Enchanted April

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00:01:44 Thanks, ma'am.
00:01:49 To wounded soldier - sixpence.
00:02:37 Are you reading about the castle
00:02:40 What? Uh, yes. Why?
00:02:44 It just... it seems so wonderful,
00:02:51 Perhaps that's why
00:02:54 No, no.
00:02:58 Wonderful, yes, but it's not worth
00:03:02 No, it is.
00:03:04 I... I believe we're neighbors.
00:03:06 I see you every Sunday in church
00:03:10 but we've never actually spoken.
00:03:12 I'm Mrs. Rose Arbuthnot.
00:03:16 Oh, thank you.
00:03:17 I'm Lotti Wilkins...
00:03:21 I don't suppose
00:03:23 Sometimes it doesn't
00:03:26 but I am Mrs. Wilkins.
00:03:30 I'm sure you are.
00:03:32 I've never really liked the name
00:03:35 It's such a small name
00:03:36 with a mean little
00:03:39 "Kins. " "Kins. "
00:03:40 It's like a pug dog's little tail,
00:03:42 but it is Mellersh's name.
00:03:45 Mellersh Wilkins is my husband,
00:03:49 Um, he's a solicitor.
00:03:51 He's very handsome.
00:03:54 That must be nice for you.
00:03:56 Why?
00:04:00 Well, um...
00:04:01 because beauty... handsomeness
00:04:08 like any other...
00:04:10 and if used properly,
00:04:13 Why don't we...
00:04:14 Sorry.
00:04:25 Why don't we try and get it?
00:04:27 - Get it?
00:04:29 Not just say
00:04:31 and then go back to Hampstead
00:04:35 as we have been doing
00:04:38 But how do you mean, "get it"?
00:04:41 Rent it. Hire it. Have it.
00:04:43 The castle. The wisteria.
00:04:47 You and me?
00:04:48 Yes. We'll share.
00:04:50 That way it will
00:04:52 and you look as though you
00:04:59 You look so beautiful and so sad.
00:05:03 I'm not sad!
00:05:05 It's my face!
00:05:07 I can't help it.
00:05:08 My husband says I have the face
00:05:12 He has a way with words.
00:05:13 My husband never says a word
00:05:17 Sometimes I think he keeps copies
00:05:20 It's very disheartening.
00:05:23 If you wish for something
00:05:31 Lotti, I've told you before
00:05:33 They are an extravagance
00:05:37 They always die, Lotti.
00:05:39 Then you have to buy more.
00:05:41 I know, Mellersh, but I like
00:05:44 We're not rich, Lotti.
00:05:53 What would happen to you
00:05:57 I were to be knocked down by a tram
00:06:02 We have to watch every penny, Lotti.
00:06:05 I understand, Mellersh.
00:06:07 You are still recording every purchase
00:06:10 Yes. Even the flowers.
00:06:13 Good.
00:06:15 Now...
00:06:19 about the party.
00:06:21 We should arrive at, um...
00:06:25 N8:40, I think.
00:06:27 Yes.
00:06:30 8:30 is too early.
00:06:33 8:45- too late...
00:06:38 Well, 8:40 it is.
00:06:41 Can't I stay at home, Mellersh?
00:06:44 All these artists... there are
00:06:48 and I never know
00:06:50 Praise them, my dear. Praise
00:06:54 But no one will know
00:06:57 I'm sure your sister won't mind
00:07:00 But I would.
00:07:02 As a family solicitor,
00:07:04 I have to be seen as a reliable
00:07:12 Excellent sole, my dear.
00:07:15 Mellersh, I've been thinking.
00:07:17 As you know, this, um...
00:07:19 terrible weather, and I..
00:07:22 you would mind...?
00:07:25 Apple dumplings.
00:07:27 ...if you would mind
00:07:40 Temptations, friends.
00:07:43 The devil never sleeps
00:07:47 Of course, II Peter
00:07:52 "The Lord knows how to deliver
00:07:56 but he doesn't always bother. "
00:07:59 I see us, you and me, this April
00:08:05 I'm certain of it.
00:08:07 Have you ever seen things in a
00:08:11 Never.
00:08:13 I'm sure it must be wrong to be good
00:08:18 I can see you've been good
00:08:21 And... I've been doing things for
00:08:26 and I don't believe
00:08:33 Are you all right?
00:08:37 You must believe
00:08:38 I've never spoken to anyone
00:08:42 I don't know what's come
00:08:45 It's the advertisement.
00:08:47 Yes... and us being so miserable.
00:08:53 There's no harm in simply...
00:08:55 asking about it, is there?
00:09:03 Hello, my dear.
00:09:05 You waited up.
00:09:06 I want to talk to you.
00:09:09 I've made you something.
00:09:10 Thank you.
00:09:12 I had enough at the reception.
00:09:15 Yes, I can see.
00:09:17 After all, it was for my book.
00:09:20 You should have been there, my dear.
00:09:21 I missed you.
00:09:24 I wonder.
00:09:25 Of course I did.
00:09:28 I thought about us in Vienna.
00:09:32 Do you remember Vienna?
00:09:35 Or was it Prague?
00:09:39 It doesn't matter.
00:09:43 The golden rule is, if you've got
00:09:47 Drink your milk, Frederick.
00:09:50 What do you think?
00:09:52 People seem to like it.
00:09:53 Frederick...
00:09:56 no one should ever write a book
00:10:03 It's the way I earn a living.
00:10:06 Out of the immorality of fallen women.
00:10:08 They are dead.
00:10:11 Sin never dies, Frederick.
00:10:14 That's rather a depressing thought.
00:10:17 Anyway, I know your views,
00:10:20 You are married to
00:10:23 Gerald Arundal wrote
00:10:25 Nobody knows it's a pseudonym.
00:10:28 God knows.
00:10:30 God must know an awful lot.
00:10:38 Fredrick, I'm thinking
00:10:41 this spring with a friend.
00:10:44 It's a splendid idea.
00:10:47 Yes, that's what I thought
00:10:49 It's just what you need.
00:10:51 - And as for the money...
00:10:55 You only have to ask.
00:10:59 Actually, it all works out rather well, because
00:11:15 Do you think we should
00:11:17 Sixty pounds, Lottie!
00:11:19 But 60 pounds, plus fares, plus
00:11:24 We could buy a great many boots
00:11:26 We could advertise
00:11:29 That way it would only cost
00:11:33 There's something immoral about all this.
00:11:42 Oh, no.
00:11:47 Excuse me, Mr. Briggs.
00:11:48 We've come in answer
00:11:52 the castle in Italy.
00:11:55 Oh, I do beg your pardon.
00:11:57 Do come in, ladies.
00:12:09 I'm very sorry about the mess.
00:12:11 I'm off in a couple of days.
00:12:12 Business, I'm afraid...
00:12:15 to Germany, uh, France,
00:12:20 Here's my card.
00:12:23 But my real love is the, uh...
00:12:26 oboe.
00:12:31 Do you play anything?
00:12:33 The pianoforte.
00:12:37 That's a ticket to the opera,
00:12:41 I do beg your pardon.
00:12:42 I played the flute when
00:12:44 I've always thought of myself
00:12:47 Mr. Briggs...
00:12:50 Sixty pounds.
00:12:51 Oh, in cash.
00:12:53 Well, uh, Mrs. Arbuthnot,
00:12:57 however, I'm richer, and you're
00:13:00 the money, and you've got
00:13:02 and I think I know
00:13:05 Well, um...
00:13:07 now, here are
00:13:08 all the details.
00:13:12 Yes, there we are.
00:13:13 Plus...
00:13:16 photographs.
00:13:18 There we are.
00:13:22 And the spare key...
00:13:25 and I'll give you a receipt.
00:13:37 Your, um...
00:13:40 your husband is going
00:13:44 No.
00:13:47 No. I'm... I'm sorry.
00:13:49 I'd no right to...
00:13:53 sad times...
00:13:56 the war...
00:13:57 Thank you, Mr. Briggs.
00:14:03 Well, I think you'll fit in
00:14:06 There are several portraits
00:14:11 Portraits of me?
00:14:12 Madonnas... exactly like you,
00:14:18 Are they looking disappointed?
00:14:23 No more than usual.
00:14:39 Rose.
00:14:43 Rose, we've done it!
00:14:45 We've done it!
00:14:55 You would've thought that
00:14:57 at the chance of sharing a month's
00:15:04 I can't understand why
00:15:08 It doesn't leave us much choice.
00:15:10 I knew them all, you know.
00:15:16 Dear Alfred Tennyson,
00:15:17 who pulled my pigtails
00:15:20 And I sat on Mr. Carlyle's knee.
00:15:24 Oh, how he scowled.
00:15:25 I'm a perfect sharer of your
00:15:29 All I wish to do is sit
00:15:31 and remember better times
00:15:36 I'm very fond of flowers, too,
00:15:38 and from what you tell me
00:15:40 in your advertisement,
00:15:41 San Salvatore will be perfect.
00:15:43 I remember spending a weekend
00:15:49 Who lived at Box Hill?
00:15:52 George Meredith... the novelist.
00:15:56 Did you know Keats?
00:15:58 Keats?
00:16:01 No, I didn't,
00:16:03 and I didn't know Shakespeare
00:16:06 Oh, no, of course not.
00:16:07 It's just that, um...
00:16:09 ...it's just that they're
00:16:12 And I've always thought
00:16:16 um, well... immortal -
00:16:19 I mean, they're alive, but
00:16:24 It's... it's odd.
00:16:26 Very odd.
00:16:28 I thought I saw Keats
00:16:31 crossing the road to
00:16:33 It was about teatime...
00:16:34 Well, Mrs. Fisher,
00:16:37 I really did see him,
00:16:39 I hope you're not in the habit
00:16:41 however distinguished.
00:16:43 It's not in the best of taste.
00:16:46 I'm sure the last thing
00:16:48 is my late husband, Mr. Fisher
00:16:50 crossing the road
00:16:54 I'm sure.
00:16:57 Well, Mrs. Fisher, everything
00:17:01 Provided your references
00:17:35 I don't think references are very
00:17:39 I mean, we're not
00:17:42 They have to distrust
00:17:45 Mrs. Watkins is right, Mrs. Fisher.
00:17:48 References do bring a certain...
00:17:50 atmosphere into our plans
00:17:52 which isn't... quite what
00:17:54 so I don't think we'll take
00:17:57 or give you ours.
00:17:59 In which case I shall assume
00:18:05 Well, very well.
00:18:07 No references.
00:18:09 Yeah, I waive all references.
00:18:12 There... forgive me if
00:18:21 Lady Caroline Dester.
00:18:23 Ooh, she sounds very grand.
00:18:25 Very smart.
00:18:30 Do you see her with us
00:18:35 I'm Caroline Dester.
00:18:37 I'm Mrs. Arbuthnot,
00:18:39 and this is Mrs. Wilkins.
00:18:42 How do you do?
00:18:47 Do sit down.
00:18:48 Thank you.
00:19:07 You realize it will be very
00:19:13 Nothing. No one.
00:19:16 Just the waves.
00:19:17 It sounds like heaven.
00:19:19 I'll be in Italy, which I love,
00:19:23 The nicest of all, I won't be staying
00:19:26 Wonderful.
00:19:28 Why is that so wonderful?
00:19:30 Well, you won't be able to
00:19:33 You don't know anyone
00:19:36 No, I don't think so.
00:19:38 Nor do I.
00:19:39 Good. It's so boring otherwise.
00:19:42 It's no holiday to talk about the
00:19:46 I want to just sit and not talk
00:19:48 and not think and not be the
00:19:51 You know what that's like.
00:19:54 No, I don't.
00:19:56 Neither do I.
00:19:58 Well, it's very wearing.
00:20:01 Everybody makes demands...
00:20:06 especially men.
00:20:08 Yes.
00:20:48 I'm not sure if you
00:20:50 And this one I have inscribed
00:20:53 Oh, thank you so much.
00:20:54 Now, I would rather
00:20:56 Excuse me, I'm just going to
00:21:08 Gerald.
00:21:10 Congratulations on the book.
00:21:12 Thank you, Caroline.
00:21:13 Your mother has been most
00:21:16 You look lovely.
00:21:17 I know. Thank you, Gerald.
00:21:18 You mustn't monopolize
00:21:20 It isn't fair.
00:21:21 Even though you are the
00:21:23 You're going away, I hear.
00:21:24 Who's been talking?
00:21:26 - Authors have ways.
00:21:28 My lips are sealed.
00:21:29 I need to get away.
00:21:31 Where are you going?
00:21:32 If I told you, I wouldn't be
00:21:35 It's a secret, is it?
00:21:36 And please don't try
00:21:39 No, no.
00:21:40 Why don't you go home?
00:21:42 I just must have some time alone.
00:21:53 Frederick?
00:22:02 Good night, my dear.
00:22:27 Splendid, my dear.
00:22:30 The apricot tart
00:22:34 Mellersh!
00:22:36 There's something
00:22:38 There's something I want to
00:22:42 I'm thinking of taking
00:22:46 What?
00:22:49 I'm thinking of taking you
00:22:53 We could both do with a change.
00:22:56 A second person is always useful
00:22:57 in a country whose language
00:22:59 to look after the luggage while
00:23:04 You seem stunned, my dear.
00:23:07 I am.
00:23:10 Yes, well, you don't seem
00:23:15 It... it really is the most
00:23:20 Really extraordinary.
00:23:22 You see... I've been invited
00:23:26 to spend April with her in Italy.
00:23:30 She has a house there.
00:23:31 What?
00:23:33 Well, a kind of castle, really...
00:23:36 so I said yes.
00:23:38 This is outrageous, Lottie.
00:23:40 You accepted an invitation from
00:23:43 I'm consulting you, now!
00:23:44 Well, you can write to her
00:23:46 It's simply out of the question!
00:23:47 - I can't do that!
00:23:49 Because I don't want to!
00:23:52 I'm afraid it's all settled,
00:23:54 I can't go back on my word now.
00:23:56 Nothing's settled. I don't believe
00:23:59 A friend with a castle in Italy?
00:24:01 You haven't got any friends,
00:24:03 Rose Arbuthnot.
00:24:04 Rose Arbut... I never heard
00:24:06 She's very nice.
00:24:08 Tell me if you'd like another
00:24:11 No, I would not like another
00:24:14 Lottie, you are not
00:24:16 Absolutely not!
00:25:04 How is this different?
00:25:06 Well, this is Italian rain.
00:25:16 There's no one here to meet us.
00:25:18 We are four hours late.
00:25:23 Stop, thief!
00:25:27 Madame...
00:25:28 Madame... English madame!
00:25:29 San Salvatore?
00:25:30 San Salvatore!
00:25:31 San Salvato...
00:25:38 It's all right!
00:25:40 They must have sent it!
00:25:42 What?
00:25:44 Madame... English madame,
00:25:53 My horsey good horsey.
00:25:56 Buono! Buono!
00:25:58 We're in God's hands now.
00:26:37 We have no choice, Lottie.
00:28:37 Do you suppose it's all real?
00:28:41 Were you ever in your
00:28:45 Never.
00:28:51 I promised myself the first thing to
00:29:10 Oh, it's a mirage.
00:29:11 No, it's her.
00:29:13 Oh, I didn't know she'd
00:29:16 Neither did I.
00:29:17 She'll get a headache, sitting in
00:29:22 She's treading on lilies.
00:29:23 Well, they're hers as much
00:29:25 Only a quarter of them.
00:29:29 - Hello!
00:29:30 I got here yesterday.
00:29:32 Oh, what a pity.
00:29:35 We were going to choose
00:29:37 Oh, I've already done that.
00:29:39 At least, I think it's the nicest.
00:29:41 We were going to make it pretty
00:29:44 Domenico's done that.
00:29:47 He's the gardener.
00:29:50 Well, it's good to be independent
00:29:54 Oh, it saves time.
00:29:56 But, you shouldn't be too independent
00:30:01 You know, I hadn't realized
00:30:04 That's very kind of you to say so.
00:30:07 You're really quite lovely.
00:30:09 I hope you make the most of it.
00:30:10 Yes, I've been making the most of it
00:30:15 Because it won't last.
00:30:16 I know.
00:30:18 I musn't miss breakfast.
00:30:20 Buon giorno.
00:30:28 Oh, there you are.
00:30:38 Oh, we had no idea you
00:30:39 Oh, yes, I'm here.
00:30:43 Cuckoos.
00:30:44 What?
00:30:46 Nothing.
00:30:47 I was just thinking about cuckoos
00:31:01 Uh, tea or coffee?
00:31:20 Uh, Lady Caroline's Italian
00:31:23 My Italian is the Italian of Dante.
00:31:28 I..
00:31:31 I was taught it by
00:31:34 Wonderful.
00:31:35 London doesn't exist anymore.
00:31:37 I suppose you realize
00:31:42 Oh, grazie.
00:31:45 Well, I intend to spend most
00:31:49 Nobody wants to see an old
00:31:53 Oh, I do hope your bedroom
00:31:55 Oh, very quiet.
00:31:57 It had two beds in it for some
00:32:00 Oh, so that's why I've got
00:32:03 I've got two beds as well.
00:32:05 The second one must be
00:32:08 We simply asked Francesca
00:32:10 We didn't need them.
00:32:11 Neither do we.
00:32:12 Do we, Rose?
00:32:13 Our husbands aren't here
00:32:18 In my day, husbands and beds were
00:32:23 Husbands were taken seriously,
00:32:29 Would you like some more
00:32:31 Uh... no, thank you.
00:32:35 Would you?
00:32:36 No.
00:32:38 Now, have you all you want?
00:32:41 Yes, thank you.
00:32:42 Have you?
00:32:45 Mrs. Arbuthnot...
00:32:46 you have the most interesting
00:32:49 with the same question.
00:32:50 Oh, no, no.
00:32:53 I wasn't going to.
00:32:57 Well.
00:32:59 I'd better get on with my duties.
00:33:04 What time would you like lunch?
00:33:05 Lunch is at half past 12:00.
00:33:07 Oh, I'll tell cook.
00:33:10 It'll be a struggle, but I've
00:33:13 The cook knows.
00:33:16 Lady Caroline has already told her.
00:33:20 She speaks the sort of Italian
00:33:24 I couldn't get into the kitchen
00:33:38 Grazie.
00:34:22 I just want to get my feathers
00:34:27 Not spoken to, not grabbed.
00:34:31 If I can be left quiet for
00:34:34 forget things...
00:34:37 I might be able to get
00:34:42 I've wasted so much time
00:35:12 Not on of them here.
00:35:14 Lax. Lax.
00:35:33 Uh, are you all right?
00:35:35 Yes.
00:35:37 Did you hear the gong?
00:35:38 Yes.
00:35:40 I have a headache.
00:35:41 Oh, I'm so sorry.
00:35:43 Perhaps some tea might do
00:35:45 No. I expect she wants
00:35:50 Yes.
00:35:50 But, I can't bear to think of you
00:35:53 What she really wants
00:36:13 May I have the bread, please?
00:36:19 Do you know the Italian
00:36:22 The proper cure for
00:36:25 She hasn't got a headache.
00:36:26 Carlyle suffered terribly
00:36:30 He always took castor oil.
00:36:32 What Lady Caroline wants is a dose.
00:36:34 Only one, mind.
00:36:36 It's a mistake to keep
00:36:40 Do you know the Italian for it?
00:36:42 No, I don't think I do.
00:36:45 Castor oil isn't in classical Italian.
00:36:48 She hasn't got a headache.
00:36:49 Then why, pray, should she
00:36:53 Oh, she's... she's just
00:36:57 Soon she won't have
00:36:59 She'll just be
00:37:03 Lottie has a theory about this place.
00:37:06 I'm sure,
00:37:07 but I don't understand why you assume
00:37:12 I don't assume. I know.
00:37:13 And how, pray, do you know?
00:37:16 I saw inside her.
00:37:35 I hear you're not well.
00:37:36 I expect the journey's upset you.
00:37:39 Now, what you need is
00:37:41 of some simple medicine
00:37:44 Ah, I thought you weren't asleep.
00:37:45 Now, take my advice.
00:37:46 Don't neglect what might
00:37:49 This is Italy.
00:37:50 Don't worry about me.
00:37:53 I'm just lying here thinking.
00:37:55 Well, that's dangerous, too.
00:37:56 I should go to bed and get well.
00:37:59 I am well.
00:38:00 Then why did you send
00:38:03 I didn't.
00:38:04 Then I have had all the trouble
00:38:09 Yes, but don't you prefer
00:38:11 and finding me well than
00:38:33 Isn't this a delightful room?
00:38:35 We've just discovered it.
00:38:37 Well, really.
00:38:39 Why don't you like us
00:38:41 I should have thought you
00:38:42 This is my room.
00:38:45 The notepaper.
00:38:46 That's my notepaper.
00:38:49 And the pen.
00:38:50 It's yours?
00:38:52 I'm very sorry. I...
00:38:54 I've been writing some
00:38:56 I don't think I hurt it in any way.
00:38:59 But why can't we be here?
00:39:01 This is a sitting room,
00:39:03 There's another one.
00:39:05 You and your friend can't
00:39:08 If I've no with to disturb you in yours,
00:39:13 It's all right.
00:39:15 Soon you'll want us to share.
00:39:17 You'll probably even ask me
00:39:21 I need a room to myself.
00:39:23 I'm an old woman.
00:39:24 I can't get about because
00:39:27 I have to sit.
00:39:30 I want somewhere where
00:39:33 Mrs. Fisher, I assure you,
00:39:35 We're only too glad for you to have
00:39:39 We just didn't know about it,
00:39:42 We wouldn't have come
00:39:44 not until you invited us, anyway,
00:39:48 and you probably will do,
00:40:05 It isn't her room.
00:40:08 I've been thinking about Mellersh.
00:40:11 Why?
00:40:13 I've been a mean dog.
00:40:17 A... a what?
00:40:18 All this coming away and leaving
00:40:21 while I'm here enjoying
00:40:24 You know, he planned a holiday
00:40:28 and I planned a holiday
00:40:32 I think he must be very hurt.
00:40:35 I've written and told
00:40:37 You mean about the advertisement
00:40:40 Oh, no.
00:40:41 I'll tell him about that
00:40:44 Uh, oh, when he comes?
00:40:48 I've written and
00:40:51 It's the least i could do.
00:40:53 It would be mean
00:40:58 You think he'll come?
00:40:59 Oh, I hope so, poor lamb.
00:41:02 I see him here.
00:41:05 Lottie.
00:41:08 Lottie, I can't keep up.
00:41:10 The whole idea about coming
00:41:14 wasn't it?
00:41:15 And now after just one day,
00:41:18 to the very people...
00:41:18 the very people we're
00:41:22 Yes, I know.
00:41:23 It's idiotic, isn't it, Rose? But...
00:41:26 I feel so happy here.
00:41:29 This place makes me
00:41:32 The important thing is
00:41:36 I was very stingy
00:41:40 I used to measure
00:41:44 I had this obsession
00:41:47 I wouldn't love Mellersh unless
00:41:52 And as he didn't,
00:41:54 neither did I.
00:41:57 The emptiness of it all.
00:42:03 I don't think I'll come
00:42:07 I'd like to stay here and think.
00:42:10 Don't think too long.
00:42:12 Write and invite him now.
00:42:14 Invite who?
00:42:15 Your husband!
00:42:22 Lottie can write, and
00:42:26 Frederick won't.
00:42:28 Or if he did, it would be,
00:42:30 "thanks for the letter.
00:42:32 Don't hurry back.
00:42:34 Say if you want money.
00:42:37 Frederick. "
00:43:18 That's a beautiful dress.
00:43:20 No. I've had it a hundred years.
00:43:21 But you must be very cold in it.
00:43:24 It's easy to catch
00:43:27 You look as though you have
00:43:29 I haven't.
00:43:31 That's very imprudent
00:43:33 and very improper.
00:43:39 There are no men here,
00:43:42 Have you noticed how difficult it is to
00:43:47 That's sad, but true.
00:43:50 I've had a wonderful day.
00:43:54 I've decided to invite
00:43:57 - What?
00:44:00 - Who?
00:44:02 - Well, that's your name.
00:44:05 A relation?
00:44:06 A husband.
00:44:08 I thought you were
00:44:10 Why?
00:44:12 There are so many of them about.
00:44:15 When we were in London,
00:44:18 one guest each, didn't we?
00:44:20 I don't remember that.
00:44:21 I do, but it's incredible
00:44:24 I thought the whole idea was
00:44:26 - and husbands.
00:44:27 - And lack of family affection.
00:44:29 It wouldn't be so bad. It would give
00:44:32 No. It would be terrible,
00:44:36 - I like that.
00:44:39 It's a good feeling,
00:44:42 But it's so cold having
00:44:44 and knowing that you'll never
00:44:48 You're going to get colder
00:44:51 until, at last, you die of it.
00:44:53 That's what it's like living with
00:45:00 Would you pass me the cream?
00:45:02 But doesn't he love you?
00:45:03 Mellersh? He shows no signs of it.
00:45:06 Delicious.
00:45:08 Oh, really.
00:45:09 I didn't think it was delicious.
00:45:11 I was miserable, and then,
00:45:16 I can't ever be happy
00:45:18 I must share.
00:45:20 Now I know exactly what
00:45:23 - Who's the blessed damozel?
00:45:27 I'll lend you a copy.
00:45:28 Please, don't.
00:45:29 And the author, Mr. Rosetti,
00:45:34 was frequently invited to
00:45:37 How terrible for you.
00:45:38 That's what my mother's always
00:45:41 I hate authors, don't you?
00:45:44 Me?
00:45:45 - Well, sometimes.
00:45:47 if they didn't write books.
00:45:48 Do go on about Mellersh.
00:45:50 Oh, really.
00:45:51 Well, it's all these beds.
00:45:53 Eight beds and only four people.
00:45:55 That's dreadful.
00:45:56 I want Rose to invite
00:45:59 - Really.
00:46:02 Sorry.
00:46:03 You do realize, of course,
00:46:05 there is only one spare
00:46:08 One?
00:46:10 Who's in all the others?
00:46:12 We are.
00:46:13 There are six rooms.
00:46:15 We have four.
00:46:17 Francesca has the fifth,
00:46:18 and the sixth is empty.
00:46:21 Oh, dear. Oh, dear.
00:46:23 I want to love Mellersh, but
00:46:25 not necessarily spend
00:46:28 Where am I going to put him?
00:46:30 - Isn't one room enough for him?
00:46:32 then there won't be room for
00:46:35 Well, I shan't want to.
00:46:37 No?
00:46:39 And Rose doesn't count.
00:46:40 She'd want to share
00:46:42 It's written all over her.
00:46:44 Lottie!
00:46:44 Really!
00:46:46 Really, what?
00:46:49 Just, really,
00:46:50 Am I to understand
00:46:52 you propose to reserve
00:46:53 the only spare bedroom
00:46:55 for the exclusive use
00:46:56 of your family?
00:46:58 Mellersh isn't my family.
00:47:00 He's my husband.
00:47:02 Well, as nobody seems to want
00:47:05 I have a friend.
00:47:09 Kate Lumley.
00:47:12 Perhaps you know her?
00:47:17 I wish to invite her to join me.
00:47:24 That settles Mellersh, then.
00:47:29 Afraid you're in for it, Lottie,
00:47:31 unless, of course, he can't come.
00:47:33 No, no.
00:47:35 I... I see him here.
00:47:58 Why am I so restless?
00:48:03 I haven't felt this restless
00:48:09 It's too absurd for
00:48:13 But look at me.
00:48:14 I can't keep still.
00:48:18 I feel... something is
00:48:24 But I won't let it.
00:48:26 I won't let it.
00:49:07 It's odd how one's mind slips
00:49:12 I walked without my stick today.
00:49:15 It's very strange.
00:49:18 If you knew me,
00:49:19 you'd know how strange it was.
00:49:22 You can talk to your Kate Lumley
00:49:25 Oh, no.
00:49:26 Kate would only look at me
00:49:34 I'm starving.
00:49:36 I've had another wonderful day.
00:49:39 Has the letter gone?
00:49:40 What letter's that?
00:49:41 Inviting her husband here.
00:49:43 Oh, Lottie, don't.
00:49:44 Another one?
00:49:46 Who is her husband?
00:49:48 Mr. Arbuthnot, of course.
00:49:50 I mean what is Mr. Arbuthnot?
00:49:55 My husband.
00:50:10 They bring tra-la,
00:50:12 a summer of roses and wine,
00:50:14 a summer of roses and wine.
00:50:17 And that's what we mean
00:50:20 is welcome as flowers
00:50:23 Caroline's right.
00:50:24 Minds slip sideways.
00:50:29 How could I invite him?
00:50:32 What would we talk about?
00:50:35 The truth is...
00:50:37 I bore him.
00:50:40 And there's no way back.
00:50:42 No. If you bore somebody,
00:50:44 it's almost impossible
00:51:03 Is that Lady Caroline Dester?
00:51:04 No.
00:51:05 Rose. Mrs. Arbuthnot.
00:51:07 Caroline'll still be in bed.
00:51:10 Caroline?
00:51:11 You call her Caroline?
00:51:12 I must say, Lottie, when
00:51:14 and found you were on holiday
00:51:16 I was impressed.
00:51:17 Isn't it beautiful here,
00:51:19 You know the Desters are one
00:51:21 For once, Lottie,
00:51:23 The air is golden.
00:51:25 Now, first I think
00:51:27 then a shave, then change my clothes,
00:51:29 Then you can introduce me
00:51:32 I've planned exactly
00:51:34 Mellersh, I do believe you came
00:51:38 and not me.
00:51:40 No. No, my dear.
00:51:42 No. I came here to see you.
00:51:44 Oh, yes.
00:51:46 If, however, in so doing,
00:51:48 I can improve our business
00:51:50 well...
00:51:51 Oh, I don't mind.
00:51:53 You're here.
00:51:54 That's the important thing.
00:51:57 And you'll change.
00:52:35 Thank you very much.
00:52:36 Out. Out.
00:52:38 I can wash myself,
00:52:39 Thank you very much indeed.
00:52:43 That'll be all.
00:52:51 There you are.
00:52:52 Thank you.
00:53:32 Blast that bloody bath!
00:53:36 - Oh, my god.
00:53:39 How do you do?
00:53:43 A.. allow me
00:53:45 My name's Mellersh Wilkins.
00:53:48 I'm... I'm afraid I used
00:53:52 I thought it most appropriate
00:53:55 Mrs. Fisher,
00:53:56 allow me to introduce
00:53:59 This is Mrs. Fisher.
00:54:15 Always a pleasure to meet
00:54:20 I... I was just taking a bath.
00:54:24 Oh, I didn't know
00:54:26 'pericoloso' meant explosion.
00:54:29 Otherwise, I would've
00:54:31 Oh, but now, Mellersh,
00:54:34 You look clean enough
00:54:37 Lady Caroline acted with true grace.
00:54:40 And Mrs. Fisher is remarkable,
00:54:43 A woman of parts
00:54:45 and property, if I'm not mistaken,
00:54:47 who may need my counseling.
00:54:49 Lottie, your friends are splendid.
00:54:51 Splendid.
00:54:52 Why you kept them
00:54:55 Signora, signora.
00:55:06 Does this good Lady
00:55:07 - Money.
00:55:09 I think she's talking about
00:55:12 You've nothing to do with
00:55:15 I'm afraid I'm not.
00:55:17 The four of us are sharing
00:55:20 I'm paying for my share
00:55:22 You've every right
00:55:27 Nonsense.
00:55:29 Well... it's your money,
00:55:32 And you needed
00:55:34 Where else would you meet
00:55:37 Oh, Mellersh, you really
00:55:51 Mellersh, you belong here.
00:55:58 This is the result of one week's
00:56:15 Mr. Wilkins, I don't approve
00:56:18 I thought you wouldn't.
00:56:19 I'm looking for that
00:56:21 Ah, a most agreeable guest.
00:56:22 Agreeable?
00:56:23 She's been letting the bills run
00:56:26 What has Lady Caroline
00:56:28 The housekeeping was left to her.
00:56:30 Lady Caroline housekeeping for
00:56:32 You render me speechless.
00:56:34 You do know she's the daughter
00:56:36 the Lord Dester.
00:56:37 Ah! That accounts for it then.
00:56:40 The botch-up her father
00:56:42 during the war was
00:56:44 They never could actually
00:56:53 You ought to have told me you
00:56:57 I didn't know you thought I was.
00:57:00 What do you propose we do
00:57:03 Nothing.
00:57:04 Nothing. Uh. uh. Nothing!
00:57:07 Uh, ladies...
00:57:10 May I make a suggestion?
00:57:12 Why not allow a certain
00:57:15 and tell the cook from that sum she
00:57:18 It's easily reckoned out.
00:57:20 The charges of a modest
00:57:24 Well, that's very sensible,
00:57:26 Oh, it is, but..
00:57:27 but what about the terrifying bills
00:57:31 Don't worry. I'll pay them.
00:57:33 It'll be my present to
00:57:35 and I don't want Lottie
00:57:37 That is most generous of you.
00:57:39 Well, uh, if you wish
00:57:41 your money, I agree.
00:57:42 Good.
00:57:44 Well, we needn't bother
00:57:46 - Oh, really.
00:57:49 do tell me about Ruskin.
00:57:54 I like him.
00:57:56 I didn't think I would,
00:57:58 He doesn't hover.
00:58:00 He doesn't grab.
00:58:02 He fits in.
00:58:09 I shouldn't write.
00:58:11 He won't come.
00:58:14 "What do I want with a holiday?"
00:58:16 This place is making me soft,
00:58:23 You know I won't post it.
00:58:27 Domenico can do it.
00:59:28 Mellersh?
00:59:31 Thank you, my dear.
01:00:44 I've made up my mind.
01:00:49 I've decided to pay your expenses
01:00:57 Your nest egg...
01:01:00 will not be touched.
01:01:03 Oh, Mellersh.
01:01:05 - How nice of you.
01:01:10 Now, I realize how valuable
01:01:16 In my profession...
01:01:19 a man is always helped
01:01:21 a clever and... attractive wife.
01:01:26 Lady Caroline thinks
01:01:33 And so do I.
01:01:39 Do you think I'm attractive,
01:01:44 Yes, I do.
01:01:50 One thing puzzles me, though.
01:01:59 Why weren't you attractive sooner?
01:02:09 I've been lucky.
01:02:11 All the advantages
01:02:15 and I've misused them.
01:02:17 Perhaps if Jack hadn't been killed.
01:02:22 No, no.
01:02:24 That's an excuse.
01:02:27 Thousands of women
01:02:34 I should count my blessings.
01:02:40 So why aren't I satisfied?
01:02:43 I have it all.
01:02:48 Why can't I hold onto it?
01:03:44 He'll have got your
01:03:47 I shouldn't have sent it.
01:03:51 Oh, no.
01:03:52 You'll get a message very
01:03:55 saying he's on his way.
01:03:59 It works for you.
01:04:01 You have a gift for happiness.
01:04:06 Ahh, Mrs. Arbuthnot...
01:04:09 I was looking for you.
01:04:11 There's a telegram.
01:04:24 Rose?
01:04:26 Not bad news, I trust?
01:04:33 No, no.
01:04:35 On the contrary.
01:04:39 "I am passing on way to Rome.
01:04:45 And who is George Briggs?
01:04:46 The owner. It's his house.
01:04:49 He's coming this afternoon.
01:04:52 He's very nice.
01:05:00 Mr. Briggs.
01:05:09 Oh. We didn't expect
01:05:13 Yes, it really is extraordinary,
01:05:18 Oh, well, I hope I don't look
01:05:22 It isn't really so much like me.
01:05:25 Well, I can see deeper than
01:05:31 You and Lottie should
01:05:32 She sees inside people, too.
01:05:35 La Signora Fisher...
01:05:44 Who's Signora Fisher?
01:05:46 One of the four of us
01:05:50 Four?
01:05:52 Well, my friend and I decided
01:05:57 Oh, dear. If I had known.
01:06:01 Come on. I'll introduce
01:06:03 No. Won't she keep?
01:06:06 - It's your house.
01:06:08 Well, until Monday week.
01:06:10 Come on, you show me all your
01:06:20 Careful, now. Here.
01:06:24 Ah, there we are.
01:06:30 What?
01:06:31 Why are you laughing?
01:06:32 Well, it's like coming home.
01:06:35 Oh, but this is your home.
01:06:37 No. I mean like coming
01:06:39 I've never had a family, you see.
01:06:40 I'm an orphan.
01:06:41 Oh, I'm sorry.
01:06:42 Oh, no, no, no.
01:06:43 I hope you haven't
01:06:45 no, I mean, well...
01:06:48 I don't know what I mean.
01:06:50 No. I... I was adopted.
01:06:52 But I always missed...
01:06:55 And there's something about you
01:06:58 You're so...
01:07:00 warm.
01:07:01 Well, you wouldn't think so
01:07:05 There's nothing warm there.
01:07:07 Why,... not at all.
01:07:08 I'd believe any place you lived
01:07:13 You're not going to tell me
01:07:15 Well, of course.
01:07:17 I mean, you must admit
01:07:20 Here.
01:08:29 I've been thinking.
01:08:31 Isn't it better to feel young
01:08:33 than old everywhere?
01:08:36 Time enough to feel old again
01:08:38 when we have to leave
01:08:43 Oh, good gracious.
01:08:45 Child,
01:08:47 Child.
01:08:51 Excuse me. Do you...
01:08:53 Yes, of course, Mr. Briggs.
01:08:54 Hello.
01:08:56 Yes, you must have some tea.
01:08:57 I'll get Francesca to make
01:08:59 Oh, well, No.
01:09:00 - I'm forgetting myself.
01:09:03 I... I'll go along
01:09:05 Oh, no. No, don't you go.
01:09:07 Um, uh, Francesca,
01:09:08 ancora te, Francesca.
01:09:11 I was, uh, explaining,
01:09:13 that I'm just on my way
01:09:16 I thought I'd just look in and
01:09:19 And where are you staying,
01:09:21 At a hotel at Mezzago.
01:09:22 Well, no.
01:09:24 It's your home.
01:09:25 You can have Kate Lumley's
01:09:27 You wouldn't mind him
01:09:28 for one night, would you,
01:09:31 Kate Lumley isn't actually in it.
01:09:32 No, she isn't.
01:09:34 Uh, Kate Lumley is unfortunately
01:09:37 and that's a very narrow room.
01:09:39 No. Kate might get into it,
01:09:41 but once in, she would
01:09:46 So, you see, dear boy,
01:09:50 Yes, you must.
01:09:52 Well, if you all agree,
01:09:55 especially with three such
01:09:58 Uh, but there is a fourth,
01:10:01 Uh... yes.
01:10:02 You can ask her yourself,
01:10:06 Caroline, this is Mr. Briggs,
01:10:09 We've invited him
01:10:11 - Yes, if there's room and...
01:10:15 Looks like a grabber.
01:10:16 Grab, grab, grab.
01:10:18 There's Kate Lumley's room.
01:10:19 She's not coming,
01:10:21 Well, not if I can help it.
01:10:24 Then I join in the invitation.
01:10:25 Well, thank you.
01:10:27 So we'll have another whole day to
01:10:32 I'd be delighted.
01:10:33 Good.
01:10:36 Could you give me some
01:10:38 You'd better get your things,
01:10:40 Oh, yes... uh
01:10:41 Oh, we can easily
01:10:43 Well, only if you're sure it wouldn't
01:10:47 Mr. Briggs...
01:10:49 Do tell Caroline
01:10:54 Oh, well...
01:10:55 yes, um...
01:10:58 uh, yes, you see this, uh,
01:11:01 Well, my father...
01:11:03 uh, many years ago...
01:11:07 stuck his cherry-wood walking
01:11:10 that spot, and said to the head gardener,
01:11:14 And he left it there
01:11:17 and, uh, after a while,
01:11:19 uh, quite how long
01:11:22 it the stick began to sprout.
01:11:24 And it was...
01:11:26 an oleander.
01:11:28 Is that true?
01:11:30 It doesn't matter.
01:11:31 It's such a pretty story.
01:11:34 Yes, it is.
01:11:44 He seemed very taken
01:11:48 He certainly didn't grab
01:11:52 I'm pleased.
01:11:54 Yes, I'm very pleased.
01:11:56 Of course I'm pleased.
01:12:08 Gerald?
01:12:09 Gerald Arundel. It can't be.
01:12:13 Oh, my goodness.
01:12:15 Caroline...
01:12:17 I didn't expect...
01:12:18 What are you doing here?
01:12:20 You must forgive me
01:12:23 Your mother told me
01:12:26 As I happened to be passing
01:12:28 I thought I'd get out at Mezzago
01:12:32 see how you were...
01:12:34 if that's all right.
01:12:35 Didn't Mother tell you
01:12:37 Yes, she did.
01:12:38 That's why I didn't come earlier.
01:12:40 Left it till near dinnertime.
01:12:43 I thought you might be bored.
01:12:45 I'm not.
01:12:46 I do apologize
01:12:48 No, no. I'm rather
01:12:51 Tell me all about Mother.
01:12:52 She's taken to wearing a wig.
01:12:53 A wig?
01:12:55 Blond.
01:12:56 She looks rather like
01:13:02 I must run, or I'll never
01:13:04 Don't worry about me.
01:13:06 I'd just like to have a sit
01:13:14 See you at dinner?
01:15:13 Frederick?
01:15:41 Rose.
01:15:54 I knew you'd come.
01:16:00 When did you start?
01:16:01 Start? Yesterday morning.
01:16:06 You started right away then.
01:16:09 Right away, yes.
01:16:11 You got my letter very
01:16:14 Your letter?
01:16:16 Very quick.
01:16:18 Sweetheart...
01:16:21 I'm so glad you came.
01:16:31 Oh, I am sorry. I...
01:16:34 Mr. Briggs.
01:16:42 Well, I'm damned.
01:16:45 This is my husband...
01:16:48 Frederick Arbuthnot.
01:16:52 I thought you were widow.
01:16:54 No. Why?
01:16:57 Well, no, I thought, um...
01:17:00 well, so many women
01:17:04 Frederick, this is Mr. Briggs.
01:17:06 He owns the castle.
01:17:08 - How do you do?
01:17:10 well, um...
01:17:15 We'd better go on.
01:17:28 come on.
01:17:29 We mustn't be late for dinner.
01:17:32 Not like Caroline.
01:17:34 - Caroline?
01:17:36 Lady Caroline Dester.
01:17:40 Are you all right, dear?
01:17:44 Never better.
01:17:52 Of course, Mrs. Fisher,
01:17:55 undoubtedly best if one's
01:17:58 and one's feelings matched,
01:18:03 One can't have everything.
01:18:05 I, for example...
01:18:08 I am at the moment
01:18:13 But do I show it?
01:18:14 I kept telling Rose you'd come,
01:18:17 You did.
01:18:18 I didn't believe it,
01:18:22 You're right, Lottie.
01:18:24 It's a tub of love.
01:18:30 What?
01:18:31 A tub of love.
01:18:32 Ah, this is Caroline.
01:18:35 I'm Frederick Arbuthnot.
01:18:36 Frederick Arbuthnot.
01:18:38 My name's Frederick Arbuthnot.
01:18:39 I'm Rose's husband.
01:18:40 I've just come down to see her.
01:18:42 Yes, yes, yes. Hmm.
01:18:45 How nice.
01:18:46 And I'm late on your very
01:18:49 Do forgive me.
01:19:09 Isn't she beautiful?
01:19:12 Love...
01:19:15 yes.
01:19:17 You know, it's a great thing
01:19:21 and not to waste time.
01:19:25 I suppose you think
01:19:28 a middle-aged, red-faced,
01:19:32 He isn't.
01:19:33 Isn't he?
01:19:34 No.
01:19:36 Rose sees through all that.
01:19:38 She sees what we can't see
01:19:45 Oh, dear Lottie, we must be
01:20:22 Thank you for not, uh...
01:20:25 I don't know what you mean,
01:20:29 I think Rose is waiting for you.
01:21:45 Oh, hello. Who's that?
01:21:48 It's me. Caroline Dester.
01:21:52 I hope I'm not disturbing you.
01:21:53 Oh, no. No.
01:21:56 Forgive me.
01:21:59 I couldn't help noticing
01:22:03 Was it the unexpected arrival
01:22:09 Uh, yes.
01:22:11 I thought Mr. Arbuthnot
01:22:14 Well, so many men died.
01:22:16 Yes. So many.
01:22:18 Yes. It's, um...
01:22:21 Well, you may not have noticed,
01:22:23 - Indeed?
01:22:27 Does it give you any pain?
01:22:29 On, no, no.
01:22:31 Absolutely not. Nothing
01:22:32 to it at all, but it does
01:22:33 I never get a...
01:22:35 a good look at people,
01:22:37 They all seem rather
01:22:40 I tend to judge people
01:22:45 the inside person,
01:22:46 and it did rather seem to me
01:22:51 wonderful... inside.
01:22:54 Wonderful inside?
01:22:56 Yes.
01:22:58 That's important.
01:23:01 Yes.
01:23:07 Oh, what the devil.
01:23:09 It's too beautiful a night
01:23:11 Though I do miss the stars.
01:23:13 - No!
01:23:16 I had to grab you.
01:23:27 All my dead friends don't seem
01:23:32 They always say the same things,
01:23:35 good things, but always the same.
01:23:40 They were... they are... great,
01:23:45 but they have one
01:23:48 - they're all dead.
01:23:51 I'm tired of the dead.
01:23:55 I want the living.
01:24:07 Thank you, my dear.
01:24:09 I was feeling
01:24:16 Where are the others?
01:24:18 They all seem to have
01:24:24 It does seem
01:24:25 that people can only
01:24:28 all sorts of pairs.
01:24:30 Then you and I will be
01:24:33 We're going to be very
01:24:35 I hope so, Lottie.
01:24:37 I see it.
01:24:40 Then we will be.
01:24:43 Where exactly are the others?
01:24:46 Well, the Roses are in love
01:24:49 The Roses?
01:24:50 Why not call them
01:24:53 Very well, Mellersh.
01:24:54 The Arbuthnots.
01:24:56 And the Carolines...
01:24:57 ...the who?
01:24:58 Oh, the Briggses, then.
01:25:00 The Briggses?
01:25:01 Oh, are you mad?
01:25:04 They never set eyes
01:25:07 That's why they're
01:25:11 Go ahead?
01:25:12 It's no use, Mellersh.
01:25:15 I see them as the Briggses.
01:25:35 You coming, my dear?
01:25:38 It's so sad to leave here.
01:25:44 Lottie. Lottie, just
01:25:48 - You go on.
01:25:49 You go on ahead, and
01:25:52 All right. Mind your
01:25:58 Such a beautiful place.
01:26:01 Marvelous.
01:26:14 Mrs. Fisher!
01:26:15 Come on!
01:26:29 That last week,
01:26:31 the whole country seemed
01:26:34 There were white lilies,
01:26:36 white stocks,
01:26:37 white banksia Roses,
01:26:39 and the fragrance of the acacias.
01:26:42 Even after we'd got to
01:26:45 and passed through the iron
01:26:47 we could still smell the acacias.
01:26:52 We could smell them even
01:26:57 But that's another story.