(fanciful string music)
- [Man] Take two, take two.
We got caught in the rain.
He's gone to fetch a carriage.
He's actually quite charming.
- Well, I'm pleased to hear that.
- He makes me laugh.
It's nice to laugh.
- Apparently you've yet to hear
about the engagement time--
- [Elliot] Oh, I'm sorry.
The horses were a nightmare in the rain.
- Oh, Mr. Elliot, allow me to introduce--
- We remember each other, don't we?
- We do. - Mm.
- This is Captain Wentworth.
- Yes.
(woman laughs)
- We made it along these stairs.
- Where's the harbor?
- Just over there.
- Has he said anything to you about how he feels?
- No, she has.
- Catch me, Captain! (both laugh)
- Wentworth isn't very gallant to you, Anne.
He said you were so old that he hardly recognized you.
Don't worry, I stood up for you.
I told him about the time that your eye got so infected
it swelled shut for a week.
And then we all called you Blackbeard.
I suppose that isn't really sticking up for you
so much as just saying a thing.
- Yes, I suppose it was more that.
- Hello.
- She likes you.
- Can I have her?
Can you imagine? When I go home tonight?
Hey, look what I got!
- So if you put your hand there, right foot here,
keep looking down at your time...
(horses clopping)
(whimsical music)
- [Man] Whoa there!
There you are.
- [Director] And action!
- Make sure the nice linens are hidden
before the Admiral arrives.
- Do you really think they'll steal them?
- I don't like the idea of their naked skin on my sheets.
- Ooh, it might bring you luck.
- Hide the ledgers.
I don't want anyone assuming my identity.
- I don't think anyone wants your credit
at this point, father.
- And remind them in a gentle way
never to go anywhere near my rose garden.
- Oh yes, please.
And the shrubberies.
I don't like the idea of my shrubberies
being enjoyed by others.
- Use the scratchy linen, don't step foot in the garden,
and don't look at the shrubberies
Anne...
- Though Elizabeth may find some satisfaction
in living at home forever,
that life will lock you in deadness.
All I'm saying is,
I hope you will accept Mr. Elliot
if he makes an offer.
- Based on your extensive knowledge of him?
- Well, I may not have extensive knowledge of him
but I have extensive knowledge of you.
- (laughing) You lie.
- A truth.
You were always best in an emergency.
Anticipating the needs of others, direct and focused,
calm and thoughtful, equipped with more intelligence
than does you good.
You're an exceptional person.
It angers me,
the world denies you the chance at a public life.
You'd make a great admiral.
- Thanks.
(somber music)
- I think I'm in your way.
- Perhaps you can correct that.
- Perhaps.
- Hello.
- Afternoon.
- Can I help you with something?
- Considering what I'd like help with?
- Probably not.