:37:00
It's like being with you.
:37:02
They came late yesterday, I know.
Time got away from me.
:37:05
But still, you always remember.
:37:08
I sent roses to Ellen too.
Was that right?
:37:11
Very right.
:37:12
She didn't mention it
at lunch today, though.
:37:18
...and a hamper of carnations
from Henry van der Luyden.
:37:22
She was so very delighted.
Don't people send flowers in Europe?
:37:27
- I know you consider it a long time.
- Very long.
:37:31
But the Chivers were engaged for a
year and a half, the Lefferts for two.
:37:35
Mama expects something customary.
:37:38
Since you were little, you've had
your way. You're almost 22.
:37:41
Just tell your mother what you want.
:37:44
I can't refuse her the last thing
she'd ask of me.
:37:47
Can't we just strike out
for ourselves?
:37:51
Shall we elope?
:37:54
If you would, why not?
:37:57
You do love me, Newland.
I'm so happy.
:38:00
Well, why not be happier?
:38:02
I couldn't be happier, dearest.
:38:05
I showed Ellen the ring. She thought
it was the most beautiful setting.
:38:10
She said there was nothing like it
in the Rue de la Paix.
:38:14
I do love you, Newland.
:38:17
Everything you do is so special.
:38:21
I want to call on your legal skills
for a rather delicate matter.
:38:25
Countess Olenska wants
to divorce her husband.
:38:28
It's been suggested
she means to marry again...
:38:31
...although she denies it.
:38:33
I beg your pardon,
but because of my engagement...
:38:36
...perhaps another member
of the firm could consider this.
:38:39
Precisely because of your
prospective alliance...
:38:42
...and considering members
of the family asked for you...
:38:46
...I'd like you to consider it.
:38:47
It's a family matter. Perhaps it's
best settled by the family.
:38:52
Their position is clear.
:38:53
They're entirely and rightly
against a divorce.
:38:58
But Countess Olenska
still insists on a legal opinion.