:20:02
He would always be,
Mrs. Archer assured May's mother:
:20:05
"Their strong right hand. "
:20:08
Was our new cousin at the ball?
:20:11
I appreciate the Mingotts' support
of her, having her at the opera.
:20:15
I admire their esprit de corps.
:20:18
But why my son's engagement...
:20:20
...should be mixed up with her comings
and goings, I don't see.
:20:25
In any case, she was not at the ball.
:20:27
At least she had that decency.
:20:34
Does she wear a round hat
or a bonnet in the afternoon?
:20:37
The dress she wore
to the opera was so plain.
:20:40
- It was in better taste not to go.
- It wasn't taste.
:20:43
May said Ellen decided
her dress wasn't smart enough.
:20:46
Poor Ellen.
:20:48
We must always remember
the eccentric bringing-up she had.
:20:52
What can you expect of a girl who wore
black satin at her coming-out ball?
:20:57
It's odd she kept such an ugly name
as Ellen when she married the count.
:21:01
I'd have changed it to Elaine.
:21:04
Why?
:21:06
I don't know.
:21:08
It sounds more...
:21:10
...Polish.
:21:13
It sounds more conspicuous.
That can hardly be what she wishes.
:21:17
Why shouldn't she be conspicuous
if she chooses?
:21:20
She made an awful marriage,
but should she hide her head?
:21:24
Should she slink around
as if she disgraced herself?
:21:28
She's had a sad life.
That doesn't make her an outcast.
:21:32
I'm sure that's the line
the Mingotts mean to take.
:21:36
I needn't wait for their cue,
if that's what you mean.
:21:40
I'm told she's looking for a house.
She intends to live here.
:21:45
I hear she means to get a divorce.
:21:49
I hope she will.
:21:53
Understandably, her marriage
was intolerable.
:21:58
- There are the rumors too.
- I've heard them.