WEBVTT 00:00:11.985 --> 00:00:15.225 align:center Forbidden fruit ripens untouched 00:00:17.785 --> 00:00:20.705 align:center As desert winds caress soft curves 00:00:20.785 --> 00:00:26.185 align:center Sticky, persistent Urgent in their need to spawn 00:00:26.265 --> 00:00:31.305 align:center Delicious, ticklish Like an ant under scribbly bark 00:00:31.385 --> 00:00:36.985 align:center Seeking secret places His limbs like burnished myrtle 00:00:37.065 --> 00:00:41.825 align:center - As her flower opens with the dawn - Flower? 00:00:43.025 --> 00:00:48.145 align:center Nature wears her spirit Raw, feral, uncouth 00:00:48.745 --> 00:00:50.225 align:center So what is man 00:00:50.785 --> 00:00:53.705 align:center But a whiskey breath behind closed doors 00:00:53.785 --> 00:00:58.265 align:center Seeking to possess Something that will never be his 00:00:58.345 --> 00:01:00.345 align:center I don't even know what to say. 00:01:16.505 --> 00:01:17.505 align:center Sybylla! 00:01:23.505 --> 00:01:26.905 align:center Sybylla! Come back here now! 00:01:54.905 --> 00:01:56.625 align:center You said it was warm! 00:01:56.705 --> 00:01:58.385 align:center I said "refreshing." 00:02:03.625 --> 00:02:04.745 align:center Gertie, wait! 00:02:05.785 --> 00:02:10.025 align:center - We must remember the active verb, Gert. - You hurt my brain. 00:02:10.105 --> 00:02:11.105 align:center There it is. 00:02:15.065 --> 00:02:16.465 align:center "Dearest Lucy, 00:02:17.145 --> 00:02:18.865 align:center I know we have our differences." 00:02:20.025 --> 00:02:24.465 align:center "But I'm writing today concerning my eldest granddaughter, Sybylla." 00:02:25.105 --> 00:02:26.145 align:center Syb, wait up! 00:02:26.225 --> 00:02:28.225 align:center "The girl is well and truly of age." 00:02:28.305 --> 00:02:31.265 align:center "And I think it's high time that she were to enter society." 00:02:32.865 --> 00:02:34.465 align:center "I wonder if she's sweet like you, 00:02:34.545 --> 00:02:37.745 align:center or whether you've allowed her to run wild like her father." 00:02:37.825 --> 00:02:40.145 align:center Women should swim. They should swear. 00:02:40.225 --> 00:02:42.465 align:center They should eat like a man. Ride like a man. 00:02:44.465 --> 00:02:48.345 align:center - And they should decide their fates like-- - Sybylla! 00:02:49.385 --> 00:02:50.945 align:center Sybylla! 00:02:52.145 --> 00:02:53.585 align:center What about love? 00:02:54.585 --> 00:02:58.105 align:center - I want to create, not procreate. - Sybylla Melvyn! 00:02:58.185 --> 00:03:01.145 align:center If you don't come down here right now, I'll confiscate your ink. 00:03:01.665 --> 00:03:06.185 align:center "Nonetheless, if the girl is to have any romantic prospects at all, 00:03:06.265 --> 00:03:09.745 align:center I think it is essential that she come and join us at Caddagat." 00:03:09.825 --> 00:03:10.945 align:center No! 00:03:11.705 --> 00:03:15.185 align:center Why does she care about my romantic prospects? 00:03:15.265 --> 00:03:18.625 align:center - I've never even met her. - It's not just that. 00:03:18.705 --> 00:03:24.105 align:center - It's time you became a lady. - Said no aspiring writer. 00:03:27.145 --> 00:03:28.425 align:center You're going. 00:03:34.385 --> 00:03:35.465 align:center Mama! 00:03:36.585 --> 00:03:37.585 align:center Mama! 00:03:38.865 --> 00:03:41.425 align:center Your granny's letter is utter nonsense. 00:03:41.505 --> 00:03:42.585 align:center Thank you, Papa. 00:03:42.665 --> 00:03:44.705 align:center - Managed to get a dig in at me, I see. - Hey. 00:03:44.785 --> 00:03:47.825 align:center - "Run wild," indeed. - It's not about you, Richard. 00:03:47.905 --> 00:03:50.345 align:center If she's so tremendous, how come we haven't met her? 00:03:50.425 --> 00:03:51.825 align:center Excellent point, Gert. 00:03:51.905 --> 00:03:55.145 align:center Because she dropped your mother as soon as she married me. 00:03:55.225 --> 00:03:57.825 align:center Well, that's not entirely true, Richard. 00:03:59.145 --> 00:04:00.185 align:center Ah. 00:04:01.785 --> 00:04:04.985 align:center Caddagat is the most beautiful place in the world. 00:04:05.905 --> 00:04:07.385 align:center So why don't you go? 00:04:07.465 --> 00:04:09.945 align:center I'll never step foot in that house ever again. 00:04:10.465 --> 00:04:11.385 align:center You'll be fine. 00:04:12.905 --> 00:04:13.745 align:center Papa! 00:04:13.825 --> 00:04:16.625 align:center Your granny's a stuck-up, bitter old crone. 00:04:16.705 --> 00:04:20.265 align:center But she's finally realized that you're her eldest grandchild. 00:04:20.345 --> 00:04:23.145 align:center And she has a nice big library. 00:04:23.225 --> 00:04:27.345 align:center - Hundreds of books and a proper piano. - You're a bright girl, Syb. 00:04:27.425 --> 00:04:30.145 align:center You need to have all your talents stretched. 00:04:30.225 --> 00:04:32.545 align:center So they can truss me up like a turkey 00:04:32.625 --> 00:04:35.225 align:center and marry me off to some old stinker when I'm not looking. 00:04:35.305 --> 00:04:37.545 align:center - I'm sure you'd notice. - Not helping, Richard. 00:04:37.625 --> 00:04:41.105 align:center Look, you don't have to do everything your granny says. 00:04:41.185 --> 00:04:44.705 align:center But you can't stay in Possum Gully your whole life. You don't even want to. 00:04:50.105 --> 00:04:51.545 align:center Is Granny really stinkin' rich? 00:04:52.665 --> 00:04:54.145 align:center Absolutely filthy. 00:04:54.225 --> 00:04:56.585 align:center - So why'd Mama leave Caddagat? - Oh no. 00:04:56.665 --> 00:04:59.585 align:center I have a rule never to get involved in disagreements 00:04:59.665 --> 00:05:01.505 align:center concerning the Bossier women. 00:05:02.025 --> 00:05:04.265 align:center They're fierce. Like you. 00:05:05.105 --> 00:05:07.185 align:center I prefer "headstrong." 00:05:08.225 --> 00:05:09.665 align:center Your gran's trying to help. 00:05:09.745 --> 00:05:13.105 align:center Otherwise, why would she go to all this trouble to invite you to stay? 00:05:13.185 --> 00:05:15.985 align:center "Something that good must have strings attached, Richard." 00:05:16.065 --> 00:05:19.025 align:center - That's what Mama is always saying to you. - Or… 00:05:19.105 --> 00:05:22.465 align:center "There's a flash of luck just when you need it most." 00:05:22.545 --> 00:05:23.705 align:center Is it my choice? 00:05:23.785 --> 00:05:25.465 align:center Always. 00:05:26.945 --> 00:05:27.945 align:center Excellent. 00:05:28.665 --> 00:05:30.945 align:center Then I choose to stay in Possum Gully with you all. 00:05:31.025 --> 00:05:34.505 align:center And before you know it, you'll be married to some dumb farmhand 00:05:34.585 --> 00:05:36.665 align:center and even poorer than us. 00:05:37.265 --> 00:05:38.505 align:center That's not funny. 00:05:39.265 --> 00:05:41.465 align:center Don't miss out because you're being stubborn. 00:05:42.665 --> 00:05:45.185 align:center I'll come and rescue you myself. 00:05:45.945 --> 00:05:47.145 align:center If you hate it. 00:05:49.025 --> 00:05:50.025 align:center Promise? 00:05:55.105 --> 00:05:58.185 align:center Gert. Give me the kindling. 00:05:59.065 --> 00:06:01.025 align:center I'm dying for a cuppa. 00:06:04.585 --> 00:06:05.665 align:center I'm not stubborn. 00:06:08.505 --> 00:06:12.025 align:center Maybe you'll meet a handsome stranger and fall desperately in love. 00:06:12.865 --> 00:06:15.825 align:center That's your dream, Gert. It's not mine. 00:06:19.745 --> 00:06:21.345 align:center What if you can't help yourself? 00:06:21.425 --> 00:06:24.985 align:center Love's like that. Comes out of nowhere like, "Bam!" 00:06:25.865 --> 00:06:27.225 align:center I'll practice self-control. 00:06:29.145 --> 00:06:34.465 align:center No chores. No money troubles. Tea and cake whenever you want. 00:06:37.505 --> 00:06:39.545 align:center I wouldn't enjoy any of it without you. 00:06:40.985 --> 00:06:45.105 align:center But if Aunt Helen and Granny like you, then I can come and visit. 00:06:49.185 --> 00:06:50.425 align:center I'll try. 00:06:52.265 --> 00:06:53.545 align:center But I'm not like you, Gert. 00:06:54.945 --> 00:06:56.345 align:center I'm an acquired taste. 00:06:56.945 --> 00:06:58.345 align:center You'll try? 00:07:00.945 --> 00:07:03.705 align:center I would love the freedom to write whenever I want. 00:07:05.225 --> 00:07:07.945 align:center Then you can write me letters about all the adventures you're having. 00:07:12.145 --> 00:07:14.185 align:center I do need some new stories. 00:07:29.665 --> 00:07:32.425 align:center I've decided that I need to fully experience the world 00:07:32.505 --> 00:07:34.425 align:center before I can write about it. 00:07:34.505 --> 00:07:36.105 align:center Oh, that's good news, Syb. 00:07:36.185 --> 00:07:37.705 align:center But no husband. 00:07:40.185 --> 00:07:43.225 align:center You're going to Caddagat! 00:07:45.665 --> 00:07:48.185 align:center I knew when I met you I would not forget you 00:07:48.265 --> 00:07:52.105 align:center I knew I had to let you know… 00:07:52.185 --> 00:07:54.945 align:center Bye! 00:07:57.385 --> 00:07:58.505 align:center Oh 00:07:58.585 --> 00:08:00.145 align:center No 00:08:00.225 --> 00:08:02.665 align:center I'll never let you go 00:08:02.745 --> 00:08:05.145 align:center Go, oh 00:08:05.225 --> 00:08:07.745 align:center I'll never let you go 00:08:08.265 --> 00:08:10.305 align:center Oh, oh 00:08:10.825 --> 00:08:14.105 align:center I'll never let you go, go… 00:08:14.185 --> 00:08:15.345 align:center Thank you, driver. 00:08:16.385 --> 00:08:18.345 align:center I'll never let you go 00:08:18.425 --> 00:08:21.425 align:center Go, go 00:08:21.505 --> 00:08:23.705 align:center I'll never let you go 00:08:36.305 --> 00:08:37.465 align:center Miss Melvyn? 00:08:38.945 --> 00:08:40.145 align:center Who's asking? 00:08:41.505 --> 00:08:42.505 align:center Frank Hawden. 00:08:43.225 --> 00:08:44.665 align:center At your service. 00:08:46.665 --> 00:08:48.065 align:center You work for my granny? 00:08:48.145 --> 00:08:51.225 align:center I'm the acting foreman at Caddagat on my year-long sabbatical. 00:08:51.985 --> 00:08:52.865 align:center From England. 00:08:52.945 --> 00:08:56.585 align:center Your granny sends her apologies, but she's very anxious to see you. 00:08:58.985 --> 00:09:02.705 align:center Wait, wait, wait. Miss Melvyn! Please, Miss Melvyn, I must go first. 00:09:02.785 --> 00:09:05.025 align:center Have you noticed how men speak in the active form? 00:09:05.105 --> 00:09:06.945 align:center Women are expected to use the passive. 00:09:07.025 --> 00:09:08.985 align:center "If you'd rather. If it's not too much trouble." 00:09:11.465 --> 00:09:15.305 align:center But if women could speak freely, they'd be far less bother. 00:09:15.825 --> 00:09:18.945 align:center Are you all right? Ooh. 00:09:19.025 --> 00:09:22.065 align:center He's going. He's going. Oh. And he's down. 00:09:23.185 --> 00:09:24.945 align:center Bit early for it, but there you are. 00:09:25.025 --> 00:09:28.225 align:center - Come on. Need a hand? - Oh yeah. 00:09:28.905 --> 00:09:31.465 align:center - At least let me carry your bag. - Ooh. Careful! 00:09:31.545 --> 00:09:33.905 align:center Wouldn't light a match next to you. Up you get. 00:09:33.985 --> 00:09:35.185 align:center I'm fine! 00:09:35.265 --> 00:09:37.065 align:center - You good? - Yeah. 00:09:37.145 --> 00:09:38.425 align:center Old friends. 00:09:39.265 --> 00:09:40.265 align:center Books. 00:09:41.825 --> 00:09:42.825 align:center This way? 00:09:44.385 --> 00:09:45.505 align:center Miss Melvyn. 00:09:57.545 --> 00:09:59.505 align:center Oh, here we go… 00:10:05.825 --> 00:10:08.465 align:center - Hawden. - Beecham. This is Miss Melvyn. 00:10:08.545 --> 00:10:10.785 align:center Did you get my note about the O'Donahues having to sell? 00:10:12.025 --> 00:10:13.905 align:center The Bossiers aren't taking on property. 00:10:13.985 --> 00:10:15.865 align:center This is about helping our neighbor keep his farm. 00:10:15.945 --> 00:10:18.465 align:center Perhaps he shouldn't have borrowed what he couldn't repay. 00:10:18.545 --> 00:10:20.545 align:center If one farm fails, we all do. 00:10:20.625 --> 00:10:23.025 align:center Hup! 00:10:31.905 --> 00:10:33.865 align:center Is Mr. Beecham always so curt? 00:10:35.545 --> 00:10:37.545 align:center He behaves how he likes. 00:10:38.065 --> 00:10:40.665 align:center In these parts, the Beechams are colonial royalty. 00:10:40.745 --> 00:10:43.945 align:center I don't believe in the monarchy. Federation's coming, and I'm glad. 00:10:45.265 --> 00:10:47.505 align:center Then you'll get on fine with his aunt, Augusta Beecham. 00:10:47.585 --> 00:10:52.825 align:center She's a close friend of your granny's. Always has a new cause. Raving suffragist. 00:10:54.465 --> 00:10:55.705 align:center Now I'm dying to meet her. 00:10:55.785 --> 00:10:58.985 align:center Well, you're in luck. We're invited to her birthday party. 00:11:00.705 --> 00:11:02.545 align:center My first party already? 00:11:03.425 --> 00:11:04.985 align:center This is marvelous. 00:11:35.585 --> 00:11:36.585 align:center Hello? 00:11:56.345 --> 00:11:57.345 align:center Hello? 00:11:58.225 --> 00:11:59.505 align:center Anyone home? 00:12:56.585 --> 00:12:58.065 align:center There you are. 00:13:06.305 --> 00:13:08.305 align:center You're here. 00:13:09.585 --> 00:13:13.625 align:center What you want to be The big shot for, man? 00:13:17.345 --> 00:13:21.065 align:center What you want to be The big shot for, man… 00:13:22.265 --> 00:13:24.265 align:center Nature's breath 00:13:25.065 --> 00:13:28.505 align:center Like a fresh, clean breeze 00:13:30.865 --> 00:13:33.785 align:center Cut with the sweet smell of horse manure. 00:13:36.545 --> 00:13:41.145 align:center 'Cause I got no fun and I got no money 00:13:59.225 --> 00:14:00.345 align:center Hello there. 00:14:05.145 --> 00:14:06.305 align:center Steady, boy. 00:14:06.385 --> 00:14:09.385 align:center What a magnificent horse. Can I say hello? 00:14:11.345 --> 00:14:13.385 align:center You shouldn't be here. This fella's still half-wild. 00:14:14.345 --> 00:14:15.825 align:center He's intoxicating. 00:14:22.785 --> 00:14:25.225 align:center What's your name, handsome? 00:14:25.305 --> 00:14:26.345 align:center Beau. 00:14:26.945 --> 00:14:28.025 align:center Well named. 00:14:28.105 --> 00:14:30.225 align:center You're that new one. The granddaughter. 00:14:30.305 --> 00:14:32.465 align:center That's me. Sybylla Melvyn. 00:14:34.465 --> 00:14:36.905 align:center Nell. Nell Kirby. 00:14:38.265 --> 00:14:41.945 align:center - Are you training him, Nell? - It's early days, but he's a good one. 00:14:42.025 --> 00:14:45.065 align:center - Mrs. Bossier sure knows how to pick 'em. - Sybylla? 00:14:45.985 --> 00:14:49.785 align:center What on Earth are you doing out here? We've been looking for you everywhere. 00:14:50.305 --> 00:14:53.025 align:center My fault, miss. I was just showing her Beau. 00:14:53.105 --> 00:14:56.305 align:center Take him back to the stables. I'll come and find you both later. 00:14:57.825 --> 00:15:00.385 align:center Granny. Finally. 00:15:05.425 --> 00:15:06.945 align:center And you must be my Aunt Helen. 00:15:07.025 --> 00:15:09.585 align:center Look at you, all grown up. 00:15:09.665 --> 00:15:11.505 align:center So glad you're finally here, Sybylla. 00:15:11.585 --> 00:15:13.825 align:center You're smaller than I expected. 00:15:13.905 --> 00:15:15.545 align:center It's a nasty habit. 00:15:16.065 --> 00:15:18.345 align:center Why is your jacket open like that? 00:15:18.865 --> 00:15:22.665 align:center It's just delicious to let the air in on a day like today, don't you think? 00:15:23.545 --> 00:15:24.545 align:center Impulsive. 00:15:25.945 --> 00:15:29.705 align:center Uh, well, I'm sure Sybylla's eager to learn. 00:15:30.425 --> 00:15:31.265 align:center I am. 00:15:32.105 --> 00:15:35.905 align:center Perhaps we should leave Sybylla to freshen up and get changed. 00:15:37.585 --> 00:15:38.825 align:center Nell? 00:15:39.425 --> 00:15:42.705 align:center Did you take him out this morning? How did you go with the saddle? 00:15:42.785 --> 00:15:44.385 align:center This is an old one of Mama's. 00:15:44.465 --> 00:15:47.505 align:center I have no clue, but Gertie does say it's well out of fashion. 00:15:47.585 --> 00:15:48.705 align:center Hm. 00:15:52.585 --> 00:15:55.345 align:center Also, it's my only one. 00:15:57.345 --> 00:15:58.985 align:center You're just down the hall. 00:15:59.745 --> 00:16:00.945 align:center Here we are. 00:16:08.745 --> 00:16:10.065 align:center I'm afraid to touch anything. 00:16:10.145 --> 00:16:13.025 align:center Well, it's all yours now. 00:16:20.065 --> 00:16:21.665 align:center Is my granny always so charming? 00:16:21.745 --> 00:16:25.545 align:center You are clearly my sister's daughter. 00:16:26.225 --> 00:16:29.425 align:center Here she is. Come in, Betty. Close the door. 00:16:32.985 --> 00:16:34.265 align:center Sybylla Melvyn. 00:16:35.265 --> 00:16:36.705 align:center Uh, Betty. 00:16:39.225 --> 00:16:42.985 align:center Ah. This… is for you. 00:16:43.065 --> 00:16:44.705 align:center From my mama. 00:16:44.785 --> 00:16:47.065 align:center Thank you. 00:16:47.145 --> 00:16:49.505 align:center Let's just keep this between ourselves. 00:16:50.025 --> 00:16:53.385 align:center I'm like a magpie with secrets. I keep all the shiny things to myself. 00:16:53.465 --> 00:16:56.585 align:center - Mama says you're a widow. - Ah. 00:16:56.665 --> 00:16:57.905 align:center I'm sorry. 00:16:57.985 --> 00:16:59.665 align:center Thoughts come into my head and out my mouth 00:16:59.745 --> 00:17:02.025 align:center before I even have a chance to stop them. 00:17:02.105 --> 00:17:03.385 align:center It was a long time ago. 00:17:03.905 --> 00:17:05.265 align:center Let's get you dressed. 00:17:06.185 --> 00:17:07.305 align:center What happened? 00:17:09.465 --> 00:17:10.945 align:center Uh… 00:17:12.665 --> 00:17:15.505 align:center We were on honeymoon in New York. 00:17:16.745 --> 00:17:18.505 align:center He caught the flu, and… 00:17:19.865 --> 00:17:23.145 align:center before I knew it, he was gone and I was back here. 00:17:23.745 --> 00:17:26.065 align:center That is the saddest story I've ever heard. 00:17:29.745 --> 00:17:32.825 align:center Why'd you never marry again? You're so beautiful. 00:17:32.905 --> 00:17:36.905 align:center Uh… I suppose I never met the right person. 00:17:42.185 --> 00:17:43.225 align:center Get rid of them. 00:17:48.985 --> 00:17:51.105 align:center Look at you. Butter wouldn't melt. 00:17:51.185 --> 00:17:53.065 align:center Well, that's not me. That's Lucy. 00:17:53.145 --> 00:17:55.745 align:center You look just like her. 00:17:55.825 --> 00:17:57.465 align:center Now you're just lying. 00:17:57.545 --> 00:18:00.145 align:center I take after Papa. I'm hotheaded with a snub nose. 00:18:00.225 --> 00:18:02.985 align:center That's why I prefer a direct gaze. 00:18:04.105 --> 00:18:05.105 align:center Sit. 00:18:09.185 --> 00:18:11.425 align:center What was so bad about my parents getting married? 00:18:13.465 --> 00:18:15.985 align:center Your father was a force of nature. 00:18:16.065 --> 00:18:19.305 align:center We were all taken with him, particularly Lucy. 00:18:20.505 --> 00:18:22.145 align:center - But he's-- - Mercurial. 00:18:23.105 --> 00:18:26.505 align:center - That's exactly the right word. - It's one of my favorites. 00:18:28.465 --> 00:18:29.465 align:center Now… 00:18:30.745 --> 00:18:33.505 align:center Find something that fits. They're just some of my old ones. 00:18:33.585 --> 00:18:35.465 align:center I'm going to get you some new smalls. 00:18:37.625 --> 00:18:41.425 align:center Do you choose for me? Is that how this works? 00:18:41.505 --> 00:18:42.985 align:center I could have a go. 00:18:47.905 --> 00:18:49.745 align:center I've always loved this one. 00:18:50.265 --> 00:18:51.745 align:center I appreciate it. 00:18:51.825 --> 00:18:55.065 align:center I really need to get this day down while it's still fresh. 00:19:33.265 --> 00:19:34.785 align:center Put your hand over your mouth. 00:19:40.745 --> 00:19:42.425 align:center Maybe we could play a game. 00:19:43.545 --> 00:19:44.505 align:center Do you know charades? 00:19:45.265 --> 00:19:48.225 align:center Have you even tried to start a conversation, Mr. Hawden? 00:19:50.625 --> 00:19:52.865 align:center I heard you met Harry Beecham today. 00:19:54.425 --> 00:19:57.065 align:center - The brusque man on the handsome horse? - That's him. 00:19:58.305 --> 00:19:59.465 align:center He was quite rude. 00:19:59.545 --> 00:20:01.785 align:center But I'm desperate to speak with his aunt at her party. 00:20:01.865 --> 00:20:03.825 align:center Absolutely not. 00:20:03.905 --> 00:20:07.705 align:center - Augusta would love to meet Lucy's girl. - Sybylla's not ready. 00:20:08.305 --> 00:20:11.545 align:center We can't possibly start with Augusta Beecham's birthday party. 00:20:17.985 --> 00:20:19.825 align:center Not like her nephew's the paragon of politeness. 00:20:19.905 --> 00:20:21.745 align:center - By whose standards? - By my standard-- 00:20:21.825 --> 00:20:23.025 align:center Shh! 00:20:25.465 --> 00:20:27.305 align:center - Excuse me, Mrs. Bossier. - Ah, Betty. 00:20:27.385 --> 00:20:28.465 align:center Sorry to disturb. 00:20:28.545 --> 00:20:31.985 align:center I've just been out all day, and the horse needs a rest and some water. 00:20:32.065 --> 00:20:33.265 align:center Oh, absolutely. 00:20:33.345 --> 00:20:37.945 align:center Sergeant Baker, may I introduce you to my granddaughter, Sybylla Melvyn? 00:20:38.025 --> 00:20:39.345 align:center Pleased to meet you, miss. 00:20:39.425 --> 00:20:42.425 align:center Betty, would you see that Sergeant Baker has some refreshments while he waits? 00:20:42.505 --> 00:20:44.345 align:center - Mm-hmm. - Thank you. 00:20:51.065 --> 00:20:52.865 align:center So I'm allowed to meet the policeman. 00:20:53.385 --> 00:20:55.385 align:center He is not society. 00:20:58.825 --> 00:21:00.145 align:center - I need the lav. - Lavatory. 00:21:00.225 --> 00:21:01.825 align:center - Can I? - May I. 00:21:17.225 --> 00:21:20.905 align:center Black ink drips across the sky 00:21:20.985 --> 00:21:24.265 align:center And stars sparkle like a promise 00:21:25.025 --> 00:21:26.945 align:center Because nothing sparkles here. 00:22:18.145 --> 00:22:19.145 align:center Must you? 00:22:22.985 --> 00:22:23.985 align:center Can I…? 00:22:25.665 --> 00:22:26.625 align:center May I play it? 00:22:27.625 --> 00:22:28.825 align:center Oh, Sybylla. 00:22:28.905 --> 00:22:30.305 align:center Lucy loved the piano. 00:22:31.225 --> 00:22:32.985 align:center Who do you think taught me? 00:23:38.705 --> 00:23:40.145 align:center That was unexpected. 00:23:40.905 --> 00:23:44.225 align:center It was so quiet in there. 00:23:44.305 --> 00:23:49.065 align:center At home, we take turns to play music, sing, dance, make up plays. 00:23:49.585 --> 00:23:50.785 align:center Just lallygag about. 00:23:50.865 --> 00:23:52.225 align:center Sounds quaint. 00:23:56.065 --> 00:23:57.345 align:center Now you're making fun of me. 00:23:58.905 --> 00:24:00.265 align:center To be honest, you surprise me. 00:24:03.465 --> 00:24:05.185 align:center So I'm a curiosity? 00:24:05.265 --> 00:24:06.705 align:center Definitely. 00:24:08.225 --> 00:24:12.905 align:center At any rate, I'm sure you'll make someone a lovely wife. 00:24:12.985 --> 00:24:14.705 align:center But we've only just met. 00:24:23.345 --> 00:24:24.545 align:center I'm joking. 00:24:25.585 --> 00:24:27.105 align:center Trust me. 00:24:36.465 --> 00:24:38.145 align:center But isn't that why you're here? 00:24:38.745 --> 00:24:40.625 align:center That's Granny's plan. It's not mine. 00:24:43.785 --> 00:24:47.705 align:center I'm here to broaden my mind and soak in some culture. 00:24:49.745 --> 00:24:51.345 align:center We're a very long way from that. 00:24:54.585 --> 00:24:58.225 align:center My family certainly feels a million miles away. 00:25:00.745 --> 00:25:03.305 align:center I can't imagine what it's like for you, Mr. Hawden. 00:25:07.265 --> 00:25:09.025 align:center Like breathing free air. 00:25:16.425 --> 00:25:17.785 align:center And please call me Frank. 00:25:20.865 --> 00:25:22.145 align:center Good night, Sybylla. 00:25:31.665 --> 00:25:33.625 align:center Did you even know she had grandkids? 00:25:34.225 --> 00:25:36.665 align:center Yeah, Mum said something about trouble from years ago. 00:25:36.745 --> 00:25:38.065 align:center Hmm? 00:25:38.145 --> 00:25:40.745 align:center The youngest daughter, she married this one no-good fella. 00:25:40.825 --> 00:25:43.025 align:center Then they borrowed biggest lump of money. 00:25:43.105 --> 00:25:45.905 align:center Never paid it back. 00:25:49.145 --> 00:25:50.145 align:center - Hey. - Oh, sorry. 00:25:50.225 --> 00:25:53.225 align:center I'm trying to work out whether that was a bullshit story or your smell, sis. 00:25:54.705 --> 00:25:55.985 align:center Oi, shame! 00:25:56.065 --> 00:25:57.705 align:center Guess what I saw? 00:25:57.785 --> 00:25:59.905 align:center Okay, you know that new one? The granddaughter? 00:25:59.985 --> 00:26:02.785 align:center Spotted her squatting a bushie in the back garden, 00:26:02.865 --> 00:26:05.785 align:center saying a whole load of weird shit, and whistling. 00:26:05.865 --> 00:26:06.865 align:center - No. - Yes. 00:26:06.945 --> 00:26:08.265 align:center - No. - Yes! Like this. 00:26:10.385 --> 00:26:12.585 align:center "The stars in the sky sparkle." 00:26:12.665 --> 00:26:15.425 align:center No, don't be coming near me if you're gonna whistle at night. 00:26:15.505 --> 00:26:17.265 align:center No, true, eh? 00:26:17.345 --> 00:26:19.945 align:center But she's all right. She liked Beau. 00:26:20.545 --> 00:26:23.385 align:center You spend any more time with that horse, you're gonna turn into one. 00:26:24.105 --> 00:26:27.545 align:center Better than becoming baby Boss. "Yes, Mrs. Bossier." 00:26:27.625 --> 00:26:31.225 align:center - "Oh, yes, please. Is that all right?" - I do not sound like that. 00:26:33.985 --> 00:26:36.425 align:center I mean, what's wrong with wanting to be a Boss? 00:26:37.025 --> 00:26:38.105 align:center Fair. 00:26:39.585 --> 00:26:40.985 align:center All right, I'm going to bed. 00:26:41.505 --> 00:26:42.585 align:center Coming, sis? 00:26:43.585 --> 00:26:46.905 align:center - Nah, I'm right out here. - Ah. Go on, then. 00:26:49.665 --> 00:26:50.825 align:center Night, sis. 00:26:50.905 --> 00:26:51.905 align:center Night. 00:26:56.585 --> 00:27:03.025 align:center Nature's spirits soar As Caddagat wakes 00:27:04.305 --> 00:27:07.185 align:center And the day breaks like a 00:27:08.345 --> 00:27:10.305 align:center Golden kiss 00:27:10.385 --> 00:27:11.665 align:center No. 00:27:13.265 --> 00:27:16.345 align:center "…molten honey." 00:27:17.745 --> 00:27:18.945 align:center That's better. 00:27:51.745 --> 00:27:54.465 align:center Sun burns off the dew 00:27:54.545 --> 00:27:58.785 align:center Like drying sweat on a man's collarbones 00:28:05.785 --> 00:28:07.105 align:center Ow! 00:28:07.705 --> 00:28:08.665 align:center Ooh! 00:28:11.265 --> 00:28:12.785 align:center Hello. 00:28:22.825 --> 00:28:24.065 align:center New housemaid? 00:28:26.025 --> 00:28:26.865 align:center That's right, sir. 00:28:28.185 --> 00:28:29.185 align:center There. 00:28:34.225 --> 00:28:36.305 align:center Well, we'd better get you to less dangerous ground. 00:28:36.385 --> 00:28:37.505 align:center Mm. 00:28:49.425 --> 00:28:51.825 align:center You know they have an apple orchard of their own? 00:28:53.145 --> 00:28:56.025 align:center I'm hoping to bribe the old dragon into doing me a favor. 00:28:56.665 --> 00:28:58.225 align:center Does she breathe fire? 00:28:59.465 --> 00:29:00.505 align:center If she does, 00:29:01.705 --> 00:29:04.585 align:center I'd be worried about all this kindling, if I were you. 00:29:07.985 --> 00:29:09.745 align:center So you're Mr. Beecham. 00:29:09.825 --> 00:29:11.985 align:center I heard your aunt's having a party. 00:29:13.305 --> 00:29:16.465 align:center That's why I'm here. But I hate asking favors. 00:29:17.465 --> 00:29:18.505 align:center Harry! 00:29:24.505 --> 00:29:27.145 align:center I see you've met my niece, Sybylla Melvyn. 00:29:28.305 --> 00:29:29.425 align:center Indeed. 00:29:30.425 --> 00:29:32.865 align:center - How could I miss her? - Good morning, Harry. 00:29:33.385 --> 00:29:36.065 align:center - Mrs. Bossier. - What's all this? 00:29:37.305 --> 00:29:39.025 align:center Oh, it's my fault. 00:29:39.105 --> 00:29:41.145 align:center I, um… I dropped my apples. 00:29:41.225 --> 00:29:43.345 align:center I'm sure you're not to blame. 00:29:45.345 --> 00:29:47.945 align:center So… apples? 00:29:48.505 --> 00:29:49.625 align:center Uh, an excuse. 00:29:50.745 --> 00:29:53.025 align:center It's about my aunt's party. Later this month. 00:29:53.105 --> 00:29:55.905 align:center Oh, sadly, Sybylla cannot attend. 00:29:56.945 --> 00:29:58.225 align:center Oh, well, um… 00:29:58.985 --> 00:30:02.745 align:center It's just, I'm… I'm worried about… pulling off the surprise if it's at home. 00:30:02.825 --> 00:30:04.665 align:center She never misses a trick. 00:30:04.745 --> 00:30:06.945 align:center He needs a favor, but he's too polite to ask for one. 00:30:07.025 --> 00:30:09.425 align:center Oh, there's nothing you cannot ask of us, Harry. 00:30:10.665 --> 00:30:12.865 align:center Do you think we could have Gussie's party here? 00:30:15.305 --> 00:30:16.505 align:center We'd be delighted. 00:30:17.105 --> 00:30:18.745 align:center Ah. Excellent. Um… 00:30:19.745 --> 00:30:22.505 align:center It's all on me, of course, and I will send everything over. 00:30:23.585 --> 00:30:27.265 align:center And please do allow your granddaughter to come. I'm sure my aunt would insist. 00:30:28.345 --> 00:30:29.345 align:center Absolutely. 00:30:37.425 --> 00:30:40.025 align:center Unexpectedly sneaky, Sybylla. 00:30:41.385 --> 00:30:43.345 align:center She's clearly innocent. 00:30:43.425 --> 00:30:46.385 align:center Something tells me that is rarely the case. 00:30:46.465 --> 00:30:47.745 align:center Goodbye. 00:30:47.825 --> 00:30:50.345 align:center But here we are. And we don't have much time. 00:30:50.425 --> 00:30:53.225 align:center Shoulders back. She has a fine strong figure. 00:30:53.305 --> 00:30:55.505 align:center - But the hair. - Well, we'll make a feature of it. 00:30:55.585 --> 00:30:56.865 align:center Minus the greenery. 00:30:56.945 --> 00:31:00.745 align:center Well, it certainly is a feature. I'm sure you can work wonders, Helen. 00:31:01.265 --> 00:31:02.305 align:center So may I go? 00:31:03.225 --> 00:31:04.225 align:center We'll see. 00:31:17.065 --> 00:31:20.985 align:center "My darling Gert, 00:31:24.065 --> 00:31:28.705 align:center I'm being gussied up, 00:31:29.705 --> 00:31:31.585 align:center straightened out, 00:31:31.665 --> 00:31:35.785 align:center and slowly turned on the spit of propriety." 00:31:35.865 --> 00:31:37.505 align:center What's Augusta Beecham like? 00:31:38.825 --> 00:31:40.305 align:center Augusta runs her own race. 00:31:41.105 --> 00:31:47.065 align:center "I'm learning all sorts of new tricks." 00:31:47.585 --> 00:31:48.705 align:center Dainty… 00:31:48.785 --> 00:31:50.785 align:center "Like… walking." 00:31:50.865 --> 00:31:52.305 align:center …like a gazelle. 00:31:55.465 --> 00:31:56.665 align:center Again. 00:31:56.745 --> 00:32:00.745 align:center Frank says she's a suffragist. So am I. Definitely. 00:32:01.425 --> 00:32:02.465 align:center What about you? 00:32:04.185 --> 00:32:05.545 align:center I don't like to make a fuss. 00:32:07.465 --> 00:32:08.705 align:center "And eating." 00:32:12.465 --> 00:32:15.145 align:center "But it's finally happening, Gert." 00:32:15.665 --> 00:32:16.705 align:center Useful. 00:32:16.785 --> 00:32:20.065 align:center Women make up half the world and give birth to all of it. 00:32:20.145 --> 00:32:23.145 align:center How is it making a fuss to ask for equality? 00:32:23.825 --> 00:32:28.225 align:center "I'm about to experience life." 00:32:52.465 --> 00:32:54.665 align:center Surprise! 00:33:01.345 --> 00:33:03.105 align:center Who is that? 00:33:03.825 --> 00:33:05.865 align:center It's not me. 00:33:07.665 --> 00:33:10.065 align:center Not me, who? 00:33:12.105 --> 00:33:18.385 align:center Ooh! So this is what you call a small dinner with old friends. 00:33:19.745 --> 00:33:25.025 align:center I detest a surprise. You've done me a favor, Sybylla Melvyn. 00:33:28.265 --> 00:33:30.225 align:center You have your mother's eyes. 00:33:31.585 --> 00:33:35.585 align:center And you were right, Harry. She is quite distinct. 00:33:37.025 --> 00:33:39.105 align:center Ah, Josephine! 00:33:39.185 --> 00:33:43.705 align:center How delightful to see you all. Is there champagne? 00:33:43.785 --> 00:33:46.665 align:center - Augusta, happy birthday. - Thank you. 00:33:46.745 --> 00:33:49.345 align:center I'm so sorry about the surprise. 00:33:50.265 --> 00:33:52.185 align:center I think tonight, that's you. 00:34:03.945 --> 00:34:05.985 align:center How does it feel to be out? 00:34:06.825 --> 00:34:08.345 align:center Intriguing. 00:34:08.985 --> 00:34:12.545 align:center That's a fitting word for Australian society in general. 00:34:17.785 --> 00:34:21.305 align:center I know we've only just arrived, but I don't like to speak in public, 00:34:21.385 --> 00:34:24.425 align:center and my aunt hates to waste the party on speeches. 00:34:24.505 --> 00:34:26.705 align:center Parties are for champagne and gossip. 00:34:28.305 --> 00:34:32.545 align:center So let's quickly raise a toast to my wonderful aunt. 00:34:32.625 --> 00:34:36.745 align:center Gus, you make my life infinitely more interesting 00:34:36.825 --> 00:34:39.545 align:center and my house definitely more full of things. 00:34:39.625 --> 00:34:41.145 align:center It's called art, Hal. 00:34:42.265 --> 00:34:43.705 align:center Not in every circle. 00:34:45.105 --> 00:34:46.105 align:center To Augusta. 00:34:46.185 --> 00:34:47.865 align:center - Augusta! - Happy birthday! 00:34:47.945 --> 00:34:49.825 align:center - Happy birthday! - Happy birthday. 00:34:49.905 --> 00:34:52.465 align:center Stop it. Keep going. 00:34:54.585 --> 00:34:55.425 align:center Good luck. 00:35:00.505 --> 00:35:02.825 align:center - Happy birthday, Augusta. - Cheers. 00:35:03.905 --> 00:35:06.265 align:center - I think it was wonderful. - Absolutely. 00:35:06.345 --> 00:35:07.385 align:center You think so? 00:35:07.465 --> 00:35:11.665 align:center A Gypsy roaming through the meadows 00:35:11.745 --> 00:35:13.225 align:center Spied a linnet 00:35:13.305 --> 00:35:15.345 align:center A linnet on a tree 00:35:15.425 --> 00:35:16.745 align:center Cheers! 00:35:16.825 --> 00:35:21.465 align:center - Ah, though they lay she said is pretty - We'll probably only need about… 00:35:21.545 --> 00:35:25.985 align:center Listen, songster, listen to me 00:35:26.585 --> 00:35:28.625 align:center Tra-la-la-la-la-la 00:35:28.705 --> 00:35:31.625 align:center La-la-la-la-la-la 00:35:31.705 --> 00:35:35.865 align:center Tra-la-la 00:35:36.665 --> 00:35:38.905 align:center Tra-la-la-la-la 00:35:38.985 --> 00:35:41.825 align:center Tra-la-la-la-la-la 00:35:41.905 --> 00:35:44.505 align:center La-la-la-la-la-la 00:35:44.585 --> 00:35:46.785 align:center That's what thy song should be 00:35:46.865 --> 00:35:49.105 align:center That's what thy song 00:35:49.185 --> 00:35:53.785 align:center That's what thy song should be 00:35:54.665 --> 00:35:55.705 align:center Yes. 00:35:55.785 --> 00:35:58.785 align:center - Cheers, darling. - A carol then the linnet warbled… 00:35:58.865 --> 00:36:00.945 align:center Looking forward to that very much. 00:36:01.545 --> 00:36:04.465 align:center The girl of the hour. 00:36:04.545 --> 00:36:07.585 align:center I'm not supposed to talk to you, but I couldn't resist. 00:36:07.665 --> 00:36:10.145 align:center Well, tonight you're the star. 00:36:10.225 --> 00:36:12.625 align:center You'll have the pick of the crop. 00:36:13.465 --> 00:36:14.985 align:center Of young men. 00:36:15.065 --> 00:36:18.065 align:center Oh! So that's what they farm out here. 00:36:20.225 --> 00:36:24.905 align:center Don't tell Granny, but I'm interested in cultivating something else. 00:36:24.985 --> 00:36:27.825 align:center Intriguing. What is it? 00:36:27.905 --> 00:36:29.785 align:center Please forgive me, Augusta. 00:36:29.865 --> 00:36:32.225 align:center Frank Hawden has been asking after you. 00:36:32.865 --> 00:36:33.865 align:center Now. 00:36:35.105 --> 00:36:37.185 align:center We'll pick this up later. 00:36:38.825 --> 00:36:40.785 align:center No, I would love to dance with you. I just… 00:36:40.865 --> 00:36:44.065 align:center I had a recent injury, and so I-- 00:36:45.025 --> 00:36:47.825 align:center - Here I am. - There you are. 00:36:49.465 --> 00:36:50.905 align:center You didn't ask for me? 00:36:54.745 --> 00:36:58.265 align:center A lady should at least pretend she's not actually on the chase. 00:36:59.065 --> 00:37:01.225 align:center - Okay, attagirl. - Okay. 00:37:02.665 --> 00:37:04.585 align:center I think I've had enough of pretending. 00:37:06.065 --> 00:37:08.985 align:center Sybylla. Sybylla! 00:37:09.065 --> 00:37:10.065 align:center Hi. 00:37:10.585 --> 00:37:12.505 align:center Could you play something upbeat? 00:37:15.745 --> 00:37:18.025 align:center - Uh… - One, two three… 00:37:24.385 --> 00:37:26.025 align:center Come on, Billy! 00:37:27.745 --> 00:37:31.225 align:center Billy left his home with a dollar In his pocket and a head full of dreams… 00:37:31.305 --> 00:37:33.385 align:center Stop doing that. Sybylla. What are you doing? 00:37:33.465 --> 00:37:34.545 align:center No, what are you doing? 00:37:37.385 --> 00:37:38.425 align:center Patti packed her bags 00:37:38.505 --> 00:37:40.865 align:center Left a note for her mama She was just 17 00:37:41.705 --> 00:37:43.225 align:center There were tears in her eyes 00:37:43.305 --> 00:37:45.825 align:center When she kissed Her little sister goodbye 00:37:46.705 --> 00:37:50.585 align:center Young hearts be free tonight 00:37:51.865 --> 00:37:55.905 align:center Time is on your side 00:37:56.505 --> 00:38:00.745 align:center Don't let 'em put you down Don't let them push you around 00:38:01.385 --> 00:38:04.825 align:center Don't let 'em ever Change your point of view 00:38:08.385 --> 00:38:12.265 align:center They held each other tight as they drove Through the night, they were so excited 00:38:12.865 --> 00:38:14.225 align:center We got but one shot at life 00:38:14.305 --> 00:38:16.465 align:center Let's take it While we're still not afraid 00:38:17.785 --> 00:38:18.945 align:center Because life is so brief 00:38:19.025 --> 00:38:22.065 align:center And time is a thief When you're undecided 00:38:22.585 --> 00:38:27.105 align:center And like a fistful of sand It can slip right through your hands 00:38:27.185 --> 00:38:32.545 align:center Young hearts be free tonight 00:38:32.625 --> 00:38:36.425 align:center Time is on your side 00:38:48.345 --> 00:38:53.065 align:center Don't let 'em put you down Don't let them push you around 00:38:53.585 --> 00:38:57.185 align:center Don't let 'em ever Change your point of view 00:39:09.145 --> 00:39:10.145 align:center Ooh. 00:39:11.905 --> 00:39:13.025 align:center Ow. 00:39:27.785 --> 00:39:29.825 align:center Finally, some quiet. 00:39:30.585 --> 00:39:32.505 align:center I saw you talking to Miss Carter. 00:39:32.585 --> 00:39:34.265 align:center I think "trapped by her mother" 00:39:34.345 --> 00:39:36.785 align:center is a more accurate term for what I just experienced. 00:39:36.865 --> 00:39:39.305 align:center I understood there was some interest there. 00:39:39.385 --> 00:39:41.585 align:center Definitely not. 00:39:41.665 --> 00:39:44.705 align:center My family wants me to marry, but the picking's slim. 00:39:45.665 --> 00:39:48.825 align:center - Perhaps you should try the city. - Not according to my father. 00:39:48.905 --> 00:39:51.705 align:center "Better to find the healthiest stock before you breed." 00:39:51.785 --> 00:39:52.905 align:center His words, not mine. 00:39:52.985 --> 00:39:56.225 align:center - You think he'd approve of Miss Melvyn? - I think she scrubs up fine. 00:39:56.305 --> 00:39:59.865 align:center But can you imagine that feral poker in London? 00:39:59.945 --> 00:40:01.665 align:center Actually, it was quite fun. 00:40:03.345 --> 00:40:07.305 align:center - What is it that you like? - I'm running out of time. 00:40:07.385 --> 00:40:10.945 align:center If I don't go home with a bride, my father's threatening to cut me off. 00:40:11.025 --> 00:40:12.545 align:center Who said romance was dead? 00:40:13.265 --> 00:40:14.705 align:center She should be grateful. 00:40:15.785 --> 00:40:19.705 align:center Talk around the estate is that her mother ran off with a drunk, 00:40:19.785 --> 00:40:23.465 align:center and there's a whole slew of his brats scrambling around the dust bowl somewhere. 00:40:23.545 --> 00:40:27.665 align:center - He's sending them to refill the coffers. - A lot of mouths to feed. 00:40:27.745 --> 00:40:33.105 align:center I don't mind there's no dowry, but I'm not supporting the rest of them. 00:40:33.625 --> 00:40:36.105 align:center Surely that would be your obligation. 00:40:36.625 --> 00:40:39.425 align:center Good point. Still, the Bossiers are a good family. 00:40:39.505 --> 00:40:40.785 align:center There is a kind of… 00:40:41.985 --> 00:40:46.585 align:center uncouth spirit about her that is at once attractive and repellent. 00:40:47.265 --> 00:40:50.185 align:center You can hardly blame the girl for her father's greed. 00:40:53.585 --> 00:40:56.145 align:center So the coast is clear on your end, then? 00:40:57.425 --> 00:40:58.425 align:center Don't worry. 00:40:59.425 --> 00:41:01.065 align:center I wouldn't get in your way. 00:41:02.025 --> 00:41:03.985 align:center To be honest, I'm undecided. 00:41:09.985 --> 00:41:11.065 align:center Drink? 00:41:11.145 --> 00:41:13.065 align:center Why not? 00:41:25.145 --> 00:41:28.185 align:center It's such a weight off my chest talking to you about it. 00:41:29.785 --> 00:41:33.545 align:center Gentlemen, there you are. Nice of you both to join us. 00:41:44.065 --> 00:41:46.465 align:center - Could I have everyone's attention? - Absolutely not. 00:41:46.545 --> 00:41:48.825 align:center Do you mind? It will answer your question. 00:41:48.905 --> 00:41:50.465 align:center I can't wait. 00:41:50.545 --> 00:41:53.425 align:center I'd just like to recite something that I started tonight. 00:41:53.505 --> 00:41:57.945 align:center I was so inspired by the gentlemen and their scintillating conversation. 00:42:00.265 --> 00:42:01.225 align:center That's you. 00:42:01.305 --> 00:42:04.545 align:center Forbidden fruit ripens untouched 00:42:04.625 --> 00:42:05.625 align:center Sybylla! 00:42:05.705 --> 00:42:08.985 align:center As desert winds caress soft curves 00:42:09.065 --> 00:42:13.705 align:center Sticky, persistent Urgent in their need to spawn 00:42:14.305 --> 00:42:16.065 align:center Feral, uncouth 00:42:16.705 --> 00:42:18.305 align:center So what is man 00:42:22.545 --> 00:42:25.505 align:center But a whiskey breath behind closed doors 00:42:25.585 --> 00:42:30.065 align:center Seeking to possess Something that will never be his 00:42:36.305 --> 00:42:37.305 align:center Disgraceful. 00:42:43.385 --> 00:42:46.385 align:center Why am I even here if you dislike everything about me so much? 00:42:46.465 --> 00:42:49.225 align:center You ask me that… after your filth? 00:42:49.305 --> 00:42:52.265 align:center It was poetry. It's modern. 00:42:52.345 --> 00:42:54.705 align:center There was never ever a chance with Harry Beecham. 00:42:54.785 --> 00:42:59.505 align:center But Frank Hawden is a fine young man with a sizable inheritance. 00:42:59.585 --> 00:43:01.425 align:center And a manor house in Somerset coming his way. 00:43:01.505 --> 00:43:03.185 align:center Conditional, apparently. 00:43:03.265 --> 00:43:06.145 align:center Unless he goes home with a bride, his father will give him nothing. 00:43:06.225 --> 00:43:07.345 align:center So there you are. 00:43:08.105 --> 00:43:10.985 align:center You've ruined a perfectly good opportunity for the both of you. 00:43:11.065 --> 00:43:16.025 align:center And quite honestly, Sybylla, with your circumstances and at your age, 00:43:16.785 --> 00:43:19.385 align:center you should be grateful anyone would even consider you. 00:43:19.465 --> 00:43:22.305 align:center - I don't want a husband. - Well, you're getting one. 00:43:22.385 --> 00:43:24.265 align:center - You can't make me. - Really? 00:43:26.185 --> 00:43:28.105 align:center I'm going to leave you to think about that. 00:43:29.065 --> 00:43:31.865 align:center And when you change your mind, you can come out. 00:43:36.785 --> 00:43:38.425 align:center I won't change it. 00:44:02.985 --> 00:44:04.985 align:center I haven't changed my mind. 00:44:05.065 --> 00:44:06.065 align:center Sybylla. 00:44:08.785 --> 00:44:09.785 align:center Mama? 00:44:18.265 --> 00:44:19.945 align:center How are you here? 00:44:38.305 --> 00:44:40.225 align:center You read this in public? 00:44:40.825 --> 00:44:41.745 align:center It's about nature. 00:44:42.585 --> 00:44:44.225 align:center It's clearly a provocation. 00:44:44.305 --> 00:44:45.345 align:center And what of it? 00:44:45.985 --> 00:44:47.905 align:center They wanna marry me off. 00:44:47.985 --> 00:44:50.345 align:center And I wanna go home. 00:44:52.145 --> 00:44:54.865 align:center There's no future for you at Possum Gully. 00:44:54.945 --> 00:44:58.265 align:center At least I'm free there. And we're happy. 00:44:58.345 --> 00:45:00.265 align:center We're poor. 00:45:01.705 --> 00:45:08.185 align:center Syb, the only way a woman can have money in this world is to marry into it. 00:45:09.985 --> 00:45:13.945 align:center So that's all anyone expects of me? Just to fall in love? 00:45:14.025 --> 00:45:17.545 align:center Oh no. The last thing I want is for you to repeat my mistake. 00:45:18.745 --> 00:45:20.745 align:center There was no other way out for you. 00:45:21.385 --> 00:45:23.865 align:center I had to write to my mother and beg her to help. 00:45:24.865 --> 00:45:26.225 align:center You wrote to her? 00:45:28.345 --> 00:45:29.945 align:center You lied to me. 00:45:30.025 --> 00:45:33.865 align:center We can't afford you anymore, Syb. We can't afford any of you. 00:45:33.945 --> 00:45:37.065 align:center But at least you could start to make your way in the world. 00:45:38.385 --> 00:45:41.985 align:center - No, I'll write to Papa. - Whose idea do you think it was? 00:45:44.425 --> 00:45:46.145 align:center We're in debt, Syb. 00:45:46.225 --> 00:45:48.625 align:center If your Papa doesn't pay off his loan to the McSwats, 00:45:48.705 --> 00:45:50.305 align:center I don't know what we'll do. 00:45:50.825 --> 00:45:52.265 align:center We're relying on you. 00:45:54.065 --> 00:45:55.305 align:center You have a year. 00:45:57.985 --> 00:45:59.185 align:center To get married? 00:46:00.825 --> 00:46:02.025 align:center For all of us. 00:46:14.985 --> 00:46:16.625 align:center Dark knight 00:46:16.705 --> 00:46:18.905 align:center You said you saw it in the stars 00:46:18.985 --> 00:46:20.705 align:center Stage fright 00:46:20.785 --> 00:46:23.945 align:center Or was this coming from your heart? 00:46:24.025 --> 00:46:27.025 align:center Salty kisses turn to acid lately