1 00:00:18,322 --> 00:00:23,197 [ Theme music ] 2 00:01:20,167 --> 00:01:22,169 [ Pad of his footsteps ] 3 00:01:23,953 --> 00:01:25,563 [ Music resumes ] 4 00:01:38,968 --> 00:01:40,839 [ Horn honks ] 5 00:02:23,578 --> 00:02:25,362 My darling sister. 6 00:02:25,493 --> 00:02:28,235 It isn't going to be at all what we expected. 7 00:02:31,499 --> 00:02:34,893 The house is old and quaint and altogether delightful. 8 00:02:35,024 --> 00:02:36,939 Red brick. 9 00:02:41,204 --> 00:02:43,728 The hall itself is practically a room. 10 00:02:43,859 --> 00:02:47,906 From there, you go right or left into dining room or drawing room. 11 00:02:50,692 --> 00:02:54,304 Straight ahead there are the stairs going up to the first floor. 12 00:02:54,435 --> 00:02:58,003 Three bedrooms there and three attics above. 13 00:02:58,134 --> 00:03:01,050 There's a very big witch elm at the back of the house. 14 00:03:01,181 --> 00:03:03,922 I quite love that tree already. 15 00:03:08,579 --> 00:03:11,191 And of course more ordinary trees. 16 00:03:11,321 --> 00:03:13,889 Flower beds, bluebells, forget-me-nots. 17 00:03:14,019 --> 00:03:16,935 Peonies, irises and azaleas. 18 00:03:17,066 --> 00:03:21,636 And a wisteriaand clematis which grows all around the house. 19 00:03:25,901 --> 00:03:28,947 And now for the family themselves. 20 00:03:29,078 --> 00:03:30,601 [ Clicking ] 21 00:03:30,732 --> 00:03:32,908 This morning I was awakened by a clicketing sound 22 00:03:33,038 --> 00:03:36,694 - coming from the garden. - [ Clicking continues ] 23 00:03:39,480 --> 00:03:42,134 - Oh, blast! - It was Charles, the older son, 24 00:03:42,265 --> 00:03:45,181 practicing his croquet on the lawn. 25 00:03:45,312 --> 00:03:48,489 I must stress the word practicing! 26 00:03:50,186 --> 00:03:52,667 A bit later I heard more clacketing. 27 00:03:53,363 --> 00:03:54,495 [ Clacking ] 28 00:03:59,064 --> 00:04:01,110 At first I thought they were having a game. 29 00:04:04,113 --> 00:04:08,683 But no. It was Mr. Wilcox practicing his croquet. 30 00:04:10,119 --> 00:04:12,513 Mr. Wilcox prefers three hoops, Charles one. 31 00:04:14,123 --> 00:04:17,387 After a bit comes Miss Evie Wilcox. 32 00:04:21,217 --> 00:04:24,742 She does exercises on a calisthenics machine 33 00:04:24,873 --> 00:04:26,831 that is hanging from a pergola. 34 00:04:30,531 --> 00:04:33,142 At last comes Mrs. Wilcox, 35 00:04:33,273 --> 00:04:36,711 who is a creature of a very different sort. 36 00:04:41,977 --> 00:04:44,849 Because for all their croquet and calisthenics, 37 00:04:44,980 --> 00:04:48,200 Mrs. Wilcox seems, of all of them, 38 00:04:48,331 --> 00:04:51,421 to belong most completely to Howards End. 39 00:04:52,161 --> 00:04:55,338 And it to her. 40 00:04:55,469 --> 00:04:58,298 Paul, younger son, arrives this morning. 41 00:04:58,428 --> 00:05:02,693 "Much love. Modified love to Tibby. And love to Aunt Juley. 42 00:05:02,824 --> 00:05:04,695 So good of her to come and keep you company." 43 00:05:04,826 --> 00:05:07,045 But what a bore for you. Burn this. 44 00:05:07,176 --> 00:05:10,266 "Will write again Thursday. Helen." 45 00:05:10,397 --> 00:05:13,530 But what sort of people are these Wilcoxes, Margaret? 46 00:05:13,661 --> 00:05:16,272 - I don't understand. - I don't know any more than you do. 47 00:05:16,403 --> 00:05:19,101 We met them in Germany. We had an awful expedition 48 00:05:19,231 --> 00:05:21,756 from Heidelberg to Speyer to see the old cathedral there. 49 00:05:21,886 --> 00:05:24,106 We met the Wilcoxes in the public gardens. 50 00:05:24,236 --> 00:05:26,456 They hadn't any German. We took some drives together. 51 00:05:26,587 --> 00:05:28,719 Then they invited us to visit them when we came home. 52 00:05:28,850 --> 00:05:30,199 Then Tibby got hay fever and Helen went on alone. 53 00:05:30,330 --> 00:05:31,766 That's really all I can tell you. 54 00:05:31,896 --> 00:05:34,508 Oh, you girls have always been so independent. 55 00:05:34,638 --> 00:05:37,206 Isn't that generally reckoned to be a good thing, Aunt Juley? 56 00:05:37,337 --> 00:05:38,903 Well, I'm sure I don't know. 57 00:05:39,034 --> 00:05:41,645 But I have always thought that the care of your sister and brother 58 00:05:41,776 --> 00:05:45,736 too great a burden to place upon a young woman of your tender years. 59 00:05:45,867 --> 00:05:49,436 Your youth has practically been thrown away on your precious independence. 60 00:05:49,566 --> 00:05:52,656 - "Practically"...? - Yes, Margaret! It has. 61 00:05:52,787 --> 00:05:55,006 Who is to say what the result might have proved by now 62 00:05:55,137 --> 00:05:56,486 had your father left you in my care? 63 00:05:56,617 --> 00:05:58,488 Which I know your dear mother would have wished. 64 00:05:58,619 --> 00:06:01,056 Oh, dear Aunt Juley, let's not go over that again. 65 00:06:01,186 --> 00:06:02,753 Poor Mother left it up to Papa to decide. 66 00:06:02,884 --> 00:06:06,540 Papa left it up to me and I don't think I've done so badly after all. 67 00:06:06,670 --> 00:06:08,498 And I've always valued your advice. 68 00:06:08,629 --> 00:06:10,544 Yes, but you never take it. 69 00:06:10,674 --> 00:06:14,199 Oh, I'm not saying you've done badly by Helen and Tibby, dear. 70 00:06:14,330 --> 00:06:15,897 - Just for yourself. - Aunt Juley! 71 00:06:16,027 --> 00:06:18,465 Excuse me, Miss, but Master Tibby's asking for you again. 72 00:06:18,595 --> 00:06:20,815 Thank you, Nancy. 73 00:06:20,945 --> 00:06:22,947 Annie, I think you can clear away the breakfast things now. 74 00:06:23,078 --> 00:06:24,732 Yes, Miss. 75 00:06:37,832 --> 00:06:39,877 [ Letterbox flap clacks ] 76 00:06:55,371 --> 00:06:58,330 [ HELEN ] Dearest Meg, I do wish you were here. 77 00:06:58,461 --> 00:07:00,768 The Wilcoxes continue to fascinate. 78 00:07:02,117 --> 00:07:04,554 Miss Schlegel, this is my brother Paul. 79 00:07:04,685 --> 00:07:07,470 Paul, Miss Schlegel is stopping with us for the week. 80 00:07:07,601 --> 00:07:10,908 - How do you do? - How do you do? 81 00:07:11,039 --> 00:07:14,259 Paul, younger brother, is quite the handsomest of the lot. 82 00:07:14,390 --> 00:07:18,263 But not a bit conceited nor over-serious like Charles, 83 00:07:18,394 --> 00:07:20,091 older brother. 84 00:07:20,222 --> 00:07:24,356 Mr. Wilcox runs the Imperial and West African Rubber Company 85 00:07:24,487 --> 00:07:28,186 And says the most horrid things so nicely! 86 00:07:28,317 --> 00:07:31,407 When I said I believed in equality between the sexes, 87 00:07:31,538 --> 00:07:35,193 he gave me such a setting-down as I have never had. 88 00:07:35,324 --> 00:07:37,152 Like all really strong people, 89 00:07:37,282 --> 00:07:38,762 he did it without hurting me. 90 00:07:38,893 --> 00:07:41,286 My dear Miss Schlegel, there is no equality among men. 91 00:07:41,417 --> 00:07:43,811 How can there be equality between men and women? 92 00:07:43,941 --> 00:07:45,421 What civilization has ever existed 93 00:07:45,552 --> 00:07:47,989 on terms of perfect equality among its constituents? 94 00:07:48,119 --> 00:07:49,860 What household for that matter? 95 00:07:49,991 --> 00:07:52,384 Only Paul tried to come to my rescue 96 00:07:52,515 --> 00:07:54,212 but he was quite over-matched. 97 00:07:54,343 --> 00:07:56,301 But then oughtn't your anti-Suffragists 98 00:07:56,432 --> 00:07:59,043 - object to being ruled by a woman for 63 years? - Bosh! 99 00:07:59,174 --> 00:08:01,655 - 64. - No, it was 63. - Why is it bosh? 100 00:08:01,785 --> 00:08:04,005 You can't say "bosh" just when someone disagrees with you. 101 00:08:04,135 --> 00:08:05,528 You can if it is bosh. 102 00:08:05,659 --> 00:08:07,922 It's bosh because the exception proves the rule. 103 00:08:08,052 --> 00:08:10,402 And you will search in vain for as violent an enemy 104 00:08:10,533 --> 00:08:13,101 of your Suffragists as the late queen. 105 00:08:13,231 --> 00:08:15,233 But, well, wasn't that hypocrisy in her? 106 00:08:15,364 --> 00:08:16,496 Not at all. 107 00:08:16,626 --> 00:08:18,193 - Bosh! - [ All laugh ] 108 00:08:18,323 --> 00:08:19,716 There was no hypocrisy in it. 109 00:08:19,847 --> 00:08:22,632 It showed her perfect disinterest in the controversy. 110 00:08:22,763 --> 00:08:25,200 "In five minutes he took up everything we were raised to believe in 111 00:08:25,330 --> 00:08:26,767 and ripped it entirely to shreds. 112 00:08:26,897 --> 00:08:30,422 It was lovely." Oh, dear. 113 00:08:30,553 --> 00:08:33,338 One sound man of business does more good to the world 114 00:08:33,469 --> 00:08:35,297 than a dozen of your social reformers. 115 00:08:35,427 --> 00:08:38,082 - Oh! - "But I have saved the best part for last." 116 00:08:38,213 --> 00:08:39,649 Well, I dread to hear it. 117 00:08:39,780 --> 00:08:42,086 I do suppose the arguments against women's suffrage 118 00:08:42,217 --> 00:08:44,262 are frightfully strong, Mrs. Wilcox. 119 00:08:44,393 --> 00:08:47,222 Are they? I never follow any arguments. 120 00:08:47,352 --> 00:08:49,659 I'm only too thankful not to have to vote myself. 121 00:08:49,790 --> 00:08:52,270 Would you pour the coffee, please, Mazy? Thank you. 122 00:08:55,099 --> 00:08:58,494 And suddenly the discussion was over. 123 00:08:58,625 --> 00:09:02,759 I was never so much surprised in my life. 124 00:09:02,890 --> 00:09:05,849 So you see, Meg, I've got everything upside-down again. 125 00:09:05,980 --> 00:09:09,461 It's not Mr. Wilcox who rules at Howards End, 126 00:09:09,592 --> 00:09:10,985 but his wife. 127 00:09:11,115 --> 00:09:14,205 She slams no doors, states no facts. 128 00:09:14,336 --> 00:09:16,207 And does no calisthenics. 129 00:09:16,338 --> 00:09:19,515 They worship and obey her. 130 00:09:19,646 --> 00:09:22,126 It makes one worship them in turn. 131 00:09:25,347 --> 00:09:28,089 Why our Helen should be so charmed to find 132 00:09:28,219 --> 00:09:31,788 her deepest convictions so easily disaggregated, 133 00:09:31,919 --> 00:09:33,355 I simply cannot imagine. 134 00:09:33,485 --> 00:09:35,792 I think she's infatuated with the lot of them. 135 00:09:37,881 --> 00:09:39,883 - [ Music plays ] - [ Laughter ] 136 00:09:44,192 --> 00:09:46,107 [ Music drowns out Mr. Wilcox's voice ] 137 00:09:49,066 --> 00:09:51,112 [ Music drowns out speech ] 138 00:09:52,026 --> 00:09:54,681 Off we go! Onwards! 139 00:10:04,560 --> 00:10:07,607 They sound to me quite the wrong sort of people for Helen. 140 00:10:07,737 --> 00:10:10,044 Not our sort of people at all. 141 00:10:10,174 --> 00:10:13,047 They are rather a breath of fresh air. 142 00:10:13,177 --> 00:10:15,658 Sometimes I feel that we are swathed in cant. 143 00:10:15,789 --> 00:10:17,529 And it's good for us to be stripped of it. 144 00:10:17,660 --> 00:10:21,533 - Stripped of what, dear? - Cant. Argot. Jargon. Hypocrisy. 145 00:10:21,664 --> 00:10:23,535 Sanctimoniousness. 146 00:10:23,666 --> 00:10:26,582 Sometimes I long for someone dominating 147 00:10:26,713 --> 00:10:29,672 to tell me that my ideas are sheltered and academic. 148 00:10:29,803 --> 00:10:31,065 That equality's... 149 00:10:31,195 --> 00:10:32,457 Bosh! 150 00:10:32,588 --> 00:10:35,112 - Socialism? - Dangerous bosh. 151 00:10:35,243 --> 00:10:36,505 Art and literature. 152 00:10:36,636 --> 00:10:37,985 Margaret! 153 00:10:38,115 --> 00:10:40,988 - Bosh! - It's really too much. 154 00:10:41,118 --> 00:10:43,904 Except of course when conducive to strengthening the character. 155 00:10:44,034 --> 00:10:45,383 Of course! 156 00:10:45,514 --> 00:10:47,908 You have a strong character, Miss Schlegel. 157 00:10:48,038 --> 00:10:51,128 Yes. It has been strengthened by art and literature. 158 00:10:51,259 --> 00:10:53,348 Aha! You prove my point. 159 00:10:53,478 --> 00:10:54,392 [ Mr. Wilcox laughs ] 160 00:10:54,523 --> 00:10:57,569 You are really the most peculiar girls. 161 00:10:57,700 --> 00:10:58,788 [ Laughs ] 162 00:11:01,573 --> 00:11:07,579 Yes, my darling Meg. One by one my Schlegel fetishes have been overthrown. 163 00:11:07,710 --> 00:11:12,062 The Wilcox men see everything with such freshness and clarity 164 00:11:12,193 --> 00:11:14,064 that nothing seems to muddle them. 165 00:11:14,195 --> 00:11:18,025 The ruin dates from the 11th century. 166 00:11:18,155 --> 00:11:19,374 We can stop here for half an hour, 167 00:11:19,504 --> 00:11:21,115 still be in time for some cricket. 168 00:11:28,992 --> 00:11:32,126 - [ Paul chuckles ] - [ Panting ] 169 00:11:35,390 --> 00:11:37,218 [ AUNT JULEY ] But surely, Margaret, dear, 170 00:11:37,348 --> 00:11:40,090 you can find in yourself no answering feeling 171 00:11:40,221 --> 00:11:41,657 for that kind of push? 172 00:11:41,788 --> 00:11:44,094 No, but I do sometimes think that the real world 173 00:11:44,225 --> 00:11:46,314 has been marching past us for some time now. 174 00:11:46,444 --> 00:11:49,665 And there's nothing wrong with Helen joining the parade for a week or two. 175 00:11:49,796 --> 00:11:52,842 If only to ensure that we're not wholly and entirely left behind. 176 00:11:52,973 --> 00:11:56,237 Well, I for one have never marched in a parade. 177 00:11:56,367 --> 00:11:58,805 And I have no wish to do so now. 178 00:11:58,935 --> 00:12:01,155 You and Helen may do as you choose, of course. 179 00:12:01,285 --> 00:12:02,983 Oh, don't let's worry about Helen. 180 00:12:03,113 --> 00:12:04,854 Her head may be easily turned 181 00:12:04,985 --> 00:12:07,074 but it does go on turning, if you see what I mean. 182 00:12:07,204 --> 00:12:10,164 That's why it's got so much more sense in it than most people's. 183 00:12:10,294 --> 00:12:12,470 At least... sometimes it does. 184 00:12:16,605 --> 00:12:18,607 Miss Schlegel. 185 00:12:18,738 --> 00:12:20,696 I... 186 00:12:20,827 --> 00:12:22,829 - Helen. - Yes. Do. 187 00:12:44,764 --> 00:12:46,940 [ Horse and carriage approaching ] 188 00:12:55,122 --> 00:12:56,993 [ HELEN ] Dearest, dearest Meg. 189 00:12:57,124 --> 00:12:59,169 I do not know what you will say. 190 00:12:59,300 --> 00:13:02,433 Paul, younger son, and I are in love. 191 00:13:02,564 --> 00:13:04,044 Oh, dear. 192 00:13:06,655 --> 00:13:10,398 But this is far too sudden, surely. 193 00:13:10,528 --> 00:13:11,965 Has the young man made an offer? 194 00:13:12,095 --> 00:13:13,836 She doesn't say. 195 00:13:13,967 --> 00:13:16,317 Our Helen is not a girl to be trifled with. 196 00:13:16,447 --> 00:13:17,884 And if he's not made an offer... 197 00:13:18,014 --> 00:13:18,928 She doesn't say, Aunt Juley. 198 00:13:19,059 --> 00:13:20,669 What's to be done? 199 00:13:20,800 --> 00:13:24,064 I don't think anything needs doing. But I must go down to see her. 200 00:13:24,194 --> 00:13:27,415 Margaret, dear... quite frankly, you won't be offended, 201 00:13:27,545 --> 00:13:29,547 I feel you are not up to this business. 202 00:13:29,678 --> 00:13:32,376 This requires an older person. 203 00:13:32,507 --> 00:13:34,161 You Schlegels, you are so impetuous. 204 00:13:34,291 --> 00:13:37,817 You see far too many people here: unshaven musicians, 205 00:13:37,947 --> 00:13:40,167 actresses, even. German cousins. 206 00:13:40,297 --> 00:13:43,300 - Oh, Aunt Juley! - Acquaintances picked up in foreign hotels. 207 00:13:43,431 --> 00:13:44,998 Disaster was bound to come. 208 00:13:45,128 --> 00:13:48,175 How lucky I happened to be on the spot when it came. 209 00:13:48,305 --> 00:13:51,091 You would say the wrong thing. For a certainty you would. 210 00:13:51,221 --> 00:13:52,788 In your anxiety for Helen's happiness, 211 00:13:52,919 --> 00:13:54,355 you would offend the whole of these Wilcoxes 212 00:13:54,485 --> 00:13:56,052 by asking one of your impetuous questions. 213 00:13:56,183 --> 00:13:57,271 I shall ask no questions. 214 00:13:57,401 --> 00:13:58,750 I have it from Helen that she is in love. 215 00:13:58,881 --> 00:14:01,623 There is no question to ask as long as she keeps to that. 216 00:14:01,753 --> 00:14:02,929 A long engagement if you like... 217 00:14:03,059 --> 00:14:05,757 - But is there an engagement? - I don't know, Aunty. 218 00:14:05,888 --> 00:14:07,411 I presume, if they're in love. 219 00:14:07,542 --> 00:14:09,152 Well, in that case, dear, why go down? 220 00:14:09,283 --> 00:14:10,806 Because I love her and I must be near her 221 00:14:10,937 --> 00:14:12,808 in this crisis in her life. 222 00:14:12,939 --> 00:14:16,290 If only to say "Brava" for finding happiness and, "Here I am, Helen." 223 00:14:16,420 --> 00:14:19,206 Oh, if you can't see that, I can't explain it to you. 224 00:14:19,336 --> 00:14:21,817 - But... - Aunt Juley, I must go to Howards End myself. 225 00:14:21,948 --> 00:14:24,167 I can never thank you properly for offering. 226 00:14:24,298 --> 00:14:27,518 I mean to go down tomorrow if Tibby is well enough and that's flat. 227 00:14:33,524 --> 00:14:35,570 - [ Sneezes ] - Oh, dear. 228 00:14:38,312 --> 00:14:39,966 I told you I was worse. 229 00:14:40,096 --> 00:14:42,794 He does seem a bit feverish. 230 00:14:42,925 --> 00:14:44,753 I might stop breathing at any moment. 231 00:14:44,884 --> 00:14:48,191 I nearly suffocated in my sleep last night. 232 00:14:48,322 --> 00:14:50,759 I really ought to have someone with me all the time. 233 00:14:50,890 --> 00:14:54,154 Meg has promised to read to me from Walter Savage Landor. 234 00:14:54,284 --> 00:14:55,546 Oh, really? Tibby? 235 00:14:55,677 --> 00:14:58,636 - Helen... - I don't think he's in any grave danger. 236 00:14:58,767 --> 00:15:01,335 But I do recommend that someone keep an eye on him. 237 00:15:02,684 --> 00:15:04,599 There. 238 00:15:09,821 --> 00:15:11,693 [ Voices chattering ] 239 00:15:13,477 --> 00:15:15,175 Now, you will remember not to be drawn into 240 00:15:15,305 --> 00:15:17,873 any discussions about an engagement, Aunt Juley? 241 00:15:18,004 --> 00:15:19,657 Just give my letter to Helen 242 00:15:19,788 --> 00:15:22,095 and say whatever you feel yourself to her. 243 00:15:22,225 --> 00:15:25,141 But only to her and, and do keep clear of the relatives. 244 00:15:25,272 --> 00:15:27,317 You may depend on me. 245 00:15:36,370 --> 00:15:37,762 [ Train whistle ] 246 00:15:56,477 --> 00:15:58,348 All over. Wish I had never written. 247 00:15:58,479 --> 00:15:59,741 Tell no-one. Helen. 248 00:16:00,829 --> 00:16:02,352 Oh, crikey. 249 00:16:07,009 --> 00:16:09,272 I want a house. Its name is Howards Lodge. 250 00:16:09,403 --> 00:16:11,666 - Do you know where it is? - Mr. Wilcox? 251 00:16:13,624 --> 00:16:15,713 - Oh, dear. - Lady's wanting Howards End. 252 00:16:20,240 --> 00:16:22,633 Excuse me asking, but are you the younger Mr. Wilcox 253 00:16:22,764 --> 00:16:24,418 or the elder? 254 00:16:24,548 --> 00:16:26,463 The younger. Can I do anything for you? 255 00:16:26,594 --> 00:16:29,510 Oh, well... Really? Are you? 256 00:16:33,079 --> 00:16:36,299 - My niece isn't with you by any chance? - No. 257 00:16:36,430 --> 00:16:37,735 I came over with my father. 258 00:16:37,866 --> 00:16:39,781 He's gone on north on your train. 259 00:16:39,911 --> 00:16:41,783 You'll see Miss Schlegel at lunch. 260 00:16:41,913 --> 00:16:44,351 - You're coming up to lunch, I hope? - Mm. 261 00:16:49,269 --> 00:16:53,012 Oh, this is very good of you. Very good indeed. 262 00:16:53,142 --> 00:16:55,840 So, you see, we just heard from Helen last night. 263 00:16:55,971 --> 00:16:57,973 Oh, yes? 264 00:16:58,104 --> 00:17:01,107 So naturally, I am very anxious to talk to you. 265 00:17:01,237 --> 00:17:02,456 [ Gears grind ] 266 00:17:14,250 --> 00:17:17,340 Mr. Wilcox, Margaret has told me everything. 267 00:17:17,471 --> 00:17:19,734 - I have seen Helen's letter. - I beg your pardon? 268 00:17:19,864 --> 00:17:21,910 - I didn't catch. - About Helen. 269 00:17:22,041 --> 00:17:24,173 About Helen, of course. 270 00:17:24,304 --> 00:17:26,915 I'm afraid I don't quite see what you're getting at. 271 00:17:27,046 --> 00:17:29,918 Helen, Mr. Wilcox. My niece and you. 272 00:17:30,049 --> 00:17:32,442 Miss Schlegel and myself? 273 00:17:32,573 --> 00:17:35,967 I trust there's been no misunderstanding. You are Mr. Paul Wilcox? 274 00:17:36,098 --> 00:17:37,708 I'm not. 275 00:17:37,839 --> 00:17:39,667 Well, why did you say so at the station? 276 00:17:39,797 --> 00:17:41,582 Oh, I beg your pardon. I said no such thing. 277 00:17:41,712 --> 00:17:44,063 - My name is Charles. - Charles? 278 00:17:44,193 --> 00:17:47,718 Do you mean to say that my brother Paul and Miss Schlegel... 279 00:17:47,849 --> 00:17:49,198 Good God! 280 00:17:49,329 --> 00:17:51,635 - Mr. Wilcox. My niece... - But he's going to Africa. 281 00:17:51,766 --> 00:17:53,420 - The plans have all been made. - Well, 282 00:17:53,550 --> 00:17:56,075 perhaps they have, Mr. Wilcox, but we are not in Africa now. 283 00:17:56,205 --> 00:17:57,902 Has he promised to marry her? 284 00:17:58,033 --> 00:18:00,992 - Well, I have no such information, Mr. Wilcox. - Idiot! Idiot! 285 00:18:01,123 --> 00:18:03,299 - My niece... - [ Aunt Juley cries out ] 286 00:18:05,301 --> 00:18:08,174 Let me tell you, the thing's impossible and must be stopped. 287 00:18:08,304 --> 00:18:11,438 Yes, it is impossible. Yes, it will be stopped and I shall stop it. 288 00:18:11,568 --> 00:18:12,743 I warn you, Paul hasn't a penny. 289 00:18:12,874 --> 00:18:14,267 Well, there's no need to warn us, Mr. Wilcox. 290 00:18:14,397 --> 00:18:15,703 The warning is all the other way. 291 00:18:15,833 --> 00:18:18,314 My niece is a very exceptional person. 292 00:18:18,445 --> 00:18:20,664 - He couldn't think of marrying for years. - I will not stand idle... 293 00:18:20,795 --> 00:18:22,405 It must be a woman who can stand the climate. 294 00:18:22,536 --> 00:18:24,973 ..on people who will not appreciate... Will you let me finish? 295 00:18:25,104 --> 00:18:26,366 No! 296 00:18:36,289 --> 00:18:38,856 All I know is she's spread the thing and he hasn't. 297 00:18:38,987 --> 00:18:40,293 - He's ashamed to tell us. - Will you please let me out of this motor car? 298 00:18:40,423 --> 00:18:41,642 He knows he's been a damn fool. 299 00:18:41,772 --> 00:18:43,731 - Aunt Juley! - Paul! 300 00:18:43,861 --> 00:18:47,038 Oh, my poor Helen! 301 00:18:47,169 --> 00:18:49,258 I've just had a telegram from Margaret. 302 00:18:49,389 --> 00:18:52,087 - Paul! - I meant to stop you coming. It's over. 303 00:18:52,218 --> 00:18:54,045 - Paul! - Over? 304 00:18:54,176 --> 00:18:56,613 - Aunt Juley, don't, please. - Paul! 305 00:18:56,744 --> 00:18:58,354 Don't let them know I've been so silly. 306 00:18:58,485 --> 00:19:00,095 - It wasn't anything. - Paul! 307 00:19:00,226 --> 00:19:01,879 - Is there any truth to this? - Don't let them know. 308 00:19:02,010 --> 00:19:03,316 - They are never to know. - I didn't... 309 00:19:03,446 --> 00:19:06,928 - I don't... - Yes or no, man? Plain question. Plain answer. 310 00:19:07,058 --> 00:19:10,323 - Did or didn't Miss Schlegel...? - Charles? 311 00:19:19,201 --> 00:19:20,550 Miss Schlegel. 312 00:19:20,681 --> 00:19:23,727 Would you take your aunt up to your room? 313 00:19:23,858 --> 00:19:26,904 Or to my room if you think that's best. 314 00:19:27,035 --> 00:19:29,951 Paul, do find Evie. Tell her lunch for six. 315 00:19:30,081 --> 00:19:33,302 But I'm not sure we shall all be downstairs for it. 316 00:19:39,830 --> 00:19:41,745 Mother! 317 00:19:41,876 --> 00:19:44,705 Are you aware that Paul has been playing the fool with that girl? 318 00:19:46,446 --> 00:19:50,363 It's alright. They have broken off their engagement. 319 00:19:50,493 --> 00:19:52,103 Engagement?! 320 00:19:52,234 --> 00:19:55,542 They do not love any longer if you prefer it put that way. 321 00:19:55,672 --> 00:19:57,935 Hm. 322 00:19:58,066 --> 00:20:00,155 Would you please put the car away? 323 00:20:00,286 --> 00:20:02,375 Come in for lunch. 324 00:20:04,420 --> 00:20:05,769 Yes...Mother. 325 00:20:16,084 --> 00:20:17,999 [ Engine revs ] 326 00:20:53,252 --> 00:20:55,384 Walk on. 327 00:21:02,043 --> 00:21:05,046 It was the silliest thing. It was over at once. 328 00:21:05,176 --> 00:21:09,485 As soon as I went into the dining room the next morning, I knew it was no good. 329 00:21:09,616 --> 00:21:12,358 There was Evie managing the tea urn. 330 00:21:12,488 --> 00:21:13,837 I can't explain. 331 00:21:13,968 --> 00:21:17,058 And Mr. Wilcox reading the Times and... 332 00:21:17,188 --> 00:21:20,453 Charles talking to Paul about stocks and shares. 333 00:21:23,456 --> 00:21:27,677 He looked so frightened. 334 00:21:27,808 --> 00:21:30,419 And, and when I saw all the others so placid 335 00:21:30,550 --> 00:21:33,988 with their newspapers and Paul mad with terror, 336 00:21:34,118 --> 00:21:36,207 in case I said the wrong thing... 337 00:21:36,338 --> 00:21:37,426 It was awful. 338 00:21:37,557 --> 00:21:39,559 [ Strained ] Good morning. 339 00:21:40,516 --> 00:21:42,388 Good morning. 340 00:21:42,518 --> 00:21:46,435 Ohh! Meg, it was too idiotic. 341 00:21:48,307 --> 00:21:53,094 I felt for a moment that the whole Wilcox family was a fraud. 342 00:21:53,224 --> 00:21:57,490 Just a wall of newspapers and motor cars and golf clubs. 343 00:21:57,620 --> 00:22:00,797 And that if it fell, I should find nothing behind it 344 00:22:00,928 --> 00:22:05,019 but panic and...emptiness. 345 00:22:05,149 --> 00:22:09,719 And somehow I saw Mr. Wilcox behind the whole miserable affair, 346 00:22:10,894 --> 00:22:14,507 reading his Times, thinking his mercenary thoughts. 347 00:22:16,422 --> 00:22:19,207 Reclining in his little kingdom with Charles and Evie and Paul, 348 00:22:19,338 --> 00:22:22,515 his little toy soldiers, not real people at all. 349 00:22:22,645 --> 00:22:25,169 And Mrs. Wilcox his only master. 350 00:22:25,300 --> 00:22:26,736 And then... 351 00:22:26,867 --> 00:22:29,652 Uh, Miss Schlegel. I... If you could just...let me... 352 00:22:31,175 --> 00:22:32,699 I'm dreadfully sorry if I... 353 00:22:32,829 --> 00:22:35,092 - Oh, please... - You see... 354 00:22:35,223 --> 00:22:37,312 I leave for Africa in a couple of months. 355 00:22:37,443 --> 00:22:40,750 Nigeria, in fact. And I should like you to know 356 00:22:40,881 --> 00:22:45,886 that if I were free, I should feel obliged to... ..well, to... 357 00:22:46,016 --> 00:22:50,543 - Please... - It, it, it, it's wrong to lead a girl and... 358 00:22:50,673 --> 00:22:53,372 - I was brought up... - Please, don't go on. It was nothing. 359 00:22:53,502 --> 00:22:56,679 Paul? Anything wrong? 360 00:23:02,555 --> 00:23:07,255 And when I couldn't get to the station to send another telegram... 361 00:23:07,386 --> 00:23:09,300 It's been a disgusting business. 362 00:23:09,431 --> 00:23:12,042 - And to think that... - And to think... 363 00:23:12,173 --> 00:23:15,132 that because you and a young man meet for a moment, 364 00:23:15,263 --> 00:23:18,440 there must be all these telegrams and anger. 365 00:23:18,571 --> 00:23:21,400 Do you think personal relations lead to sloppiness in the end? 366 00:23:21,530 --> 00:23:23,489 Oh, Meg, that's what I felt. 367 00:23:23,619 --> 00:23:26,753 Only, not so clearly when the Wilcoxes were so competent 368 00:23:26,883 --> 00:23:29,538 and seemed to have their hands on all the ropes. 369 00:23:29,669 --> 00:23:31,627 You don't feel that way now? 370 00:23:33,237 --> 00:23:35,718 I remember Paul at breakfast. 371 00:23:35,849 --> 00:23:37,807 I shall never forget him. 372 00:23:37,938 --> 00:23:40,854 He had nothing to fall back upon. 373 00:23:44,118 --> 00:23:45,685 Tibby, dear, you feeling any better? 374 00:23:45,815 --> 00:23:46,990 I suppose so. 375 00:23:47,121 --> 00:23:50,559 Hello, Helen. How are all your Wilcoxes, then? 376 00:23:50,690 --> 00:23:53,519 - Don't tease her, Tibby. - I'm sorry. 377 00:23:53,649 --> 00:23:55,216 Cheer up, old pal. 378 00:23:55,346 --> 00:23:57,697 Someone's bound to marry you one of these days. 379 00:23:57,827 --> 00:23:59,350 - No, thanks. - But they are. 380 00:23:59,481 --> 00:24:02,745 What about me? Am I never to marry, Tibby? 381 00:24:02,876 --> 00:24:04,312 Oh, gosh, no. 382 00:24:04,443 --> 00:24:06,140 You could. You don't want anyone! 383 00:24:06,270 --> 00:24:07,533 Don't I? 384 00:24:07,663 --> 00:24:09,230 And soon, no-one will want you. 385 00:24:09,360 --> 00:24:11,101 Yes, they will! 386 00:24:11,232 --> 00:24:13,408 But they shan't have her, shall they, Tibbs? 387 00:24:13,539 --> 00:24:15,628 I shouldn't think so. 388 00:24:38,868 --> 00:24:40,261 [ Hum of motor car passing ] 389 00:24:46,702 --> 00:24:48,704 [ Low hum of conversation ] 390 00:24:53,579 --> 00:24:55,537 [ AUNT JULEY ] Who's that sitting next to Helen? 391 00:24:55,668 --> 00:24:57,017 [ MEG ] I don't know. 392 00:25:12,423 --> 00:25:14,295 ♪ BEETHOVEN: 5th Symphony 393 00:26:55,309 --> 00:26:58,791 Good afternoon. Auf Wiedersehen. Guten Tag. 394 00:26:58,921 --> 00:27:00,140 I must say... 395 00:27:07,364 --> 00:27:09,366 Margaret, is Helen alright? 396 00:27:09,497 --> 00:27:12,805 - Oh, yes. - She's always running away in the middle of a program. 397 00:27:12,935 --> 00:27:14,284 Excuse me. 398 00:27:16,591 --> 00:27:20,203 That lady has quite inadvertently taken my umbrella. 399 00:27:20,334 --> 00:27:22,858 Oh, goodness gracious me. I'm so sorry. 400 00:27:22,989 --> 00:27:24,555 Tibby, run after Helen. 401 00:27:24,686 --> 00:27:26,470 I shall miss the Four Serious Songs if I do. 402 00:27:26,601 --> 00:27:29,082 - It isn't of any consequence. - Course it is! 403 00:27:29,212 --> 00:27:31,214 Tibby, you must go. Tibby. 404 00:27:36,176 --> 00:27:38,091 - [ Applause ] - Oh, well, can't go now. 405 00:27:42,356 --> 00:27:45,272 - My sister is so careless. - Not at all. 406 00:27:45,402 --> 00:27:46,839 If you gave me your address... 407 00:27:46,969 --> 00:27:49,015 Not at all. Not at all. 408 00:27:55,761 --> 00:27:57,545 That is where we live. 409 00:27:57,676 --> 00:28:00,417 If you prefer, you could call for your umbrella after the concert. 410 00:28:00,548 --> 00:28:02,985 Though I don't like to trouble you. It's been all our fault. 411 00:28:03,116 --> 00:28:05,248 [ Male solo ] 412 00:28:06,815 --> 00:28:08,861 Oh, dear. It's the Brahms. 413 00:28:23,266 --> 00:28:24,964 Please, allow me. 414 00:28:25,094 --> 00:28:27,793 Oh, that really isn't necessary. But thank you. 415 00:28:30,186 --> 00:28:32,972 - May I carry your program for you? - I'm really quite able. 416 00:28:33,102 --> 00:28:35,148 Oh. Thank you. 417 00:28:46,681 --> 00:28:49,162 It was a fine program today, was it not? 418 00:28:49,292 --> 00:28:53,732 The Beethoven was fine. I don't like the Brahms, though. 419 00:28:53,862 --> 00:28:57,474 When my work permits I attend the gallery for the Royal Opera. 420 00:28:57,605 --> 00:29:01,174 - Oh? - This year I've been three times. 421 00:29:01,304 --> 00:29:04,307 To Faust, Tosca and...the Tannhauser. 422 00:29:04,438 --> 00:29:06,048 Yeah, hmm. 423 00:29:06,179 --> 00:29:08,311 Surely you haven't forgotten the sound of the drums 424 00:29:08,442 --> 00:29:10,139 steadily beating on the low C, Aunt Juley? 425 00:29:10,270 --> 00:29:13,490 - No-one could. - An especially loud part. 426 00:29:13,621 --> 00:29:16,493 No, no. Between the scherzo and the finale. 427 00:29:16,624 --> 00:29:19,279 Do you think music's so different to pictures? 428 00:29:19,409 --> 00:29:20,933 I... 429 00:29:21,063 --> 00:29:22,586 I should have thought so. Sort of. 430 00:29:22,717 --> 00:29:25,241 So should I. Now, my sister declares they're just the same. 431 00:29:25,372 --> 00:29:27,504 Do you agree, Mr. Bast? 432 00:29:27,635 --> 00:29:30,769 Oh, thank you. We have great arguments over it. 433 00:29:30,899 --> 00:29:33,336 She says I'm dense. I say she's sloppy. 434 00:29:33,467 --> 00:29:34,773 Doesn't that seem absurd to you? 435 00:29:34,903 --> 00:29:37,688 What's the point of the arts if they're interchangeable? 436 00:29:37,819 --> 00:29:40,735 At the moment I think music is in a very serious state. 437 00:29:40,866 --> 00:29:43,956 - Yes. - Of course, the real villain is Wagner. 438 00:29:45,871 --> 00:29:47,524 [ Horse hooves clopping ] 439 00:29:47,655 --> 00:29:51,441 Well, uh, I do hope you stay for tea, Mr. Bast. We should be so glad. 440 00:29:51,572 --> 00:29:53,922 We've dragged you so far out of your way. 441 00:29:54,053 --> 00:29:55,097 Tibby, do you have the latchkey? 442 00:29:55,228 --> 00:29:56,272 Course, I've forgotten mine. 443 00:29:56,403 --> 00:29:58,231 - Here. - Oh, never mind. 444 00:30:02,235 --> 00:30:04,585 Helen, let us in. 445 00:30:04,715 --> 00:30:07,109 - [ Knocking at door ] - Let us in! - Alright! 446 00:30:07,240 --> 00:30:10,939 It's alright, Annie. 447 00:30:11,070 --> 00:30:14,247 Helen! You've been taking this gentleman's umbrella from the Prince Regent's Hall 448 00:30:14,377 --> 00:30:17,076 - and he's had the trouble of coming all this way for it. - Taken what? 449 00:30:17,206 --> 00:30:20,644 - Oh! - Helen, you shouldn't be so ramshackle. 450 00:30:20,775 --> 00:30:23,299 I do nothing but steal umbrellas. I'm so very sorry. 451 00:30:23,430 --> 00:30:24,866 Do come in and choose one. 452 00:30:24,997 --> 00:30:28,000 Annie, another place for tea, please. 453 00:30:28,130 --> 00:30:30,785 Is yours a hooky or a knobbly? 454 00:30:30,916 --> 00:30:33,266 Mine's a knobbly. At least I think it is. 455 00:30:33,396 --> 00:30:37,139 Tibby! Do tell the maids to hurry tea up. 456 00:30:37,270 --> 00:30:40,055 What about this one? 457 00:30:42,841 --> 00:30:46,105 No, it's all gone along the seams. It's an appalling umbrella. Must be mine. 458 00:30:46,235 --> 00:30:47,758 No, it's mine. 459 00:30:47,889 --> 00:30:49,108 Thank you. 460 00:30:49,238 --> 00:30:51,414 Sorry to have put you to the trouble. 461 00:30:51,545 --> 00:30:53,155 Oh, but, I... 462 00:30:53,286 --> 00:30:54,983 - Goodbye. - But will you stop...? 463 00:30:55,114 --> 00:30:57,246 Thank you. Goodbye. 464 00:30:57,377 --> 00:30:58,900 Now, Helen, how stupid you've been. 465 00:30:59,031 --> 00:31:01,163 - Whatever have I done? - Well, don't you see? You frightened him away. 466 00:31:01,294 --> 00:31:03,209 I meant him to stop for tea. 467 00:31:03,339 --> 00:31:06,560 You oughtn't to talk about stealing or holes in umbrellas. 468 00:31:08,605 --> 00:31:11,304 It won't do a bit of good now. 469 00:31:12,087 --> 00:31:14,133 Oh! Do stop! 470 00:31:30,845 --> 00:31:33,500 [ AUNT JULEY ] Well, I daresay it's for the best. 471 00:31:33,630 --> 00:31:35,676 We know nothing about the young man, Margaret. 472 00:31:35,806 --> 00:31:37,852 He might have stolen something. 473 00:31:37,983 --> 00:31:40,246 Oh, Aunt Juley, how can you? 474 00:31:40,376 --> 00:31:42,465 You make me more and more ashamed. 475 00:31:42,596 --> 00:31:44,206 We could have let him have the spoons. 476 00:31:44,337 --> 00:31:46,905 If you don't drink the tea now it will lose the aroma. 477 00:31:47,035 --> 00:31:50,256 Well, I didn't find the young man especially distinguished. 478 00:31:50,386 --> 00:31:53,433 You girls always have the most extraordinary people here. 479 00:31:53,563 --> 00:31:55,957 I just cannot account for it. 480 00:31:56,088 --> 00:31:58,394 I don't say he was distinguished. That's just it. 481 00:31:58,525 --> 00:32:01,571 He said the most ordinary things imaginable about Faust and Tosca 482 00:32:01,702 --> 00:32:05,619 but he was so keen. He had such nice, kind eyes. 483 00:32:05,749 --> 00:32:07,708 Have you got a cigarette, Meg? 484 00:32:10,189 --> 00:32:12,452 I suppose he was very good-looking. 485 00:32:12,582 --> 00:32:14,541 If only his face was not so thin. 486 00:32:14,671 --> 00:32:17,674 Did you notice his right-hand cuff was frayed and he kept tucking it in? 487 00:32:17,805 --> 00:32:19,807 I never notice the way anyone looks or dresses. 488 00:32:19,938 --> 00:32:22,244 That's because you're what is called attractive. 489 00:32:22,375 --> 00:32:24,899 If you weren't you shouldn't notice anything else. 490 00:32:25,030 --> 00:32:29,164 At all events, I do think we might have taken Mr. Bast into the dining room. 491 00:32:29,295 --> 00:32:31,253 I'm really distressed he had no tea. 492 00:32:31,384 --> 00:32:33,212 One more failure for Helen. 493 00:32:33,342 --> 00:32:37,172 Aunt Juley, did you really not hear the drum beating on the low C all the time? 494 00:32:37,303 --> 00:32:41,046 - Oh, shut up! - Tibby, don't go on, will you? - But it is unmistakable. 495 00:32:44,527 --> 00:32:46,529 [ Low hum of conversation ] 496 00:33:00,369 --> 00:33:02,415 [ Locomotive ] 497 00:33:13,774 --> 00:33:16,951 - Good evening, Mr. Bast. - Good evening, Mr. Cunningham. 498 00:33:26,917 --> 00:33:28,832 [ Dog barks ] 499 00:33:38,494 --> 00:33:40,453 Hello? 500 00:34:02,562 --> 00:34:05,608 - [ Rattle and thud ] - Hello, Jacky. 501 00:34:05,739 --> 00:34:06,566 Hello, Len. 502 00:34:06,696 --> 00:34:08,785 - [ Door closes ] - [ She sighs ] 503 00:34:10,135 --> 00:34:12,833 - You alright? - Yes. 504 00:34:12,963 --> 00:34:14,791 Give us a kiss, darling. 505 00:34:19,579 --> 00:34:21,972 Did you hear the concert? 506 00:34:22,103 --> 00:34:23,583 I did, yes. 507 00:34:23,713 --> 00:34:26,020 - What was it? - Oh. 508 00:34:26,151 --> 00:34:28,631 A classical concert at the Prince Regent's Hall. 509 00:34:30,459 --> 00:34:32,418 - What book is it? - It's just... 510 00:34:35,508 --> 00:34:37,597 [ Train rumbles by ] 511 00:34:44,473 --> 00:34:46,301 I love you, Lenny. 512 00:34:49,043 --> 00:34:51,567 Jacky... 513 00:34:51,698 --> 00:34:53,221 You mustn't mind if I... 514 00:34:55,528 --> 00:34:57,573 Well, you mustn't mind me. 515 00:34:57,704 --> 00:34:59,706 I don't mind you, darling. 516 00:35:06,147 --> 00:35:07,148 [ Book drops ] 517 00:35:07,279 --> 00:35:08,845 Ooh. 518 00:35:08,976 --> 00:35:10,891 Book mark. 519 00:35:46,927 --> 00:35:50,452 Mr. Wilcox! 520 00:35:50,583 --> 00:35:53,063 - Miss Schlegel! - How extraordinary! How do you do? 521 00:35:53,194 --> 00:35:55,936 - How do you do? - Yes, very well. Thank you. 522 00:35:56,066 --> 00:35:57,372 How does Mrs. Wilcox do? 523 00:35:57,503 --> 00:35:59,635 Very well. Very well. She's, uh... She's just upstairs. 524 00:35:59,766 --> 00:36:02,290 Upstairs? But...? Has...? 525 00:36:02,421 --> 00:36:05,380 - We've taken a flat here. - A flat? Have you really? 526 00:36:05,511 --> 00:36:08,731 - Yes, we've just moved in. There's Evie, my daughter. - Oh, Evie! 527 00:36:08,862 --> 00:36:10,298 I've been longing to meet her. 528 00:36:10,429 --> 00:36:12,474 Evie! Ah. Evie! 529 00:36:12,605 --> 00:36:14,259 Ah, well... [ Laughs ] 530 00:36:14,389 --> 00:36:16,261 Mr. Wilcox, you know we live just up the road? 531 00:36:16,391 --> 00:36:18,524 Yes, I know. I know. How does your sister do? 532 00:36:18,654 --> 00:36:20,700 Helen? Oh...yes, very well. 533 00:36:20,830 --> 00:36:22,223 Please remember me to her. 534 00:36:22,354 --> 00:36:24,399 We must pop round once we've settled in. 535 00:36:24,530 --> 00:36:26,619 Evie will be so glad to make your acquaintance. 536 00:36:26,749 --> 00:36:29,056 - Oh, yes, you must. - [ Vehicle approaches ] 537 00:36:29,187 --> 00:36:31,841 - Yes, well...this is jolly. - Yes! 538 00:36:31,972 --> 00:36:34,235 Uh, will you excuse me? My wife will be expecting me. 539 00:36:34,366 --> 00:36:36,019 - There's so much to do. - Yes. Of course. 540 00:36:36,150 --> 00:36:39,371 - Please give her my regards. - Indeed. Good morning. 541 00:36:47,944 --> 00:36:50,077 [ AUNT JULEY ] But what a dreadful coincidence! 542 00:36:50,208 --> 00:36:54,560 Imagine the evenings. You'd turn on an electric light here or there 543 00:36:54,690 --> 00:36:57,084 and it's almost the same room. 544 00:36:57,215 --> 00:36:59,478 One evening they may forget to draw their blinds down 545 00:36:59,608 --> 00:37:02,872 and you'll see them and they'll see you. Ohh... 546 00:37:03,003 --> 00:37:05,353 Impossible to water the plants or even to speak! 547 00:37:05,484 --> 00:37:09,444 - Does Helen know? - They've only just moved in. 548 00:37:09,575 --> 00:37:11,751 But suppose Helen were to meet Paul on the street. 549 00:37:11,881 --> 00:37:14,797 - She cannot very well not bow. - Of course, she must bow. 550 00:37:14,928 --> 00:37:17,539 We must bow. And pay calls and leave cards. 551 00:37:17,670 --> 00:37:19,193 But the other thing is dead. 552 00:37:19,324 --> 00:37:21,413 Helen doesn't mind. Neither must we. 553 00:37:21,543 --> 00:37:24,242 Oh, if only I had not to go home to Swanage tomorrow. 554 00:37:24,372 --> 00:37:26,983 Just when you girls are wanting me the most. [ Sighs ] 555 00:37:27,114 --> 00:37:29,116 What's dead and what doesn't Helen mind? 556 00:37:29,247 --> 00:37:33,207 Oh, my poor dear broken-hearted girl. 557 00:37:33,338 --> 00:37:35,078 Am I? What's the matter? 558 00:37:35,209 --> 00:37:36,993 It's the Wilcoxes again. 559 00:37:37,124 --> 00:37:39,605 They've taken a flat across the street. 560 00:37:39,735 --> 00:37:41,781 Have they? Well, that's... 561 00:37:43,435 --> 00:37:45,480 [ Laughs ] I... 562 00:37:47,482 --> 00:37:50,442 Oh, Helen. You don't mind them coming, do you? 563 00:37:50,572 --> 00:37:52,313 Of course she does. 564 00:37:52,444 --> 00:37:53,749 Of course you do. 565 00:37:53,880 --> 00:37:55,185 Of course I don't mind. 566 00:37:55,316 --> 00:37:57,840 Only you and Meg are being so grave about it 567 00:37:57,971 --> 00:38:00,060 when there's nothing to be grave about at all. 568 00:38:07,807 --> 00:38:10,070 - Are you alright? - I'm fine. 569 00:38:18,948 --> 00:38:21,821 - I'll look after her. Bye! - Bye! 570 00:38:21,951 --> 00:38:23,213 - Bye, Aunt Juley. - Bye. 571 00:38:23,344 --> 00:38:25,172 [ Piano playing ] 572 00:38:43,756 --> 00:38:46,846 ♪ Puff, puff, puff, puff 573 00:38:46,976 --> 00:38:50,719 ♪ Watching the smoke arising 574 00:38:50,850 --> 00:38:53,983 ♪ Puff, puff, puff, puff 575 00:38:54,114 --> 00:38:58,074 ♪ Soon you'll be realizing 576 00:38:58,205 --> 00:39:01,034 ♪ That which the poet has written is true 577 00:39:01,164 --> 00:39:04,907 ♪ All love is a practical joke 578 00:39:05,038 --> 00:39:09,651 ♪ For a woman is only... - A Mrs. Wilcox has left that for you. 579 00:39:09,956 --> 00:39:13,699 ♪ But a good cigar is a smoke 580 00:39:13,829 --> 00:39:17,093 Oh, bother. The whole family. 581 00:39:17,224 --> 00:39:18,878 Why won't this woman leave us alone? 582 00:39:19,879 --> 00:39:21,663 Mrs. Wilcox has called. 583 00:39:21,794 --> 00:39:25,363 Uh... Well, I am going to Germany with Frieda, so... 584 00:39:25,493 --> 00:39:27,277 Even if I were still in love with Paul, 585 00:39:27,408 --> 00:39:29,410 I should be perfectly safe. 586 00:39:29,541 --> 00:39:31,760 Fortunately, I am not 587 00:39:31,891 --> 00:39:35,590 but you may be sure I will bob up and down in the street like a Jack-in-the-box 588 00:39:35,721 --> 00:39:38,027 - whenever I meet him. - Oh, Helen. 589 00:39:38,158 --> 00:39:40,856 - Blushing all the while for acting the fool at Howards End. - How would you know that? 590 00:39:40,987 --> 00:39:45,383 Managing as best I can all the same until the occasion of my next colossal blunder. 591 00:39:47,210 --> 00:39:49,082 Alright. 592 00:39:53,086 --> 00:39:54,914 [ Music playing ] 593 00:39:56,959 --> 00:39:58,613 - Auf Wiedersehen! - Auf Wiedersehen! 594 00:40:02,791 --> 00:40:05,141 [ MEG ] Dear Mrs. Wilcox. I have to write something discourteous. 595 00:40:05,272 --> 00:40:08,188 It would be better if we did not meet. 596 00:40:08,318 --> 00:40:12,627 As far as I know, Helen no longer occupies her thoughts with your son. 597 00:40:12,758 --> 00:40:16,414 Both my sister and my aunt have given displeasure to your family. 598 00:40:16,544 --> 00:40:19,025 And it is therefore right that our acquaintance, 599 00:40:19,155 --> 00:40:22,507 which began so pleasantly in Germany, should end. 600 00:40:22,637 --> 00:40:26,075 Believe me. Yours truly, Margaret Schlegel. 601 00:40:32,473 --> 00:40:34,562 [ Bell tinkles ] 602 00:40:37,217 --> 00:40:39,219 [ MRS. WILCOX ] Dear Miss Schlegel, 603 00:40:39,349 --> 00:40:41,221 you should not have written me such a letter. 604 00:40:41,351 --> 00:40:43,702 I called to tell you that Paul has gone abroad. 605 00:40:43,832 --> 00:40:46,052 Ruth Wilcox. 606 00:40:53,494 --> 00:40:56,192 [ Music playing ] 607 00:40:56,323 --> 00:40:59,587 I say, Meg! Can you turn the pages for me? 608 00:41:37,930 --> 00:41:40,193 - Good morning, Miss Schlegel. - Oh, Mrs. Wilcox. 609 00:41:40,323 --> 00:41:42,630 I have made the baddest blunder. 610 00:41:42,761 --> 00:41:46,634 I'm more, more, more ashamed and sorry than I can say. 611 00:41:46,765 --> 00:41:49,681 I knew Paul was going to India in November but I forgot. 612 00:41:49,811 --> 00:41:52,597 He sailed on the 17th for Nigeria. 613 00:41:52,727 --> 00:41:53,815 In Africa. 614 00:41:53,946 --> 00:41:55,208 I knew. I know. 615 00:41:55,338 --> 00:41:57,689 I've been too absurd all through. 616 00:41:57,819 --> 00:42:00,256 I'm more sorry than I can say and I hope you can forgive me. 617 00:42:00,387 --> 00:42:02,215 It doesn't matter, Miss Schlegel. 618 00:42:02,345 --> 00:42:03,912 It is good of you to have come round so promptly. 619 00:42:04,043 --> 00:42:06,785 It does matter. I've been rude. 620 00:42:06,915 --> 00:42:10,658 And my sister is not even at home, so there's not even that as an excuse. 621 00:42:10,789 --> 00:42:13,356 - Indeed? - She's just gone away to Germany. 622 00:42:16,577 --> 00:42:19,232 She gone as well? 623 00:42:19,362 --> 00:42:21,974 - I see. - Well, you've been worrying too. I can see that you have. 624 00:42:24,585 --> 00:42:27,283 [ Sighs ] I did think it best that they didn't meet again. 625 00:42:27,414 --> 00:42:30,199 - Now why? - That is the most difficult question. 626 00:42:32,898 --> 00:42:36,554 I think you put it best in your letter. It was just an instinct. 627 00:42:36,684 --> 00:42:38,860 Which may be wrong. 628 00:42:38,991 --> 00:42:41,689 I am always so anxious to protect Helen. 629 00:42:41,820 --> 00:42:44,736 When really it is we that should be protected from her! 630 00:42:44,866 --> 00:42:47,260 I don't mean that she's foolish or thoughtless. 631 00:42:47,390 --> 00:42:50,872 But her mind goes along so quickly and she rushes in everywhere. 632 00:42:51,003 --> 00:42:53,527 Rather as I am now. 633 00:42:53,658 --> 00:42:55,703 I've raised her, you see. 634 00:42:55,834 --> 00:42:57,444 And her brother. 635 00:42:57,575 --> 00:42:59,751 Ever since our father died. And they were still quite young 636 00:42:59,881 --> 00:43:02,449 and I...was quite young myself. 637 00:43:02,580 --> 00:43:06,453 As I didn't wholly understand. 638 00:43:06,584 --> 00:43:09,151 Oh, I shouldn't have sent my aunt away on such a commission. 639 00:43:09,282 --> 00:43:12,502 I would have come myself, only, Tibby was in bed with hay fever. 640 00:43:12,633 --> 00:43:15,070 But I do hope it's perfectly alright now. 641 00:43:17,072 --> 00:43:19,422 - Yes. - [ Knock at door ] 642 00:43:19,553 --> 00:43:21,860 - [ Door opens ] - Yes, I'm sure it is. 643 00:43:24,471 --> 00:43:26,778 Well, I must be going. You'll be getting up. 644 00:43:26,908 --> 00:43:30,216 No, please. Stop a little longer. 645 00:43:30,346 --> 00:43:35,003 I'm taking a day in bed. Now and then I do. 646 00:43:35,134 --> 00:43:36,918 I thought of you as one of the early risers. 647 00:43:37,049 --> 00:43:40,269 At Howards End, yes. There's nothing to get up for in London. 648 00:43:40,400 --> 00:43:42,445 Well, nothing to get up for? 649 00:43:42,576 --> 00:43:44,752 What with all the winter exhibitions... 650 00:43:44,883 --> 00:43:47,799 Ysaye playing in the afternoon, not to mention people. 651 00:43:47,929 --> 00:43:49,409 The truth is, I'm a little tired. 652 00:43:49,539 --> 00:43:52,804 First came the wedding and then Paul went off. 653 00:43:52,934 --> 00:43:54,719 And instead of resting yesterday 654 00:43:54,849 --> 00:43:58,810 I did a round of calls and now my family have gone to Yorkshire for a fortnight. 655 00:43:58,940 --> 00:44:00,115 So you find me quite on my own. 656 00:44:00,246 --> 00:44:02,552 - Wedding? - Yes. 657 00:44:02,683 --> 00:44:04,380 Charles, my older son, is married. 658 00:44:04,511 --> 00:44:05,555 - Indeed. - Yes. 659 00:44:05,686 --> 00:44:08,863 There's a photograph of Charles and Dolly, 660 00:44:08,994 --> 00:44:12,171 that is the name of his wife, in the double frame. 661 00:44:21,223 --> 00:44:22,485 She's very pretty. 662 00:44:24,400 --> 00:44:27,186 Her father and Charles belong to the same club 663 00:44:27,316 --> 00:44:29,405 and are both devoted to golf. 664 00:44:29,536 --> 00:44:33,496 Dolly plays golf too. Though I believe not so well. 665 00:44:33,627 --> 00:44:35,150 They first met in a mixed foursome. 666 00:44:35,281 --> 00:44:37,849 Your family's so wonderfully athletic. 667 00:44:37,979 --> 00:44:39,938 Do you play golf, Mrs. Wilcox? 668 00:44:40,068 --> 00:44:43,550 Good heavens, no. But it amuses them. 669 00:44:43,681 --> 00:44:45,160 And your husband is away? 670 00:44:45,291 --> 00:44:47,293 All my family are away. 671 00:44:49,208 --> 00:44:51,253 Are you quite sure I'm not interrupting? 672 00:44:51,384 --> 00:44:53,778 Yes. Quite. 673 00:44:57,129 --> 00:45:00,001 I do hope you'll like Wickham Place, Mrs. Wilcox. 674 00:45:00,132 --> 00:45:02,656 I love our little house. 675 00:45:02,787 --> 00:45:05,485 Though it's not half so glamorous as your lovely flat. 676 00:45:05,615 --> 00:45:07,052 I should like to see it. 677 00:45:07,182 --> 00:45:09,184 I should love to show it you. 678 00:45:09,315 --> 00:45:11,273 It's a lovely old house. 679 00:45:11,404 --> 00:45:13,145 We've lived there all our lives. 680 00:45:13,275 --> 00:45:15,843 Our father came from Germany, you see, 681 00:45:15,974 --> 00:45:17,366 just after the unification. 682 00:45:17,497 --> 00:45:19,412 My mother... 683 00:45:22,720 --> 00:45:24,809 [ MEG ] My dear Mrs. Wilcox. 684 00:45:24,939 --> 00:45:27,681 I wonder if I might tempt you to come to a little luncheon party 685 00:45:27,812 --> 00:45:29,944 I should like to give in your honor next Thursday 686 00:45:30,075 --> 00:45:32,686 to welcome you to Wickham Place. 687 00:45:32,817 --> 00:45:35,167 I should so like for you to meet my friends. 688 00:45:35,297 --> 00:45:38,300 And they are very keen to make your acquaintance. 689 00:45:38,431 --> 00:45:41,216 So you see, I do hope you will join us. 690 00:45:41,347 --> 00:45:43,958 Yours truly, Margaret Schlegel. 691 00:45:44,089 --> 00:45:46,874 C sharp minor as it passes into the Netherlands. 692 00:45:47,005 --> 00:45:49,268 [ Lively conversation ] 693 00:45:49,398 --> 00:45:51,879 ..to compare the Rhine to music. 694 00:45:52,010 --> 00:45:53,272 Really, it's true. 695 00:45:53,402 --> 00:45:55,187 Out of overhanging warehouses. 696 00:45:55,317 --> 00:45:57,319 But, but I should like to say something. 697 00:45:57,450 --> 00:45:59,626 Do not say Germans have no taste or I shall scream. 698 00:45:59,757 --> 00:46:03,630 They haven't but they take poetry seriously. 699 00:46:03,761 --> 00:46:06,546 The German is always on the lookout for beauty. 700 00:46:06,676 --> 00:46:08,330 My blood boils...well... 701 00:46:08,461 --> 00:46:10,506 I'm half-German, so put it down to patriotism. 702 00:46:10,637 --> 00:46:12,508 ..when I listen to the tasteful contempt 703 00:46:12,639 --> 00:46:15,163 of the average islander for things Teutonic. 704 00:46:15,294 --> 00:46:16,599 What do you think, Mrs. Wilcox? 705 00:46:17,644 --> 00:46:18,732 I'm not sure. 706 00:46:20,168 --> 00:46:22,475 I think perhaps I am too old 707 00:46:22,605 --> 00:46:26,522 to discuss anything with or without humility. 708 00:46:26,653 --> 00:46:29,221 We never discuss anything at Howards End. 709 00:46:29,351 --> 00:46:32,572 - [ Polite laughter ] - And I sometimes think 710 00:46:32,702 --> 00:46:36,706 but I cannot expect your generation to agree... 711 00:46:36,837 --> 00:46:38,708 - Never mind us! Do say! - Please say! 712 00:46:38,839 --> 00:46:40,275 Do say! 713 00:46:41,755 --> 00:46:44,889 I think Miss Schlegel puts everything splendidly. 714 00:46:46,281 --> 00:46:48,022 But I sometimes think it is wiser 715 00:46:48,153 --> 00:46:51,243 to leave action and discussion to men. 716 00:46:54,637 --> 00:46:55,987 [ Clock ticking ] 717 00:46:58,380 --> 00:47:00,252 What an interesting life you live in London. 718 00:47:00,382 --> 00:47:02,863 No, we don't. We lead the lives of gibbering monkeys. 719 00:47:02,994 --> 00:47:06,127 - [ Laughs ] - Don't pretend you enjoyed your lunch, Mrs. Wilcox. 720 00:47:06,258 --> 00:47:08,042 For you loathed it! 721 00:47:08,173 --> 00:47:09,783 But forgive me by coming again. Alone. 722 00:47:09,914 --> 00:47:12,133 Or by asking me to you. 723 00:47:12,264 --> 00:47:16,050 I am used to young people. And I enjoyed my lunch very much, Miss Schlegel, dear. 724 00:47:16,442 --> 00:47:19,401 I'm not pretending! 725 00:47:19,532 --> 00:47:21,708 I hear a great deal of chatter at home. 726 00:47:21,839 --> 00:47:26,278 Only, with my family it's more sport and politics. 727 00:47:26,408 --> 00:47:29,194 I only wish that I could have joined in more. 728 00:47:29,324 --> 00:47:34,025 But you younger people, you move so quickly. It dazes me. 729 00:47:34,373 --> 00:47:37,245 Oh, Mrs. Wilcox. I like you so much. 730 00:47:37,376 --> 00:47:39,813 [ Laughs ] 731 00:47:39,944 --> 00:47:41,467 - Goodbye. - Goodbye. 732 00:47:43,861 --> 00:47:47,212 Dear Miss Schlegel, would you like to join me tomorrow 733 00:47:47,342 --> 00:47:49,301 for some Christmas shopping? 734 00:47:49,431 --> 00:47:51,216 I have needed to take several days in bed 735 00:47:51,346 --> 00:47:53,261 and feel behind hand. 736 00:47:53,392 --> 00:47:56,047 And am anxious to make up for lost time. 737 00:47:56,177 --> 00:48:00,051 As ever, your friend Ruth Wilcox. 738 00:48:00,181 --> 00:48:01,835 First of all, we must make a list. 739 00:48:01,966 --> 00:48:03,532 And tick off people's names. 740 00:48:03,663 --> 00:48:06,840 - Do you have any ideas? - I'm not a good shopper. 741 00:48:06,971 --> 00:48:08,668 Take my notebook, then. 742 00:48:08,798 --> 00:48:12,237 - And write your own name at the top. - Hooray! 743 00:48:12,367 --> 00:48:13,934 How kind you are to start with me. 744 00:48:14,065 --> 00:48:16,154 But I don't want a Yuletide gift, Mrs. Wilcox. 745 00:48:16,284 --> 00:48:19,809 I should like to give you something worth your acquaintance, Miss Schlegel. 746 00:48:19,940 --> 00:48:21,942 In memory of your kindness to me 747 00:48:22,073 --> 00:48:24,814 through my lonely fortnight with my family away. 748 00:48:24,945 --> 00:48:26,729 You have stopped me from brooding. 749 00:48:26,860 --> 00:48:31,430 - [ Chuckles ] - I am too apt to brood when Mr. Wilcox is away. 750 00:48:31,560 --> 00:48:33,693 I suppose it may be reckoned a fault. 751 00:48:33,823 --> 00:48:36,217 To be fond of one's husband? I shouldn't think so. 752 00:48:36,348 --> 00:48:38,306 To be too dependent. 753 00:48:38,437 --> 00:48:40,352 I'm desperately dependent on Helen. 754 00:48:40,482 --> 00:48:43,311 But if I have been of use to you, which I didn't know, 755 00:48:43,442 --> 00:48:45,313 you can't repay me in anything tangible. 756 00:48:45,444 --> 00:48:47,707 But one would like to. 757 00:48:47,837 --> 00:48:50,884 Perhaps I shall think of something as we go about. 758 00:48:51,015 --> 00:48:54,670 I suppose Mr. Wilcox is quite independent himself. 759 00:48:54,801 --> 00:48:55,715 Mr. Wilcox? 760 00:48:55,845 --> 00:48:59,327 Well, he has such a strong character. 761 00:48:59,458 --> 00:49:01,721 A very fine nature, really. 762 00:49:01,851 --> 00:49:03,157 Has he not? 763 00:49:03,288 --> 00:49:05,986 You are so intellectual. 764 00:49:06,117 --> 00:49:08,162 - Am I? - Yes. 765 00:49:09,424 --> 00:49:10,730 I admire you for it. 766 00:49:15,082 --> 00:49:17,563 Well, usually we put the tree in the powder closet 767 00:49:17,693 --> 00:49:21,045 and draw a curtain when the candles are lighted. It's quite pretty. 768 00:49:21,175 --> 00:49:22,960 I do wish we might have a powder closet in the next house. 769 00:49:23,090 --> 00:49:24,787 Of course, the tree will have to be small. 770 00:49:24,918 --> 00:49:26,876 And presents don't hang on it. 771 00:49:27,007 --> 00:49:29,618 Then are you leaving Wickham Place? 772 00:49:29,749 --> 00:49:31,969 Yes. Quite soon. 773 00:49:32,099 --> 00:49:34,232 When the lease expires. We must. 774 00:49:36,147 --> 00:49:38,366 But couldn't you get the lease renewed? 775 00:49:38,497 --> 00:49:41,500 No. They mean to pull down Wickham Place 776 00:49:41,630 --> 00:49:43,719 and build flats, like yours. 777 00:49:43,850 --> 00:49:47,506 I had no idea you had this hanging over you. 778 00:49:47,636 --> 00:49:50,596 Howards End was nearly pulled down once. It would've killed me. 779 00:49:50,726 --> 00:49:53,773 I lived there long before Mr. Wilcox knew it. I was born there. 780 00:49:53,903 --> 00:49:56,167 It must be a very different sort of house to ours. 781 00:49:56,297 --> 00:49:58,343 We're fond of it but there's nothing distinctive about it. 782 00:49:58,473 --> 00:50:00,171 We'll easily find another. 783 00:50:00,301 --> 00:50:02,608 So you think. 784 00:50:04,523 --> 00:50:08,396 Again, my lack of experience, I suppose. 785 00:50:08,527 --> 00:50:11,095 I wish I could see myself the way you see me. 786 00:50:11,225 --> 00:50:14,359 Wonderfully well read but incapable of... 787 00:50:15,925 --> 00:50:18,624 [ Chuckles awkwardly ] 788 00:50:18,754 --> 00:50:22,410 That's not at all how I see you, Miss Schlegel. 789 00:50:22,541 --> 00:50:24,543 Come down with me now to Howards End. 790 00:50:24,673 --> 00:50:26,414 - I want you to see it. - Oh, 791 00:50:26,545 --> 00:50:29,939 Mrs. Wilcox, I... Later on I would love it. 792 00:50:30,070 --> 00:50:33,204 But it's hardly the weather for such an expedition. 793 00:50:33,334 --> 00:50:35,858 Might I come again some other day? 794 00:50:38,035 --> 00:50:41,168 We can find a carriage back to Wickham Place. 795 00:50:41,299 --> 00:50:44,084 A thousand thanks for all your help, Miss Schlegel. 796 00:50:44,215 --> 00:50:45,303 Well... 797 00:50:45,433 --> 00:50:47,522 Not at all. 798 00:50:50,090 --> 00:50:51,918 But if I married and moved to Scotland, 799 00:50:52,049 --> 00:50:54,529 would you call my son a Scot or an Englishman? 800 00:50:55,661 --> 00:50:57,184 I haven't the faintest idea. 801 00:50:57,315 --> 00:50:59,665 But it's the same question put a different way. 802 00:51:12,025 --> 00:51:14,158 - Now, take a joke. - I shall go mad! 803 00:51:25,473 --> 00:51:27,345 Mrs. Wilcox! 804 00:51:44,623 --> 00:51:46,364 [ Voices chattering ] 805 00:51:47,539 --> 00:51:49,541 [ Train pulling away ] 806 00:51:57,984 --> 00:51:59,768 Mrs. Wilcox! 807 00:52:04,773 --> 00:52:06,688 Forgive me. I came. I am so sorry. 808 00:52:07,646 --> 00:52:09,648 Thank you, Miss Schlegel! 809 00:52:09,778 --> 00:52:11,389 I will come, if I still may. 810 00:52:11,519 --> 00:52:14,043 Yes! And you are coming to sleep too, dear. 811 00:52:14,174 --> 00:52:15,480 Oh, but I haven't got my things. 812 00:52:15,610 --> 00:52:17,046 We have everything you need. 813 00:52:17,177 --> 00:52:19,440 You must see my house in the morning. 814 00:52:19,571 --> 00:52:21,312 These London folks never stray far. 815 00:52:21,442 --> 00:52:24,706 I daresay they're sitting in the sun in Hertfordshire! 816 00:52:24,837 --> 00:52:26,317 And you will never repent joining them. 817 00:52:26,447 --> 00:52:28,057 I will never repent joining you. 818 00:52:28,188 --> 00:52:29,450 Mother? 819 00:52:29,581 --> 00:52:31,626 - Mother! - Evie! 820 00:52:31,757 --> 00:52:34,412 - Father, look here! - What happened to Yorkshire? 821 00:52:34,542 --> 00:52:36,849 - The motor smashed. The plans have changed. - Why, Ruth! 822 00:52:36,979 --> 00:52:39,808 What in the name of all that's wonderful are you doing here? 823 00:52:39,939 --> 00:52:43,203 Henry, dear. A lovely surprise. You know Miss Schlegel. 824 00:52:43,334 --> 00:52:45,074 Oh, yes, of course, Miss Schlegel. How do you do? 825 00:52:45,205 --> 00:52:46,511 How do you do, Mr. Wilcox? 826 00:52:46,641 --> 00:52:48,556 Yes. 827 00:52:48,687 --> 00:52:51,516 - Evie. - Miss Schlegel has been so kind to me in your absence. 828 00:52:51,646 --> 00:52:53,996 Has she? Well, I'm very much indebted to you, Miss Schlegel. 829 00:52:54,127 --> 00:52:55,737 - How's yourself, Ruth? - Oh, I'm fine. 830 00:52:55,868 --> 00:52:57,696 So are we. So was our car before Ripon. 831 00:52:57,826 --> 00:53:00,960 This wretched horse and cart and this foolish driver. 832 00:53:01,090 --> 00:53:03,876 Miss Schlegel, our little outing must be another day. 833 00:53:04,006 --> 00:53:06,705 As I was saying, this fool of a driver, as the policeman himself admits... 834 00:53:06,835 --> 00:53:09,142 Another day, Mrs. Wilcox. Of course. 835 00:53:09,273 --> 00:53:12,667 As we're insured against third-party risk... 836 00:53:12,798 --> 00:53:14,147 [ Mr. Wilcox continues ] 837 00:53:14,278 --> 00:53:15,801 Just like that!