: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.
:56:01
- Gertrude, are you quite well?
- Me? Yes, of course.
:56:07
No, I'm not at all.
:56:11
Could we talk?
:56:13
All I have learned leads me to reject
and revile him for what he has done!
:56:18
- And yet...
- And yet?
:56:20
I have never known such joy...
:56:23
.. as when I'm with him.
:56:26
I've never felt so... free...
:56:29
.. as when I'm lying in his arms.
:56:35
I'll look out for you at the Commons
where at least I'll see your friend submit.
:56:39
I wouldn't be too sure.
:56:42
Come now. We both know
how dearly he values his career.
:56:45
I look forward to him proving you wrong.
I anticipate it keenly.
:56:48
- In fact, I'd stake my shirt on it.
- Your shirt?
:56:51
Indeed, I'd probably wager
my entire wardrobe on his integrity.
:56:55
What confidence.
:56:57
Would you stake your liberty?