All our staff seem to have pressing engagements outside this house.
Servants must have a life, Aunt Agnes.
Why?
“Tucked Up in Newport” · Season 1, Episode 8
In this episode: Agnes van Rhijn (2), Bertha Russell (2), Marian Brook (1), Peggy Scott (1), Aurora Fane (1)
MFMamie Fish
How's your husband doing, Mrs. Russell?
I'm sorry?
MFMamie Fish
Aren't they putting him on trial over that train crash? I thought that was why he stayed in New York.
If it were, I would have stayed with him.
MFMamie Fish
Oh, so he's not in trouble?
Not in the least! But he has too many meetings to be able to join us. He likes to be thorough.
MFMamie Fish
Oh, I see. [leaves]
I haven't bungled it, have I?
WMWard McAllister
Oh, no. She'll like you the more.
Smile, and take it as a compliment.
It is a compliment.
You're an impressive young woman. Not everyone will support your ambitions, to say the least of it. But you are strong enough to manage that.
Thank you. I'll try to be.
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