:01:56,406 So you see, Mr. Russell, without that increase, 5 00:01:56,407 --> 00:01:58,117 the duke will not be able to run his life. 6 00:01:58,118 --> 00:01:59,993 Now, surely, you can understand how much it takes 7 00:01:59,994 --> 00:02:02,162 to keep these great houses afloat. 8 00:02:02,163 --> 00:02:03,747 I do understand. 9 00:02:03,748 --> 00:02:05,541 But that is my final offer. 10 00:02:05,542 --> 00:02:06,917 It can't be. 11 00:02:06,918 --> 00:02:08,460 Well, don't you want your daughter to live in the fashion 12 00:02:08,461 --> 00:02:09,461 to which she's accustomed? 13 00:02:09,462 --> 00:02:11,088 Hector, you have owned these houses 14 00:02:11,089 --> 00:02:13,382 and lived in them for years without my help. 15 00:02:13,383 --> 00:02:15,968 Not perhaps quite as you would like, but all the same. 16 00:02:15,969 --> 00:02:19,054 Now, I'm offering to make you an exceedingly rich man. 17 00:02:19,055 --> 00:02:20,806 Shouldn't you quit while you're ahead? 18 00:02:20,807 --> 00:02:22,474 Only Mrs. Russell implied-- 19 00:02:22,475 --> 00:02:24,643 I suspect you misunderstood Mrs. Russell, 20 00:02:24,644 --> 00:02:28,522 since she would never make an offer without consulting me. 21 00:02:28,523 --> 00:02:30,190 I'd hate to disappoint everyone who's 22 00:02:30,191 --> 00:02:31,859 looking forward to this union. 23 00:02:31,860 --> 00:02:33,861 I'm sure you'd be disappointed too. 24 00:02:33,862 --> 00:02:35,320 That is where you're wrong. 25 00:02:35,321 --> 00:02:36,363 I couldn't care less. 26 00:02:36,364 --> 00:02:38,323 Before we say anything we regret, 27 00:02:38,324 --> 00:02:40,576 may I suggest we leave it there for this evening? 28 00:02:40,577 --> 00:02:42,995 It's very late, and we're all tired. 29 00:02:42,996 --> 00:02:45,665 Why don't we say good night and resume in the morning? 30 00:02:48,334 --> 00:02:50,252 Good evening. 31 00:02:50,253 --> 00:02:51,963 Mr. Russell. 32 00:02:58,219 --> 00:03:01,931 Gentlemen, allow me to show you to your rooms. 33 00:03:20,742 --> 00:03:21,909 Does that mean it's over now? 34 00:03:21,910 --> 00:03:23,118 I pray so. 35 00:03:23,119 --> 00:03:24,286 I'm not sure. 36 00:03:24,287 --> 00:03:25,913 It's a lot of money for him to give up. 37 00:03:25,914 --> 00:03:28,332 It makes me feel glad I have nothing to offer. 38 00:03:28,333 --> 00:03:31,169 There's no reason to marry me unless the man's in love. 39 00:03:32,253 --> 00:03:33,670 I envy you. 40 00:03:33,671 --> 00:03:35,464 Oh, Gladys. 41 00:03:35,465 --> 00:03:37,716 I hope they let you marry for love if this is finished. 42 00:03:37,717 --> 00:03:39,301 You know that, don't you? 43 00:03:39,302 --> 00:03:40,761 I do. 44 00:03:40,762 --> 00:03:42,430 And I'm touched. 45 00:03:43,848 --> 00:03:45,057 But I'm tired. 46 00:03:45,058 --> 00:03:46,476 I think I'll go up now. 47 00:03:52,232 --> 00:03:54,358 Do you think your father will protect her now? 48 00:03:54,359 --> 00:03:55,609 I don't know. 49 00:03:55,610 --> 00:03:57,611 He's no match for Mother. 50 00:03:57,612 --> 00:03:58,654 Hmm. 51 00:03:58,655 --> 00:04:00,614 George? 52 00:04:00,615 --> 00:04:02,491 Is it finished? 53 00:04:02,492 --> 00:04:04,076 I know I'm finished. 54 00:04:04,077 --> 00:04:06,411 What does that mean? 55 00:04:06,412 --> 00:04:09,414 I have given Hector and his lawyer my final offer. 56 00:04:09,415 --> 00:04:11,583 It is a fortune. 57 00:04:11,584 --> 00:04:13,210 But of course, they want more. 58 00:04:13,211 --> 00:04:14,211 Well, can't you negotiate? 59 00:04:14,212 --> 00:04:17,422 Unfortunately, you've made Hector believe 60 00:04:17,423 --> 00:04:19,091 that if he pushes hard enough, 61 00:04:19,092 --> 00:04:20,550 he'll get a better offer. 62 00:04:20,551 --> 00:04:22,135 I never gave any specifics. I just-- 63 00:04:22,136 --> 00:04:23,428 You just what? 64 00:04:23,429 --> 00:04:25,138 I said I thought he'd be happy. 65 00:04:25,139 --> 00:04:26,890 But has it really broken down? 66 00:04:26,891 --> 00:04:28,767 We're to announce the engagement at the unveiling 67 00:04:28,768 --> 00:04:30,477 of Gladys's portrait, but what now? 68 00:04:30,478 --> 00:04:31,603 We'll look like fools. 69 00:04:31,604 --> 00:04:34,398 Bertha, this is business. 70 00:04:34,399 --> 00:04:36,358 And you should not have got involved. 71 00:04:36,359 --> 00:04:38,318 I am certainly not the fool here. 72 00:04:38,319 --> 00:04:40,445 There must be some compromise, surely. 73 00:04:40,446 --> 00:04:42,614 Not for me. Hector has overreached himself. 74 00:04:42,615 --> 00:04:46,034 He has cheated himself of a king's ransom. 75 00:04:46,035 --> 00:04:48,579 George, I'm sure that Hector only needs to reflect... 76 00:04:53,793 --> 00:04:55,294 I think it's past time 77 00:04:55,295 --> 00:04:57,879 for you to walk me home, Mr. Russell. 78 00:04:57,880 --> 00:04:59,674 Long past. 79 00:05:10,727 --> 00:05:12,687 What are you doing? 80 00:05:34,542 --> 00:05:37,294 I'm so sorry, Mr. Larry. 81 00:05:37,295 --> 00:05:39,630 The mistress wanted her book. 82 00:05:47,388 --> 00:05:49,097 I should have left hours ago. 83 00:05:49,098 --> 00:05:50,140 Now she'll tell your mother, 84 00:05:50,141 --> 00:05:51,641 and heaven knows what she'll think of me. 85 00:05:51,642 --> 00:05:53,143 Why should she think anything? 86 00:05:53,144 --> 00:05:54,728 I am a single woman. 87 00:05:54,729 --> 00:05:57,022 I should be as pure as the driven snow, 88 00:05:57,023 --> 00:05:59,149 and here I am, attempting to seduce her son. 89 00:05:59,150 --> 00:06:00,859 Let me handle my mother. 90 00:06:00,860 --> 00:06:02,152 I'm afraid I've spoiled everything. 91 00:06:02,153 --> 00:06:04,279 Nothing is spoiled. 92 00:06:04,280 --> 00:06:07,158 I love you, Miss Brook. 93 00:06:09,452 --> 00:06:10,953 That's what matters. 94 00:06:15,375 --> 00:06:17,376 Come in. 95 00:06:17,377 --> 00:06:19,419 Oh. Are you just back? 96 00:06:19,420 --> 00:06:20,587 Yes. 97 00:06:20,588 --> 00:06:22,255 How was dinner with the duke? 98 00:06:22,256 --> 00:06:24,674 Mr. Russell was not in a good mood. 99 00:06:24,675 --> 00:06:26,260 Oh, I'm sorry. 100 00:06:29,847 --> 00:06:32,474 I did something silly. 101 00:06:32,475 --> 00:06:35,435 Larry was... 102 00:06:35,436 --> 00:06:37,229 Being affectionate. 103 00:06:37,230 --> 00:06:39,564 And I should have stopped him, but I didn't. 104 00:06:39,565 --> 00:06:41,274 - Heavens, what happened? - Nothing. 105 00:06:41,275 --> 00:06:44,403 Nothing happened, except that he kissed me, 106 00:06:44,404 --> 00:06:46,071 and his mother's maid came in, 107 00:06:46,072 --> 00:06:48,031 and I just don't want Mrs. Russell to think less of me. 108 00:06:48,032 --> 00:06:50,033 I thought you were resolved to be cautious. 109 00:06:50,034 --> 00:06:51,076 I was! 110 00:06:51,077 --> 00:06:53,203 I should have stuck with it. 111 00:06:53,204 --> 00:06:55,580 What if she tells the other servants? 112 00:06:55,581 --> 00:06:58,583 Marian, it's only a kiss. 113 00:06:58,584 --> 00:07:01,545 After all, Larry Russell is courting you. 114 00:07:01,546 --> 00:07:03,130 Or so it seems to me. 115 00:07:03,131 --> 00:07:05,174 His mother is not going to like the sound of that. 116 00:07:07,135 --> 00:07:10,847 Maybe this will help you decide what you want from him. 117 00:07:12,306 --> 00:07:14,099 What do you mean? 118 00:07:14,100 --> 00:07:16,351 Well, you wouldn't be criticized for kissing 119 00:07:16,352 --> 00:07:18,438 your future husband. 120 00:07:22,442 --> 00:07:24,068 You're getting ahead of yourself. 121 00:07:27,238 --> 00:07:30,490 But can I ask you something? 122 00:07:30,491 --> 00:07:33,118 Oscar said that Larry was once involved 123 00:07:33,119 --> 00:07:36,621 with an older woman in Newport? 124 00:07:36,622 --> 00:07:38,081 Oh. 125 00:07:38,082 --> 00:07:40,001 If it's true, ought that to worry me? 126 00:07:42,044 --> 00:07:46,047 Whatever the justice of it, there's no hiding from the fact 127 00:07:46,048 --> 00:07:49,134 that our society gives more license to young men 128 00:07:49,135 --> 00:07:51,011 than to young women. 129 00:07:51,012 --> 00:07:54,264 I hope he doesn't take too much advantage of that license. 130 00:07:54,265 --> 00:07:56,141 Just be sensible 131 00:07:56,142 --> 00:07:57,851 and never let your standards slip, 132 00:07:57,852 --> 00:07:59,645 and you'll be fine. 133 00:08:02,899 --> 00:08:04,609 - Thank you. - Mm. 134 00:08:14,911 --> 00:08:17,537 May I ask if you've thought any more about our argument? 135 00:08:17,538 --> 00:08:18,955 I have. 136 00:08:18,956 --> 00:08:21,500 And I believe I've come up with a solution. 137 00:08:21,501 --> 00:08:22,834 This is good news. 138 00:08:22,835 --> 00:08:24,294 I hope so. 139 00:08:24,295 --> 00:08:27,422 I will raise my offer by the sum the duke suggests. 140 00:08:27,423 --> 00:08:28,507 But that's wonderful. 141 00:08:28,508 --> 00:08:29,883 The additional money will be invested 142 00:08:29,884 --> 00:08:32,594 to deliver Gladys an income to be paid to her 143 00:08:32,595 --> 00:08:36,139 on 1st January and 1st July. 144 00:08:36,140 --> 00:08:38,016 Paid to Gladys? 145 00:08:38,017 --> 00:08:39,351 Yes. 146 00:08:39,352 --> 00:08:41,229 But what use is that to me? 147 00:08:43,898 --> 00:08:45,982 A disappointing response, if I may say so. 148 00:08:45,983 --> 00:08:48,735 So you mean to let our properties fall into ruin? 149 00:08:48,736 --> 00:08:52,656 Your Grace, if that's the way you see it, 150 00:08:52,657 --> 00:08:54,741 then I'd say our negotiations are finished. 151 00:08:54,742 --> 00:08:55,867 For now, you mean? 152 00:08:55,868 --> 00:08:57,619 I mean, for good and all. 153 00:08:57,620 --> 00:08:59,204 The duke has my offer. 154 00:08:59,205 --> 00:09:01,164 It's up to him if he wants to take it. 155 00:09:01,165 --> 00:09:02,750 I'll have your luggage brought down. 156 00:09:07,421 --> 00:09:08,630 You're down early. 157 00:09:08,631 --> 00:09:10,507 I have a lot to do today. 158 00:09:10,508 --> 00:09:11,801 Morning. 159 00:09:12,760 --> 00:09:14,678 Is it finished? 160 00:09:14,679 --> 00:09:16,180 George? 161 00:09:18,349 --> 00:09:21,560 Hector, Mr. Dobbs, are you having breakfast, 162 00:09:21,561 --> 00:09:22,686 or at least some coffee? 163 00:09:22,687 --> 00:09:23,979 No, I'm afraid we won't stay. 164 00:09:23,980 --> 00:09:26,356 I've sent a footman to fetch a cab. 165 00:09:26,357 --> 00:09:27,607 You're moving out? 166 00:09:27,608 --> 00:09:28,608 But why? 167 00:09:28,609 --> 00:09:30,318 I'm sure Mr. Russell will explain. 168 00:09:30,319 --> 00:09:32,279 You mean you're leaving New York? 169 00:09:32,280 --> 00:09:33,989 We may spend a night or two at the Union, 170 00:09:33,990 --> 00:09:36,700 but we won't meet again. 171 00:09:36,701 --> 00:09:37,784 Goodbye, Mrs. Russell. 172 00:09:37,785 --> 00:09:39,369 And thank you for all your hospitality. 173 00:09:39,370 --> 00:09:41,663 But you were to be our guest at the unveiling 174 00:09:41,664 --> 00:09:43,373 of Gladys's picture, 175 00:09:43,374 --> 00:09:44,666 as well as a slew of other outings 176 00:09:44,667 --> 00:09:45,750 I have planned. 177 00:09:45,751 --> 00:09:47,877 Then I'm sorry to disappoint you, Miss Russell. 178 00:09:47,878 --> 00:09:50,505 But I'm sure it will be a magnificent portrait. 179 00:09:50,506 --> 00:09:52,299 Thank you. 180 00:09:52,300 --> 00:09:54,426 Goodbye, Mr. Russell, Mrs. Russell. 181 00:09:54,427 --> 00:09:56,386 I really hate to see you go. 182 00:09:56,387 --> 00:09:58,179 To quote Henry Longfellow, 183 00:09:58,180 --> 00:10:00,975 "Into each life some rain must fall." 184 00:10:06,063 --> 00:10:07,897 This mess is of your making. 185 00:10:07,898 --> 00:10:09,567 I wash my hands of it. 186 00:10:11,944 --> 00:10:14,322 I'll have my coffee in the drawing room. 187 00:10:16,616 --> 00:10:18,825 Does this mean I don't have to marry him? 188 00:10:18,826 --> 00:10:20,328 So it would seem. 189 00:10:22,705 --> 00:10:25,499 Thank you, Father. 190 00:10:29,629 --> 00:10:30,837 Bah! 191 00:10:30,838 --> 00:10:33,048 I cannot believe this. 192 00:10:33,049 --> 00:10:34,215 What's the matter? 193 00:10:34,216 --> 00:10:35,425 The matter is that my name 194 00:10:35,426 --> 00:10:37,093 does not appear on the donors list 195 00:10:37,094 --> 00:10:39,262 for the Young Women's Christian Charity. 196 00:10:39,263 --> 00:10:41,890 Only your name is listed. 197 00:10:41,891 --> 00:10:42,974 You see? 198 00:10:42,975 --> 00:10:43,975 Look. 199 00:10:43,976 --> 00:10:45,435 I'm nowhere to be found. 200 00:10:45,436 --> 00:10:47,062 I don't exist anymore. 201 00:10:47,063 --> 00:10:49,314 I'm listed as Mrs. Luka Forte. 202 00:10:49,315 --> 00:10:51,024 Never mind the misprint. 203 00:10:51,025 --> 00:10:52,692 The Van Rhijn family has supported 204 00:10:52,693 --> 00:10:54,903 that charity since it began. 205 00:10:54,904 --> 00:10:56,571 How does this make me look? 206 00:10:56,572 --> 00:10:58,114 You support the charity. 207 00:10:58,115 --> 00:11:00,575 The check has my name on it, it's true. 208 00:11:00,576 --> 00:11:03,203 But the charity is still supported by this household 209 00:11:03,204 --> 00:11:04,245 because of you. 210 00:11:04,246 --> 00:11:06,247 That is not the point at all. 211 00:11:06,248 --> 00:11:08,291 Don't you see? This is how it starts. 212 00:11:08,292 --> 00:11:09,459 How what starts? 213 00:11:09,460 --> 00:11:12,295 My exclusion from society. 214 00:11:12,296 --> 00:11:14,798 Soon I will stop receiving invitations 215 00:11:14,799 --> 00:11:17,384 to luncheons, teas, balls-- all of it. 216 00:11:17,385 --> 00:11:19,719 But as long as I continue to write the checks, 217 00:11:19,720 --> 00:11:21,471 I'll get invited. 218 00:11:21,472 --> 00:11:24,766 So I'm to attend these parties as your guest, 219 00:11:24,767 --> 00:11:26,727 as some sort of hanger-on? 220 00:11:27,436 --> 00:11:29,562 That's what's become of me? 221 00:11:29,563 --> 00:11:30,730 Before I had money, 222 00:11:30,731 --> 00:11:33,024 I attended parties as your guest. 223 00:11:33,025 --> 00:11:35,068 You were a spinster! 224 00:11:35,069 --> 00:11:37,862 And there was no obvious fall from grace. 225 00:11:37,863 --> 00:11:39,614 My situation is quite different. 226 00:11:39,615 --> 00:11:41,157 You're making too much of this. 227 00:11:41,158 --> 00:11:42,158 Well, how would you feel 228 00:11:42,159 --> 00:11:44,077 if you'd practically started a charity 229 00:11:44,078 --> 00:11:46,705 and years later, there was no mention of your name, 230 00:11:46,706 --> 00:11:49,958 no acknowledgment of your contribution? 231 00:11:49,959 --> 00:11:52,001 You wouldn't even know about it if it weren't for me. 232 00:11:52,002 --> 00:11:56,214 Agnes, you persuaded me to donate 233 00:11:56,215 --> 00:11:58,216 when I would have preferred the funds to go 234 00:11:58,217 --> 00:11:59,759 to the temperance movement instead. 235 00:11:59,760 --> 00:12:01,636 Please don't remind me of that, not now. 236 00:12:01,637 --> 00:12:02,804 It's too much. 237 00:12:02,805 --> 00:12:05,056 You're blowing this completely out of proportion. 238 00:12:05,057 --> 00:12:07,225 There are worse things that could happen. 239 00:12:07,226 --> 00:12:09,686 Think what Aurora is going through. 240 00:12:09,687 --> 00:12:11,688 Aurora's name and her party 241 00:12:11,689 --> 00:12:13,690 are still mentioned in the newspaper. 242 00:12:13,691 --> 00:12:16,025 Unlike me, she has not been erased. 243 00:12:16,026 --> 00:12:17,402 Yet. 244 00:12:17,403 --> 00:12:19,821 Once her divorce is public, things will change. 245 00:12:19,822 --> 00:12:23,616 Well, perhaps I will find my place in Newport with Aurora. 246 00:12:23,617 --> 00:12:25,535 And I'll spend the rest of my days 247 00:12:25,536 --> 00:12:29,290 with society's castoffs and women of ill repute. 248 00:12:32,209 --> 00:12:35,129 At least they'll have wine. 249 00:12:55,357 --> 00:12:56,566 Ah, thank you. 250 00:12:56,567 --> 00:12:59,360 My pleasure. 251 00:12:59,361 --> 00:13:01,196 - Yes, my favorite. - Oh. 252 00:13:01,197 --> 00:13:02,822 I'll take that, Louise. 253 00:13:02,823 --> 00:13:05,825 This is for Miss Peggy. 254 00:13:05,826 --> 00:13:07,076 That can't be. 255 00:13:07,077 --> 00:13:09,872 Hardly anybody knows I'm staying with you in Newport. 256 00:13:17,087 --> 00:13:19,672 Well, aren't you going to tell us who it's from? 257 00:13:19,673 --> 00:13:21,382 Dr. William Kirkland. 258 00:13:21,383 --> 00:13:22,717 Oh, Kirkland. 259 00:13:22,718 --> 00:13:24,427 That's the pastor's son. 260 00:13:24,428 --> 00:13:26,304 Oh, they have a house on Poplar Street. 261 00:13:26,305 --> 00:13:27,514 That's what he's written. 262 00:13:27,515 --> 00:13:29,432 He saw in the post about my lecture 263 00:13:29,433 --> 00:13:30,809 and asks where I'm staying. 264 00:13:30,810 --> 00:13:34,062 Well, that sounds like a man who is smitten to me. 265 00:13:34,063 --> 00:13:36,689 - Mother, please. - Oh, but I agree. 266 00:13:36,690 --> 00:13:39,108 He had to ask around to find out about you. 267 00:13:39,109 --> 00:13:40,735 He is not smitten. 268 00:13:40,736 --> 00:13:41,861 He hardly knows me. 269 00:13:41,862 --> 00:13:43,696 And he saw me at my very worst. 270 00:13:43,697 --> 00:13:46,282 Oh, what does the letter say? 271 00:13:46,283 --> 00:13:49,077 He wants to pay a call. 272 00:13:49,078 --> 00:13:51,871 Louise, please bring some paper and a pen! 273 00:13:51,872 --> 00:13:53,414 For what? 274 00:13:53,415 --> 00:13:55,876 So you can write him back and tell him he's welcome anytime. 275 00:13:56,961 --> 00:13:58,837 - Athena, stop. - What? 276 00:13:58,838 --> 00:14:00,338 Do you want me to answer him? 277 00:14:00,339 --> 00:14:01,965 No, thank you. 278 00:14:01,966 --> 00:14:03,550 What--what will you say? 279 00:14:03,551 --> 00:14:05,218 I don't know yet! 280 00:14:05,219 --> 00:14:07,262 She's a professional writer, Dorothy. 281 00:14:07,263 --> 00:14:08,722 Let the girl be. 282 00:14:14,270 --> 00:14:16,187 Marian, come and have some tea. 283 00:14:16,188 --> 00:14:18,439 I need it after the day I've had. 284 00:14:18,440 --> 00:14:20,650 Another day of internecine warfare? 285 00:14:20,651 --> 00:14:23,069 As a matter of fact, they all get along well. 286 00:14:23,070 --> 00:14:24,612 That's quite a feat-- 287 00:14:24,613 --> 00:14:28,032 to have mixed religions and races all in one room, 288 00:14:28,033 --> 00:14:29,200 working together? 289 00:14:29,201 --> 00:14:30,869 Well, if Marian had been at the helm, 290 00:14:30,870 --> 00:14:33,121 she might have stopped the Thirty Years' War. 291 00:14:33,122 --> 00:14:36,624 Agnes, Marian is doing real good in the world. 292 00:14:36,625 --> 00:14:37,917 You must support that. 293 00:14:37,918 --> 00:14:39,460 Hmm, what good? 294 00:14:39,461 --> 00:14:40,670 Whom do you teach? 295 00:14:40,671 --> 00:14:42,881 People whose English does not match their intelligence. 296 00:14:42,882 --> 00:14:45,300 So I help them with fluency and reading. 297 00:14:45,301 --> 00:14:47,510 But don't worry. I make no money from it. 298 00:14:47,511 --> 00:14:49,429 Thank heaven for small mercies. 299 00:14:49,430 --> 00:14:52,223 What Marian is doing should make us proud. 300 00:14:52,224 --> 00:14:54,434 She will transform the lives of her pupils 301 00:14:54,435 --> 00:14:57,812 beyond recognition if they have a bit of push. 302 00:14:57,813 --> 00:15:00,064 Push? Oh, do enlighten us. 303 00:15:00,065 --> 00:15:02,692 And--and what of our footman, John? 304 00:15:02,693 --> 00:15:03,902 Does he have push? 305 00:15:03,903 --> 00:15:06,404 Very much so-- and brains too. 306 00:15:06,405 --> 00:15:08,948 But does this mean he can no longer serve us? 307 00:15:08,949 --> 00:15:10,825 Aunt Agnes, you know that John is only working here 308 00:15:10,826 --> 00:15:13,661 until he and Mr. Russell get the business going. 309 00:15:13,662 --> 00:15:15,872 It is our contribution to his future. 310 00:15:15,873 --> 00:15:18,333 I am very grateful, Mrs. Van Rhijn. 311 00:15:18,334 --> 00:15:21,419 Even if nothing comes of it, I'm sure you'll appreciate 312 00:15:21,420 --> 00:15:22,754 what you've learned from this. 313 00:15:22,755 --> 00:15:23,796 I do. 314 00:15:23,797 --> 00:15:26,132 So John can continue as our footman for now. 315 00:15:26,133 --> 00:15:28,343 Not for much longer, I'm sure. 316 00:15:28,344 --> 00:15:29,594 What's this? 317 00:15:29,595 --> 00:15:31,971 Oscar! Where have you been? 318 00:15:31,972 --> 00:15:33,348 John, will you give Oscar some tea? 319 00:15:33,349 --> 00:15:36,517 sorry I'm late, but business ran on and on. 320 00:15:36,518 --> 00:15:38,603 You don't seem too cross about it. 321 00:15:38,604 --> 00:15:39,896 No--in fact, I had a great day, 322 00:15:39,897 --> 00:15:41,564 with two new clients signed up. 323 00:15:41,565 --> 00:15:42,774 Is this because of John Adams? 324 00:15:42,775 --> 00:15:44,025 I think so. 325 00:15:44,026 --> 00:15:47,111 He is trying to revive my fortunes, and it's paying off. 326 00:15:47,112 --> 00:15:48,821 - How kind of him. - We are proud of you. 327 00:15:48,822 --> 00:15:49,989 Are we? 328 00:15:49,990 --> 00:15:52,492 I wonder if these clients know what they're in for. 329 00:15:52,493 --> 00:15:54,243 We're all proud of you. 330 00:15:54,244 --> 00:15:55,703 You're like John here. 331 00:15:55,704 --> 00:15:57,664 You're living the American dream. 332 00:15:57,665 --> 00:16:00,541 From which someday they may presumably wake up. 333 00:16:00,542 --> 00:16:03,252 To pursue happiness is the right of every citizen. 334 00:16:03,253 --> 00:16:05,254 But what if success and money 335 00:16:05,255 --> 00:16:08,091 do not bring happiness, eh, John? 336 00:16:08,092 --> 00:16:09,842 Huh? 337 00:16:09,843 --> 00:16:11,595 Have you thought about that? 338 00:16:13,180 --> 00:16:15,431 It's possible, of course, ma'am. 339 00:16:15,432 --> 00:16:18,394 But I'd like to find out for myself. 340 00:16:26,819 --> 00:16:28,194 I thought you were going to persuade 341 00:16:28,195 --> 00:16:29,696 your wife to divorce you. 342 00:16:29,697 --> 00:16:30,947 I meant to. 343 00:16:30,948 --> 00:16:33,241 At least I think I did. 344 00:16:33,242 --> 00:16:35,618 But now I'm free anyway. 345 00:16:35,619 --> 00:16:40,665 I feel guilty--towards you, in part. 346 00:16:40,666 --> 00:16:42,500 And towards her. 347 00:16:42,501 --> 00:16:48,131 Oh, Mr. Borden, I understand. 348 00:16:48,132 --> 00:16:51,092 Mr. Church said they sent you a ring. 349 00:16:51,093 --> 00:16:52,593 It had been my mother's. 350 00:16:52,594 --> 00:16:55,264 My wife just wanted to make sure it came back to me. 351 00:16:58,267 --> 00:17:01,228 She'd written me a note. 352 00:17:02,563 --> 00:17:05,440 Try to remember we were happy once. 353 00:17:05,441 --> 00:17:07,191 Were you? 354 00:17:07,192 --> 00:17:10,279 Maybe, in the early days. 355 00:17:11,488 --> 00:17:14,240 We weren't bad people, neither of us-- 356 00:17:14,241 --> 00:17:17,910 just not right for each other. 357 00:17:17,911 --> 00:17:20,956 Still, you must be sad. 358 00:17:24,918 --> 00:17:27,838 I am--much more than I would have expected. 359 00:17:29,965 --> 00:17:33,302 But maybe I'm just sad about the memories of youth. 360 00:17:35,512 --> 00:17:38,681 We can all be sad about that. 361 00:17:38,682 --> 00:17:41,642 But I like the sound of your wife. 362 00:17:41,643 --> 00:17:44,146 Me too. I like the sound of her. 363 00:17:46,065 --> 00:17:49,318 It's the fact of her that gave me so much trouble. 364 00:17:52,446 --> 00:17:54,405 Are Miss Gladys and Mr. Larry ready? 365 00:17:54,406 --> 00:17:55,615 Yes. 366 00:17:55,616 --> 00:17:58,826 I believe Mr. Larry went to get Miss Brook. 367 00:17:58,827 --> 00:18:00,412 They will marry soon, no? 368 00:18:01,538 --> 00:18:03,039 I doubt it. 369 00:18:03,040 --> 00:18:05,833 Larry likes his fun, and boys will be boys. 370 00:18:05,834 --> 00:18:08,711 It's just that I interrupted them 371 00:18:08,712 --> 00:18:10,672 in the drawing room last night. 372 00:18:12,466 --> 00:18:13,508 How interrupted? 373 00:18:13,509 --> 00:18:15,134 Oh, it was nothing, really-- 374 00:18:15,135 --> 00:18:16,762 two young people in love. 375 00:18:18,347 --> 00:18:20,807 Go on. 376 00:18:20,808 --> 00:18:22,476 Perhaps I am mistaken. 377 00:18:24,311 --> 00:18:26,187 Yes, Church? 378 00:18:26,188 --> 00:18:27,313 This was just delivered for you 379 00:18:27,314 --> 00:18:28,981 from Mr. Russell's office, ma'am. 380 00:18:28,982 --> 00:18:30,192 Oh. 381 00:18:39,827 --> 00:18:42,578 We'll leave without him then. 382 00:18:42,579 --> 00:18:44,163 Please ask Gordon to have something for him 383 00:18:44,164 --> 00:18:45,331 to eat when he gets home. 384 00:18:45,332 --> 00:18:46,416 Yes, ma'am. 385 00:19:01,140 --> 00:19:03,141 The Goelets heard this in Paris. 386 00:19:03,142 --> 00:19:05,393 I so much prefer Italian operas to French, 387 00:19:05,394 --> 00:19:07,103 - or even German. - I agree. 388 00:19:07,104 --> 00:19:08,729 Italian operas are more romantic. 389 00:19:08,730 --> 00:19:10,816 I don't think poor Anne Boleyn would agree. 390 00:19:12,234 --> 00:19:13,568 Excuse me. 391 00:19:13,569 --> 00:19:14,861 Mr. and Mrs. Newport... 392 00:19:14,862 --> 00:19:16,822 But is romance in the air for you tonight, Gladys? 393 00:19:17,906 --> 00:19:19,157 Gladys. 394 00:19:19,158 --> 00:19:20,366 What is it? 395 00:19:20,367 --> 00:19:21,909 I just wondered if Billy Carlton was here. 396 00:19:21,910 --> 00:19:23,452 Oh, I don't think so. 397 00:19:23,453 --> 00:19:26,039 They've lent their box to my niece. 398 00:19:28,041 --> 00:19:30,251 Have I told you how lovely you look tonight? 399 00:19:30,252 --> 00:19:32,296 Only several times. 400 00:19:34,214 --> 00:19:35,673 Oh, my goodness. 401 00:19:35,674 --> 00:19:37,175 Are you all right, Mrs. Fish? 402 00:19:37,176 --> 00:19:40,803 I am, but I don't think your mother will be pleased. 403 00:19:40,804 --> 00:19:42,388 What would displease me? 404 00:19:42,389 --> 00:19:45,433 Isn't that your duke talking with the De Lanceys? 405 00:19:45,434 --> 00:19:46,893 I'd heard from Mrs. Phillips 406 00:19:46,894 --> 00:19:48,811 that he had moved on to the De Lanceys, 407 00:19:48,812 --> 00:19:50,646 but I thought it was just gossip. 408 00:19:50,647 --> 00:19:52,106 I know the name. Who are they? 409 00:19:52,107 --> 00:19:54,859 Banking and shipping. The girl's their only child. 410 00:19:54,860 --> 00:19:56,485 Are you still hosting a party for Gladys's 411 00:19:56,486 --> 00:19:58,029 - portrait unveiling? - Of course. 412 00:19:58,030 --> 00:19:59,864 We want to share Mr. Sargent's work 413 00:19:59,865 --> 00:20:01,532 with as many of our friends as possible. 414 00:20:01,533 --> 00:20:03,743 Including Miss De Lancey? 415 00:20:03,744 --> 00:20:06,121 Your duke looks very friendly. 416 00:20:08,373 --> 00:20:11,209 I met Martha de Lancey at Caroline Astor's in Newport. 417 00:20:11,210 --> 00:20:13,085 I danced with her at a ball once. 418 00:20:13,086 --> 00:20:14,337 I remember her quite well. 419 00:20:14,338 --> 00:20:17,173 So many heiresses, so little time. 420 00:20:17,174 --> 00:20:18,549 Still, I'm surprised. 421 00:20:18,550 --> 00:20:20,343 I thought you had practically branded him. 422 00:20:20,344 --> 00:20:22,053 We can't take up all his time in New York. 423 00:20:22,054 --> 00:20:23,095 He has other friends. 424 00:20:23,096 --> 00:20:25,098 How magnanimous. 425 00:20:27,267 --> 00:20:28,559 Shall we go in? 426 00:20:28,560 --> 00:20:30,728 - We are here for the music. - Are we? 427 00:20:30,729 --> 00:20:32,730 I think of the opera as a place to wear my jewels 428 00:20:32,731 --> 00:20:34,315 and talk to people I like. 429 00:20:34,316 --> 00:20:35,566 But you're right. 430 00:20:35,567 --> 00:20:37,319 I suppose we should try to enjoy the music. 431 00:20:53,252 --> 00:20:54,627 Church said you wanted to see me? 432 00:20:54,628 --> 00:20:56,796 Are you only just back from the office? 433 00:20:56,797 --> 00:20:58,381 Why aren't you asleep? 434 00:20:58,382 --> 00:20:59,548 I couldn't sleep even if I wanted! 435 00:20:59,549 --> 00:21:00,841 Why not? 436 00:21:00,842 --> 00:21:03,302 Because of everything, George! 437 00:21:03,303 --> 00:21:04,720 I am on the cusp of an endeavor 438 00:21:04,721 --> 00:21:06,305 that will change this country. 439 00:21:06,306 --> 00:21:08,724 I'm sad I missed the opera, but I have no time 440 00:21:08,725 --> 00:21:09,850 for social obligations. 441 00:21:09,851 --> 00:21:11,686 This is not about missing tonight. 442 00:21:11,687 --> 00:21:13,145 This is about being humiliated 443 00:21:13,146 --> 00:21:15,064 in the very opera house I built! 444 00:21:15,065 --> 00:21:16,399 Things are only going to get worse unless you 445 00:21:16,400 --> 00:21:17,858 can bring Hector around. 446 00:21:17,859 --> 00:21:20,569 I've made Hector an offer he'd be foolish to refuse. 447 00:21:20,570 --> 00:21:23,364 I assure you, he needs us a lot more than we need him. 448 00:21:23,365 --> 00:21:25,408 He may not need us much longer. 449 00:21:25,409 --> 00:21:27,159 He's found Miss Martha de Lancey, 450 00:21:27,160 --> 00:21:28,369 the only child of a banker. 451 00:21:28,370 --> 00:21:29,954 They were together tonight for all to see. 452 00:21:29,955 --> 00:21:31,622 I can't imagine what the papers will say. 453 00:21:31,623 --> 00:21:33,457 You can't imagine, and I don't care. 454 00:21:33,458 --> 00:21:35,501 George, winning in business 455 00:21:35,502 --> 00:21:37,753 and winning in society are linked. 456 00:21:37,754 --> 00:21:39,755 We are facing a very public defeat. 457 00:21:39,756 --> 00:21:42,258 If Hector wants the De Lancey girl, let him have her. 458 00:21:42,259 --> 00:21:44,385 But Franklin de Lancey can't give him what we can. 459 00:21:44,386 --> 00:21:47,096 In fact, if I hadn't saved the Metropolitan Bank, 460 00:21:47,097 --> 00:21:49,641 he'd be sweeping our steps. 461 00:21:51,435 --> 00:21:52,560 Interesting. 462 00:21:52,561 --> 00:21:53,602 I'm going to bed. 463 00:21:53,603 --> 00:21:54,729 No, no, no, no. 464 00:21:54,730 --> 00:21:56,605 You're--you're working too hard. 465 00:21:56,606 --> 00:21:58,607 I must seize the moment. 466 00:21:58,608 --> 00:22:00,444 Not tonight. 467 00:22:03,905 --> 00:22:05,364 I'm very tired. 468 00:22:05,365 --> 00:22:08,118 I'll see you tomorrow. 469 00:22:14,291 --> 00:22:16,334 Larry, will you help me? 470 00:22:16,335 --> 00:22:17,335 With what? 471 00:22:17,336 --> 00:22:19,420 If the duke's moved on to someone else, will-- 472 00:22:19,421 --> 00:22:22,298 will Father take Billy's proposal seriously? 473 00:22:22,299 --> 00:22:24,675 But Billy never asked for your hand-- 474 00:22:24,676 --> 00:22:25,760 not properly. 475 00:22:25,761 --> 00:22:27,011 Because Mother interfered. 476 00:22:27,012 --> 00:22:30,181 But things are different now, if the duke's gone his own way. 477 00:22:30,182 --> 00:22:31,557 Well, perhaps. 478 00:22:31,558 --> 00:22:33,142 There's no time to be lost. 479 00:22:33,143 --> 00:22:35,394 Father would support me. You remember his promise. 480 00:22:35,395 --> 00:22:36,520 Of course I remember. 481 00:22:36,521 --> 00:22:39,231 But Billy didn't speak to him when he had the chance. 482 00:22:39,232 --> 00:22:41,567 Go tell Billy that I'm not engaged to Hector. 483 00:22:41,568 --> 00:22:44,528 Tell him what we saw tonight at the opera. 484 00:22:44,529 --> 00:22:46,322 Explain I still love him, 485 00:22:46,323 --> 00:22:48,741 and now-- now we can be together. 486 00:22:48,742 --> 00:22:50,868 That's a tall order. 487 00:22:50,869 --> 00:22:52,245 But I'll do my best. 488 00:22:53,663 --> 00:22:55,664 I'll go tomorrow after my meeting with Jack. 489 00:22:55,665 --> 00:22:57,541 But don't get your hopes up too high. 490 00:22:57,542 --> 00:22:59,795 How can I help it? 491 00:23:14,017 --> 00:23:16,811 It was at least five minutes with no sign of life. 492 00:23:16,812 --> 00:23:18,145 He just lay there. 493 00:23:18,146 --> 00:23:21,482 His lips started to turn blue, and I couldn't revive him. 494 00:23:21,483 --> 00:23:23,442 What was Mr. Cooper's ailment? 495 00:23:23,443 --> 00:23:25,152 I don't know. 496 00:23:25,153 --> 00:23:26,987 He was in pain, but I couldn't find anything 497 00:23:26,988 --> 00:23:28,614 - physically wrong with him. - Hmm. 498 00:23:28,615 --> 00:23:30,324 He did complain a lot, though. 499 00:23:30,325 --> 00:23:32,952 Mostly about his wife. 500 00:23:32,953 --> 00:23:35,371 Was his pain connected to being henpecked? 501 00:23:35,372 --> 00:23:37,415 Perhaps. 502 00:23:37,416 --> 00:23:39,750 I think his true ailment was old man syndrome. 503 00:23:39,751 --> 00:23:41,627 It's not a medical term. 504 00:23:41,628 --> 00:23:43,587 Yeah, I do believe my grandfather suffered 505 00:23:43,588 --> 00:23:45,631 from the same condition. 506 00:23:45,632 --> 00:23:47,299 So what happened? 507 00:23:47,300 --> 00:23:48,801 He appeared to be dead. 508 00:23:48,802 --> 00:23:50,803 So I was about to tell his wife the sad news, 509 00:23:50,804 --> 00:23:52,680 and I turned to leave the room, 510 00:23:52,681 --> 00:23:55,266 and suddenly, he drew a sharp breath, began coughing, 511 00:23:55,267 --> 00:23:57,143 and came back to life. 512 00:23:57,144 --> 00:23:59,019 - He was Lazarus. - Wow. 513 00:23:59,020 --> 00:24:01,981 And within moments, he got back to complaining. 514 00:24:01,982 --> 00:24:04,151 That's when I knew he was going to be just fine. 515 00:24:12,659 --> 00:24:15,327 When will you return to New York after your talk? 516 00:24:15,328 --> 00:24:17,913 The main reason I'm here is because my doctor 517 00:24:17,914 --> 00:24:19,874 ordered me to convalesce by the sea. 518 00:24:19,875 --> 00:24:21,208 Hmm. 519 00:24:21,209 --> 00:24:23,002 I suppose I'd have to consult 520 00:24:23,003 --> 00:24:24,712 with him about when I can go home. 521 00:24:24,713 --> 00:24:26,255 Well, I know him well, 522 00:24:26,256 --> 00:24:28,674 and I would guess he'll find that you are healed. 523 00:24:28,675 --> 00:24:30,801 - Oh! - Oh, are you all right? 524 00:24:30,802 --> 00:24:32,219 I'm fine. 525 00:24:32,220 --> 00:24:33,971 Thank you. 526 00:24:33,972 --> 00:24:35,848 I'm afraid that wasn't very dignified. 527 00:24:35,849 --> 00:24:38,142 Well, then we're even, since my illness 528 00:24:38,143 --> 00:24:41,687 wasn't very dignified when you rescued me all those weeks ago. 529 00:24:41,688 --> 00:24:44,273 I'm grateful your father sent for me, 530 00:24:44,274 --> 00:24:47,444 or else we might never have met. 531 00:24:50,405 --> 00:24:52,406 May I ask how you discovered I was 532 00:24:52,407 --> 00:24:54,283 staying with my cousin Athena? 533 00:24:54,284 --> 00:24:57,036 It's a small Negro community. 534 00:24:57,037 --> 00:24:59,497 - Everyone knows each other. - Hmm. 535 00:24:59,498 --> 00:25:01,665 I haven't been to Newport in years. 536 00:25:01,666 --> 00:25:03,501 Oh, I love Newport. 537 00:25:03,502 --> 00:25:06,587 It's different for us-- more opportunities. 538 00:25:06,588 --> 00:25:08,672 My parents have always had a home here. 539 00:25:08,673 --> 00:25:11,510 This weekend, my brother's coming with his family. 540 00:25:13,428 --> 00:25:15,346 We're having a little party. 541 00:25:15,347 --> 00:25:16,805 Will you join us? 542 00:25:16,806 --> 00:25:18,057 Oh, I'm not sure. 543 00:25:18,058 --> 00:25:19,600 My--my father's coming up this weekend. 544 00:25:19,601 --> 00:25:20,601 Bring him. 545 00:25:20,602 --> 00:25:23,521 Bring your whole family. 546 00:25:23,522 --> 00:25:25,397 That's very kind. 547 00:25:25,398 --> 00:25:27,943 Thank you. 548 00:25:30,570 --> 00:25:32,655 Bannister, was there any mail? 549 00:25:32,656 --> 00:25:35,241 Not for you, ma'am. Only Mrs. Forte. 550 00:25:35,242 --> 00:25:36,784 Of course. You see? 551 00:25:36,785 --> 00:25:38,327 It's begun. 552 00:25:38,328 --> 00:25:39,495 What's that, Mama? 553 00:25:39,496 --> 00:25:41,872 My societal demise. 554 00:25:41,873 --> 00:25:43,457 Your mother is being dramatic. 555 00:25:43,458 --> 00:25:45,793 Really? It's so unlike her. 556 00:25:45,794 --> 00:25:49,547 Bannister, how did the staff react to the sobriety pledge? 557 00:25:49,548 --> 00:25:51,799 I can fetch you the clipboard if you like, ma'am. 558 00:25:51,800 --> 00:25:54,635 Will you allow him to serve us our luncheon first? 559 00:25:54,636 --> 00:25:56,303 I'm eager to know. 560 00:25:56,304 --> 00:25:58,181 How many have signed? 561 00:25:59,849 --> 00:26:02,227 There is only one name on the pledge. 562 00:26:03,645 --> 00:26:06,480 You mean only one member of this household 563 00:26:06,481 --> 00:26:07,773 has taken the oath? 564 00:26:07,774 --> 00:26:09,358 Isn't that what he just said? 565 00:26:09,359 --> 00:26:11,151 But it's so important to me. 566 00:26:11,152 --> 00:26:14,363 It's not the presidential oath of office. 567 00:26:14,364 --> 00:26:15,906 Which servant has signed? 568 00:26:15,907 --> 00:26:17,617 It was Miss Armstrong, ma'am. 569 00:26:19,744 --> 00:26:21,161 My maid? 570 00:26:21,162 --> 00:26:22,871 - I'm shocked. - Oh, that's it. 571 00:26:22,872 --> 00:26:24,999 I've lost my appetite. 572 00:26:25,000 --> 00:26:28,210 In one day, I am cut both inside and outside my house. 573 00:26:28,211 --> 00:26:31,255 Bannister, bring Armstrong to me this instant. 574 00:26:31,256 --> 00:26:32,965 - During luncheon? - Yes. 575 00:26:32,966 --> 00:26:34,049 This is exciting. 576 00:26:34,050 --> 00:26:35,259 There is no joy in it. 577 00:26:35,260 --> 00:26:36,302 Oh, but there is. 578 00:26:36,303 --> 00:26:38,387 And I have so little joy these days. 579 00:26:38,388 --> 00:26:39,763 Please don't deprive me of it. 580 00:26:39,764 --> 00:26:41,473 I will not be mocked in my own home, 581 00:26:41,474 --> 00:26:43,058 if I can still call it that. 582 00:26:43,059 --> 00:26:44,560 Nothing is as it should be! 583 00:26:44,561 --> 00:26:45,978 Amen to that. 584 00:26:45,979 --> 00:26:49,273 What is this nonsense I hear about your signing the pledge? 585 00:26:49,274 --> 00:26:51,734 I think it's a good cause, ma'am, 586 00:26:51,735 --> 00:26:53,319 and I fully support it. 587 00:26:53,320 --> 00:26:54,612 What are your reasons? 588 00:26:54,613 --> 00:26:56,947 Alcohol has destroyed many lives 589 00:26:56,948 --> 00:26:59,992 and brought whole families to ruin. 590 00:26:59,993 --> 00:27:02,077 You've never noticed I don't drink? 591 00:27:02,078 --> 00:27:03,537 I've noticed you're no fun. 592 00:27:03,538 --> 00:27:05,372 How can you subscribe to this nonsense? 593 00:27:05,373 --> 00:27:08,125 - You work for me. - Actually, she works for me. 594 00:27:08,126 --> 00:27:09,961 I pay her wages. 595 00:27:11,921 --> 00:27:13,756 That will be all, Armstrong. 596 00:27:13,757 --> 00:27:15,466 You are dismissed. Thank you. 597 00:27:15,467 --> 00:27:17,218 Yes, ma'am. 598 00:27:18,803 --> 00:27:20,846 Well, she may have signed my pledge, 599 00:27:20,847 --> 00:27:22,806 but she still follows your orders. 600 00:27:22,807 --> 00:27:24,266 If it makes you feel any better, Aunt Ada, 601 00:27:24,267 --> 00:27:25,893 the servants pay no attention to me, either. 602 00:27:25,894 --> 00:27:27,561 For good reason. 603 00:27:27,562 --> 00:27:30,939 I only wanted to do something to honor Luke's memory. 604 00:27:30,940 --> 00:27:35,319 And only one member of my staff has shown her support. 605 00:27:35,320 --> 00:27:38,072 You have managed to turn Mama's maid against her, 606 00:27:38,073 --> 00:27:39,531 so that's something. 607 00:27:39,532 --> 00:27:42,576 I suppose I am no match for you, Agnes, 608 00:27:42,577 --> 00:27:44,787 when it comes to wielding authority. 609 00:27:44,788 --> 00:27:45,829 Oh! 610 00:27:45,830 --> 00:27:48,708 Now who's being dramatic? 611 00:27:50,168 --> 00:27:52,211 Forgive the interruption. 612 00:27:52,212 --> 00:27:55,047 A Mr. De Lancey to see Mr. Russell, ma'am. 613 00:27:55,048 --> 00:27:58,509 I've said the master is out, which seemed to surprise him. 614 00:27:58,510 --> 00:27:59,927 Yes. 615 00:27:59,928 --> 00:28:01,638 Show him in, please. 616 00:28:04,516 --> 00:28:05,891 I'm sorry to disturb you, 617 00:28:05,892 --> 00:28:07,643 but I had a message from Mr. Russell, and-- 618 00:28:07,644 --> 00:28:09,978 The message was from me. 619 00:28:09,979 --> 00:28:11,188 I don't understand. 620 00:28:11,189 --> 00:28:12,523 I wanted to see you on your own, 621 00:28:12,524 --> 00:28:14,108 and I thought you were more likely to accept 622 00:28:14,109 --> 00:28:16,736 an invitation if it came from Mr. Russell than from me. 623 00:28:18,071 --> 00:28:19,154 Go on. 624 00:28:19,155 --> 00:28:21,240 Won't you sit down? Can I offer you anything? 625 00:28:21,241 --> 00:28:25,285 You can offer me the reason you have brought me here. 626 00:28:25,286 --> 00:28:28,123 It's to do with your daughter and the duke of Buckingham. 627 00:28:29,457 --> 00:28:31,166 Oh, yes. I see. 628 00:28:31,167 --> 00:28:33,252 I saw them at the opera together, 629 00:28:33,253 --> 00:28:35,463 but I'm afraid I don't think they are well-suited. 630 00:28:38,675 --> 00:28:40,050 And why is that? 631 00:28:40,051 --> 00:28:42,970 The duke has substantial needs when it comes to choosing 632 00:28:42,971 --> 00:28:44,930 a future wife, and my husband has 633 00:28:44,931 --> 00:28:48,058 shared your situation with me. 634 00:28:48,059 --> 00:28:50,352 This is getting odder and odder. 635 00:28:50,353 --> 00:28:52,771 Is it guesswork, or do you have the actual figures 636 00:28:52,772 --> 00:28:53,814 of my bank accounts? 637 00:28:53,815 --> 00:28:55,482 I don't mean to be impertinent. 638 00:28:55,483 --> 00:28:58,652 You don't think discussing my finances is in itself 639 00:28:58,653 --> 00:29:00,070 rather an impertinence? 640 00:29:00,071 --> 00:29:02,781 I cannot stand aside when I see something wrong happening. 641 00:29:02,782 --> 00:29:04,199 I think you cannot stand aside 642 00:29:04,200 --> 00:29:07,412 when you see a plan of your own making start to fall apart. 643 00:29:09,539 --> 00:29:11,248 You mean to press ahead with the promotion 644 00:29:11,249 --> 00:29:12,916 of your daughter, then? 645 00:29:12,917 --> 00:29:15,085 I mean to let Martha settle the question 646 00:29:15,086 --> 00:29:16,211 of whom she will marry. 647 00:29:16,212 --> 00:29:18,881 And I'd advise you to do the same. 648 00:29:18,882 --> 00:29:21,550 You understand the sums involved? 649 00:29:21,551 --> 00:29:25,679 Mr. Russell thinks of me as a banker who's had a near escape. 650 00:29:25,680 --> 00:29:28,766 But I also have interests in shipping and manufacture 651 00:29:28,767 --> 00:29:32,020 that mean I can easily purchase a duke or two. 652 00:29:33,521 --> 00:29:34,522 I see. 653 00:29:36,941 --> 00:29:39,610 But you can relax, Mrs. Russell. 654 00:29:39,611 --> 00:29:41,069 I don't want Martha to be a great lady 655 00:29:41,070 --> 00:29:43,697 on the far side of the world. 656 00:29:43,698 --> 00:29:45,324 I intend to watch my grandchildren 657 00:29:45,325 --> 00:29:47,494 grow up here in New York. 658 00:29:48,912 --> 00:29:51,163 In short, you think me quite foolish. 659 00:29:51,164 --> 00:29:52,581 I think you give these matters 660 00:29:52,582 --> 00:29:54,958 more importance than they're worth. 661 00:29:54,959 --> 00:29:57,753 But I confess, I admire your spirit. 662 00:29:57,754 --> 00:30:00,214 I hear such nice things about your daughter. 663 00:30:00,215 --> 00:30:01,465 My son knows her. 664 00:30:01,466 --> 00:30:03,008 They met and danced in Newport. 665 00:30:03,009 --> 00:30:04,928 She told me. 666 00:30:06,387 --> 00:30:07,764 Good day, Mrs. Russell. 667 00:30:09,474 --> 00:30:11,684 I wonder, might I have your card? 668 00:30:14,479 --> 00:30:15,730 Certainly, you may. 669 00:30:19,859 --> 00:30:22,402 You rather intrigue me, to be honest, Mrs. Russell. 670 00:30:22,403 --> 00:30:25,864 I only wish you knew how much more interesting you are 671 00:30:25,865 --> 00:30:27,158 than the duke of Buckingham. 672 00:30:31,913 --> 00:30:33,455 Why are we waiting? 673 00:30:33,456 --> 00:30:35,917 Much longer, and we'll all have lost interest. 674 00:30:41,965 --> 00:30:43,131 Ta-da. 675 00:30:43,132 --> 00:30:45,968 Lord, it's the president himself! 676 00:30:45,969 --> 00:30:47,719 You look wonderful, Jack. 677 00:30:47,720 --> 00:30:49,513 They'll mistake you for a businessman. 678 00:30:49,514 --> 00:30:51,056 Then where will you be? 679 00:30:51,057 --> 00:30:52,850 So what will happen in the meeting? 680 00:30:52,851 --> 00:30:53,976 Do you have to talk? 681 00:30:53,977 --> 00:30:55,394 We have four meetings altogether. 682 00:30:55,395 --> 00:30:57,020 But Mr. Larry does the talking. 683 00:30:57,021 --> 00:30:59,189 That may be the only thing to work in your favor. 684 00:30:59,190 --> 00:31:00,399 Hush. 685 00:31:00,400 --> 00:31:02,442 I just point to the elements of the clock in the designs. 686 00:31:02,443 --> 00:31:04,486 But you're right, I am nervous. 687 00:31:04,487 --> 00:31:06,780 Just do your best, lad. 688 00:31:06,781 --> 00:31:09,241 Remember, this is your invention. 689 00:31:09,242 --> 00:31:11,451 - You know it inside and out. - She's right, John. 690 00:31:11,452 --> 00:31:13,787 When you explain your clock, they'll listen. 691 00:31:13,788 --> 00:31:15,664 I feel like an impostor. 692 00:31:15,665 --> 00:31:17,249 We all feel like impostors 693 00:31:17,250 --> 00:31:19,251 at some point in our lives. 694 00:31:19,252 --> 00:31:22,546 Just keep your courage, trust your knowledge, 695 00:31:22,547 --> 00:31:23,755 and you'll be fine. 696 00:31:23,756 --> 00:31:25,049 Thank you, Mr. Bannister. 697 00:31:26,634 --> 00:31:27,593 Thanks to all of youse. 698 00:31:27,594 --> 00:31:29,136 I mean it. Thank you. 699 00:31:29,137 --> 00:31:31,264 Go. Go. 700 00:31:34,183 --> 00:31:36,727 Well, hello, stranger. 701 00:31:36,728 --> 00:31:38,271 How was it? 702 00:31:40,106 --> 00:31:42,149 Well? Hello? 703 00:31:42,150 --> 00:31:45,569 It was a walk on the cliffs, not a walk down the aisle. 704 00:31:45,570 --> 00:31:47,112 Well, that's how it starts. 705 00:31:47,113 --> 00:31:49,531 And I've known William Kirkland for years. 706 00:31:49,532 --> 00:31:51,033 When they lived in New York, 707 00:31:51,034 --> 00:31:52,743 Arthur got to know the father's son. 708 00:31:52,744 --> 00:31:55,871 Mm, and his wife rules the roost in Newport. 709 00:31:55,872 --> 00:31:58,457 They're good, educated family. 710 00:31:58,458 --> 00:32:00,042 One of the sons went to Yale. 711 00:32:00,043 --> 00:32:01,585 And his money-- 712 00:32:01,586 --> 00:32:04,005 Oh, well, that is something. 713 00:32:06,090 --> 00:32:08,008 But what do you think, Peggy? 714 00:32:08,009 --> 00:32:09,968 I'm not going to make a decision 715 00:32:09,969 --> 00:32:12,930 about how I feel based on someone's pedigree-- 716 00:32:12,931 --> 00:32:14,181 or lack of it. 717 00:32:14,182 --> 00:32:15,557 Why not? I did. 718 00:32:15,558 --> 00:32:17,809 Because it doesn't take 719 00:32:17,810 --> 00:32:20,187 the real person into consideration, 720 00:32:20,188 --> 00:32:22,606 which is what matters. 721 00:32:22,607 --> 00:32:25,275 So does that mean you're not coming to the Kirklands' party? 722 00:32:25,276 --> 00:32:26,818 No, I'm coming. Why wouldn't I? 723 00:32:26,819 --> 00:32:29,237 Well, if you ask me, 724 00:32:29,238 --> 00:32:32,366 Dr. Kirkland would be a good match for you. 725 00:32:32,367 --> 00:32:34,118 I didn't ask. 726 00:32:36,287 --> 00:32:37,537 Hmm. 727 00:32:37,538 --> 00:32:39,456 The stubbornness of your daughter. 728 00:32:39,457 --> 00:32:40,999 I guess she gets it from her father. 729 00:32:41,000 --> 00:32:44,128 She gets her strong will from both of us. 730 00:32:48,716 --> 00:32:50,342 Maybe this one will be different. 731 00:32:50,343 --> 00:32:52,469 By "different," do you mean he'll find another way 732 00:32:52,470 --> 00:32:54,596 to say "I'll think about it"? 733 00:32:54,597 --> 00:32:57,891 Which always seems like a polite no to me. 734 00:32:57,892 --> 00:32:59,643 Those were money people. 735 00:32:59,644 --> 00:33:03,981 Mr. Weston manufactures clocks, among other things. 736 00:33:03,982 --> 00:33:06,025 And we can't give up now. 737 00:33:09,904 --> 00:33:11,571 So they're dependable? 738 00:33:11,572 --> 00:33:13,407 Absolutely, every time. 739 00:33:13,408 --> 00:33:15,575 You know, a lot of this has already been tried. 740 00:33:15,576 --> 00:33:16,827 And never worked. 741 00:33:16,828 --> 00:33:18,370 But ours does. 742 00:33:18,371 --> 00:33:19,871 Talk about the role of the pallets 743 00:33:19,872 --> 00:33:23,542 and why the teeth of the escape wheel don't need oil 744 00:33:23,543 --> 00:33:26,796 and don't affect the efficiency of the clock. 745 00:33:32,093 --> 00:33:35,429 Well, actually, uh-- 746 00:33:35,430 --> 00:33:39,057 With our clock, the pallets are simply used as stops. 747 00:33:39,058 --> 00:33:41,643 The friction between them and the teeth of the escape wheel 748 00:33:41,644 --> 00:33:44,896 has no effect on the motion or the balance of the clock. 749 00:33:44,897 --> 00:33:47,065 If the teeth of the escapement wears off, 750 00:33:47,066 --> 00:33:48,817 the clock is not affected. 751 00:33:48,818 --> 00:33:51,236 So no oil is needed to make the escapement work smoothly. 752 00:33:51,237 --> 00:33:53,363 And you invented this? 753 00:33:53,364 --> 00:33:56,283 Yes, sir. 754 00:33:56,284 --> 00:33:58,660 Hmm. 755 00:33:58,661 --> 00:34:00,663 But here's my suggestion. 756 00:34:02,540 --> 00:34:05,333 We have brought two clocks made according to the new design. 757 00:34:05,334 --> 00:34:07,711 We'd like each of you to take one home. 758 00:34:07,712 --> 00:34:09,838 You can see for yourselves if they are 759 00:34:09,839 --> 00:34:11,256 as reliable as we keep saying. 760 00:34:11,257 --> 00:34:12,632 Are you sure about that? 761 00:34:12,633 --> 00:34:13,885 As long as you bring them back. 762 00:34:15,219 --> 00:34:16,803 But we could dismantle them and have them copied. 763 00:34:16,804 --> 00:34:19,181 Mr. Trotter and I believe you both to be gentlemen. 764 00:34:19,182 --> 00:34:20,474 If we were not sure of that, 765 00:34:20,475 --> 00:34:21,975 we wouldn't have convened this meeting. 766 00:34:21,976 --> 00:34:23,810 Well said. 767 00:34:23,811 --> 00:34:25,271 Besides, we have a patent. 768 00:34:27,857 --> 00:34:30,276 No oil at all. 769 00:34:32,320 --> 00:34:33,820 I'm sorry, Mr. Weston. 770 00:34:33,821 --> 00:34:37,617 I need to be convinced about this new kind of pallet. 771 00:34:39,660 --> 00:34:41,995 Yes. 772 00:34:41,996 --> 00:34:44,581 I believe I agree. 773 00:34:44,582 --> 00:34:46,918 I'm just not sure it can work. 774 00:34:55,343 --> 00:34:57,345 What are you pouting about? 775 00:35:00,181 --> 00:35:02,307 Apart from you, everyone put their faith 776 00:35:02,308 --> 00:35:04,059 and their money in me. 777 00:35:04,060 --> 00:35:05,977 I feel like I failed them all. 778 00:35:05,978 --> 00:35:07,729 Did every investor turn you down? 779 00:35:07,730 --> 00:35:09,564 No, but they didn't say yes, either. 780 00:35:09,565 --> 00:35:12,025 They all told us they had to think about it. 781 00:35:12,026 --> 00:35:14,486 That's not failure. 782 00:35:14,487 --> 00:35:16,613 In fact, I count it a victory that you got in the door 783 00:35:16,614 --> 00:35:18,031 in the first place. 784 00:35:18,032 --> 00:35:19,491 You got further in the business world 785 00:35:19,492 --> 00:35:21,035 than the rest of us ever will. 786 00:35:23,079 --> 00:35:24,746 I didn't look at it that way. 787 00:35:24,747 --> 00:35:27,249 You young people always want things to happen so quickly. 788 00:35:27,250 --> 00:35:28,959 These are smart men. 789 00:35:28,960 --> 00:35:30,669 They're not going to throw their money at you 790 00:35:30,670 --> 00:35:32,671 without taking many things into consideration. 791 00:35:32,672 --> 00:35:34,172 Kind of like how you didn't chip in 792 00:35:34,173 --> 00:35:35,757 any money for my patent? 793 00:35:35,758 --> 00:35:37,592 I need proof of a sound investment. 794 00:35:37,593 --> 00:35:39,928 I don't trust a feeling, like the others. 795 00:35:39,929 --> 00:35:42,013 You think more like a businessman. 796 00:35:42,014 --> 00:35:46,017 Ladies' maids are practical and not prone to fever dreams. 797 00:35:46,018 --> 00:35:48,104 - Thanks, Miss Armstrong. - For what? 798 00:35:50,314 --> 00:35:52,899 For giving me a glimmer of hope. 799 00:35:52,900 --> 00:35:54,568 Really? 800 00:35:54,569 --> 00:35:56,237 I didn't mean to. 801 00:35:58,322 --> 00:36:00,740 I left you there to complete the mission. 802 00:36:00,741 --> 00:36:02,576 You need more money for Morenci. 803 00:36:02,577 --> 00:36:04,161 I couldn't close the deal without it. 804 00:36:04,162 --> 00:36:05,871 Then sell some assets. 805 00:36:05,872 --> 00:36:08,623 We're already doing that for the dowry negotiations. 806 00:36:08,624 --> 00:36:12,043 Use the dowry money for the Morenci project. 807 00:36:12,044 --> 00:36:13,753 So the papers are correct. 808 00:36:13,754 --> 00:36:15,589 The duke has refused the offer, yes. 809 00:36:15,590 --> 00:36:19,467 Use the money we raised for him to move this plan forward. 810 00:36:19,468 --> 00:36:22,220 You're risking more than you have. 811 00:36:22,221 --> 00:36:23,430 And? 812 00:36:23,431 --> 00:36:27,059 And it may not be possible in the time frame you want. 813 00:36:28,644 --> 00:36:30,478 I have built my fortune on what other people 814 00:36:30,479 --> 00:36:31,980 have told me is impossible. 815 00:36:31,981 --> 00:36:33,732 I won't stop now. 816 00:36:33,733 --> 00:36:35,275 You have your orders. 817 00:36:35,276 --> 00:36:37,111 Execute them. 818 00:36:47,705 --> 00:36:50,249 - Here we are. - Yes, here we are. 819 00:36:53,628 --> 00:36:55,045 Hello. 820 00:36:55,046 --> 00:36:56,755 Oh. 821 00:36:56,756 --> 00:36:57,881 Miss Scott graduated from the Institute 822 00:36:57,882 --> 00:37:00,258 for Colored Youth in Pennsylvania. 823 00:37:00,259 --> 00:37:02,385 Then you and my son have that in common. 824 00:37:02,386 --> 00:37:03,553 Oh, what do you mean? 825 00:37:03,554 --> 00:37:06,389 My wife is referring to William's attendance at Howard. 826 00:37:06,390 --> 00:37:09,309 And our elder son went to Yale Medical School. 827 00:37:09,310 --> 00:37:10,810 How impressive. 828 00:37:10,811 --> 00:37:12,687 I'd like to think it runs in the family. 829 00:37:12,688 --> 00:37:16,024 My cousin was the first colored man to graduate from Harvard. 830 00:37:16,025 --> 00:37:19,736 William could have gone that route, but he chose not to. 831 00:37:19,737 --> 00:37:21,446 What's wrong with Howard University? 832 00:37:21,447 --> 00:37:22,948 It's a fine institution. 833 00:37:22,949 --> 00:37:25,617 It is. It's just so far away. 834 00:37:25,618 --> 00:37:27,244 Is that why you never visited me? 835 00:37:27,245 --> 00:37:28,536 It's a lovely area. 836 00:37:28,537 --> 00:37:30,205 My family is from Maryland. 837 00:37:30,206 --> 00:37:32,499 Is that so? What was your maiden name? 838 00:37:32,500 --> 00:37:34,292 I know some folks from Baltimore. 839 00:37:34,293 --> 00:37:35,961 Hoag. 840 00:37:35,962 --> 00:37:37,922 That does not sound familiar. 841 00:37:40,049 --> 00:37:42,133 Frederick, we don't know anyone down there. 842 00:37:42,134 --> 00:37:45,887 Our family has lived in Rhode Island for five generations. 843 00:37:45,888 --> 00:37:48,056 My great-great-grandfather fought 844 00:37:48,057 --> 00:37:49,557 in the American Revolutionary War. 845 00:37:49,558 --> 00:37:51,351 He played the bugle. 846 00:37:51,352 --> 00:37:52,894 And that counts. 847 00:37:52,895 --> 00:37:55,647 Did he fight for the British or Americans? 848 00:37:55,648 --> 00:37:58,275 Well, the Americans, of course. 849 00:37:58,276 --> 00:38:00,652 He was a proud freeman and a patriot. 850 00:38:00,653 --> 00:38:02,028 Well. 851 00:38:02,029 --> 00:38:04,823 Credit to your family. 852 00:38:04,824 --> 00:38:06,574 There's my brother, James. 853 00:38:06,575 --> 00:38:07,826 I'd love for you to meet him. 854 00:38:07,827 --> 00:38:09,119 Oh, I'd like that. 855 00:38:09,120 --> 00:38:10,371 Excuse us. 856 00:38:14,750 --> 00:38:17,711 Howard Medical Department served your son well. 857 00:38:17,712 --> 00:38:20,422 His efficient and prompt care of our daughter 858 00:38:20,423 --> 00:38:23,216 likely saved her from pneumonia or worse. 859 00:38:23,217 --> 00:38:24,467 I agree. 860 00:38:24,468 --> 00:38:27,053 My training was not enough, which is why I called on him. 861 00:38:27,054 --> 00:38:28,930 Training? 862 00:38:28,931 --> 00:38:30,223 What training? 863 00:38:30,224 --> 00:38:33,768 I thought you were some sort of salesman. 864 00:38:33,769 --> 00:38:36,187 I'm a pharmacist and proprietor 865 00:38:36,188 --> 00:38:38,690 of my own apothecaries in Brooklyn. 866 00:38:38,691 --> 00:38:40,400 Isn't that the same thing? 867 00:38:40,401 --> 00:38:43,778 Elizabeth, I have bought many cures for you 868 00:38:43,779 --> 00:38:45,905 over the years from Mr. Scott. 869 00:38:45,906 --> 00:38:48,366 You owe him a great deal. 870 00:38:48,367 --> 00:38:49,994 Is it a family business? 871 00:38:51,746 --> 00:38:52,996 I meant for it to be, 872 00:38:52,997 --> 00:38:54,999 but, uh, Peggy has her own ideas. 873 00:38:56,417 --> 00:39:00,545 What I meant was, has it been in your family for a while? 874 00:39:00,546 --> 00:39:03,423 I founded it. 875 00:39:03,424 --> 00:39:06,092 After I was freed, I came north to take advantage 876 00:39:06,093 --> 00:39:10,056 of the opportunities that came with emancipation. 877 00:39:13,601 --> 00:39:15,101 Oh. 878 00:39:15,102 --> 00:39:16,561 I see. 879 00:39:16,562 --> 00:39:18,396 I worked as an apprentice 880 00:39:18,397 --> 00:39:19,857 before attending pharmacy school. 881 00:39:21,442 --> 00:39:22,777 Grandfather! 882 00:39:24,862 --> 00:39:26,654 Uh, if you'll excuse me, 883 00:39:26,655 --> 00:39:28,949 I promised my granddaughter some sweets. 884 00:39:34,288 --> 00:39:35,413 I must have a word with the governess. 885 00:39:35,414 --> 00:39:37,540 Careful on those stairs. 886 00:39:37,541 --> 00:39:38,917 No running. 887 00:39:38,918 --> 00:39:40,794 Loretta, I have told you not to leave 888 00:39:40,795 --> 00:39:43,505 those children out in the sun too long without an umbrella. 889 00:39:43,506 --> 00:39:46,175 The last thing they need is more sun. 890 00:39:50,721 --> 00:39:52,013 Did you see Billy? 891 00:39:52,014 --> 00:39:54,391 Yes. 892 00:39:54,392 --> 00:39:56,601 And? 893 00:39:56,602 --> 00:39:59,854 I'm afraid I don't have good news. 894 00:39:59,855 --> 00:40:01,231 What do you mean? 895 00:40:01,232 --> 00:40:02,690 He must have read the papers. 896 00:40:02,691 --> 00:40:03,900 Did you explain to him that it's true? 897 00:40:03,901 --> 00:40:05,318 Hector's gone. 898 00:40:05,319 --> 00:40:07,362 He's--he's moved on to another heiress. 899 00:40:07,363 --> 00:40:10,574 I'm sorry to report that Billy has also moved on. 900 00:40:12,159 --> 00:40:13,743 To someone else? 901 00:40:13,744 --> 00:40:15,120 I don't know that. 902 00:40:15,121 --> 00:40:18,915 But he cannot see a way forward for the two of you. 903 00:40:18,916 --> 00:40:21,293 Mother has gotten to Mrs. Carlton. 904 00:40:22,962 --> 00:40:23,963 Oh. 905 00:40:28,676 --> 00:40:33,096 I wonder if--if he ever loved me at all. 906 00:40:33,097 --> 00:40:35,265 Maybe I imagined it. How foolish I am. 907 00:40:35,266 --> 00:40:38,059 No, don't say such a thing. 908 00:40:38,060 --> 00:40:40,312 At least you're no longer promised to Hector. 909 00:40:43,315 --> 00:40:46,359 There is someone out there who is ready and right for you. 910 00:40:46,360 --> 00:40:49,863 Mother would say I know nothing about love. 911 00:40:49,864 --> 00:40:51,573 Maybe she has a point. 912 00:40:51,574 --> 00:40:54,284 Nonsense. 913 00:40:54,285 --> 00:40:56,244 You'll find it. 914 00:40:56,245 --> 00:40:57,455 We both will. 915 00:41:05,421 --> 00:41:08,339 His Grace, the duke, and his lawyer, Mr. Dobbs, 916 00:41:08,340 --> 00:41:10,300 are here, ma'am. 917 00:41:10,301 --> 00:41:11,635 Show them in. 918 00:41:13,220 --> 00:41:14,847 Your Grace, Mr. Dobbs. 919 00:41:19,101 --> 00:41:20,102 Please. 920 00:41:22,396 --> 00:41:24,981 Mr. Dobbs thinks I must reconsider. 921 00:41:24,982 --> 00:41:26,524 It's always good to listen to the voice 922 00:41:26,525 --> 00:41:28,193 of reasonable counsel. 923 00:41:28,194 --> 00:41:29,777 You're sure your husband's made his final offer? 924 00:41:29,778 --> 00:41:31,863 Quite sure. And I cannot improve it. 925 00:41:31,864 --> 00:41:33,072 Then we're at an impasse. 926 00:41:33,073 --> 00:41:34,407 Hector. 927 00:41:34,408 --> 00:41:36,409 I hope I may still call you Hector. 928 00:41:36,410 --> 00:41:38,453 Let's not pussyfoot about. 929 00:41:38,454 --> 00:41:40,205 My husband is prepared to give you 930 00:41:40,206 --> 00:41:41,873 an enormous amount of money. 931 00:41:41,874 --> 00:41:43,416 Few, if any, aristocrats in Europe 932 00:41:43,417 --> 00:41:44,959 will be as rich as you are. 933 00:41:44,960 --> 00:41:46,503 Then there's Gladys's allowance. 934 00:41:46,504 --> 00:41:47,962 That belongs to your daughter. 935 00:41:47,963 --> 00:41:50,298 And I mean to respect what's hers. 936 00:41:50,299 --> 00:41:52,383 In a good marriage, there is no distinction 937 00:41:52,384 --> 00:41:54,552 between his and hers. 938 00:41:54,553 --> 00:41:56,179 God has joined you together, 939 00:41:56,180 --> 00:41:58,973 and if you treat Gladys well and you're happy, 940 00:41:58,974 --> 00:42:01,519 then what you refer to as hers will belong to you both. 941 00:42:04,146 --> 00:42:05,980 The matter is simple. 942 00:42:05,981 --> 00:42:08,900 Do you want to live as lavishly as most reigning princes? 943 00:42:08,901 --> 00:42:11,528 And do you want your children to be leaders in society 944 00:42:11,529 --> 00:42:13,446 for their entire lives? 945 00:42:13,447 --> 00:42:15,823 In short, do you want to save Sidmouth Castle 946 00:42:15,824 --> 00:42:18,536 and have plenty of money to spare? 947 00:42:22,540 --> 00:42:24,791 That woman is a piece of work. 948 00:42:24,792 --> 00:42:27,669 Well, we got away without you being rude. 949 00:42:27,670 --> 00:42:28,670 That's something. 950 00:42:28,671 --> 00:42:29,754 Who are we talking about? 951 00:42:29,755 --> 00:42:31,714 Mrs. Kirkland. 952 00:42:31,715 --> 00:42:33,550 She's a little highfalutin. 953 00:42:33,551 --> 00:42:35,260 Is that how you describe it when she 954 00:42:35,261 --> 00:42:36,636 belittled me and my business? 955 00:42:36,637 --> 00:42:37,845 What did she say? 956 00:42:37,846 --> 00:42:41,724 It wasn't so much what she said but how she said it. 957 00:42:41,725 --> 00:42:43,893 And then there was another comment. 958 00:42:43,894 --> 00:42:45,937 About her own grandchildren. 959 00:42:45,938 --> 00:42:48,064 Now, I know how Elizabeth can be. 960 00:42:48,065 --> 00:42:49,399 And how is that? 961 00:42:49,400 --> 00:42:52,026 She has preferences. 962 00:42:52,027 --> 00:42:53,278 I'd call them prejudices. 963 00:42:53,279 --> 00:42:55,905 - Can we let this go for today? - That suits me. 964 00:42:55,906 --> 00:42:57,824 As far as I'm concerned, I never want to see 965 00:42:57,825 --> 00:43:00,326 or talk about her again. 966 00:43:00,327 --> 00:43:02,579 - Well... - Well, what? 967 00:43:02,580 --> 00:43:04,622 William is fond of Peggy, 968 00:43:04,623 --> 00:43:06,874 so we may have to encounter her again. 969 00:43:06,875 --> 00:43:09,127 Peggy does not want to be involved with people like that. 970 00:43:09,128 --> 00:43:11,170 Peggy is sitting right here. 971 00:43:11,171 --> 00:43:14,173 You have only spoken highly of Dr. Kirkland and his father. 972 00:43:14,174 --> 00:43:15,926 But not his mother. 973 00:43:17,386 --> 00:43:20,179 I certainly don't want to judge William harshly 974 00:43:20,180 --> 00:43:22,515 because of her behavior over one afternoon. 975 00:43:22,516 --> 00:43:25,935 I can tell you right now, she will never change. 976 00:43:25,936 --> 00:43:29,480 Those people never do. They just get more so. 977 00:43:29,481 --> 00:43:32,650 And despite all I've achieved, she'll never respect me 978 00:43:32,651 --> 00:43:35,153 because I was a slave in this country 979 00:43:35,154 --> 00:43:37,947 and not so long ago. 980 00:43:37,948 --> 00:43:41,368 That is something she would prefer to forget. 981 00:43:48,042 --> 00:43:49,668 Thank you, Andre. 982 00:43:52,588 --> 00:43:54,464 Church says De Lancey was here. 983 00:43:54,465 --> 00:43:56,257 He was. 984 00:43:56,258 --> 00:43:59,636 Well, I know when you've set your mind on a thing, 985 00:43:59,637 --> 00:44:00,803 no one can stop you. 986 00:44:00,804 --> 00:44:03,056 I take that as a compliment. 987 00:44:03,057 --> 00:44:04,724 So what did he have to say for himself? 988 00:44:04,725 --> 00:44:06,851 Only that he has no designs on Hector. 989 00:44:06,852 --> 00:44:08,936 He wants his grandchildren to grow up in New York. 990 00:44:08,937 --> 00:44:10,730 Well, he obviously thinks his daughter's happiness 991 00:44:10,731 --> 00:44:12,815 is more important than her rank. 992 00:44:12,816 --> 00:44:13,858 And I agree with him. 993 00:44:13,859 --> 00:44:15,902 And I don't? 994 00:44:15,903 --> 00:44:17,528 I wish you'd trust me. 995 00:44:17,529 --> 00:44:19,405 I am trusting you in all of this. 996 00:44:19,406 --> 00:44:21,325 I just hope I'm right to do so. 997 00:44:25,954 --> 00:44:28,373 Hector called on me today. 998 00:44:28,374 --> 00:44:29,874 I know. 999 00:44:29,875 --> 00:44:31,542 He sent a note. 1000 00:44:31,543 --> 00:44:32,627 So there we are. 1001 00:44:32,628 --> 00:44:34,295 Everything's falling into place. 1002 00:44:34,296 --> 00:44:36,464 I just don't understand why you're so determined 1003 00:44:36,465 --> 00:44:38,675 to keep love out of the equation. 1004 00:44:38,676 --> 00:44:41,052 We were a love match, and we've been happy. 1005 00:44:41,053 --> 00:44:43,054 Why couldn't Gladys have had the same? 1006 00:44:43,055 --> 00:44:45,348 George, love at 17 1007 00:44:45,349 --> 00:44:48,101 is as durable as snow in springtime. 1008 00:44:48,102 --> 00:44:50,853 Yes, we were happy, but because we were well-suited, 1009 00:44:50,854 --> 00:44:52,980 not because you liked the color of my eyes 1010 00:44:52,981 --> 00:44:55,274 or I enjoyed dancing with you. 1011 00:44:55,275 --> 00:44:58,528 I think Hector and Gladys are well-suited. 1012 00:44:58,529 --> 00:45:00,279 And that's all that matters in the long run. 1013 00:45:00,280 --> 00:45:03,241 You speak as if Gladys doesn't know her own mind. 1014 00:45:03,242 --> 00:45:04,534 But I disagree. 1015 00:45:04,535 --> 00:45:06,494 - She's clever. - Which is exactly my point. 1016 00:45:06,495 --> 00:45:08,162 This marriage will give her the power 1017 00:45:08,163 --> 00:45:09,330 to use her brain in a world 1018 00:45:09,331 --> 00:45:11,082 where very few women get that chance. 1019 00:45:11,083 --> 00:45:13,419 Do you think Billy Carlton would have allowed her that? 1020 00:45:21,552 --> 00:45:23,261 Indeed. 1021 00:45:23,262 --> 00:45:25,012 I wonder what that's about. 1022 00:45:25,013 --> 00:45:27,807 We have an understanding. 1023 00:45:27,808 --> 00:45:29,267 Oh, there you are. 1024 00:45:29,268 --> 00:45:30,560 Church, pour glasses for everyone. 1025 00:45:30,561 --> 00:45:32,061 What's happening? 1026 00:45:32,062 --> 00:45:34,148 We're celebrating Hector's return. 1027 00:45:41,864 --> 00:45:43,365 Gladys? 1028 00:45:44,825 --> 00:45:47,285 Church? 1029 00:45:47,286 --> 00:45:50,163 Could you ask Adelheid to bring my shawl? 1030 00:45:50,164 --> 00:45:51,414 I feel rather cold. 1031 00:45:51,415 --> 00:45:54,585 Yes, miss. 1032 00:47:05,739 --> 00:47:07,657 Mrs. Forte! 1033 00:47:07,658 --> 00:47:10,868 Oh, can--can I get you anything? 1034 00:47:10,869 --> 00:47:12,870 Something to eat? Hot tea? 1035 00:47:12,871 --> 00:47:16,958 No, I actually wanted to ask you a question. 1036 00:47:16,959 --> 00:47:20,294 It's to do with the sobriety pledge. 1037 00:47:20,295 --> 00:47:21,588 Very good. 1038 00:47:23,215 --> 00:47:25,466 For the sake of argument, 1039 00:47:25,467 --> 00:47:29,804 had the request come from Mrs. Van Rhijn instead of me, 1040 00:47:29,805 --> 00:47:31,305 do you think the servants 1041 00:47:31,306 --> 00:47:34,433 would have felt more compelled to sign it? 1042 00:47:34,434 --> 00:47:36,060 I can't be sure. 1043 00:47:36,061 --> 00:47:39,480 It's not a secret Agnes has a way of getting 1044 00:47:39,481 --> 00:47:41,566 what she wants out of people, 1045 00:47:41,567 --> 00:47:44,527 whether it's their preference or not. 1046 00:47:44,528 --> 00:47:48,406 I don't think you should take it personally, Mrs. Forte. 1047 00:47:48,407 --> 00:47:51,784 Miss Armstrong went against Mrs. Van Rhijn's wishes 1048 00:47:51,785 --> 00:47:53,077 and signed it. 1049 00:47:53,078 --> 00:47:54,580 That's true. 1050 00:47:56,039 --> 00:48:00,835 It was my intention in all this to honor Mr. Forte 1051 00:48:00,836 --> 00:48:05,423 by helping others, just as he used to. 1052 00:48:05,424 --> 00:48:08,134 Even though we didn't sign the pledge, 1053 00:48:08,135 --> 00:48:11,304 you did get us thinking and talking. 1054 00:48:11,305 --> 00:48:13,472 And I know the Reverend Mr. Forte 1055 00:48:13,473 --> 00:48:15,642 would be pleased about that. 1056 00:48:17,394 --> 00:48:19,937 Would he? 1057 00:48:19,938 --> 00:48:22,273 I hope so. 1058 00:48:22,274 --> 00:48:28,237 I--I'm--I'm finding it very hard without him, 1059 00:48:28,238 --> 00:48:31,490 even though Lord knows I've had many years 1060 00:48:31,491 --> 00:48:33,159 to learn how to be alone. 1061 00:48:33,160 --> 00:48:34,952 Oh, please don't cry, ma'am. 1062 00:48:34,953 --> 00:48:36,245 I miss him. 1063 00:48:36,246 --> 00:48:40,875 I--I just want to see him again, to-- 1064 00:48:40,876 --> 00:48:43,002 to touch him, to-- 1065 00:48:43,003 --> 00:48:46,130 to speak to him one more time. 1066 00:48:46,131 --> 00:48:47,798 We're all very sympathetic. 1067 00:48:47,799 --> 00:48:49,216 Well, I'm--I--I know. 1068 00:48:49,217 --> 00:48:52,219 I'm very sorry if I've embarrassed you. 1069 00:48:52,220 --> 00:48:54,514 - Please forgive me. - Not at all. 1070 00:48:56,141 --> 00:48:57,351 I should say good night. 1071 00:49:00,729 --> 00:49:05,107 If you could speak to the reverend one last time, 1072 00:49:05,108 --> 00:49:06,568 would you? 1073 00:49:08,070 --> 00:49:09,070 Well, of course. 1074 00:49:09,071 --> 00:49:12,490 But how is that possible? 1075 00:49:12,491 --> 00:49:14,992 I know someone who could help-- 1076 00:49:14,993 --> 00:49:18,455 well, who might be able to help. 1077 00:49:32,302 --> 00:49:33,762 I will miss you. 1078 00:49:36,765 --> 00:49:39,600 Do you think I was harsh about Mrs. Kirkland? 1079 00:49:39,601 --> 00:49:42,853 I don't have to remind you what a challenging time we had 1080 00:49:42,854 --> 00:49:44,689 with your family accepting me. 1081 00:49:44,690 --> 00:49:47,149 It's only because they had somebody else they liked. 1082 00:49:47,150 --> 00:49:49,610 And that someone else had been born free, 1083 00:49:49,611 --> 00:49:51,404 like you, and light. 1084 00:49:51,405 --> 00:49:53,615 But I chose you. 1085 00:49:55,283 --> 00:49:56,826 If she were to marry William 1086 00:49:56,827 --> 00:49:58,828 and the children take after him, 1087 00:49:58,829 --> 00:50:01,247 won't people think Peggy's their nurse? 1088 00:50:01,248 --> 00:50:02,415 You and Mrs. Kirkland 1089 00:50:02,416 --> 00:50:04,041 probably have that same thought. 1090 00:50:04,042 --> 00:50:06,293 Oh, don't bracket me with her. 1091 00:50:06,294 --> 00:50:09,422 And what if our grandchildren look more like Peggy? 1092 00:50:09,423 --> 00:50:11,382 That woman would treat them like servants-- 1093 00:50:11,383 --> 00:50:13,217 You're getting yourself worked up over something 1094 00:50:13,218 --> 00:50:14,802 that may never happen. 1095 00:50:14,803 --> 00:50:16,679 William is a fine young man. 1096 00:50:16,680 --> 00:50:17,763 Yes, he is. 1097 00:50:17,764 --> 00:50:19,640 But what about his mother, which we-- 1098 00:50:19,641 --> 00:50:22,393 Must I remind you how things turned out 1099 00:50:22,394 --> 00:50:25,897 when you last imposed your will on Peggy's love life? 1100 00:50:30,944 --> 00:50:32,279 No need. 1101 00:50:42,497 --> 00:50:44,957 My concern is, her behavior yesterday 1102 00:50:44,958 --> 00:50:47,376 is a harbinger of things to come. 1103 00:50:47,377 --> 00:50:50,337 Well, you saw the older son's wife. 1104 00:50:50,338 --> 00:50:52,423 She wants another one like that for William. 1105 00:50:52,424 --> 00:50:54,592 Arthur was so vexed, it made no sense 1106 00:50:54,593 --> 00:50:58,012 adding fuel to the fire, but he's right. 1107 00:50:58,013 --> 00:51:00,473 And that leaves Peggy in the middle, 1108 00:51:00,474 --> 00:51:03,434 when she deserves love and ease. 1109 00:51:03,435 --> 00:51:05,394 Love is never easy. 1110 00:51:05,395 --> 00:51:08,272 You chose it and fought the family. 1111 00:51:08,273 --> 00:51:09,565 Including you. 1112 00:51:09,566 --> 00:51:13,569 Well, I was young, following my parents' lead. 1113 00:51:13,570 --> 00:51:15,321 We've all come to love Arthur. 1114 00:51:15,322 --> 00:51:17,448 And you've created a beautiful life together. 1115 00:51:17,449 --> 00:51:20,117 The family interference did not help. 1116 00:51:20,118 --> 00:51:22,954 And I don't want that for Peggy. 1117 00:51:25,123 --> 00:51:26,457 You're seeing this as the end, 1118 00:51:26,458 --> 00:51:27,917 when it's truly the beginning. 1119 00:51:27,918 --> 00:51:29,502 How can it be the beginning 1120 00:51:29,503 --> 00:51:31,879 when it's not what I've chosen? 1121 00:51:31,880 --> 00:51:34,048 You promised I could marry for love, Father. 1122 00:51:34,049 --> 00:51:36,092 You gave me your word. 1123 00:51:36,093 --> 00:51:38,469 The marriage is a real opportunity. 1124 00:51:38,470 --> 00:51:40,179 Do you want us to stop our daughter 1125 00:51:40,180 --> 00:51:44,017 becoming one of the most famous women of her generation? 1126 00:51:57,030 --> 00:51:59,406 Give Hector a chance. 1127 00:51:59,407 --> 00:52:02,118 That's all your mother means. 1128 00:52:02,119 --> 00:52:05,788 As his wife, you could do great things. 1129 00:52:05,789 --> 00:52:09,334 Just listen to him, and see what he has to say. 1130 00:52:13,213 --> 00:52:15,966 We can't change the world, Gladys. 1131 00:52:18,718 --> 00:52:22,847 He'd like to meet with you before the others get here. 1132 00:52:22,848 --> 00:52:24,723 Why? 1133 00:52:24,724 --> 00:52:27,060 What more is there to say? 1134 00:52:37,737 --> 00:52:41,198 Sidmouth Castle is not far from the sea. 1135 00:52:41,199 --> 00:52:42,742 Do you like the sea? 1136 00:52:45,579 --> 00:52:46,830 Yes. 1137 00:52:54,921 --> 00:52:57,048 I'm afraid this is all very odd. 1138 00:53:00,969 --> 00:53:04,096 Thank you for saying so. 1139 00:53:04,097 --> 00:53:05,181 But please understand, 1140 00:53:05,182 --> 00:53:07,142 I really do mean for you to be happy. 1141 00:53:09,895 --> 00:53:12,062 Does it matter that I don't love you? 1142 00:53:12,063 --> 00:53:14,273 How could you? You don't know me. 1143 00:53:14,274 --> 00:53:15,691 And you only want to marry me 1144 00:53:15,692 --> 00:53:18,360 to save your position in society. 1145 00:53:18,361 --> 00:53:20,738 I'd prefer to say it's about maintaining 1146 00:53:20,739 --> 00:53:25,159 our family's position in the history of my country. 1147 00:53:25,160 --> 00:53:26,786 But you're right, of course. 1148 00:53:30,081 --> 00:53:32,416 Doesn't that worry you? 1149 00:53:32,417 --> 00:53:33,834 Don't you feel ashamed? 1150 00:53:33,835 --> 00:53:37,254 I suppose I think--I hope-- 1151 00:53:37,255 --> 00:53:38,631 that when you come to know me better, 1152 00:53:38,632 --> 00:53:42,843 you'll agree that what I'm trying to preserve 1153 00:53:42,844 --> 00:53:45,472 is worth preserving. 1154 00:53:47,098 --> 00:53:49,433 I like that you don't pretend. 1155 00:53:49,434 --> 00:53:50,977 I'll give you that. 1156 00:53:53,021 --> 00:53:55,397 Dear Gladys, 1157 00:53:55,398 --> 00:53:57,733 can we please go forward on the basis 1158 00:53:57,734 --> 00:54:01,446 that we won't pretend, not with each other? 1159 00:54:04,741 --> 00:54:07,326 We can come back to America when we want. 1160 00:54:07,327 --> 00:54:09,870 I like it here. 1161 00:54:09,871 --> 00:54:14,793 But I do so hope that you'll enjoy England. 1162 00:54:28,223 --> 00:54:29,765 We are engaged. 1163 00:54:29,766 --> 00:54:32,018 Oh. 1164 00:54:36,022 --> 00:54:38,233 Hector. 1165 00:54:54,749 --> 00:54:56,917 Mrs. Astor, I'm so glad you could join us. 1166 00:54:56,918 --> 00:54:58,669 I couldn't miss it. 1167 00:54:58,670 --> 00:55:00,714 I always enjoy the end of a fairy story. 1168 00:55:02,132 --> 00:55:03,966 And will she live happily ever after? 1169 00:55:03,967 --> 00:55:06,594 Well, that, of course, is the question. 1170 00:55:07,929 --> 00:55:10,097 - Are you ready? - Ready to look a fool? 1171 00:55:10,098 --> 00:55:11,307 I suppose so. 1172 00:55:11,308 --> 00:55:13,058 Gladys, you're the belle of the ball. 1173 00:55:13,059 --> 00:55:14,685 Enjoy it. 1174 00:55:14,686 --> 00:55:16,855 Thank you all for coming. 1175 00:55:19,858 --> 00:55:23,695 Without further ado, I present Mr. Sargent. 1176 00:55:31,745 --> 00:55:34,455 To be asked to paint a young woman 1177 00:55:34,456 --> 00:55:37,333 is always a daunting task. 1178 00:55:37,334 --> 00:55:41,211 It is, in a way, to be asked to paint her future. 1179 00:55:41,212 --> 00:55:45,132 Without speculating on what Miss Russell's future will be, 1180 00:55:45,133 --> 00:55:47,009 we'll see if you agree with me 1181 00:55:47,010 --> 00:55:49,763 that it will be an impressive one. 1182 00:55:53,016 --> 00:55:57,645 I give you her portrait. 1183 00:56:14,662 --> 00:56:15,914 Marvelous. 1184 00:56:19,709 --> 00:56:21,210 As if having her portrait 1185 00:56:21,211 --> 00:56:23,879 painted by Mr. Sargent wasn't enough, 1186 00:56:23,880 --> 00:56:26,424 we have another wonderful surprise for you. 1187 00:56:29,010 --> 00:56:31,011 We are pleased to announce 1188 00:56:31,012 --> 00:56:33,430 the engagement of our daughter 1189 00:56:33,431 --> 00:56:34,849 to the duke of Buckingham. 1190 00:56:54,244 --> 00:56:57,121 Congratulations, my dear. 1191 00:56:57,122 --> 00:56:58,664 It's sure to be the wedding of the year. 1192 00:56:58,665 --> 00:57:01,376 I mean to make it the wedding of the century.