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00:00My mother's sudden illness was quite overwhelming.
00:04Losing one parent had upturned my life.
00:07To lose the other was unthinkable.
00:13Though my mother's presence had always loomed large in my life,
00:17I could not imagine myself without her.
00:22Top of the stairs, Miss Bennett.
00:51You're here.
00:52Well, don't stand in the doorway. You're letting the heat out.
00:56Mother!
01:02You look well, doesn't she?
01:06Are you a physician all of a sudden?
01:09No.
01:09I, uh, I'm just, I'm relieved to see that you're, um, improved.
01:16You look like you haven't slept in days.
01:18And whose dress are you wearing?
01:21Uh, my, my own.
01:24Mary! I am so pleased to see you.
01:27Oh, it has been far too long.
01:30Oh, I cannot be expected to stand.
01:34Hello, Mary.
01:34Mary, come here.
01:46I see the London air has taken a terrible toll on your complexion.
01:51Oh, and your hair.
01:53I am sure being back in the country will help.
01:55Looks beyond repair to me.
02:01I had undertaken such a long journey.
02:04And yet, here I was.
02:08Back where I started.
02:17From Mother's letter, I, I thought that she was gravely ill.
02:21I...
02:21We all did.
02:23Has she actually been ill?
02:24At all?
02:25She thought it might be influenza.
02:27Or smallpox.
02:28But she has made a miraculous recovery.
02:30Perhaps she rallied at the news that I was on my way.
02:32I, for one, am pleased we are all back together.
02:35Yes, I was thinking, perhaps we could, um, play graces.
02:37Or charades.
02:38After dinner, this evening?
02:39Nobody plays graces, Mary.
02:41Oh, on the contrary.
02:42It's quite fashionable in London.
02:43How is London, Mary?
02:44Yes, I want to hear all about it.
02:47Yes, um, London is, um...
02:49Katie.
02:49It's, it's, um...
02:51Katie!
02:51Katie!
02:52I cannot reach the preserves.
02:56How are the gardeners?
02:57Are you enjoying being that governess?
02:59I, uh, yes.
03:00It's, uh, most rewarding.
03:02Have you made many new acquaintances?
03:04My sister-in-law, Caroline, is in London for the summer.
03:06Have you crossed paths?
03:09Oh, gosh, there's so many people.
03:12I know she can be a little stiff at first, but I'm sure it'd be an interesting company for you.
03:16I have company.
03:18There's a plethora of choice, really, for interesting company in London.
03:21Do you mean your books?
03:27That's from Mars Bell.
03:28She wants you, Mary.
03:29I've only just been up there.
03:30I will send a servant to attend to her.
03:35Mrs. Bennet would like Miss Bennet to attend to her.
03:40She probably wants to hear all about London.
03:44Walk the Duchess to the edge of the fountain and no further.
03:48If you feel the wind picking up, you must bring her inside immediately and give her warm water and chopped
03:52meat.
03:53Do not let Cook give her the leftovers, only fresh, chopped beef.
03:57After 30 minutes, you may return her to me, for she is the only member of this family upon whom
04:01I can depend these days.
04:09Oh, and tell Lizzie I wish to be moved to the drawing room.
04:15Do you think you'll be happier convalescing in here, Mama?
04:17Well, you might remember to visit me if I'm here.
04:21Now, where is my bell?
04:23Do not trouble yourselves waiting for me. I'm fine.
04:27Thank it, Mother.
04:29And these pillows will not do.
04:33I'll send for some others.
04:36Maybe toasted cheese.
04:38I feel terribly weak this morning.
04:41I'll have a map of this.
04:43And a book.
04:44Perhaps Mary can choose on me.
04:46He's hoping for something readable.
04:48Not joining us, Mr. Darcy.
04:50Mary!
05:20Miss Bennett.
05:23Letter for you.
05:33Mary!
05:38Mary, where on earth have you been all this time?
05:41I was walking the dog, Mama.
05:44Please.
05:46Please.
05:58Who's the letter from, Mary?
06:00It's from one of my friends in London.
06:03What friend is that, Mary?
06:05Lydia.
06:06What friend is that, Mary?
06:10Her name is Miss Baxter.
06:12Anne Baxter.
06:13I've never heard of Miss Baxter.
06:15Then she surely does not exist.
06:16She most probably does not.
06:18Lydia is being most unkind.
06:19Sorry.發現
06:19she more than her grand. It's
06:19all that ruined. What may
06:34nods
06:34me. Here we see.
06:36Or Leather may
06:39us. Karen? OK?
06:45Go.
07:02Something seems to be troubling you, Mary.
07:05You seem full of concerns every time we mention London.
07:08Do I?
07:11I thought you would be eager to return.
07:16Does Mother's dog in any way remind you of Mother?
07:23Oh, Lizzie.
07:26I embarrassed myself terribly when I left London.
07:30Caroline Bingley was there.
07:31She was determined to humiliate me.
07:33And I left in such a flurry.
07:36I smashed a bell jar of great sentimental value to its owner, a new friend, Mr Ryder.
07:43And everyone stared at us.
07:46Mary, no one else will have given it a second thought.
07:49It will seem worse to you, I'm sure.
07:52What person has not done something regrettable in their lives?
07:54You?
07:56You, Jane, Kitty, Lydia.
07:59Lydia?
08:00Oh, no.
08:01No, Lydia has.
08:03I can assure you, we all have.
08:07Anne wrote to tell me not to worry.
08:10You see?
08:11She's become a dear friend.
08:13She has something of an understanding with another good friend of mine, Mr Tom Haywood.
08:21Mr Haywood is, he's, he's just the kind, kindest man.
08:27I see.
08:29And have you met any gentlemen that have taken your eye?
08:33Me?
08:34No.
08:34Oh, no.
08:35No.
08:36London is actually entirely without any eligible men.
08:40And I think I ever believe I'm not, I'm not really the marrying sort.
08:44Nonsense, Mary.
08:53A visitor for Miss Mary Bannert.
08:58Mr Ryder!
09:00What are you doing here?
09:02Miss Bannert.
09:04I hope you and your family won't consider this a great imposition, but you left London with
09:08such haste.
09:09I was most worried about your mother and wanted to offer my support in your hour of need.
09:15How do you do, Mr Ryder?
09:19Mrs. Bannert?
09:21Why?
09:22Why, it is a pleasure to see you looking so well.
09:24Oh, I usually look much better than this, though my recovery has been quite extraordinary.
09:30Why, I'm glad to hear it.
09:35Miss Bannert, won't you introduce me to your sisters?
09:38Uh, uh, um, yes, uh, this is Mrs. Elizabeth Darcy.
09:42Um, this is Mrs. Kitty Boncock.
09:44How do you do?
09:45Mrs. Jane Bingley and Mrs. Lydia Wickham.
09:47I'm enchanted to meet you all.
09:49How do you know Mary?
09:51Miss Bannert and I met at a soiree in London and share a similar taste in despicable crime
09:57pamphlets.
09:59Oh!
10:00Anyway, I was en route to visit my Aunt Lady Catherine de Bourne and wanted to pay my respects.
10:06Well, let's just not stand upon ceremony.
10:10Elizabeth will arrange for us to take tea in the garden.
10:13Uh, Mr Ryder, do join us.
10:14No, I'm, I'm sure Mr Ryder will have more important matters to attend to.
10:19I have time.
10:21Are you well enough?
10:22No more?
10:23Yes, thank you, Jane.
10:24I am perfectly well enough.
10:26Uh, Mary, take Mr Ryder to the garden.
10:30Uh, Lydia will deal with the dog.
10:32What?
10:32Mr Ryder, if this is...
10:34Come along, Mr Ryder.
10:39I have always felt that what a lady puts in her garden is so terribly important.
10:44Yes.
10:45Roses, of course.
10:46Of course.
10:46Your favourite flower?
10:47Well, I must not.
10:57My turn!
11:01I see you forgot to mention Mr Ryder in your reports from London.
11:04London, you also forgot to mention how handsome he is.
11:08I mean, I've not really noticed his looks, I'm sure.
11:12He's come an awfully long way to see you.
11:15He's probably just thirsty and nearby.
11:19What?
11:20Oh, you must stay with us, Mr Ryder, especially with the weather turning as it may well do.
11:25Do you not agree, Lizzie?
11:26You would be most welcome, Mr Ryder.
11:28That is very kind.
11:31Come, Miss Bennett.
11:32Show us your skills.
11:36That's...
11:36Oh!
11:38That's not what I...
11:41Excellent!
11:43Well done, Mary!
11:44Yes.
11:46Bravo!
11:46Well done, Mary.
11:47I agree.
11:48Well done.
11:50I was sorry to see you leave London in such a hurry.
11:55Mr Ryder, have...
11:58Have you come here to discuss...
12:00You know, the...
12:02Yes!
12:03Yes, Miss Bennett, I believe I have.
12:05I've been wondering whether to write to you on the subject.
12:08Oh, I wouldn't expect you to lead the conversation, Miss Bennett.
12:11Mr Ryder, are you here to talk about...
12:14I'll correct you...
12:15I'll correct you.
12:16The bell jar?
12:18What did you say?
12:19Miss Bennett!
12:21Please, do not trouble yourself over that.
12:23But it was your father's.
12:25I thought you'd be upset.
12:26Not at all.
12:27Please, think no more of it.
12:39It is a pleasure to meet your family.
12:41Yes, my sisters are exceptional.
12:45I know.
12:46As are you, Miss Bennett.
12:48Oh, no.
12:49I am much more...
12:52I find it most refreshing that you do not form over potential husbands or...
12:57Have your mind constantly set on finding a match?
13:02Well, no.
13:03No, I don't really...
13:05I don't give it much thought.
13:07You lack artifice.
13:09Your qualities shine out.
13:10They're not corrupted by the false polish of the world.
13:16These observations are very, very personal nature.
13:19Well, I have a very low opinion of the petty rules to which we submit ourselves in the name of
13:23good manners.
13:24Did you know that?
13:25I think you may have mentioned it once or twice.
13:28I believe, Miss Bennett, that our inability to say what we mean is one of the great curses of our
13:35age.
13:35We hide behind a thousand disguises that we like to call politeness.
13:55Mr. Darcy sends his apologies.
13:57He has a seasonal headache.
13:59Oh.
14:00Hmm.
14:01Mr. Ryder, tell us about yourself.
14:03Mary mentioned you are an avid reader.
14:05Oh, of poetry, perhaps.
14:08I find longer works are usually not for me.
14:11Really?
14:11I think the brevity of poetry is one of its principal attractions.
14:14I agree.
14:16Wholeheartedly.
14:17I only wish I had the fine mind of your sister.
14:20Miss Bennett has such an astute understanding of a wide range of literature.
14:25She does.
14:26She does.
14:27I do not know whether she gets it from me or her father.
14:31From you, Mother, I'm sure.
14:33Oh.
14:34There are very few people who have the insight of Miss Bennett.
14:38I could talk to you all day.
14:41I must admit, London has been a little grey without you.
14:47Are you joking?
14:48No, there are many interesting minds in London, all eager for thoughtful conversation.
14:54None as interesting as yours.
15:01Hello?
15:07Hello?
15:10Mother, I came to wish you good night.
15:16Here.
15:29Mr. Ryder would make an excellent match.
15:39I wonder what kind of endowment he has.
15:44I do not know, Mama.
15:46A sizable one, I'm sure.
15:50Good night, Mama.
15:56Good night, Mary.
16:06Good night.
16:11Good night.
16:14Good night.
16:43Sorry, don't let me distract you.
16:47What are you reading, Mr Ryder?
16:50A rather fascinating book, um, uh, Jesus.
16:55Right, it's upside down.
16:56Ah, so it is. What are you reading, Miss Bennet?
17:01Fordyce's Sermons to Young Women.
17:02Oh, insufferable, rulemaking pedant.
17:05Would you like me to put it in the fire for you?
17:08It's not quite how I remember it, I'll admit.
17:24What are they talking about?
17:29Barry sounds serious.
17:30She is boring him, I know it.
17:32I think you should read Mrs Macaulay.
17:34She will help you to better understand the world.
17:37I am no good at all at wasting my energy on anything that does not either move or please me.
17:43I think that is a shame, sir.
17:50You know, my father was a scholar.
17:53He devoted all his time to studying insects.
17:56Winged beetles, mostly.
17:57Of course, yes, the beetle in the jar.
18:01It's fascinating stuff, really.
18:03Well, I'm not so sure, but it occupied his every waking hour.
18:09He rarely emerged from his study.
18:13We hardly ever saw him.
18:17When I was 15 years old, he died quite suddenly.
18:26Oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
18:30A few days after his death, I sat in his dark study and...
18:37I thought about all the hours he had spent in there.
18:41Away from his family.
18:43Away from life.
18:44And for what?
18:45For your father must have derived a great deal of pleasure from his work.
18:50Perhaps.
18:51But I think I learnt more about the point of human existence in that moment than my father learnt in
18:56a lifetime of study.
18:58From then on, I devoted myself to the pursuit of joy.
19:04Tell me, Miss Bennett.
19:07What makes you happy?
19:12Sorry, um, nobody ever asked me such a question.
19:16Then you must consider it now.
19:18Uh, well, um...
19:22Reading. Reading. Learning. Teaching.
19:28And...
19:29What of...
19:31Friendship?
19:34Of love?
19:37Uh, yes.
19:39No, of course, that.
19:41Life is short, Miss Bennett.
19:44Everything turns to dust in the end.
19:50We might as well experience some joy before that happens.
19:58Let's go ride it.
20:03Yes!
20:04Let's!
20:09Ladies?
20:12What a waste.
20:15Well?
20:16Well, what...
20:16Are you going out walking again, Mary?
20:18No, Mr Ryder and I are going riding.
20:19On a horse?
20:20Yes, that's generally the idea.
20:21But you hate horses.
20:22Mary?
20:23What are his intentions?
20:25To ride a horse, I think.
20:37Oh, no.
20:43Oh, dear. Oh, dear.
20:44Oh, dear. Oh, dear.
20:47Um...
20:48You're quite alright, Miss Bennett.
20:49I'll be fine. Thank you.
20:50Yes.
20:52There we go. There we go.
20:56Now, I've been thinking about your argument.
21:00That, uh...
21:01That we should say more honestly what we think and feel.
21:04Oh, excellent.
21:05I knew you'd agree.
21:07I don't know that I do.
21:09I mean, surely, even you must admit,
21:11there may be occasions when, well, for all manner of reasons,
21:14some things are best left unsaid.
21:16I cannot concur.
21:17I intend to live my life by bolder principles.
21:20In fact, that is why I came here.
21:23To put that belief into practice.
21:25Oh, really?
21:26Yes.
21:27I came here to commit the great impropriety
21:29of telling you honestly what I think of you.
21:33Mr Ryder, I can assure you there's no need.
21:35I've tried to scribble a few lines.
21:37But then I thought of some verses of Mr Wordsworth
21:40that captured your spirit perfectly.
21:44May I be allowed to recite them to you?
21:49Of course, Mr Ryder. Please.
22:07She dwelt among the untrodden ways, beside the springs of dove, a maid whom there were none to
22:16praise, and very few to love. A violet by a mossy stone, half hidden from the eye, fair as a
22:26star when only one is shining in the sky.
22:35I think you see me as a lonely figure. I was brought up in Hertfordshire, sir, so the road to
22:41London was barely five miles away.
22:43It is possible to feel oneself alone, even in such close proximity to town?
22:47Yes, but in my village, it was quite untrue to say that there were none to praise and very few
22:52to love.
22:53There were scores of people very eager to praise my sisters.
22:56Perhaps living with your family in Meryton kept you half hidden from the eye, but now you've broken out on
23:05your own.
23:06You can be seen, at last, as you deserve. Fair as a star when only one is shining in the
23:13sky.
23:22You are an actual Miss Bennett.
23:24Oh, I'm not.
23:25I know.
23:30Our conversation has made me very happy, Miss Bennett.
23:36Me too, Mr. Ryder.
23:51Walk on!
23:59Mary, there you are.
24:01What is the matter?
24:02What happened on the ride?
24:04We rode horses.
24:06Hmm.
24:07And mine was most unruly, and it had a taste for brambles, as if it had a mine of its
24:10own.
24:11Really, and my saddle was not at all comfortable.
24:13That's not a slight on the quality of it, it's merely the design.
24:15Mary!
24:18It appears Mr. Ryder does have some sort of affection for you, and I believe he is about to propose.
24:28Mother, I'm not completely sure that you were right, and I really would hate to cause you any further disappointment.
24:33This is an opportunity that cannot be overlooked.
24:37He's a very eligible gentleman.
24:40You will say yes, won't you?
24:45There you are!
24:46What happened?
24:46What did he say?
24:47Did he ask you?
24:48He's not going to ask her.
24:49There's music for me.
24:51I...
24:56Miss Bennett!
24:59Are you quite all right?
25:01Oh, it's...
25:02It's nothing.
25:03Nothing at all.
25:05May I speak with you in private?
25:07I have something very important that I want to discuss with you.
25:27Mother had told me to prepare myself.
25:31But nothing could prepare me for what happened next.
25:37Mother has told me to prepare myself.
25:37Mother has told me to prepare myself.
25:37Mother has told me to prepare myself.
25:37Mother has told me to prepare myself.
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