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Right?

Mr. Russell's is expecting.

If you'll come this way, sir, Mr. Russell is in the library.

Mr. Tate, I thought it was your father I was here to see.

I hope I'm not a disappointment.

But there is to be a reception at their home which the President will attend, and Mrs. Robling will be the hostess.

Isn't that enough?

No, not nearly.

Mrs. Robling has been managing construction of the eighth wonder of the world.

She took orders from her husband, and she will be thanked for it by the mayor of the opening.

Mr. Robling has been convalescing for years. He couldn't have given directions every day even if he wanted to.

To reveal now that the Brooklyn Bridge is largely the work of a woman would make men afraid to cross it.

She told me you'd say that.

I cannot endanger the whole event at a pity for Mrs. Robling.

That's disappointing to hear.

Well, the men are back to work and the mills are running in full production.

You sound surprised.

Not at all surprised given the offer you made.

More safeguards, medical care, children's park.

There's a list from a fairy tale.

Don't forget the pay rates, you joke.

But you've broken your word to the others.

I have only done what they will all do sooner or later.

You mean give in?

Not quite.

I've offered a modest raise on a six-month contract to the tradesmen and only to the tradesmen.

Exactly.

It will split the union down the middle.

And when it does, we will reassert our control.

So you've tricked them.

I prefer to call it tactics.

By the time the contract lapses, the craftsmen and the laborers will hate each other, and everyone will hate the Catholic immigrants and the Jews.

In the meantime, get Henderson back to New York.

We'll have a photograph taken of my shaking his hand.

To celebrate your victory.

Certainly not.

For now, he must look like the winner.

I'll have one more, please. They're quite tasty.

Are you all right, Mr. Armstrong? Yes, why?

Well, you said something nice.

I can't compliment Mrs. Baller's cookie.

Oh, you can.

But it's just so I like you.

I give praise when it is too served.

No, John.

Yes, Mr. Bannister.

I have a friend coming here the song.

The owner, Mr. Schubert, I read to him about your predicament, and he's agreed to meet you to see if there's anything to be done about your patent.

But they turned me down, isn't that the end of it?

Well, Mr. Schubert will know he's the secretary of the Ormark of Arrindeftard, New York.

Do you speak German now?

What does it mean?

The Watchmakers Association of the City of New York.

It was founded by some German clockmakers at the end of the war.

And now at Wiel's considerable influence.

Why would he bother with me?

As a favor to me.

How exciting.

Shouldn't you take the silver off?

Right away.

You sure you feel left to go in?

I do.

It's Marion's engagement.

She'll understand.

I can represent us though.

There's no lead to put yourself through it.

I intend to keep living my life while I can.

I just worry that if you go over there, Agnes will try to persuade us again to move in with her.

I'd rather we stay here.

I won't leave your side.

You may tire not me, but I'm not going anywhere.

I will never grow weary of you, Mrs. Forthe.

What do you think of this one?

It's pretty.

They're all pretty.

It just feels wrong.

When Uncle Luke is so ill.

Mrs. Forthe won't grudge it.

She's glad you're engaged.

They wouldn't come to the luncheon otherwise.

Was I right to accept him?

Only you can answer that.

But he seems a nice man.

He is nice.

And kind and a good father in all of those things.

Are you trying to persuade yourself?

Not at all.

I am persuaded.

I can enjoy your luncheon in peace.

Yes, I will.

I thought you'd be overjoyed.

To be honest, I'm stunned.

I pulled a lot of strings, and I'm afraid I pushed others aside to get you to the top of the list.

For which I'm grateful, of course.

Wasn't a box at the Academy what you've always wanted?

It was.

And now you have it.

So can we put this metropolitan business to rest?

I must discuss it with Mr. Russell.

I think he'll be very pleased for you.

I should be on my way.

There's so much to do for the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Mr. Russell is one of the trustees.

We're watching the opening itself and then we'll go to a reception that Mrs. Robling is giving.

Yes, I know. I'm helping her with it.

She's never entertained for a president before.

Quite a responsibility?

I suppose.

President Arthur is a nice man, and I believe he was successful as a lawyer, but his origins are not exactly inspiring.

You know him then.

We meet in the way of things.

I'll present you if you like.

I should be honored.

That's settled then.

Will I be seeing you at Mrs. Spain's charity committee this week?

You will.

Might you have spoken to Mr. Russell about the Academy box by then?

I should think so.

Good.

I'm sure he'll be delighted, my dear.

Excuse me everyone.

I want to thank you all for coming and praise my daughter and her editor, Mr. Fortune, for taking up the calls.

Mr. Fortune.

Yes.

Now these attempts to denigrate our teachers and close our schools will be followed.

The Globe will publish articles stressing our teachers' merits.

Would that be enough to keep the schools open?

Not that alone.

I've spoken to some other educators, white educators, and the fact is we need to increase the number of pupils.

Specifically, we need to enroll white students in our schools for the board to even care.

We don't want integrated schools.

But if it's the only way to keep them open, do we have a choice?

No.

Mrs. Garnett is right.

I work for these people every day in my drug stores.

The only reason they ever trusted me in the first place is because of white pharmacists told the truth.

But what does that have to do with the school?

The Globe can praise our colored teachers to the heavens, but none of those white parents will send their parents to the church.

They will send their children to our schools unless they are persuaded by someone white.

And we may have to recruit some white teachers too.

I don't know how we're going to manage that.

I may have an idea.

So, Mariam and Ashall, I can only wish you the happiness that your Aunt Data has brought me.

Here he is.

Oscar, before I forget, Mrs. Astor isn't invited due to the Academy for the opening night.

I don't know if I'm free.

You're free, and you're coming.

And now we should begin wedding plans.

We've not been long engaged.

And I'd like to see you married as soon as we can arrange it.

We should get the dress started. That will take the time.

But don't try to like you.

I should tell you that Francis is determined to be a part of the preparation.

I am to allow a 14-year-old girl to plan Mariam's wedding.

I think Francis would insist on it.

Are you still being good to Miss Beaten? Please say yes.

I'm sad. You think so little of me.

I thought she might be here.

She's a newborn for a few days. She hasn't on to there who's been ill.

But you have nothing to worry about.

We're going to the Brooklyn Bridge festivities.

And I mean to her blows if that will put your mind at rest.

Well, if that's true, I'm relieved. I'm so glad.

Oscar, you need to escort the bride down the aisle.

I'd be delighted. Aurora and I are hoping you will allow us to give the wedding reception.

It will be our pleasure.

Oh, how very kind. Thank you.

And the service will be at St. Thomas, of course.

It will be an honor to marry you.

Oh, Mr. Fortune.

Oh, hello.

We are so pleased we could finally meet you in person and thank you for the opportunity you've given to me.

Of course. You should be so proud of her accomplishments at the Globe.

We are.

She helped me immensely at Tuskegee.

Oh, I read the article.

I noticed that only you two were credited.

How many others went with you?

Mother, we shouldn't take up any more, Mr. Fortune's time.

Thank you for coming.

I'll see you all tomorrow.

You will.

You were enthusiastic today. What was that about?

Well, it's a good cause, a righteous cause, and I'm supporting my wife.

My word, and my hearing right.

Peggy, can we coax you to come back with us, or do you have to take the ferry?

I can stay.

By this time next week, Peggy will be able to cross the Brooklyn Bridge to visit us in no time.

You have to come back for the opening.

The riots are thrown apart on their rooftop to watch it.

I'll see, Mother.

No, no, no, you'll come.

So it was born of necessity?

That's it.

I figured the problem was with the escape wheel.

The escapement?

Sure.

It seemed like the old oil was congenial and it's slowing it down.

Yes, I have suspected this before.

So I constructed a new kind of wheel that runs without oil?

I'm a genius.

And it works.

Every time.

Well, Mr. Trotter, I will see what I can do in terms of your membership.

My membership, sir.

Of the Ermacher Verreinde Stott, New York.

You clearly know more about clocks than many of our members.

Oh.

Oh, Banister.

Yes, ma'am.

Mr. and Mrs. Forte are leaving.

I must go as well.

I hadn't realized the time that Francis is waiting.

Well, please tell me.

Oh, Luke.

My darling, are you all right?

That settles that you're staying here.

Banister, will you hurt John?

Yes, ma'am.

We should get Mr. Forte into Ban.

And send for Dr. Lewis.

Right away.

I'll have John left the doctor.

What was that for?

I can't stop thinking about Pittsburgh and what could have happened if they started firing.

Well, they didn't.

Are things under control now?

I think they will be.

I thought the opera war was under control, too.

But Mrs. Astor has made me an offer and now I don't know what to do.

What sort of offer?

A box at the Academy of Music.

And?

I must consider it, George.

She obviously went through a lot of trouble to get it for us.

Of course she did.

To buy you off.

So you think I should turn it down?

Your argument for a new opera house holds good.

The Academy is too small, too unambitious, and it excludes the people who are making the city great.

Why would you give up your goal now?

My goal was always a box at the Academy.

At the Met, you'll be a founding member.

And you can reign supreme.

You don't need to be in Mrs. Astor's shadow.

You make a good case.

It's your case. I'm just repeating it.

I feel a bit better today.

That's good, isn't it?

They add a little breakfast?

Good. Send for me if things change.

Dr. Lewis, may I take him home?

He looks better, and he has his appetite back.

We're not advised, Ed.

What does that mean?

I'm afraid at this stage it's out of my hands, so we can only pray.

That's a clever way to shirk your responsibility?

I will check on him again.

Thank you, Dr. Lewis.

Eda, you look ragged.

I don't care.

Go and lie down. I'll watch over you.

No. My place is here, Eda. Go and lie down.

I can sit with Luke.

Go.

Mrs. Garnett has an excellent curriculum and committed teachers.

Anyone would be lucky to teach that or attend one of these schools.

With your help, we can make the board realize

that they have to keep them open.

Thank you, Ms. Brooke, for coming out today and supporting our cause.

If there are teachers who have not registered their interests,

please move to the back of the room where you can do so.

You did well. Do you think so?

I just hope enough people sign up.

Excuse me, ladies. Mr. Hastings is another fire assistant.

And a member of the school board.

I wanted you to meet a friend of mine, Mr. Patrick Ryan.

He is a teacher.

Where do you teach?

Nowhere just now. Irish teachers and students face our own set of prejudices.

Would you consider coming to work with me?

We've been impressed this afternoon by Ms. Brooke.

I've been looking for work for some time, and I'd like to join you.

Also, there are plenty of others, and I think I can convince some of them to follow me.

I hope so, because one white teacher won't be enough.

There's one more than we had yesterday.

Once I bring the other white teachers, the white pupils will come.

Don't you see? This may be our way forward.

We'll have the mix of children that we need.

I'm really starting to think we may win.

God bless you, Mr. Ryan.

Uh, shit, do it.

Thank you, gentlemen, right this way.

Press is declaring this a victory for labor.

They praise your spirit of moderate compromise.

Is that so? Please.

Well, we both know better, Mr. Russell.

The tradesmen will enjoy a 10% increase for six months.

What's wrong with that?

You know it'll set the laborers against them, and almost all our skilled craftsmen are American-born and bred.

Your terms leave the immigrants on the outside.

They'll benefit too. The workplace will be safer, their health will be in good hands.

They'll even have a part where their children can play.

But you don't intend to recognize the union.

Not yet. Carriage is here, Mr. Henderson.

Shall I tell you why I accepted the terms?

Because you didn't allow them to fire on the men when you could have.

You've made the right decision, Mr. Henderson.

All I want is for the workers to have decent lives.

And you've managed that.

He knows who plan is to divide them.

Of course he does. But it won't matter in six months.

At which point? You'll reduce the payments.

Indeed. But I hope you noticed something.

You thought we'd lost when I ordered the militia to stand down.

It seemed weak to me, I confess.

They opened fire in the railway strikes of 77.

And all that did was garner sympathy for the strikers.

Anyway, you heard him.

My moment of tenderness turns out to have been my trump card.

Can I help you, ma'am?

Is Mr. Watson here?

Mr. Watson?

Flora, what are you doing here?

I...

Become this way.

Why are you here?

Have you come to order me to leave for California?

No.

Do you no longer want me to go?

I never did.

You were supposed to have gone before I knew anything about it.

My husband thought he was protecting me, but he was wrong.

And then I found your letters to him.

Everything's gonna be fine.

Just tell me what you want me to do, whatever it is, I will do it.

I want you to stay here in New York.

You will have an apartment with whatever you need, and you'll be a retired banker called Collier.

Which is exactly who you are. No word of a lie.

I suppose I must relinquish my job.

I hope I may see you and the children sometimes.

Yes. And you'll meet our friends and be in our world as my father.

I'll write tomorrow with a plan.

We'll be all right. You and me.

What are we to make of that?

Mrs. McNeil, bring good news about it.

The best.

The very best.

I'm glad.

I'm glad.

I'm glad.

I'm glad.

Mrs. McNeil.

I'm glad.

It seems that I'm to have a life after all.

Where's Hader?

I hope she's sleeping.

You're right. I hope so too.

I'm glad to have a moment alone with you.

It gives me a chance to thank you for your restraint.

I know you never wanted the marriage and I have been proved right.

I was selfish to take her on at my age.

No. You have given my sister a taste of the kind of happiness she had never known.

I see that quite clearly.

Only to desert her now when she's hardly got used to the sensation.

It has been too brief, certainly.

But for the rest of her time on Earth, she has only to think of you.

To feel warm and cherished and deeply loved.

You've changed her life.

That is generous of you, Agnes. I know how generous.

Does the truth?

I know how generous.

Can I ask you to help Aida when I'm gone?

Well, of course I'll help her. It's my little sister.

I'll go back to sleep.

Or you'll get me in trouble.

Mr. Russell!

What's that?

I was just saying hello.

Hello to you, Mr. Van Rine.

I don't want things to be awkward between us.

I assume you're referring to Gladys.

Yes, and the matter with the railway.

I don't follow you.

As it turns out, I'm a substantial shareholder in the Castagridge Pacific Company.

Who?

The company that bid against you for the Chicago and Atlantic line?

Well, you're right that we bought the railroad.

I haven't been announced yet.

But I've never heard of the Castagridge Pacific.

I don't understand.

Might you be mistaken?

I make it my business to know every major player in my industry.

If I've not heard of them, they cannot be of any consequence.

Good day to you, Mr. Van Rine.

Congratulations, Miss Scott.

Remember, it's only the first step.

That's true. It's the same as the new white pupils are Irish.

That doesn't sound like you.

I'm just not sure the board think much better of the Irish than they do of the colored children.

And this bright new Democracy of America.

Let me write an article about it.

Let me shame the board into making the right decision.

Fighting talk. That's what I like to hear.

Let's mark your resolution with a toast.

All right.

To the survival of the schools.

And to the new integrated students.

And down with the board of education.

Mm.

Whoo.

I should get going.

Where?

I'm staying overnight in Brooklyn.

There's a rooftop party for the Bridge Fireworks.

It's a big moment for our city.

My father even decorated his storefront, which he never does.

I'm having Stevens cover the bridge story for us.

Let me go down with you to hella cab.

I need to have a seat.

Oh, God.

Excuse me.

Good night, Mr. Fort.

What are you doing here? The building's closed today.

What happened to Castle Bridge, Pacific?

I don't know what you're talking about.

This is their office.

Mr. Crowther, and I met with Crowther right in here.

Who runs this place?

I don't know who rents what, but the office is empty.

I don't know. I was here last week, and I met a man named Crowther.

Castle Bridge, Pacific, what's the plaque on the wall?

I'm sorry, sir, but it would appear that you are mistaken.

Now I must ask you to leave.

Where is she?

Who, Miss Beeth? Mark Beeth, I need to see her immediately.

There's no one here by that name.

But this is where she lives.

This is the home of Mr. and Mrs. Whitmore.

That doesn't make any sense.

There's something wrong, David.

I must see Miss Beethan.

Oh, Mark Beethan!

I've collected her from here and brought her home.

Well, my wife and I live here.

No, that can't be true.

I'm going to send for the police.

There's no need to send for anyone. I'll go.

Are we all here?

Shall we begin?

I invited Mark Beethan, but I never heard back from her.

I suppose she must still be a new port.

Well, I'm afraid I haven't been much use recently.

I've been very busy helping Mrs. Robling with her reception for the Brooklyn Bridge opening.

How fast are the decorations?

I suppose you're going both up.

We'll be there.

It seems right to celebrate with the Roblings.

After all, he built the bridge.

I look forward to seeing you there, Mrs. Russell.

And we must arrange a time for you to come and inspect your box at the academy.

You've taken a box at the academy. How could that be?

I thought you were leading the Metropolitan charge.

Happily, I was able to secure a box for Mrs. Russell.

She's waited long enough.

And Carrie will be thrilled to see you there, my dear.

I can't believe it.

Have you waved the white flag in your opera war?

No.

I'm grateful to Mrs. Astor for her kindness, of course.

But I can't change horses now.

My place is at the Metropolitan.

I don't understand.

Isn't a box at the academy what you've always wanted?

I'm sorry, but I've thought about it and I want to stay loyal to the Met.

You'll regret it.

In fact, I feel sorry for you.

Making a fool of yourself in public like this.

It was you who decided to do it in front of an audience.

Because I could not have imagined you to be so deluded as to turn me down.

Good day, Mrs. Fain.

But we haven't started the meeting.

Well, I cannot stay.

And someone fetched my carriage, of course.

Mrs. Astor, I'd hate to embarrass you.

That's the last thing I would want to do.

Well, you have a funny way of showing it.

Oscar.

Is she here?

Mod Beaton.

I invited her and she never arrived.

Why?

Who is she?

How did you meet her?

I can't remember exactly. She was just a part of our group.

She's deceived all of us. She's deceived me.

There must be some mistake.

Yes. And the mistake is mine.

This is really thrilling.

Oh, Marian, where were you?

Walking pumpkin.

You should get one of the servants to do that.

Where were you earlier?

I was helping Miss Scott.

Have you heard from Oscar?

No.

What can we give him?

It's practically impossible to get a cab. The streets are so busy.

That's no excuse. He should be with his family now.

I don't understand either one of you.

Well, I'm here now, on Tagnis.

What is going on down here?

Your voices are carrying.

I was scolding Marian for going out.

I wanted her to.

There's nothing she can do here.

There's nothing any of us can do.

How is he?

Dr. Lewis has told me to find a clergyman.

It ought to be Tim.

Luke's curate.

I'll send John.

Let's stay.

Have you seen the

gentleman?

Gentlemen, I have not given in to the workers' demands.

You've given them a raise!

A modest raise to the tradesmen for a short contract.

That is all.

And I have not recognized the union.

But you forced us to follow suit in six months time.

The tradesmen and the common laborers

will be at each other's throats,

and we will have the upper hand once again.

But in the meantime, we must install absurd

and expensive safety measures in order to compete.

A reputation for safety is good for business.

We owe them that much.

But we do not owe them a share of the profits

we're agreed on that.

Say what you'd like.

You failed us, Russell.

We were to be united against the union,

but you've got off on your own.

I've done what was sensible for my business,

but I've set my own agenda,

and I advise you to do the same

before your workers set theirs.

You're on your own now.

You put us against you.

Hey, what can you say?

I'm fine.

I'm fine.

I'm fine.

I'll make a big one.

No, I'm fine.

There's a whole way you can see.

Why are you cooking all that food?

No one has any appetite.

People will be coming by the house when he...

It's a waste, if you ask me.

No one asked you, Ms. Armstrong.

I can't help the Reverend or Ms. Ada,

but I can cook.

Let me take a pause.

Jack, take up the tea.

Yes, this is bound.

Oscar?

Among Mr. Montgomery.

Sorry, Aunt Agnes.

It's only me.

Oh, Tashal, at least one man in this family heats my call.

Where is Oscar?

You haven't heard from him.

He's been held up.

I'm sure he'll come as soon as he can.

John, you delivered the note?

I gave it to his man, but Mr. Oscar wasn't home, man.

Perhaps he's having trouble getting about the city.

People are out everywhere, all because of the bridge.

The truth is, my son is no good in times like these.

Perhaps that's why he stays away.

Tashal, please do sit down, Marian.

Get him some tea.

The money's gone.

They must have cashed the check the moment I left the building.

And nobody questioned it?

They asked the manager since he knew my record.

He said, I was going to get a picture of the guy.

I was going to get a picture.

I was going to get a picture of the guy.

And you got a picture of the guy.

I was going to get a picture of the guy.

I was going to get a picture of the guy.

Are you still standing?

They asked the manager since he knew my writing and I made no complaints.

He let it through.

What about the police?

I reported it, but it could take years and it's unlikely I could prove a crime had been committed.

They'd say they tried their best, but the company went under.

I'm so very sorry.

The last thing is, I really liked her.

I'm not pretending I was in love or anything,

but she was a good company. She made me laugh.

I really thought we could be happy.

You mean happy enough?

Why aren't you out making merry with the rest of the city?

I never thought you'd be here when I came.

I didn't want to fight with the whole of Manhattan to get a cab.

And now I'm glad I stayed home.

You're the only person I could think of who might be on my side.

I'll always be on your side, Oscar. You must know what I've got now.

Oh God, John, I've ruined everything.

In my father's house are many mansions.

If it were not so, I would have told you.

I go to prepare a place for you.

And if I go and prepare a place...

I'm sorry.

If I go and prepare a place for you,

I will come again and receive you unto myself.

That where I am, there ye may be also.

Cheer up, Jim.

We of all people can be sure. I'm going to my reward.

And so you are.

Thank you.

Hey, excuse me. The president is arriving.

I'll give you first speech and then it's your best product.

Thank you.

I look forward to meeting you.

The president of the president of the world.

So good evening.

Mr. President, the president of the president of the president.

That's a painful moment.

I'm sure he'll miss you.

Look at that.

When I looked over at Salt, it was taken sky.

You could have knocked me over the fabric.

It's too long.

We can keep it up with your work at the newspaper.

Thank you.

How are you, Bob? Mabel, are you and Daniel still together?

I would say so since now. They have twins.

Congratulations. I'm so happy for you, Bob.

Oh, we're going to have a party next month.

I hope you can join us.

I will.

Excuse me.

Thank you for coming.

Mr. President, Mr. Robling, Mrs. Robling, may I present his grace, the Duke of Buffalo?

Did you know he was in New York?

Of course not. He told me he was arriving the day of the opening.

Do you think she plans to steal him away?

Mr. President, this is after I'm stealing.

If she wants him to buy him fair and square.

Mr. Martin studied at the Institute, too.

So you have that in common? How did you find your time there?

I loved it. The Institute inspired me to become a teacher.

I just hope we can keep the schools open so I can work.

We'll continue to expose what the board is trying to do in the globe.

I have an article on it coming out next week.

Oh, look forward to reading it.

Excuse me. I've seen my cousin.

He's nice, look.

What is it, Mother? I'm only going to say this once.

Don't spend all your time.

You might have other folks' lives and forget to live your own.

It's not what I'm doing.

Can you just watch the fireworks?

It's while we're here.

You're not covering this for the globe, too, are you?

No. Mr. Fortune assigned another journalist.

Like he had another journalist into a ski ski?

It is what you told me, isn't it?

Wasn't true, was it?

No.

Mr. Fortune is obviously quite taken with you.

He respects my work.

Which I pray is the extent of the world.

Here they are. You've seen very earnest.

What are you talking about?

Peggy's work at the globe.

It's very important, of course.

But I think tonight we should just admire the bridge.

And give thanks for what man has achieved in our lifetime.

Quite right.

I think that is right.

I think that is right.

So, I'll just talk to Mr. Richard.

Richard.

Can I get you anything else?

My dad was here.

I don't know. Why?

Do you have an engagement?

That's nice.

What?

To see you smile.

My darling?

It's all right if you...

I don't know.

I'll be fine.

Being loved by you has made me strong.

Thank you.

For what?

For loving me back.

How could I not?

And now that our distinguished guests have declared the New York and Brooklyn Bridge open,

we can take the time to acknowledge some of the great New Yorkers who work behind the scenes

to create New York's latest miracle, including our trustees, most of whom I hear tonight.

Mr. Russell.

May I invite you to speak?

I am glad to be here and to salute all of you.

But my son, Larry, will speak for me.

Mr. President, gentlemen, ladies.

My father asked me to oversee our interest in the Brooklyn Bridge Project, which I was happy to do.

Like most of you, I too was in awe of the grandeur that was once a dream and has now become a reality.

I know I speak for us all, when I thank you, Mr. Robling, for your vision.

But what most of you do not know is that after an early injury, while Mr. Robling was out of action, his wife, Mrs. Robling,

a brilliant engineer in her own right, is the one who enabled construction of the bridge to continue in her husband's absence.

Yes, that's right.

Mrs. Robling took over the creation and finished it.

I would like us all to raise a glass, to Emily Robling, to thank her for her enormous contribution to the creation of the Brooklyn Bridge.

A new wonder of the world.

Here, here.

Do you have plans this evening?

Mrs. Bruce.

Plans to do what?

Watch the fireworks.

The paper set is to be the largest fireworks display ever.

I've only ever seen fireworks once, and that was a long time ago.

Would you like to see the Brooklyn Bridge fireworks?

How?

I have a plan. If you'll join me.

I hope you don't mind that I need you to send her on my speech.

Not at all. I ought to thank you.

Well, at least now you'll have the recognition you deserve.

I'm afraid these things are a little more complicated than that.

They will print that I was a wonderful wife, who served her husband to the best of her abilities.

They will ignore the true nature of my contribution.

That will be our secret.

What do you think, Mrs. Bruce?

Are you pleased or disappointed?

I'm sorry.

What do you think, Mrs. Bruce?

Are you pleased or disappointed?

Oh, pleased. Certainly. These are the most spectacular fireworks I've ever seen.

I thought you'd only seen them once before.

Well, I suppose that's true.

But I can't imagine they come much better than this.

Mrs. Bruce, please.

Luke.

Luke.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Are you sure I can't stay?

You've been kind to keep me company, but you ought to get back to Francis to be there when she wakes up.

Oh, you'll be alright.

Oh, don't worry about me. It's on data. We need our attention.

I'll call on you tomorrow.

It is tomorrow.

Then I'll see you later today.

Miss Brooke.

How was your evening?

Fireworks were astounding. You must have seen me from here.

Have you been crying?

My uncle died last night.

I'm so sorry.

Thank you.

It doesn't seem fair when Aunt Ada is such a gentle kind soul.

I mean, I wouldn't even be here if it weren't for her.

She was the one who sent for me from Pennsylvania.

I should thank her.

Heaven knows I never would have been able to manage on Magnus without her.

Perhaps I should get you inside.

No, I can't go back in there. I'm not just yet.

You might have walked. Help a little. Get some air.

Thank you, Mr. Russ. You're a good friend.

You're a good friend.

Good morning, Mr. Griffin. Hello, Jack.

There's one for you there.

I'm going to go to the window.

Mrs. Van Rhein never went to bed.

What can we do?

Jack, what is it?

Nothing. I'll tell you later.

Tell us now.

I got a letter from Mr. Banister's friend, Mr. Schubert.

He's made me a member of his watchmaker's association.

Now, the patent office will consider my application.

That's wonderful.

It doesn't mean they'll approve it.

It's good news just the same.

Well done, Jack.

Oscar, how long have you been here?

I've just arrived.

I sent word yesterday that we needed you here.

And I say, I'm sorry.

You look terrible.

John Adams had much to say.

You smell of a day old whiskey.

What is it?

Something terrible has happened.

Yes, your uncle Lucas died. That is quite enough for one day.

No, I'm afraid this mess is of my doing. I've...

I've made a bad mistake.

Well, you're here now. I'll be too late to help.

My mistake involves you, mother.

Me?

I made an investment that paid a large dividend in a short time.

So, when I had the chance to invest more, I did a great deal more.

Does this mean you invested the van Rine money?

Oh, how much?

How much of my money did you invest, Oscar?

I've just learned that the company doesn't exist.

None of it exists.

Cast a bridge Pacific, Maude Beaten, the woman who led me there.

I don't understand. She's a Rorous friend, too.

She was everyone's friend, but no one really knew her.

She lied to us all.

And now she's taken her money.

Well, then you have to get it back.

Go and get our money back.

I can't.

There's no recourse. The money is gone, and so is she.

How much did you lose?

Nearly all of it.

For God, it's over, not falling.

It's over!

It could be scary.

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