:54:03
I fear, though,...
:54:05
.. the notion is a stranger to us both.
:54:08
And yet,...
:54:10
.. if we are honest,...
:54:12
.. it is something we both long for.
:54:14
Something...
:54:16
.. that it takes great courage to do.
:54:19
Yes,...
:54:21
.. that is our dark secret.
:54:24
Your coming here tonight
is the first whisper of it.
:54:29
And for that, I admire you.
:54:33
Give me the letter.
:54:36
Prove your affections to me
and give me the letter.
:54:41
And surrender my position of power?
:54:44
The future of a great man
is in your hands, Mrs Cheveley.
:54:49
Crush him
and your power dies with him,...
:54:52
.. as will any feeling I've ever had for you.
:54:56
If you ever loved me...
:55:01
I did love you.
:55:04
I know, I know.
:55:13
But not that much.
:55:17
I know. I must admit
I never thought you did.
:55:21
Even so, I felt it worth a try.
:55:23
I understand and respect you
all the more for the attempt.
:55:26
And I take it you reject my offer?
:55:29
I fear I must...
:55:31
.. when, tempting as it seems,...
:55:33
.. in truth,...
:55:35
.. it's little more than blackmail.
:55:37
True.
:55:47
- Gertrude!
- Mabel.
:55:49
I... suddenly remembered
you were due to meet Arthur.
:55:53
At least somebody remembered.
:55:56
You mean he's not here either?
:55:59
Oh... strange.