1 00:00:00,792 --> 00:00:02,126 [TV static drones] 2 00:00:02,127 --> 00:00:04,962 [bright tone] 3 00:00:04,963 --> 00:00:07,965 [spirited orchestral music] 4 00:00:07,966 --> 00:00:15,015 ♪ ♪ 5 00:01:40,434 --> 00:01:43,436 [intense music] 6 00:01:43,437 --> 00:01:50,485 ♪ ♪ 7 00:01:53,614 --> 00:01:56,240 - Check in there. 8 00:01:56,241 --> 00:01:57,742 - Get off me. 9 00:01:57,743 --> 00:01:59,619 - What are you doing? - It's all right, Mother. 10 00:01:59,620 --> 00:02:00,953 - Who are you? 11 00:02:00,954 --> 00:02:02,080 Leave him alone! 12 00:02:05,083 --> 00:02:06,083 Mr. Russell. 13 00:02:06,084 --> 00:02:07,376 - Mrs. Morris. 14 00:02:07,377 --> 00:02:08,753 - What is this? 15 00:02:08,754 --> 00:02:10,379 - Your son's attempt on my life failed, 16 00:02:10,380 --> 00:02:11,380 and now you've been caught. 17 00:02:11,381 --> 00:02:12,798 It's over. 18 00:02:12,799 --> 00:02:15,134 How does it feel to see me standing before you 19 00:02:15,135 --> 00:02:16,427 alive and well? 20 00:02:16,428 --> 00:02:17,845 - I don't understand. 21 00:02:17,846 --> 00:02:20,306 - So you have bodyguards now? 22 00:02:20,307 --> 00:02:22,933 That won't save you when the next man comes along 23 00:02:22,934 --> 00:02:24,477 who wants you dead. 24 00:02:24,478 --> 00:02:25,936 - What is going on, Will? 25 00:02:25,937 --> 00:02:27,605 - He drove Father to take his own life, 26 00:02:27,606 --> 00:02:29,690 and he was never held accountable! 27 00:02:29,691 --> 00:02:32,443 - What did you do? 28 00:02:32,444 --> 00:02:35,613 - You didn't know. 29 00:02:35,614 --> 00:02:37,907 Look at the pain you've inflicted on your mother. 30 00:02:37,908 --> 00:02:39,116 - You left me no choice. 31 00:02:39,117 --> 00:02:40,326 You killed my father. 32 00:02:40,327 --> 00:02:42,328 - What I did was business. 33 00:02:42,329 --> 00:02:45,247 What you tried to do was murder. 34 00:02:45,248 --> 00:02:47,667 And now you'll pay the price. 35 00:02:47,668 --> 00:02:49,126 - Will, what did you do? 36 00:02:49,127 --> 00:02:50,504 What did you do? 37 00:02:52,339 --> 00:02:54,382 Mr. Russell, no, please. 38 00:02:54,383 --> 00:02:56,384 He's not well! - Stay. 39 00:02:56,385 --> 00:02:58,052 - Will! 40 00:02:58,053 --> 00:03:01,138 Please! Please! 41 00:03:01,139 --> 00:03:04,975 [sprightly music] 42 00:03:04,976 --> 00:03:07,103 [horse hooves clopping] 43 00:03:07,104 --> 00:03:13,985 ♪ ♪ 44 00:03:15,696 --> 00:03:18,322 - Welcome home, madam. 45 00:03:18,323 --> 00:03:20,200 - Thank you, Church. 46 00:03:21,827 --> 00:03:25,329 Please tell Sanders I'll be up in a minute to help unpack. 47 00:03:25,330 --> 00:03:27,748 When I come down, I'll need to see any invitations 48 00:03:27,749 --> 00:03:29,542 that arrived while I was away. 49 00:03:29,543 --> 00:03:32,086 I need to sort out my calendar before it gets the best of me. 50 00:03:32,087 --> 00:03:33,629 - Very good, madam. 51 00:03:33,630 --> 00:03:35,840 - Larry. - Mother. 52 00:03:35,841 --> 00:03:37,383 I came by hoping to greet you. 53 00:03:37,384 --> 00:03:38,801 - It's a relief to be on dry land 54 00:03:38,802 --> 00:03:41,053 and to see your face after so long. 55 00:03:41,054 --> 00:03:43,013 - How is Gladys--and the baby? 56 00:03:43,014 --> 00:03:44,890 - Gladys has taken to motherhood 57 00:03:44,891 --> 00:03:46,350 in a way I never did. 58 00:03:46,351 --> 00:03:48,310 And your nephew is wonderful. 59 00:03:48,311 --> 00:03:49,687 - I look forward to meeting him. 60 00:03:49,688 --> 00:03:51,355 - Is your father upstairs? 61 00:03:51,356 --> 00:03:53,399 - No, he's back at the Union Club. 62 00:03:53,400 --> 00:03:54,859 - Oh? 63 00:03:54,860 --> 00:03:56,902 - We have an important meeting later with Mr. Rockefeller. 64 00:03:56,903 --> 00:03:59,029 I believe he's preparing for it. 65 00:03:59,030 --> 00:04:01,907 And I'm sorry to leave you, but I have my own business 66 00:04:01,908 --> 00:04:03,242 to attend to first. 67 00:04:03,243 --> 00:04:05,077 - I hope you aren't spreading yourself too thin. 68 00:04:05,078 --> 00:04:06,370 - I don't see it that way. 69 00:04:06,371 --> 00:04:08,706 I enjoy having successes to call my own. 70 00:04:08,707 --> 00:04:09,874 - Of course. 71 00:04:09,875 --> 00:04:12,501 - It's good to have you home. 72 00:04:12,502 --> 00:04:15,838 The house has missed you. - [chuckles] 73 00:04:15,839 --> 00:04:17,840 I'm glad someone did. 74 00:04:17,841 --> 00:04:20,843 [bright music] 75 00:04:20,844 --> 00:04:27,851 ♪ ♪ 76 00:04:32,063 --> 00:04:35,232 - Marian, may we speak? 77 00:04:35,233 --> 00:04:38,194 - My aunt will be out in a moment. 78 00:04:38,195 --> 00:04:40,404 - You left before we even had a chance to say-- 79 00:04:40,405 --> 00:04:42,406 - Say what? 80 00:04:42,407 --> 00:04:44,909 - Marian, we were caught up in the moment. 81 00:04:44,910 --> 00:04:46,368 Neither of us meant it to happen. 82 00:04:46,369 --> 00:04:50,414 - Have you no shame at all? 83 00:04:50,415 --> 00:04:52,082 Of course you don't. You're a man. 84 00:04:52,083 --> 00:04:53,083 Your life is simple. 85 00:04:53,084 --> 00:04:54,585 You can break any rule you like. 86 00:04:54,586 --> 00:04:57,922 But me, I am disgraced. 87 00:04:57,923 --> 00:04:59,632 - No one will ever know. 88 00:04:59,633 --> 00:05:00,800 - I will know. 89 00:05:00,801 --> 00:05:02,593 - Then we will use it to our advantage. 90 00:05:02,594 --> 00:05:04,678 It's the perfect excuse to get married finally. 91 00:05:04,679 --> 00:05:06,972 - You need an excuse to marry me? 92 00:05:06,973 --> 00:05:08,307 - I didn't mean-- 93 00:05:08,308 --> 00:05:13,145 - I don't want you to marry me out of pity or guilt. 94 00:05:13,146 --> 00:05:15,564 - That's not why I want to marry you. 95 00:05:15,565 --> 00:05:17,483 You're twisting my words. 96 00:05:17,484 --> 00:05:19,610 - I just want to forget that night ever happened. 97 00:05:19,611 --> 00:05:23,239 I cannot look at you without seeing my own shame. 98 00:05:23,240 --> 00:05:26,200 - Mr. Russell, good morning. 99 00:05:26,201 --> 00:05:27,743 - Good morning to you. 100 00:05:27,744 --> 00:05:29,620 - Aunt Ada's coming with me to the settlement house. 101 00:05:29,621 --> 00:05:31,664 - I want to see for myself how Marian 102 00:05:31,665 --> 00:05:35,292 is spending all her time. 103 00:05:35,293 --> 00:05:37,587 - Don't let me keep you. 104 00:05:43,301 --> 00:05:45,345 [horse whinnies] 105 00:05:48,306 --> 00:05:50,933 - I've written to your daughter-in-law 106 00:05:50,934 --> 00:05:53,352 to thank her for her generous donation. 107 00:05:53,353 --> 00:05:54,979 It was very kind of her. 108 00:05:54,980 --> 00:05:57,523 - She has the greatest respect for the traditions 109 00:05:57,524 --> 00:05:58,649 of her new family. 110 00:05:58,650 --> 00:06:00,317 - Indeed. 111 00:06:00,318 --> 00:06:03,028 Now, on a different matter, I'm hoping 112 00:06:03,029 --> 00:06:07,366 you'll be amenable to doing a few interviews. 113 00:06:07,367 --> 00:06:08,701 - Interviews? 114 00:06:08,702 --> 00:06:09,910 - Yes. 115 00:06:09,911 --> 00:06:12,663 It will give us a way to highlight 116 00:06:12,664 --> 00:06:15,332 the importance of the Heritage Society 117 00:06:15,333 --> 00:06:17,835 to the people of New York. 118 00:06:17,836 --> 00:06:22,298 - Don't they already know it, the ones who matter? 119 00:06:22,299 --> 00:06:25,301 - There's always room for growth. 120 00:06:25,302 --> 00:06:30,014 A few well-placed articles will put our event and the society 121 00:06:30,015 --> 00:06:33,601 in the forefront of everyone's mind. 122 00:06:33,602 --> 00:06:36,353 - My father always told me there are only three times 123 00:06:36,354 --> 00:06:38,689 a gentleman's name should be in the paper-- 124 00:06:38,690 --> 00:06:42,192 when he's born, when he marries, and when he dies. 125 00:06:42,193 --> 00:06:45,404 I assume the same holds true for women. 126 00:06:45,405 --> 00:06:49,158 - Well, I certainly can get someone else to do interviews. 127 00:06:49,159 --> 00:06:51,702 I assumed, this being your event, you would-- 128 00:06:51,703 --> 00:06:52,703 - You're right. 129 00:06:52,704 --> 00:06:54,205 I'd be delighted. 130 00:06:56,207 --> 00:06:58,459 - The journalist would like to observe 131 00:06:58,460 --> 00:07:02,212 New York society in action before your interview. 132 00:07:02,213 --> 00:07:05,424 I've arranged for an evening at the opera. 133 00:07:05,425 --> 00:07:08,552 - But the academy has canceled its season. 134 00:07:08,553 --> 00:07:10,931 - I meant the Met. 135 00:07:12,057 --> 00:07:14,892 - I apologize for the interruption, ma'am, 136 00:07:14,893 --> 00:07:18,062 but the workers from AH Davenport and Company 137 00:07:18,063 --> 00:07:19,897 have come to measure for the new curtains. 138 00:07:19,898 --> 00:07:21,231 - What new curtains? 139 00:07:21,232 --> 00:07:26,362 - Mrs. Forte ordered a new set for the drawing room. 140 00:07:26,363 --> 00:07:27,905 - We don't need new curtains. 141 00:07:27,906 --> 00:07:29,949 There's nothing wrong with these. 142 00:07:29,950 --> 00:07:31,700 Why wasn't I consulted? 143 00:07:31,701 --> 00:07:35,412 - Perhaps, ma'am, you should take that up with Mrs. Forte. 144 00:07:35,413 --> 00:07:37,623 - [sighs] 145 00:07:37,624 --> 00:07:44,339 ♪ ♪ 146 00:07:46,216 --> 00:07:49,385 - You mean some of the volunteers actually live here? 147 00:07:49,386 --> 00:07:50,928 - Yes. 148 00:07:50,929 --> 00:07:53,931 The idea is to be in close proximity to the impoverished 149 00:07:53,932 --> 00:07:55,557 so we can better understand their needs. 150 00:07:55,558 --> 00:07:57,935 - Well, that's a bold approach. 151 00:07:57,936 --> 00:07:59,687 - There's so many inspiring people 152 00:07:59,688 --> 00:08:00,771 who dedicate their time here. 153 00:08:00,772 --> 00:08:02,773 Most of them have college educations. 154 00:08:02,774 --> 00:08:04,942 - Is your work here very different than when 155 00:08:04,943 --> 00:08:06,276 you were at the normal school? 156 00:08:06,277 --> 00:08:07,778 - This is so much more. 157 00:08:07,779 --> 00:08:09,655 We provide what people need to survive-- 158 00:08:09,656 --> 00:08:12,908 food, medical care, education, child assistance, 159 00:08:12,909 --> 00:08:14,410 legal services. 160 00:08:14,411 --> 00:08:16,787 - It sounds quite extraordinary. 161 00:08:16,788 --> 00:08:18,747 It must be very rewarding. 162 00:08:18,748 --> 00:08:19,790 - It is. 163 00:08:19,791 --> 00:08:21,625 These people depend on us. 164 00:08:21,626 --> 00:08:24,670 I've never felt more needed. - Oh. 165 00:08:24,671 --> 00:08:26,005 - Marian. - Yes. 166 00:08:26,006 --> 00:08:28,424 - I hope we can count on you for the evening shift. 167 00:08:28,425 --> 00:08:30,968 Libby is still unwell. 168 00:08:30,969 --> 00:08:32,011 - I'm looking forward to it. 169 00:08:32,012 --> 00:08:34,054 Aunt Ada, this is Miss Virginia Saville. 170 00:08:34,055 --> 00:08:36,181 She's one of our resident nurses. 171 00:08:36,182 --> 00:08:38,392 - I'm delighted to meet you. - And you. 172 00:08:38,393 --> 00:08:41,895 We are so pleased with the work your niece is doing. 173 00:08:41,896 --> 00:08:44,481 She's become a real asset to our program. 174 00:08:44,482 --> 00:08:46,901 - Oh, how nice of you to say so. 175 00:08:48,486 --> 00:08:50,029 How late will you need to stay? 176 00:08:50,030 --> 00:08:52,531 - Past dinner, I'm afraid. 177 00:08:52,532 --> 00:08:55,409 - Marian, this is a dangerous neighborhood 178 00:08:55,410 --> 00:08:56,994 during the daytime. 179 00:08:56,995 --> 00:08:58,954 Won't it only get worse at night? 180 00:08:58,955 --> 00:09:01,540 - You yourself just praised the work we're doing. 181 00:09:01,541 --> 00:09:05,127 - I admire the mission, but I worry about your safety. 182 00:09:05,128 --> 00:09:08,797 - There will be a cab to take me home at the end of my shift. 183 00:09:08,798 --> 00:09:12,218 - Dear, are you allowing enough time for your own life? 184 00:09:13,845 --> 00:09:16,180 - What if this is my life? 185 00:09:16,181 --> 00:09:18,557 What I'm meant to do, I mean. 186 00:09:18,558 --> 00:09:20,309 This settlement house is the first of many. 187 00:09:20,310 --> 00:09:22,561 I could be involved in setting up the next one. 188 00:09:22,562 --> 00:09:25,147 Can we please just leave it at that? 189 00:09:25,148 --> 00:09:27,024 - Of course. 190 00:09:27,025 --> 00:09:29,026 - Here you are. - Thank you. 191 00:09:29,027 --> 00:09:30,695 - I'll see you at home. - Yes. 192 00:09:32,906 --> 00:09:35,365 - Mr. Rockefeller, I'm practically shipping 193 00:09:35,366 --> 00:09:37,618 Standard Oil for free. 194 00:09:37,619 --> 00:09:40,537 I can do 35¢ a barrel for our new contract. 195 00:09:40,538 --> 00:09:42,915 More than reasonable. - That won't be possible. 196 00:09:42,916 --> 00:09:46,710 Mr. Russell, the nation is affected by our agreement, 197 00:09:46,711 --> 00:09:48,378 the terms of which make it feasible for me 198 00:09:48,379 --> 00:09:50,422 to keep the cost of kerosene low 199 00:09:50,423 --> 00:09:52,257 and affordable for the masses. 200 00:09:52,258 --> 00:09:55,636 - Your profits are of no importance to you, of course. 201 00:09:55,637 --> 00:09:59,640 - The more I earn, the more I can give away. 202 00:09:59,641 --> 00:10:01,225 That is my philosophy. 203 00:10:01,226 --> 00:10:03,143 - Is that why you bankrupted so many of your rivals 204 00:10:03,144 --> 00:10:04,228 in Cleveland? 205 00:10:04,229 --> 00:10:05,896 - I set my prices so that 206 00:10:05,897 --> 00:10:08,440 I can pass the savings to my customers. 207 00:10:08,441 --> 00:10:10,609 Don't you believe they deserve a cheap and good 208 00:10:10,610 --> 00:10:12,444 illuminator in their homes? 209 00:10:12,445 --> 00:10:15,781 - What I don't believe is your posing as the savior 210 00:10:15,782 --> 00:10:16,907 of the common man. 211 00:10:16,908 --> 00:10:19,576 - It's not a pose. 212 00:10:19,577 --> 00:10:23,038 Many years ago, I missed a train. 213 00:10:23,039 --> 00:10:25,749 And that saved my life. 214 00:10:25,750 --> 00:10:29,086 It made me determined to use my influence for good 215 00:10:29,087 --> 00:10:32,714 with every new day I've been granted. 216 00:10:32,715 --> 00:10:35,509 To that end, if we're going to make this new agreement work, 217 00:10:35,510 --> 00:10:40,514 I'll have to reduce the price I pay you per barrel to 20¢. 218 00:10:40,515 --> 00:10:43,350 - You're proposing to pay Russell Industries even less 219 00:10:43,351 --> 00:10:45,269 than you do now to ship your oil, 220 00:10:45,270 --> 00:10:46,603 when I've been telling you 221 00:10:46,604 --> 00:10:48,272 I must have exactly the opposite? 222 00:10:48,273 --> 00:10:49,523 - Mm. 223 00:10:49,524 --> 00:10:51,817 - You're as concerned with your bottom line as the next man, 224 00:10:51,818 --> 00:10:53,235 and I'm the next man. 225 00:10:53,236 --> 00:10:56,530 You need to find your savings somewhere else. 226 00:10:56,531 --> 00:10:58,949 - If the price I've offered is not the one you want, 227 00:10:58,950 --> 00:11:00,450 I can take my business elsewhere. 228 00:11:00,451 --> 00:11:02,536 - My trains-- - Gentlemen. 229 00:11:02,537 --> 00:11:04,454 Isn't it in all of our best interests 230 00:11:04,455 --> 00:11:06,332 to find a way to work together? 231 00:11:11,296 --> 00:11:16,133 - Larry, your father is lucky to have your calming influence. 232 00:11:16,134 --> 00:11:18,510 - If you want to work with other railroad companies, 233 00:11:18,511 --> 00:11:21,263 you should go right ahead, Mr. Rockefeller. 234 00:11:21,264 --> 00:11:25,976 But none of them can offer you what I can. 235 00:11:25,977 --> 00:11:27,978 We're finished here. 236 00:11:27,979 --> 00:11:30,981 [dramatic music] 237 00:11:30,982 --> 00:11:33,525 ♪ ♪ 238 00:11:33,526 --> 00:11:35,152 - Mr. Rockefeller. 239 00:11:35,153 --> 00:11:42,160 ♪ ♪ 240 00:11:44,204 --> 00:11:46,747 Father, should we have walked out? 241 00:11:46,748 --> 00:11:47,915 We need this deal, don't we? 242 00:11:47,916 --> 00:11:50,375 - You had no right to open your mouth. 243 00:11:50,376 --> 00:11:51,501 It wasn't your place. 244 00:11:51,502 --> 00:11:53,503 - Father, please. 245 00:11:53,504 --> 00:11:54,838 He's our biggest client. 246 00:11:54,839 --> 00:11:57,090 I only meant to steer you two towards a resolution. 247 00:11:57,091 --> 00:11:59,885 - All you did was indicate weakness. 248 00:11:59,886 --> 00:12:01,511 - Why involve me in the first place 249 00:12:01,512 --> 00:12:03,013 if you expect me to stay silent? 250 00:12:03,014 --> 00:12:04,598 - To watch and learn. 251 00:12:04,599 --> 00:12:06,183 - I'm not a novice. 252 00:12:06,184 --> 00:12:07,809 I'm a businessman in my own right. 253 00:12:07,810 --> 00:12:10,062 - Only because I've given you opportunities 254 00:12:10,063 --> 00:12:12,189 most men couldn't dream of. 255 00:12:12,190 --> 00:12:14,691 I built Russell Industries from nothing, 256 00:12:14,692 --> 00:12:17,527 without any advantage! 257 00:12:17,528 --> 00:12:20,030 You haven't the slightest idea what that takes. 258 00:12:20,031 --> 00:12:26,704 ♪ ♪ 259 00:12:31,834 --> 00:12:34,836 [curious music] 260 00:12:34,837 --> 00:12:40,092 ♪ ♪ 261 00:12:40,093 --> 00:12:43,387 - Mrs. Forte, the candidates for the position of footman 262 00:12:43,388 --> 00:12:45,055 will be here soon. 263 00:12:45,056 --> 00:12:46,431 I've narrowed down the list, 264 00:12:46,432 --> 00:12:48,308 and we have some good applicants. 265 00:12:48,309 --> 00:12:50,477 - Oh, I hope so, Bannister. - Mm. 266 00:12:50,478 --> 00:12:52,229 - Thank you. 267 00:12:52,230 --> 00:12:58,402 ♪ ♪ 268 00:12:58,403 --> 00:13:02,739 - How wonderful you can afford a new footman and new curtains, 269 00:13:02,740 --> 00:13:04,658 but you refuse to help pay for the cost 270 00:13:04,659 --> 00:13:07,619 of hosting the president of the United States. 271 00:13:07,620 --> 00:13:09,413 - Is that necessary, Agnes? 272 00:13:09,414 --> 00:13:10,747 - Look for a neat appearance. 273 00:13:10,748 --> 00:13:13,583 Fingernails can be very telling. 274 00:13:13,584 --> 00:13:15,043 - Did I ask for your advice? 275 00:13:15,044 --> 00:13:17,713 - You need my advice, whether you ask for it or not. 276 00:13:17,714 --> 00:13:19,715 You have no experience of hiring staff. 277 00:13:19,716 --> 00:13:21,466 - I'll follow my own instincts. 278 00:13:21,467 --> 00:13:23,427 - Mm! 279 00:13:23,428 --> 00:13:26,263 The same instincts that planned to replace my curtains? 280 00:13:26,264 --> 00:13:28,890 They don't even make tassels like that anymore. 281 00:13:28,891 --> 00:13:30,559 - I'm well aware. 282 00:13:30,560 --> 00:13:34,604 I want something a little less traditional. 283 00:13:34,605 --> 00:13:37,941 - Why are people so quick to abandon custom 284 00:13:37,942 --> 00:13:40,320 for unproven fashion? 285 00:13:41,946 --> 00:13:44,114 - Is this still about the curtains? 286 00:13:44,115 --> 00:13:48,035 - Mrs. Foster wants me to attend the Metropolitan Opera 287 00:13:48,036 --> 00:13:50,287 to promote the dinner. 288 00:13:50,288 --> 00:13:52,164 It's absurd. 289 00:13:52,165 --> 00:13:53,623 - Why? 290 00:13:53,624 --> 00:13:58,295 You and Lina Astor put up a good fight, but isn't it time? 291 00:13:58,296 --> 00:14:00,213 - I don't believe I have a choice. 292 00:14:00,214 --> 00:14:01,673 - I'll go with you. 293 00:14:01,674 --> 00:14:04,134 I'd quite like to see the Met. 294 00:14:04,135 --> 00:14:05,344 - No need. 295 00:14:05,345 --> 00:14:07,721 This is official business for the Heritage Society, 296 00:14:07,722 --> 00:14:09,389 and as you've made very clear, 297 00:14:09,390 --> 00:14:12,810 you're not keen to entertain the president. 298 00:14:15,813 --> 00:14:18,815 [bright music] 299 00:14:18,816 --> 00:14:25,865 ♪ ♪ 300 00:14:27,033 --> 00:14:29,993 - We can discuss this at the next meeting. 301 00:14:29,994 --> 00:14:33,163 - Now, Peggy's first book is being published 302 00:14:33,164 --> 00:14:34,831 not long after the wedding. 303 00:14:34,832 --> 00:14:37,709 - I've never met any woman writer. 304 00:14:37,710 --> 00:14:39,878 - Well, now you've met me. [chuckles] 305 00:14:39,879 --> 00:14:41,671 - Do you write, too, Mrs. Scott? 306 00:14:41,672 --> 00:14:43,507 Is that where your daughter gets it? 307 00:14:43,508 --> 00:14:45,425 - Oh, it's a God-given talent. 308 00:14:45,426 --> 00:14:47,010 I can't take the credit. 309 00:14:47,011 --> 00:14:49,763 - You decided to go off the beaten path on your own. 310 00:14:49,764 --> 00:14:51,098 So unusual. 311 00:14:51,099 --> 00:14:53,892 - And how exactly does the writing come about? 312 00:14:53,893 --> 00:14:56,853 Do you spend your days thinking? 313 00:14:56,854 --> 00:14:59,689 - Not entirely, although I suppose 314 00:14:59,690 --> 00:15:01,024 that's one way to look at it. 315 00:15:01,025 --> 00:15:02,692 - Seems lonely. 316 00:15:02,693 --> 00:15:07,072 - You know, my husband's aunt put out a book-- 317 00:15:07,073 --> 00:15:08,365 all the family recipes. 318 00:15:08,366 --> 00:15:12,786 - Oh. - Isn't that nice? 319 00:15:12,787 --> 00:15:15,414 - And what is your book about, Miss Scott? 320 00:15:15,415 --> 00:15:20,210 - Two inseparable friends who grew up together in the South. 321 00:15:20,211 --> 00:15:22,212 Although, as they reach adulthood, 322 00:15:22,213 --> 00:15:25,715 their lives diverge, and they become like strangers. 323 00:15:25,716 --> 00:15:27,926 One leads the life expected of her, 324 00:15:27,927 --> 00:15:30,220 while the other is a bit more of a risk taker. 325 00:15:30,221 --> 00:15:32,097 She rejects her family's traditions 326 00:15:32,098 --> 00:15:35,435 to pursue her dreams, leaving everything behind. 327 00:15:37,061 --> 00:15:40,856 - How interesting, though I enjoy the quiet comforts 328 00:15:40,857 --> 00:15:42,691 of tradition myself. 329 00:15:42,692 --> 00:15:44,860 - Makes life worthwhile. 330 00:15:44,861 --> 00:15:46,611 I agree with you there. 331 00:15:46,612 --> 00:15:48,822 - Have you read the book, Mrs. Scott? 332 00:15:48,823 --> 00:15:49,990 - Just recently. 333 00:15:49,991 --> 00:15:53,952 It's very creative. 334 00:15:53,953 --> 00:15:55,705 - Ladies. 335 00:15:58,666 --> 00:16:02,252 - And I helped Mr. Crayton with the monthly wine inventory. 336 00:16:02,253 --> 00:16:04,921 - And you don't mind cleaning silver? 337 00:16:04,922 --> 00:16:06,506 - I enjoy it. 338 00:16:06,507 --> 00:16:10,135 - Well, we can't ask for more than that, can we? 339 00:16:10,136 --> 00:16:11,636 Thank you, Mr. Rod. 340 00:16:11,637 --> 00:16:12,972 We'll be in touch. 341 00:16:16,100 --> 00:16:17,934 [knock at door] - Oh. 342 00:16:17,935 --> 00:16:19,936 [doorbell ringing] 343 00:16:19,937 --> 00:16:22,063 - Would you mind seeing yourself out? 344 00:16:22,064 --> 00:16:23,064 - Certainly. 345 00:16:23,065 --> 00:16:24,317 [knock at door] 346 00:16:29,238 --> 00:16:31,156 - Am I too late? - Too late for what? 347 00:16:31,157 --> 00:16:32,407 - For the position of footman. 348 00:16:32,408 --> 00:16:34,075 Oliver. Oliver Keith. 349 00:16:34,076 --> 00:16:35,911 - Why are you at this door? 350 00:16:35,912 --> 00:16:37,120 - Oh, I'm sorry. 351 00:16:37,121 --> 00:16:39,122 I thought I'd save time by coming to this one. 352 00:16:39,123 --> 00:16:41,166 - Bannister, is there another candidate? 353 00:16:41,167 --> 00:16:43,001 - Ah, no, ma'am. 354 00:16:43,002 --> 00:16:44,419 - I was here the other day. 355 00:16:44,420 --> 00:16:46,129 I heard about the position. 356 00:16:46,130 --> 00:16:47,756 I've come all the way across town. 357 00:16:47,757 --> 00:16:51,134 - Even so, I'm afraid we have all the candidates 358 00:16:51,135 --> 00:16:52,385 we mean to consider. 359 00:16:52,386 --> 00:16:55,305 - It's quite all right, Bannister. 360 00:16:55,306 --> 00:16:56,806 He's come all this way. 361 00:16:56,807 --> 00:16:59,309 I'm sure it won't hurt for me to see him. 362 00:16:59,310 --> 00:17:01,771 Please come in. 363 00:17:03,981 --> 00:17:06,358 - Oh, what a cute dog. 364 00:17:06,359 --> 00:17:09,986 - Oh, yes. That's our Pumpkin. 365 00:17:09,987 --> 00:17:11,988 - Here. 366 00:17:11,989 --> 00:17:13,406 I brought a letter of recommendation and card. 367 00:17:13,407 --> 00:17:15,700 - Oh, thank you. How wonderful. Thank you. 368 00:17:15,701 --> 00:17:18,496 - Thank you. - Mr. Oliver Keith. 369 00:17:19,664 --> 00:17:21,665 - Do you know the first rule of marriage? 370 00:17:21,666 --> 00:17:22,832 - What's that? 371 00:17:22,833 --> 00:17:25,043 - If it's not fit for your wife, 372 00:17:25,044 --> 00:17:28,171 neither is it fit for you. 373 00:17:28,172 --> 00:17:29,506 - I'll write that down. 374 00:17:29,507 --> 00:17:31,299 - [chuckles] 375 00:17:31,300 --> 00:17:33,427 - Do you have any pain there? - No. 376 00:17:34,554 --> 00:17:35,596 Mm. 377 00:17:37,515 --> 00:17:38,557 What's wrong? 378 00:17:38,558 --> 00:17:41,226 - You can button up. 379 00:17:41,227 --> 00:17:43,812 It could be tuberculosis. 380 00:17:43,813 --> 00:17:45,564 You appear to have a cold abscess 381 00:17:45,565 --> 00:17:48,191 under the skin, deep in the tissue of the chest wall. 382 00:17:48,192 --> 00:17:50,318 It needs to be opened and drained immediately. 383 00:17:50,319 --> 00:17:51,361 - Can we do it here? 384 00:17:51,362 --> 00:17:52,612 - No. 385 00:17:52,613 --> 00:17:55,031 No, we should get you to Bellevue Hospital 386 00:17:55,032 --> 00:17:56,616 and let them take a look. 387 00:17:56,617 --> 00:17:58,995 We need to see if it's in the heart muscle or the lung. 388 00:18:01,038 --> 00:18:02,455 I'll send a note to your wife. 389 00:18:02,456 --> 00:18:03,499 - Oh. 390 00:18:08,254 --> 00:18:11,881 - And I was so inexperienced, I thought livery was a food. 391 00:18:11,882 --> 00:18:13,550 [laughter] 392 00:18:13,551 --> 00:18:15,135 But I've learned a lot since then. 393 00:18:15,136 --> 00:18:16,219 I'm a hard worker. 394 00:18:16,220 --> 00:18:18,054 - I'm sure you are. 395 00:18:18,055 --> 00:18:20,724 You know, you rather remind me of the footman 396 00:18:20,725 --> 00:18:21,933 you've come to replace. 397 00:18:21,934 --> 00:18:23,101 - I hope that's not a bad thing. 398 00:18:23,102 --> 00:18:24,519 - Oh, not at all. 399 00:18:24,520 --> 00:18:29,065 He's doing very well as an inventor here in the city. 400 00:18:29,066 --> 00:18:34,529 Now, tell me why you left your previous employers. 401 00:18:34,530 --> 00:18:35,905 - I hadn't worked for them long, 402 00:18:35,906 --> 00:18:37,866 and they were moving to Philadelphia. 403 00:18:37,867 --> 00:18:42,078 And my father died recently. 404 00:18:42,079 --> 00:18:44,372 - I'm so sorry. - Thank you, ma'am. 405 00:18:44,373 --> 00:18:47,542 I wanted to stay in New York for my mother. 406 00:18:47,543 --> 00:18:49,377 She misses him a lot. - Oh. 407 00:18:49,378 --> 00:18:50,462 - I thought she might want to go live 408 00:18:50,463 --> 00:18:52,088 with her sister in Massachusetts, 409 00:18:52,089 --> 00:18:53,757 even though she has a very small house, 410 00:18:53,758 --> 00:18:54,759 but she likes-- - [clears throat] 411 00:18:57,094 --> 00:18:59,387 - I hope I haven't taken up too much of your time. 412 00:18:59,388 --> 00:19:00,680 - Oh, no. 413 00:19:00,681 --> 00:19:01,806 Not at all. 414 00:19:01,807 --> 00:19:03,933 We'll be in touch. 415 00:19:03,934 --> 00:19:05,770 Bannister will show you out. 416 00:19:07,605 --> 00:19:08,938 - This way. 417 00:19:08,939 --> 00:19:10,482 - Thank you, sir. 418 00:19:10,483 --> 00:19:17,197 ♪ ♪ 419 00:19:17,198 --> 00:19:18,491 - Bannister. 420 00:19:22,995 --> 00:19:25,246 I want to hire Oliver. 421 00:19:25,247 --> 00:19:27,832 - But John Herrs has far more experience. 422 00:19:27,833 --> 00:19:29,626 - More isn't always better. 423 00:19:29,627 --> 00:19:30,960 - Ah, true. 424 00:19:30,961 --> 00:19:35,799 But Mr. Keith also seems rather talkative. 425 00:19:35,800 --> 00:19:38,093 - I have a feeling about him. 426 00:19:38,094 --> 00:19:41,471 True, he needs some simple words of instruction. 427 00:19:41,472 --> 00:19:44,933 But with a role model such as you, Bannister, 428 00:19:44,934 --> 00:19:47,435 I'm sure he'll learn quickly and no doubt 429 00:19:47,436 --> 00:19:51,147 rise to the level of your high standards. 430 00:19:51,148 --> 00:19:52,816 - As you wish, ma'am. 431 00:19:52,817 --> 00:19:54,193 - Thank you. 432 00:19:56,862 --> 00:19:58,822 - It is one of the privileges of my life 433 00:19:58,823 --> 00:20:02,659 to serve as president of the Daughters of Friendship. 434 00:20:02,660 --> 00:20:06,079 And I'm thrilled to welcome my future daughter-in-law 435 00:20:06,080 --> 00:20:09,165 and her mother to join our group. 436 00:20:09,166 --> 00:20:12,585 [soft applause] 437 00:20:12,586 --> 00:20:16,673 And let's take a moment 438 00:20:16,674 --> 00:20:21,052 to wish Miss Scott and my beloved son 439 00:20:21,053 --> 00:20:24,013 the utmost happiness. 440 00:20:24,014 --> 00:20:26,683 May the roof above them never fall in, 441 00:20:26,684 --> 00:20:29,519 and may the both of them never fall out. 442 00:20:29,520 --> 00:20:32,856 [laughter] 443 00:20:32,857 --> 00:20:35,817 Miss Scott is a widow herself. 444 00:20:35,818 --> 00:20:37,736 Yes. 445 00:20:37,737 --> 00:20:40,196 She knows how difficult it is to recover from such a loss, 446 00:20:40,197 --> 00:20:42,657 but she's done it. 447 00:20:42,658 --> 00:20:46,244 She is an example to us all. 448 00:20:46,245 --> 00:20:49,457 [soft applause] 449 00:20:54,587 --> 00:20:57,589 [soft apprehensive music] 450 00:20:57,590 --> 00:21:04,638 ♪ ♪ 451 00:21:06,891 --> 00:21:09,225 - Who is the patient here? 452 00:21:09,226 --> 00:21:10,477 - This is Mr. Davis. 453 00:21:10,478 --> 00:21:11,478 - Are you family? 454 00:21:11,479 --> 00:21:12,729 - I'm Dr. William Kirkland. 455 00:21:12,730 --> 00:21:14,272 I've been treating this gentleman, and he-- 456 00:21:14,273 --> 00:21:15,315 - That's quite all right. 457 00:21:15,316 --> 00:21:17,150 I'll perform my own examination. 458 00:21:17,151 --> 00:21:18,485 - I'd like to help if I can. 459 00:21:18,486 --> 00:21:19,903 I examined this patient not more than an hour ago-- 460 00:21:19,904 --> 00:21:21,321 - And I will do the same. 461 00:21:21,322 --> 00:21:24,073 It's good you brought him in, but you are not a relative. 462 00:21:24,074 --> 00:21:25,325 So you will have to leave. 463 00:21:25,326 --> 00:21:27,160 Hospital rules. - I'm just offering my-- 464 00:21:27,161 --> 00:21:29,746 - Colored doctors are not qualified to practice 465 00:21:29,747 --> 00:21:32,248 at Bellevue Hospital. 466 00:21:32,249 --> 00:21:36,294 As I said, I will make my own examination. 467 00:21:36,295 --> 00:21:37,545 Come with me. 468 00:21:37,546 --> 00:21:39,714 - I'll follow up with you when you're released. 469 00:21:39,715 --> 00:21:42,300 - Thank you, Dr. Kirkland. 470 00:21:42,301 --> 00:21:45,303 [pensive music] 471 00:21:45,304 --> 00:21:52,310 ♪ ♪ 472 00:21:52,311 --> 00:21:58,817 - The nerve of that woman to lie to the entire room. 473 00:21:58,818 --> 00:22:01,277 God knows what she's said in private. 474 00:22:01,278 --> 00:22:03,780 - I suppose a widow is more palatable to her 475 00:22:03,781 --> 00:22:05,615 than a woman whose marriage has been annulled 476 00:22:05,616 --> 00:22:07,534 and who's already had a child. 477 00:22:07,535 --> 00:22:09,619 Those women, they see me as an oddity. 478 00:22:09,620 --> 00:22:11,830 These are William's people. 479 00:22:11,831 --> 00:22:14,290 - So are you. 480 00:22:14,291 --> 00:22:16,042 Why don't we at least talk to her? 481 00:22:16,043 --> 00:22:18,211 - Yeah. - We'll go together. 482 00:22:18,212 --> 00:22:19,212 - [sighs] 483 00:22:19,213 --> 00:22:20,964 - Mrs. Brown has offered to provide a cake-- 484 00:22:20,965 --> 00:22:22,882 - Can we speak with you, Mrs. Kirkland? 485 00:22:22,883 --> 00:22:24,300 It won't take long. 486 00:22:24,301 --> 00:22:25,593 - Go on. 487 00:22:25,594 --> 00:22:29,305 - First, thank you for hosting this tea. 488 00:22:29,306 --> 00:22:32,308 - I was so pleased when you accepted my invitation. 489 00:22:32,309 --> 00:22:37,188 - But which version of Peggy did you mean to invite? 490 00:22:37,189 --> 00:22:38,773 - I don't follow. 491 00:22:38,774 --> 00:22:42,610 - I am overjoyed to be marrying into the Kirkland family. 492 00:22:42,611 --> 00:22:45,780 But please know I'll be joining as myself. 493 00:22:45,781 --> 00:22:47,115 I am not a widow. 494 00:22:47,116 --> 00:22:50,034 - Well, that was a favor, Miss Scott. 495 00:22:50,035 --> 00:22:51,536 Wasn't it less painful? 496 00:22:51,537 --> 00:22:54,330 Or would you rather everyone know all the sordid details? 497 00:22:54,331 --> 00:22:56,833 - I have made peace with my past. 498 00:22:56,834 --> 00:22:58,376 I have nothing to be ashamed of. 499 00:22:58,377 --> 00:23:00,837 - I was trying to help. 500 00:23:00,838 --> 00:23:04,215 I understand that things are a little bit louder in Brooklyn. 501 00:23:04,216 --> 00:23:05,842 That may be your way. 502 00:23:05,843 --> 00:23:08,845 But sensibilities are gentler in Newport. 503 00:23:08,846 --> 00:23:12,348 I wanted to give you a smoother entrance, that's all. 504 00:23:12,349 --> 00:23:13,516 - Oh, is that all? 505 00:23:13,517 --> 00:23:16,603 [light tense music] 506 00:23:16,604 --> 00:23:19,856 - I will be more thoughtful in the future. 507 00:23:19,857 --> 00:23:21,190 Excuse me. 508 00:23:21,191 --> 00:23:27,114 ♪ ♪ 509 00:23:34,288 --> 00:23:36,414 - You're back. 510 00:23:36,415 --> 00:23:38,875 - I arrived this morning. 511 00:23:38,876 --> 00:23:42,045 - I hope you're enjoying your return to the city. 512 00:23:42,046 --> 00:23:44,672 I'm sure New York will be glad to have you. 513 00:23:44,673 --> 00:23:45,925 - Just New York? 514 00:23:48,677 --> 00:23:52,013 You're busy, so I'll only take a moment. 515 00:23:52,014 --> 00:23:55,558 I've been so eager to show you this picture. 516 00:23:55,559 --> 00:24:00,229 Hector George Bellingham Vere, the marquis of Sidmouth. 517 00:24:00,230 --> 00:24:01,397 Doesn't that sound impressive? 518 00:24:01,398 --> 00:24:03,107 - He looks just like Gladys. 519 00:24:03,108 --> 00:24:05,568 - Yes. 520 00:24:05,569 --> 00:24:09,280 Who, I'm happy to report, is recovering well. 521 00:24:09,281 --> 00:24:13,243 The delivery was quite an ordeal. 522 00:24:15,120 --> 00:24:17,081 - Thank God she made it through. 523 00:24:18,707 --> 00:24:23,294 - Before I left, we agreed you'd come home. 524 00:24:23,295 --> 00:24:26,756 - Whatever we said then, I have far more pressing matters 525 00:24:26,757 --> 00:24:28,132 to worry about now. 526 00:24:28,133 --> 00:24:30,134 - More important than family? 527 00:24:30,135 --> 00:24:32,762 We've been given a new chapter, and you're determined 528 00:24:32,763 --> 00:24:34,764 to remain in the past. 529 00:24:34,765 --> 00:24:36,015 Gladys asked after your living arrangements-- 530 00:24:36,016 --> 00:24:37,976 - It's no business of hers. 531 00:24:37,977 --> 00:24:41,562 I will not have my hand forced, not again. 532 00:24:41,563 --> 00:24:43,940 - Please, George, come home. 533 00:24:43,941 --> 00:24:46,818 You look tired. 534 00:24:46,819 --> 00:24:51,114 - It's so like you to look for a weakness to lure me back. 535 00:24:51,115 --> 00:24:52,615 - I'm going home. 536 00:24:52,616 --> 00:24:56,119 I hope you'll join me. 537 00:24:56,120 --> 00:24:57,830 [door clicks open] 538 00:25:00,833 --> 00:25:02,959 - What is it? 539 00:25:02,960 --> 00:25:06,629 - Your next meeting is here, sir. 540 00:25:06,630 --> 00:25:08,214 - I'll leave you to it. 541 00:25:08,215 --> 00:25:11,217 [soft playful music] 542 00:25:11,218 --> 00:25:17,640 ♪ ♪ 543 00:25:17,641 --> 00:25:20,686 [lively chatter] 544 00:25:28,360 --> 00:25:31,821 - Is that Mrs. Astor? 545 00:25:31,822 --> 00:25:34,699 - Let's not enjoy this too much. 546 00:25:34,700 --> 00:25:37,702 - I'll be certain to temper my mirth. 547 00:25:37,703 --> 00:25:44,709 ♪ ♪ 548 00:25:44,710 --> 00:25:49,005 Well, it's eye-catching, I'll give you that. 549 00:25:49,006 --> 00:25:52,175 - It's a bit showy for my taste. 550 00:25:52,176 --> 00:25:53,843 - Thanks for coming with me. 551 00:25:53,844 --> 00:25:55,678 Hopefully your father will join next time. 552 00:25:55,679 --> 00:25:57,305 - You're certainly easier to deal with 553 00:25:57,306 --> 00:25:58,723 than he is at the moment. 554 00:25:58,724 --> 00:26:00,391 - Good evening, Mrs. Russell. - Ah. 555 00:26:00,392 --> 00:26:02,518 - Mama, we should have hired a photographer 556 00:26:02,519 --> 00:26:05,021 to prove that this beautiful moment really happened. 557 00:26:05,022 --> 00:26:08,649 You did say you'd never set foot in this opera house. 558 00:26:08,650 --> 00:26:10,902 - You know why I'm here, Oscar. 559 00:26:10,903 --> 00:26:17,951 ♪ ♪ 560 00:26:28,378 --> 00:26:30,379 - Here you are. - Is there any food left? 561 00:26:30,380 --> 00:26:32,298 - Yes. There's some-- - We need some help. 562 00:26:32,299 --> 00:26:33,716 - What's happened? [baby crying] 563 00:26:33,717 --> 00:26:35,885 - He's a trough boy at Hecla Iron Works. 564 00:26:35,886 --> 00:26:38,096 One of the hot pipes was dropped and cut his arm, 565 00:26:38,097 --> 00:26:39,555 but it didn't crush it, thank God. 566 00:26:39,556 --> 00:26:41,224 Just the burn. 567 00:26:41,225 --> 00:26:42,266 - I'll get the nurse. 568 00:26:42,267 --> 00:26:45,353 - [whimpering] 569 00:26:45,354 --> 00:26:47,522 [indistinct chatter] 570 00:26:47,523 --> 00:26:49,232 - At least the first act was tolerable. 571 00:26:49,233 --> 00:26:51,025 - That is true. - Mrs. Astor. 572 00:26:51,026 --> 00:26:53,194 - Ah. - Mrs. Van Rhijn. 573 00:26:53,195 --> 00:26:55,071 Mrs. Oscar van Rhijn. 574 00:26:55,072 --> 00:26:57,240 I'm thrilled to see you all here. 575 00:26:57,241 --> 00:26:59,033 I know it's not your beloved Academy. 576 00:26:59,034 --> 00:27:01,702 - The Academy will be back next season. 577 00:27:01,703 --> 00:27:04,413 They're planning the program as we speak. 578 00:27:04,414 --> 00:27:06,415 Oh, look who's there. 579 00:27:06,416 --> 00:27:09,127 I must say hello. 580 00:27:09,128 --> 00:27:12,421 - So the duchess is a mother. 581 00:27:12,422 --> 00:27:14,006 Congratulations. 582 00:27:14,007 --> 00:27:16,134 And your grandson outranks us all. 583 00:27:16,135 --> 00:27:17,343 - Quite right. 584 00:27:17,344 --> 00:27:19,595 - You've landed two dukes for the price of one. 585 00:27:19,596 --> 00:27:20,847 What luck. 586 00:27:20,848 --> 00:27:23,349 - And how lucky you are to find another husband 587 00:27:23,350 --> 00:27:24,809 in such record time. 588 00:27:24,810 --> 00:27:26,102 - You're right. 589 00:27:26,103 --> 00:27:28,104 I am lucky. 590 00:27:28,105 --> 00:27:30,606 And where is your husband this evening? 591 00:27:30,607 --> 00:27:33,151 - Mr. Russell had pressing business to attend to. 592 00:27:33,152 --> 00:27:35,945 - They do draw quite a crowd here. 593 00:27:35,946 --> 00:27:38,114 There's no point in denying it. 594 00:27:38,115 --> 00:27:39,866 - Please, tell me what I've missed in New York 595 00:27:39,867 --> 00:27:41,325 while I've been away. 596 00:27:41,326 --> 00:27:42,660 - Not much, really. 597 00:27:42,661 --> 00:27:45,288 - Well, you missed our wedding. 598 00:27:45,289 --> 00:27:47,123 - Oh, I'm sure it was splendid. 599 00:27:47,124 --> 00:27:49,292 - And my mother-in-law's giving a dinner 600 00:27:49,293 --> 00:27:52,170 for President Cleveland on behalf of the Heritage Society. 601 00:27:52,171 --> 00:27:55,256 - The president is dining with Mrs. Van Rhijn? 602 00:27:55,257 --> 00:27:56,757 - I would say you'll be included, 603 00:27:56,758 --> 00:27:58,134 but I know she's terribly limited 604 00:27:58,135 --> 00:27:59,635 when it comes to numbers. 605 00:27:59,636 --> 00:28:03,264 As you know well, those houses are not enormous. 606 00:28:03,265 --> 00:28:05,683 - You mean the president is dining 607 00:28:05,684 --> 00:28:08,269 at Mrs. Van Rhijn's house on 61st Street? 608 00:28:08,270 --> 00:28:09,770 - That's it. 609 00:28:09,771 --> 00:28:12,982 Right opposite you. 610 00:28:12,983 --> 00:28:13,984 Excuse me. 611 00:28:19,323 --> 00:28:20,990 - Oh, there she is. 612 00:28:20,991 --> 00:28:22,909 - I'll see you at the Academy next season. 613 00:28:22,910 --> 00:28:25,369 - Mrs. Van Rhijn, this is Mrs. Curtis, 614 00:28:25,370 --> 00:28:27,455 editor of the "Ladies' Home Journal." 615 00:28:27,456 --> 00:28:30,583 - Thank you for taking such an interest in our event. 616 00:28:30,584 --> 00:28:33,377 - We're thrilled and flattered you found the time. 617 00:28:33,378 --> 00:28:35,671 - We anticipate many of our readers 618 00:28:35,672 --> 00:28:38,007 will be keen to learn what it takes to host 619 00:28:38,008 --> 00:28:40,843 the president of the United States. 620 00:28:40,844 --> 00:28:42,261 - Indeed. 621 00:28:42,262 --> 00:28:45,514 - But for tonight, I'm just here to observe. 622 00:28:45,515 --> 00:28:46,557 - So I've wanted-- 623 00:28:46,558 --> 00:28:49,228 - Is there room in your box for me to join you? 624 00:28:52,689 --> 00:28:55,066 - I don't see why not. 625 00:28:55,067 --> 00:28:56,109 - This way. 626 00:28:58,737 --> 00:29:00,821 - We have to leave now or they'll have gone. 627 00:29:00,822 --> 00:29:02,198 - Mother will be disappointed. 628 00:29:02,199 --> 00:29:04,408 - Yes, but you won't be. 629 00:29:04,409 --> 00:29:06,035 The opera's getting stale. 630 00:29:06,036 --> 00:29:09,163 People want something more cheerful, more hummable. 631 00:29:09,164 --> 00:29:12,041 This is your chance to invest in something new and exciting. 632 00:29:12,042 --> 00:29:14,001 - Between looking after my own ventures 633 00:29:14,002 --> 00:29:16,379 and helping out my father, I hardly had time to come here. 634 00:29:16,380 --> 00:29:18,464 - This is a lucrative opportunity. 635 00:29:18,465 --> 00:29:21,218 You'll regret passing it up, Russell. 636 00:29:24,221 --> 00:29:27,056 - I suppose my mother has more than enough friends here 637 00:29:27,057 --> 00:29:30,185 to keep her company. - Ah, that's the spirit. 638 00:29:37,025 --> 00:29:39,443 - Will he have to go back out to work tomorrow? 639 00:29:39,444 --> 00:29:42,238 - If he misses a day, the iron mill will let him go. 640 00:29:42,239 --> 00:29:45,241 - But what if he's injured again? 641 00:29:45,242 --> 00:29:47,952 - Do you think you care more about my son than I do? 642 00:29:47,953 --> 00:29:50,705 - No, no. - I have to stay with my baby. 643 00:29:50,706 --> 00:29:52,873 If my boy didn't work, we'd have nothing to eat. 644 00:29:52,874 --> 00:29:53,916 - Good job. 645 00:29:53,917 --> 00:29:55,710 - It's hard enough as it is. 646 00:29:55,711 --> 00:29:57,586 - You should change that bandage twice a day, 647 00:29:57,587 --> 00:29:59,463 especially when he comes home from work, 648 00:29:59,464 --> 00:30:00,756 so it can stay clean. 649 00:30:00,757 --> 00:30:01,966 - I will. 650 00:30:01,967 --> 00:30:03,426 - Now, why don't you wait here and we'll 651 00:30:03,427 --> 00:30:06,137 get you something to eat? 652 00:30:06,138 --> 00:30:08,931 Many of the children who come here at night 653 00:30:08,932 --> 00:30:11,225 will be working the next day. 654 00:30:11,226 --> 00:30:14,395 So try not to judge the mother and her son. 655 00:30:14,396 --> 00:30:15,938 She has very little choice. 656 00:30:15,939 --> 00:30:17,898 - I know. I was just surprised. 657 00:30:17,899 --> 00:30:19,567 - You can take comfort in the fact 658 00:30:19,568 --> 00:30:21,610 that we are making a difference. 659 00:30:21,611 --> 00:30:23,446 - I guess I'd better toughen up. 660 00:30:23,447 --> 00:30:27,450 - Well, you can start by coming back for another evening shift? 661 00:30:27,451 --> 00:30:29,952 - I think I have to. 662 00:30:29,953 --> 00:30:32,872 [soft music] 663 00:30:32,873 --> 00:30:34,957 ♪ ♪ 664 00:30:34,958 --> 00:30:36,792 - Why aren't you hosting this dinner? 665 00:30:36,793 --> 00:30:39,587 - Oh, I have my causes. 666 00:30:39,588 --> 00:30:42,381 And Mrs. Van Rhijn is their vice president. 667 00:30:42,382 --> 00:30:43,883 This is her moment. 668 00:30:43,884 --> 00:30:46,344 Oh, dear. 669 00:30:46,345 --> 00:30:48,846 - Why are you so against him? 670 00:30:48,847 --> 00:30:51,140 Some of his family have married very decent people. 671 00:30:51,141 --> 00:30:53,309 - That's it. That's the problem. 672 00:30:53,310 --> 00:30:56,937 Why do you think they call them the marrying Wilsons? 673 00:30:56,938 --> 00:31:00,524 What I need is to find her a suitable alternative. 674 00:31:00,525 --> 00:31:01,859 I'm at my wits' end. 675 00:31:01,860 --> 00:31:03,652 - Children only look at individual pieces. 676 00:31:03,653 --> 00:31:05,363 It's our job to keep our eye on the board. 677 00:31:05,364 --> 00:31:07,323 - Indeed. 678 00:31:07,324 --> 00:31:09,450 And where is your eye these days? 679 00:31:09,451 --> 00:31:11,327 - What do you mean? 680 00:31:11,328 --> 00:31:15,539 - It's time for something better than pressing business. 681 00:31:15,540 --> 00:31:18,709 I say Mr. Astor is on his yacht. 682 00:31:18,710 --> 00:31:21,670 - But Mr. Russell does have pressing business. 683 00:31:21,671 --> 00:31:23,005 He's in the middle of a negotiation 684 00:31:23,006 --> 00:31:24,048 with Mr. Rockefeller. 685 00:31:24,049 --> 00:31:25,716 - I'm sure. 686 00:31:25,717 --> 00:31:29,178 But you've been gone for some time, and still he isn't here. 687 00:31:29,179 --> 00:31:32,848 Nor will he be when you return home tonight, 688 00:31:32,849 --> 00:31:34,892 if what I'm told is true. 689 00:31:34,893 --> 00:31:37,353 - What have you been told? 690 00:31:37,354 --> 00:31:39,355 - Come, now, Mrs. Russell. 691 00:31:39,356 --> 00:31:41,232 You and I both know that one can 692 00:31:41,233 --> 00:31:44,277 only fool society for so long. 693 00:31:45,779 --> 00:31:47,363 - Of course. Will you excuse me? 694 00:31:47,364 --> 00:31:49,031 - Mrs. Van Rhijn. 695 00:31:49,032 --> 00:31:52,451 - As I was coming up the stairs, I ran into the Fricks. 696 00:31:52,452 --> 00:31:54,036 Do you know them? - I know of them. 697 00:31:54,037 --> 00:31:55,246 - I've known Henry for years. 698 00:31:55,247 --> 00:31:57,748 They live in Pittsburgh but came in for the opera. 699 00:31:57,749 --> 00:32:04,088 They are absolutely thrilled by the idea of our salon. 700 00:32:04,089 --> 00:32:06,340 - The first of many. 701 00:32:06,341 --> 00:32:08,884 - Lina, I just want you to know it was not my idea 702 00:32:08,885 --> 00:32:11,846 to have this lady reporter in the box. 703 00:32:11,847 --> 00:32:15,391 Something interesting you've found to write about? 704 00:32:15,392 --> 00:32:18,895 - Just a few notes for myself to remember. 705 00:32:24,734 --> 00:32:26,902 [bright operatic music playing] 706 00:32:26,903 --> 00:32:29,905 [singers vocalizing] 707 00:32:29,906 --> 00:32:36,245 ♪ ♪ 708 00:32:36,246 --> 00:32:40,082 [chorus singing brightly] 709 00:32:40,083 --> 00:32:42,001 - It's not what I expected. 710 00:32:42,002 --> 00:32:43,586 This is your new venture? 711 00:32:43,587 --> 00:32:46,130 - Gilbert and Sullivan is all the rage in London. 712 00:32:46,131 --> 00:32:48,841 It will be here, too, once we're up and running. 713 00:32:48,842 --> 00:32:51,844 - The English tastes are not necessarily American tastes. 714 00:32:51,845 --> 00:32:53,429 - Oh, with this, they will be. 715 00:32:53,430 --> 00:32:55,431 People are hungry for entertainment, 716 00:32:55,432 --> 00:32:57,892 not the long, tragic stories of the opera. 717 00:32:57,893 --> 00:32:59,602 - Stop, stop, stop, stop, stop. 718 00:32:59,603 --> 00:33:00,769 Energy. 719 00:33:00,770 --> 00:33:02,563 Please! - Does he do that often? 720 00:33:02,564 --> 00:33:04,231 - Oh, all the time. - Again. 721 00:33:04,232 --> 00:33:06,400 One, two. 722 00:33:06,401 --> 00:33:09,236 - It's like our Hasty Pudding stage shows at Harvard. 723 00:33:09,237 --> 00:33:10,654 - Precisely. 724 00:33:10,655 --> 00:33:12,573 And lucky for us, with Gilbert and Sullivan, 725 00:33:12,574 --> 00:33:16,785 there are no international copyright agreements. 726 00:33:16,786 --> 00:33:17,953 - I knew there was something else. 727 00:33:17,954 --> 00:33:19,622 - We can stage these productions here 728 00:33:19,623 --> 00:33:21,415 without having to pay any royalties. 729 00:33:21,416 --> 00:33:23,459 There's a lot of money to be made. 730 00:33:23,460 --> 00:33:26,587 Come in with me on it. You won't regret it. 731 00:33:26,588 --> 00:33:28,297 - I'm not sure it's for me. 732 00:33:28,298 --> 00:33:30,174 I'm overextended as it is. 733 00:33:30,175 --> 00:33:35,639 - Think of this as a respite from all your worries. 734 00:33:38,683 --> 00:33:41,645 [clapping] 735 00:33:43,688 --> 00:33:44,773 - Bravo! 736 00:33:46,233 --> 00:33:47,650 - We were only talking. 737 00:33:47,651 --> 00:33:50,361 - It's never just talk with that family. 738 00:33:50,362 --> 00:33:51,654 There's always a scheme. 739 00:33:51,655 --> 00:33:53,656 - That's a horrible thing to say, and it's not true. 740 00:33:53,657 --> 00:33:57,159 - Carrie, you need someone who can rely on his own future, 741 00:33:57,160 --> 00:33:59,995 not yours. 742 00:33:59,996 --> 00:34:02,498 What about that young Mr. Russell? 743 00:34:02,499 --> 00:34:04,542 - Larry? 744 00:34:04,543 --> 00:34:05,834 We've known each other for years. 745 00:34:05,835 --> 00:34:07,211 I don't think of him that way. 746 00:34:07,212 --> 00:34:09,797 - Maybe it's time that you do. 747 00:34:09,798 --> 00:34:11,840 - The artist William Merritt Chase 748 00:34:11,841 --> 00:34:15,678 just agreed to be the guest of honor at our first salon. 749 00:34:15,679 --> 00:34:16,804 - Well played. 750 00:34:16,805 --> 00:34:18,138 He won't be sorry. 751 00:34:18,139 --> 00:34:20,975 I have already invited several collectors. 752 00:34:20,976 --> 00:34:23,811 - I hope you didn't count Mrs. Astor as one of them. 753 00:34:23,812 --> 00:34:26,063 Sadly, she won't be invited. 754 00:34:26,064 --> 00:34:29,525 - Everyone wants to go where they're not invited. 755 00:34:29,526 --> 00:34:31,527 - Precisely, my love. 756 00:34:31,528 --> 00:34:34,530 [curious music] 757 00:34:34,531 --> 00:34:41,538 ♪ ♪ 758 00:34:51,965 --> 00:34:53,632 - Mrs. Russell. 759 00:34:53,633 --> 00:34:55,092 - Is it Anne Morris? 760 00:34:55,093 --> 00:34:56,218 What are you doing? 761 00:34:56,219 --> 00:34:57,469 - I'm looking for Mr. Russell. 762 00:34:57,470 --> 00:34:59,263 - He's not here. You shouldn't be either. 763 00:34:59,264 --> 00:35:00,764 This is not appropriate. 764 00:35:00,765 --> 00:35:02,933 - Propriety is not my chief concern. 765 00:35:02,934 --> 00:35:05,185 I need to find my son. 766 00:35:05,186 --> 00:35:07,062 - And what does that have to do with my husband? 767 00:35:07,063 --> 00:35:08,856 - Mr. Russell has taken him. 768 00:35:08,857 --> 00:35:11,275 - Taken him? You're not making any sense. 769 00:35:11,276 --> 00:35:13,027 What would he want with your son? 770 00:35:13,028 --> 00:35:14,528 - Retribution. 771 00:35:14,529 --> 00:35:17,072 Mr. Russell believes that Will shot him. 772 00:35:17,073 --> 00:35:18,699 - Enough. 773 00:35:18,700 --> 00:35:21,077 Come inside--now. 774 00:35:26,916 --> 00:35:28,751 I can't help you, nor would I want to. 775 00:35:28,752 --> 00:35:30,044 If your son has done as you say, 776 00:35:30,045 --> 00:35:31,295 then he will reap what he has sown. 777 00:35:31,296 --> 00:35:33,088 - Mrs. Russell, we have nothing. 778 00:35:33,089 --> 00:35:34,923 He holds your husband completely responsible. 779 00:35:34,924 --> 00:35:35,924 - Clearly. 780 00:35:35,925 --> 00:35:39,762 - The bitterness has swallowed him. 781 00:35:39,763 --> 00:35:42,640 But I never thought he'd resort to bloodshed. 782 00:35:42,641 --> 00:35:45,476 - I do understand your love for your son. 783 00:35:45,477 --> 00:35:47,645 But I don't know what I can do. It's not up to me. 784 00:35:47,646 --> 00:35:49,313 - But you can sway your husband. 785 00:35:49,314 --> 00:35:51,815 Speak to him on my behalf. 786 00:35:51,816 --> 00:35:54,610 Mr. Russell has every right to persecute Will. 787 00:35:54,611 --> 00:35:56,445 I see that. 788 00:35:56,446 --> 00:35:58,989 But I can't lose him. 789 00:35:58,990 --> 00:36:01,784 My husband and now my child-- 790 00:36:01,785 --> 00:36:03,619 I won't survive it. 791 00:36:03,620 --> 00:36:05,329 - Mr. Russell barely survived. 792 00:36:05,330 --> 00:36:07,122 Is he wrong to want justice? 793 00:36:07,123 --> 00:36:09,458 - Mrs. Russell, would you not beg me 794 00:36:09,459 --> 00:36:12,796 if our situations were reversed? 795 00:36:17,926 --> 00:36:20,969 - Good night, Mrs. Morris. 796 00:36:20,970 --> 00:36:23,972 [somber music] 797 00:36:23,973 --> 00:36:30,980 ♪ ♪ 798 00:36:42,158 --> 00:36:45,327 - Why are you up so late? 799 00:36:45,328 --> 00:36:47,996 - I'm thinking. 800 00:36:47,997 --> 00:36:50,165 - Penny for your thoughts? 801 00:36:50,166 --> 00:36:53,001 - Must everything be about money? 802 00:36:53,002 --> 00:36:56,422 How much is it to sit here quietly? 803 00:36:56,423 --> 00:37:00,050 - You haven't commented on the new curtains. 804 00:37:00,051 --> 00:37:02,512 - No, I haven't. 805 00:37:04,973 --> 00:37:08,017 [laughter, chatter] 806 00:37:19,571 --> 00:37:23,657 - Did I mention I also plan to have a telephone installed? 807 00:37:23,658 --> 00:37:27,202 - Who on Earth would use a telephone to reach you? 808 00:37:27,203 --> 00:37:30,497 - I'm sure there'll be someone. 809 00:37:30,498 --> 00:37:32,666 - Where are you coming from at this hour, 810 00:37:32,667 --> 00:37:34,752 and dressed like that? 811 00:37:34,753 --> 00:37:36,628 Are you supposed to be in mourning? 812 00:37:36,629 --> 00:37:38,213 - The neighborhood settlement house. 813 00:37:38,214 --> 00:37:42,718 - What? You were on the Lower East Side after 7:00? 814 00:37:42,719 --> 00:37:44,762 - They needed volunteers for the evening shift. 815 00:37:44,763 --> 00:37:46,722 - This is getting worse and worse. 816 00:37:46,723 --> 00:37:48,557 - I had my own concerns about it. 817 00:37:48,558 --> 00:37:50,476 - Of course. You're in on it too. 818 00:37:50,477 --> 00:37:53,729 - But Marian made a good case for the importance of caring 819 00:37:53,730 --> 00:37:55,147 for those less fortunate. 820 00:37:55,148 --> 00:37:57,983 I was reminded of Jesus' work with the lepers. 821 00:37:57,984 --> 00:37:59,943 - That's all very well for Jesus. 822 00:37:59,944 --> 00:38:02,822 He didn't have to make his way back to the Upper East Side. 823 00:38:04,282 --> 00:38:07,785 - The work I am doing there is very important and rewarding. 824 00:38:07,786 --> 00:38:09,578 - But, Marian, my dear, none of us 825 00:38:09,579 --> 00:38:12,790 can solve all the evils of the world. 826 00:38:12,791 --> 00:38:15,709 We can do a bit here and there from time to time, 827 00:38:15,710 --> 00:38:17,628 but we can't do it all. 828 00:38:17,629 --> 00:38:19,880 And I don't believe that is God's wish. 829 00:38:19,881 --> 00:38:23,592 - Well, I believe it is, particularly for me. 830 00:38:23,593 --> 00:38:28,555 I have finally found a place where I'm wanted and needed. 831 00:38:28,556 --> 00:38:30,599 Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm worn out. 832 00:38:30,600 --> 00:38:31,934 Good night. 833 00:38:31,935 --> 00:38:33,227 - Before you go up, 834 00:38:33,228 --> 00:38:35,604 this is Oliver, our new footman. 835 00:38:35,605 --> 00:38:38,607 Oliver, this is our niece, Miss Marian Brook. 836 00:38:38,608 --> 00:38:39,691 - Welcome, Oliver. 837 00:38:39,692 --> 00:38:40,818 - Well, thank you, miss. 838 00:38:40,819 --> 00:38:42,110 I'm very pleased to be working here. 839 00:38:42,111 --> 00:38:44,196 I didn't realize you were their niece. 840 00:38:44,197 --> 00:38:45,864 I thought maybe a daughter when you first came-- 841 00:38:45,865 --> 00:38:47,449 - Thank you, Oliver. 842 00:38:47,450 --> 00:38:49,701 [tense playful music] 843 00:38:49,702 --> 00:38:53,163 ♪ ♪ 844 00:38:53,164 --> 00:38:54,832 He'll learn. 845 00:38:54,833 --> 00:38:56,124 - Or you will. 846 00:38:56,125 --> 00:39:03,174 ♪ ♪ 847 00:39:21,276 --> 00:39:24,111 - Am I to expect a daily visit from you now? 848 00:39:24,112 --> 00:39:26,613 - Anne Morris came to the house last night. 849 00:39:26,614 --> 00:39:28,866 How could you not tell me your attacker was found? 850 00:39:28,867 --> 00:39:30,701 - It's for me to handle. 851 00:39:30,702 --> 00:39:33,662 - But you felt no obligation to share this with me? 852 00:39:33,663 --> 00:39:38,292 - Now you know, and there's nothing for you to do. 853 00:39:38,293 --> 00:39:40,836 - Are you really holding her son captive? 854 00:39:40,837 --> 00:39:43,672 - He's with the Pinkertons. - And not with the police? 855 00:39:43,673 --> 00:39:45,924 - I haven't decided what to do yet. 856 00:39:45,925 --> 00:39:48,844 - You are not judge and jury. You must turn him in. 857 00:39:48,845 --> 00:39:52,180 - If I do, he will almost certainly hang. 858 00:39:52,181 --> 00:39:53,682 Is that what you want? 859 00:39:53,683 --> 00:39:56,268 [soft music] 860 00:39:56,269 --> 00:40:00,856 - I cannot imagine losing my husband and then my son. 861 00:40:00,857 --> 00:40:04,192 Perhaps he has not been punished enough, but she has. 862 00:40:04,193 --> 00:40:07,529 Might you find it in your heart to show mercy? 863 00:40:07,530 --> 00:40:10,909 - Where was his mercy when he pulled the trigger? 864 00:40:13,703 --> 00:40:18,541 Now, if you don't mind, I have work to do. 865 00:40:28,718 --> 00:40:32,012 - I suppose it begins with the invitations. 866 00:40:32,013 --> 00:40:36,016 Engraved cards may be easier, but I prefer to do mine 867 00:40:36,017 --> 00:40:39,561 by hand, no matter how long they take to write. 868 00:40:39,562 --> 00:40:42,731 - May I ask a favor of you, Mrs. Van Rhijn? 869 00:40:42,732 --> 00:40:44,483 Will you settle it for us? 870 00:40:44,484 --> 00:40:46,401 As many have begun to experiment, 871 00:40:46,402 --> 00:40:48,487 what color should the tablecloth be 872 00:40:48,488 --> 00:40:50,072 for such an important dinner? 873 00:40:50,073 --> 00:40:51,740 - Oh, snow white. 874 00:40:51,741 --> 00:40:54,242 There is no other answer. - Not cream? 875 00:40:54,243 --> 00:40:56,912 I've heard the queen of England has experimented with cream, 876 00:40:56,913 --> 00:40:58,622 but you disagree with her? 877 00:40:58,623 --> 00:41:00,082 - Oh, no. 878 00:41:00,083 --> 00:41:02,584 I would never do that. 879 00:41:02,585 --> 00:41:04,419 - I've also heard that hostesses 880 00:41:04,420 --> 00:41:06,505 are forgoing traditional seating charts 881 00:41:06,506 --> 00:41:10,592 and placing people where they can ensure good conversation. 882 00:41:10,593 --> 00:41:13,804 - Good conversation over rank? [laughs] 883 00:41:13,805 --> 00:41:15,263 I think not. 884 00:41:15,264 --> 00:41:16,723 You'll have some tea, won't you? 885 00:41:16,724 --> 00:41:17,975 - Well. 886 00:41:17,976 --> 00:41:21,228 - May I get you anything else, ma'am? 887 00:41:21,229 --> 00:41:23,230 - I might have had less milk, 888 00:41:23,231 --> 00:41:25,107 but I see you've already put it in. 889 00:41:25,108 --> 00:41:26,942 - Why have you done that, Oliver? 890 00:41:26,943 --> 00:41:28,986 Bring another cup for Mrs. Curtis. 891 00:41:28,987 --> 00:41:30,404 - Oh, there's no need. 892 00:41:30,405 --> 00:41:32,114 - I thought everyone drank tea with milk. 893 00:41:32,115 --> 00:41:35,409 - Immediately. 894 00:41:35,410 --> 00:41:38,078 - I'm afraid I really must go. 895 00:41:38,079 --> 00:41:41,748 But I do thank you for your time, Mrs. Van Rhijn. 896 00:41:41,749 --> 00:41:44,501 And your home is lovely. 897 00:41:44,502 --> 00:41:48,463 It reminds me of the world of my childhood 898 00:41:48,464 --> 00:41:51,675 with an old-fashioned feel that is so comforting. 899 00:41:51,676 --> 00:41:56,346 - And what should a good host provide if not comfort? 900 00:41:56,347 --> 00:41:59,349 [soft tense music] 901 00:41:59,350 --> 00:42:02,520 ♪ ♪ 902 00:42:04,063 --> 00:42:06,356 - I'll have Oliver come for the trolley. 903 00:42:06,357 --> 00:42:08,358 - Thank you, Bannister. 904 00:42:08,359 --> 00:42:09,693 - How did it go? 905 00:42:09,694 --> 00:42:11,361 - Better than I expected. 906 00:42:11,362 --> 00:42:12,863 She was a nice woman. 907 00:42:12,864 --> 00:42:15,157 - I'm so glad. 908 00:42:15,158 --> 00:42:17,159 - I'm sorry about the mix-up earlier. 909 00:42:17,160 --> 00:42:18,702 - What was this? 910 00:42:18,703 --> 00:42:20,620 - He decided that he would pour the milk 911 00:42:20,621 --> 00:42:23,166 into Mrs. Curtis' tea. 912 00:42:24,876 --> 00:42:27,669 - Why? - Only Oliver can answer that. 913 00:42:27,670 --> 00:42:29,504 Was it the early stirrings of revolution 914 00:42:29,505 --> 00:42:31,506 in your soul, Oliver? 915 00:42:31,507 --> 00:42:34,009 - I got in a muddle, ma'am. 916 00:42:34,010 --> 00:42:37,012 - Well, that's honest, at least. 917 00:42:37,013 --> 00:42:39,348 - Thank you, Oliver. You may go. 918 00:42:43,352 --> 00:42:44,854 [cart clanging] 919 00:42:51,861 --> 00:42:53,279 - Sweetheart? 920 00:42:57,492 --> 00:43:00,577 - Somehow it feels as if you've been gone for months. 921 00:43:00,578 --> 00:43:02,705 - Oh, for me too. 922 00:43:06,876 --> 00:43:08,919 - How was the tea? 923 00:43:08,920 --> 00:43:12,214 - It was illuminating. 924 00:43:12,215 --> 00:43:14,466 William, what's the matter? 925 00:43:14,467 --> 00:43:17,928 - Oh, I don't want to trouble you. 926 00:43:17,929 --> 00:43:19,387 Tell me about Newport. 927 00:43:19,388 --> 00:43:21,848 I hope you're making some friends there. 928 00:43:21,849 --> 00:43:25,061 - If something's bothering you, I want to know. 929 00:43:27,522 --> 00:43:30,273 - A patient of mine just died. 930 00:43:30,274 --> 00:43:32,734 I got the news right before you arrived. 931 00:43:32,735 --> 00:43:34,861 His wife sent a cable. 932 00:43:34,862 --> 00:43:37,072 - Oh, William. I'm so sorry. 933 00:43:37,073 --> 00:43:39,032 - I've been his doctor for five years now. 934 00:43:39,033 --> 00:43:40,450 His chest needed to be opened, 935 00:43:40,451 --> 00:43:42,077 so I took him myself to Bellevue. 936 00:43:42,078 --> 00:43:46,081 I'd hoped his new doctor might let me give my opinion 937 00:43:46,082 --> 00:43:47,457 or just observe. 938 00:43:47,458 --> 00:43:49,126 - You did everything you could. 939 00:43:49,127 --> 00:43:52,462 - Everything I'm allowed to do, you mean. 940 00:43:52,463 --> 00:43:55,090 If I'd been able to stay, I might have done more. 941 00:43:55,091 --> 00:43:56,758 And if it was still meant to be his time, 942 00:43:56,759 --> 00:43:58,260 I could have been with him at the end. 943 00:43:58,261 --> 00:44:01,680 Instead I was sent home. 944 00:44:01,681 --> 00:44:05,684 So I left him among strangers. 945 00:44:05,685 --> 00:44:09,271 [somber music] 946 00:44:09,272 --> 00:44:11,773 - It won't always be this way. 947 00:44:11,774 --> 00:44:14,484 All right? It can't be. 948 00:44:14,485 --> 00:44:17,654 - I'd like to borrow some of your optimism. 949 00:44:17,655 --> 00:44:21,825 - Well, what's mine is yours once we're married. 950 00:44:21,826 --> 00:44:27,289 ♪ ♪ 951 00:44:27,290 --> 00:44:30,458 - I still want to hear about your time away. 952 00:44:30,459 --> 00:44:32,752 How were the Daughters of Friendship? 953 00:44:32,753 --> 00:44:35,422 - That remains to be seen. 954 00:44:35,423 --> 00:44:38,925 But I'm now one of them. 955 00:44:38,926 --> 00:44:45,932 ♪ ♪ 956 00:44:45,933 --> 00:44:48,518 - Ha! Ha! 957 00:44:48,519 --> 00:44:51,479 [soft tense music] 958 00:44:51,480 --> 00:44:53,523 Ha! 959 00:44:53,524 --> 00:44:55,483 Whoa! 960 00:44:55,484 --> 00:44:56,693 Ho! 961 00:44:56,694 --> 00:45:01,072 ♪ ♪ 962 00:45:01,073 --> 00:45:02,365 - We're here, sir. 963 00:45:02,366 --> 00:45:09,123 ♪ ♪ 964 00:45:45,743 --> 00:45:48,495 - Leave him alone! 965 00:45:48,496 --> 00:45:50,372 - Give me your gun. - No. 966 00:45:50,373 --> 00:45:51,498 - Your gun. 967 00:45:51,499 --> 00:45:53,041 - Don't do this, Mr. Russell. 968 00:45:53,042 --> 00:45:55,460 - Your son took the law into his own hands. 969 00:45:55,461 --> 00:45:58,213 Am I to be deprived the same right? 970 00:45:58,214 --> 00:46:00,215 Are we not all created equal? 971 00:46:00,216 --> 00:46:05,095 Am I not entitled to protect myself, to protect my family? 972 00:46:05,096 --> 00:46:07,180 - All the rights are on your side. 973 00:46:07,181 --> 00:46:09,808 If you let him go, I promise we won't trouble you again. 974 00:46:09,809 --> 00:46:11,935 - How can you beg them? 975 00:46:11,936 --> 00:46:14,062 He is my father's murderer. 976 00:46:14,063 --> 00:46:15,605 Kill me if you wish. 977 00:46:15,606 --> 00:46:17,148 You won't hear me beg. 978 00:46:17,149 --> 00:46:19,150 My father was a good man. 979 00:46:19,151 --> 00:46:23,071 - If that were true, then you have disgraced his legacy! 980 00:46:23,072 --> 00:46:24,781 Get him up. 981 00:46:24,782 --> 00:46:26,074 - Please, no. 982 00:46:26,075 --> 00:46:29,786 Please, no, no! [sobbing] Please! 983 00:46:29,787 --> 00:46:34,624 - This is the spot where your bullet tore through my skin. 984 00:46:34,625 --> 00:46:38,586 I still feel it most nights. 985 00:46:38,587 --> 00:46:40,964 You know, they thought I was unconscious 986 00:46:40,965 --> 00:46:42,257 as I lay on the table. 987 00:46:42,258 --> 00:46:43,717 But I was very much awake. 988 00:46:43,718 --> 00:46:47,762 And amidst the pain and the madness, 989 00:46:47,763 --> 00:46:52,643 I saw my own life with a terrible clarity. 990 00:46:54,979 --> 00:46:56,604 And it was nothing. 991 00:46:56,605 --> 00:47:03,194 ♪ ♪ 992 00:47:03,195 --> 00:47:05,613 [gun cocking] - [sobs] 993 00:47:05,614 --> 00:47:07,908 Don't do this, Mr. Russell! 994 00:47:09,702 --> 00:47:12,162 - Heavenly father. 995 00:47:12,163 --> 00:47:14,289 Heavenly father, I have sinned against you. 996 00:47:14,290 --> 00:47:17,792 - Take me instead, I beg you! 997 00:47:17,793 --> 00:47:20,795 - [whimpering] 998 00:47:20,796 --> 00:47:27,845 ♪ ♪ 999 00:47:29,305 --> 00:47:31,973 [gunshot] 1000 00:47:31,974 --> 00:47:33,976 - [sobbing] 1001 00:47:36,520 --> 00:47:37,771 - Take him. 1002 00:47:37,772 --> 00:47:40,399 Out of my sight. Out of New York. 1003 00:47:42,026 --> 00:47:45,779 - I promise we will never set foot in this city again. 1004 00:47:45,780 --> 00:47:52,035 ♪ ♪ 1005 00:47:52,036 --> 00:47:56,039 - If you see him again, you know what to do. 1006 00:47:56,040 --> 00:47:59,042 [somber music] 1007 00:47:59,043 --> 00:48:06,092 ♪ ♪ 1008 00:48:56,767 --> 00:48:59,894 - George? 1009 00:48:59,895 --> 00:49:02,605 - I came to tell you I let him go. 1010 00:49:02,606 --> 00:49:05,484 - And do you think that's the end of it? 1011 00:49:08,237 --> 00:49:09,989 - I mean for it to be. 1012 00:49:12,324 --> 00:49:14,743 - Then I'm grateful it's behind us. 1013 00:49:16,328 --> 00:49:19,289 Will you stay here tonight? 1014 00:49:19,290 --> 00:49:20,582 - Do you want me to? 1015 00:49:20,583 --> 00:49:22,417 - Of course. 1016 00:49:22,418 --> 00:49:26,588 You're my husband, but you're hardly acting like it. 1017 00:49:26,589 --> 00:49:28,965 What is happening, George? 1018 00:49:28,966 --> 00:49:35,473 ♪ ♪ 1019 00:49:36,265 --> 00:49:38,434 - I don't know how to answer you. 1020 00:49:41,145 --> 00:49:45,024 I have no sense of direction. 1021 00:49:47,568 --> 00:49:51,946 I don't know where I'm going or what I'm doing. 1022 00:49:51,947 --> 00:49:56,117 - I can't help you when you won't even come home. 1023 00:49:56,118 --> 00:49:58,453 I refuse to go on in this half-life. 1024 00:49:58,454 --> 00:50:00,246 It's intolerable. 1025 00:50:00,247 --> 00:50:02,582 I could deal with anything else, 1026 00:50:02,583 --> 00:50:06,711 but please let us be husband and wife again. 1027 00:50:06,712 --> 00:50:13,761 ♪ ♪ 1028 00:51:29,920 --> 00:51:32,506 [bright tone]