:39:02
But, really, what's the use
of a divorce?
:39:05
She's here.
:39:06
He's there.
:39:08
The whole Atlantic's between them.
:39:10
As things go,
Olenski's acted generously.
:39:14
He's returned some of the money
without being asked.
:39:18
She'll never get
a dollar more than that.
:39:21
Although I understand she attaches
no importance to the money.
:39:25
Considering all that, the wisest thing
is to do as the family say.
:39:31
Just let well enough alone.
:39:37
I think that's for her to decide.
:39:45
Have you considered the consequences
if the countess decides for divorce?
:39:50
- Consequences for the countess?
- For everyone.
:39:53
I don't think the count's accusations
are anything more than vague charges.
:39:58
It will make for some talk.
:40:00
I've heard talk about the countess
and the secretary...
:40:03
...even before I read
the legal papers.
:40:06
It's certain to be unpleasant.
:40:08
Unpleasant?
:40:10
Divorce is always unpleasant,
don't you agree?
:40:16
Naturally.
:40:17
Then I can count on you?
:40:19
The family can count on you to use
your influence against a divorce?
:40:24
I can't promise that.
Not until I've talked to the countess.
:40:29
I don't understand you.
:40:31
You want to marry into a family
with a divorce hanging over it?
:40:36
I don't think that has anything
to do with the case.
:40:40
Can someone take this to the countess?
:40:52
You refuse such an invitation
on threat of death.
:40:55
Is it so bad?
:40:57
Not if you have a taste
for slow agony.
:40:59
- I've neglected to cultivate that.
- Three days with the van der Luydens!