Love & Friendship

It's just that-- 675 00:32:23,071 --> 00:32:24,377 If you will not pay attention to me, 676 00:32:24,377 --> 00:32:26,379 then perhaps you will to a larger imperative. 677 00:32:26,379 --> 00:32:28,947 The law of the universe. 678 00:32:28,947 --> 00:32:30,600 An offer as splendid as Sir James's 679 00:32:30,600 --> 00:32:32,863 is not likely to come around again. 680 00:32:32,863 --> 00:32:36,041 He has offered you the one thing he has of value to give, 681 00:32:36,041 --> 00:32:38,434 his income. 682 00:32:38,434 --> 00:32:40,219 I fear and reproach myself 683 00:32:40,219 --> 00:32:42,961 having shielded you for far too long. 684 00:32:42,961 --> 00:32:45,137 Had I let you starve a little bit more, 685 00:32:45,137 --> 00:32:47,226 you would resist much less. 686 00:32:47,226 --> 00:32:49,402 Mama, I was often hungry at school. 687 00:32:49,402 --> 00:32:51,186 Well, evidently, not hungry enough. 688 00:32:51,186 --> 00:32:53,101 In any case, the starvation at the schoolhouse 689 00:32:53,101 --> 00:32:54,973 is nothing like that of a destitute. 690 00:32:54,973 --> 00:32:56,322 Is that what you want? 691 00:32:56,322 --> 00:32:58,933 No. 692 00:32:58,933 --> 00:33:01,153 I can see Sir James is a kind man, 693 00:33:01,153 --> 00:33:02,589 and if it weren't a matter of marriage, 694 00:33:02,589 --> 00:33:05,418 I'm sure I could like him. 695 00:33:05,418 --> 00:33:07,550 But marriage is for one's whole life. 696 00:33:07,550 --> 00:33:09,378 Not in my experience. 697 00:33:09,378 --> 00:33:11,206 Meanwhile, I must ask you not to speak 698 00:33:11,206 --> 00:33:12,512 to your aunt and uncle about this matter, 699 00:33:12,512 --> 00:33:15,297 or seek their interference in any way. 700 00:33:15,297 --> 00:33:17,038 I insist. 701 00:33:17,038 --> 00:33:18,822 Promise? 702 00:33:18,822 --> 00:33:19,780 Remember the commandment. 703 00:33:19,780 --> 00:33:20,737 Yes, Mama. 704 00:33:25,786 --> 00:33:28,397 Sir James's arrival and suddenness 705 00:33:28,397 --> 00:33:30,269 requires some explanation. 706 00:33:30,269 --> 00:33:32,619 You were not too surprised, I hope. 707 00:33:32,619 --> 00:33:34,316 It was unexpected. 708 00:33:34,316 --> 00:33:38,016 Certainly. To me as much as anyone. 709 00:33:38,016 --> 00:33:39,713 I'm afraid Sir James's best qualities 710 00:33:39,713 --> 00:33:41,932 are not immediately apparent. 711 00:33:41,932 --> 00:33:43,499 Certainly, he's no Solomon. 712 00:33:43,499 --> 00:33:44,674 Solomon? 713 00:33:44,674 --> 00:33:46,285 The wise king in The Bible 714 00:33:46,285 --> 00:33:48,591 who had the idea of dividing the infant 715 00:33:48,591 --> 00:33:50,593 disputed by two mothers in half. 716 00:33:50,593 --> 00:33:54,075 Or in two. I don't recall the exact wording. 717 00:33:54,075 --> 00:33:55,250 Yes, of course. 718 00:33:55,250 --> 00:33:57,644 So, Sir James is no Solomon. 719 00:33:57,644 --> 00:33:59,515 How many suitors of great wisdom 720 00:33:59,515 --> 00:34:01,169 could a young woman expect to find these days? 721 00:34:01,169 --> 00:34:03,084 - I don't know. - None. 722 00:34:03,084 --> 00:34:04,999 And, I confess, I ask myself 723 00:34:04,999 --> 00:34:08,263 is such a quality even desirable in a husband? 724 00:34:08,263 --> 00:34:12,224 [chuckling] How jolly. 725 00:34:12,224 --> 00:34:13,181 Tiny green balls. 726 00:34:15,488 --> 00:34:19,187 Mm. Yes. Good tasting. 727 00:34:19,187 --> 00:34:20,710 Quite sweet. 728 00:34:20,710 --> 00:34:22,408 What are they called? 729 00:34:22,408 --> 00:34:23,844 Peas. 730 00:34:23,844 --> 00:34:25,715 Oh, yes. No, I knew that. 731 00:34:25,715 --> 00:34:28,022 I recall now. 732 00:34:28,022 --> 00:34:31,460 I must get Collins to cultivate these at Martindale. 733 00:34:31,460 --> 00:34:33,201 Novelty vegetables. 734 00:34:33,201 --> 00:34:35,421 Could make quite a packet. 735 00:34:35,421 --> 00:34:37,075 [laughs] 736 00:34:37,075 --> 00:34:38,946 Ohh. Tiny. 737 00:34:42,906 --> 00:34:44,821 I'm enjoying Sir James's visit. 738 00:34:44,821 --> 00:34:47,911 His conversation's lively. Brings a new angle to things. 739 00:34:47,911 --> 00:34:50,218 What would you think, uh, to come and see the Fredricksville Farm? 740 00:34:50,218 --> 00:34:52,873 He mentioned he had an interest in agricultural methods. 741 00:34:52,873 --> 00:34:54,004 Yes. 742 00:34:56,311 --> 00:34:58,139 Frederick, be careful. 743 00:34:58,139 --> 00:35:00,098 Frederick, you must try to be good. 744 00:35:08,367 --> 00:35:09,629 Reginald: He's utterly ridiculous. 745 00:35:09,629 --> 00:35:11,326 Certainly, he's no Solomon. 746 00:35:11,326 --> 00:35:13,111 - But-- - Solomon? 747 00:35:13,111 --> 00:35:14,764 The wise king from The Bible. 748 00:35:14,764 --> 00:35:17,027 I know he's not that. 749 00:35:17,027 --> 00:35:20,030 But any man navigating the cascades of romantic courtship, 750 00:35:20,030 --> 00:35:23,382 and occasionally falling into its foaming waters 751 00:35:23,382 --> 00:35:25,601 is apt not to appear at his best. 752 00:35:25,60