So Evil My Love Page #4

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But it is, Mark, it is.

Darling, we love each other.

When things are better

for both of us we'll...

You can't stay here now.

Very well.

I shall leave at once.

Where, Mark?

I don't know.

I'll find somewhere.

I'll pack my things.

I can't let you go. I couldn't

do without you. Not for an instant.

It could always be like this.

Please, God.

I know a place in france.

It's near the sea. Merville, it's called.

It's a villa.

It can be ours, Olivia.

Yes.

"Dearest Olivia" how happy I am."

"But an hour ago, I saw john again"

"And I know, now,

my affections are reciprocated."

"If only I had met him before

I had married Henry."

Susan Courtney. Sir john curle.

The key to merville.

What do you mean?

That Henry Courtney,

esquire, queens council,

Would gladly give a thousand pounds

to have these letters in his pocket.

And if the attachment between

the young Mrs. Courtney

And the gallant sir John

were to be encouraged,

The possibilities would be endless.

And that the first step

Is Mrs. Howard to accept the invitation

of Mrs. Courtney to stay with her

And that once firmly

established in the household...

Give me that letter!

Don't you think we have

a right to a life together?

There are other ways.

Name one.

A missionary's widow.

A painter before his time.

We belong among the rejected.

We belong to each other. Isn't that enough?

Hardly.

This is our escape. Don't you recognize it?

Our opportunity.

Lose it and we lose each other.

Mark.

I won't starve, Olivia.

Mark, I've known from the beginning.

Oh, I've known lots of things.

But I pushed them to the back of my mind.

Because I loved you.

And because of that I've done things

that are against my nature

Against everything that I've believed.

Do this one thing and we're safe.

Darling, all your life you denied yourself.

You've devoted yourself heart,

mind and body to the service of others.

You've been good and kind and generous.

But what have you to show for it?

Today, poverty, misery, loneliness.

Tomorrow, another miss shoebridge.

Stay if you want to, and die, wretchedly.

Or come with me. Come with me and live

I told you Mrs. Harwood,

We are not continuing

the mission in Jamaica.

But there must be something else.

There's need for the word of God everywhere.

I sometimes think we need

a mission in Regent Street.

But we are without means.

I must get away from England, Mr. Watson.

It's desperately important.

I have here a letter from Jacob Simmons.

You remember him?

Oh, yes. He went out to the transvaal.

A worthy man, Mrs. Harwood.

He has contributed yeomans service

In moving the mission

from Manketu to Pretoria.

Despite the death of his dear wife

six months ago.

Now he asks for aid.

Oh, yes.

He is anxious to marry again.

Marry again?

Yes.

I was wondering.

You say your position is desperate.

Oh, I... I hadn't thought of... remarrying.

There's no other way.

May I... may I think about it.

Of course. Of course.

Thank you.

Goodnight, Mrs. Harwood.

Good afternoon.

Good afternoon.

Please sit down.

I asked you to come here instead of my house

Because I want to talk to you privately.

You've accepted my wife's invitation

To stay with us for a week or two.

Why yes, I... I hope you don't object.

On the contrary.

My wife thinks very highly of you.

Susan and I are old friends

from our school days.

Though life has treated us

rather differently

Mrs. Harwood, I should like to

engage you as my wife's companion,

At a salary of 75 pounds a year.

I was asked as a guest.

I hadn't expected payment.

I should expect certain services in return.

Since you put it on that basis I...

I think the salary should be

a little bit more.

Do you?

You um.. You take lodgers.

A Mrs. Shoebridge and a Mr. Bellis.

Your house is mortgaged, and you

recently made another loan on it.

I think 75 pounds a year will do

very well for the moment.

What would my duties be?

To look after Susan.

To be with her constantly.

To be responsible for her to me.

You see, my wife drinks

more than is good for her.

A good deal more.

How long has this be...

Over a year.

Mrs. Harwood.

I must talk to you in confidence.

I've always wanted to perpetuate my name.

My wife has unfortunately been unable.

She's being treated by various doctors.

One of them suggested that

sherry might have a tonic effect.

The habit is growing stronger every day.

It must be cured, or I shall be forced

To have her committed to a sanatorium.

Oh, I'm shocked Mr. Courtney.

I believe you can help us if you will.

I will do what I can.

Mark, dearest,

Susan is depending on me more and more.

She gave me a lovely dress today.

Henry is cold and distant,

But he tolerates me because

I'm helping Susan.

And in a funny way, Susan is helping me.

Today, she'll get to dress my hair

The way they're wearing it in paris.

My darling, you were right.

It isn't as difficult as

I thought it would be.

I'm beginning to enjoy it.

I can't wait for you to see me

in my new clothes.

Mark.

Yes.

You love me?

I adore you.

That's not the same thing.

No.

Do you love her?

I'm not sure.

I might.

I said, I might.

Well, what does that mean?

Well, it means I'm capable

of emotions I distrust.

And I don't like it.

I don't like it at all.

You don't like what?

Would you like a gold chain with

a little locket on the end?

Has it got a jewel in it?

No, no jewel.

I'd like just the same.

Now I really feel I'm your girl.

You're all the girl I want or need.

Mark, I want to be with you always.

You will be soon.

A few more weeks, and then..

America?

America.

Ohhh... I do so want to go to Ohio.

I've got a cousin in Ohio.

Darling, Kitty.

You've no idea how disinterested

I am in you cousin in Ohio.

Goodbye.

Yeah, what's the hurry?

I have to go out.

Ohhh.

It's always like this.

When shall I see you again?

Soon.

Tomorrow, I'm gonna' buy myself a coat

With a hood for traveling.

A green one. Will you like that?

If it doesn't cover your face.

Oh, Mark

You say things so prettily!

But I never quite know what's

going on inside your head.

One day, I'll tell you. You may not like it.

Goodbye, Mark.

Morning, John.

Good morning, ma'am.

Oh, how lovely.

From the garden. They match your cheeks.

Thank you.

Oh, Alice.

I'm going out tonight. Bring my

things to Mrs. Courtney's room.

Yes, ma'am.

Put them on the bed.

And so, dear john.

And so, dear john.

I'm writing to you

In the hope that we may see

each other again.

I pray with all my heart.

Thank you, Olivia.

Thank you, Alice.

Olivia.

How shall I sign it?

Why not, as ever?

As ever.

And now, the envelope.

Sir John Curle.

L6 Albany, Piccadilly, London

I'll post it myself. I'm going out.

Must you?

Oh, why?

I told you this morning.

Private business.

What's the matter?

It's Sunday, and Henry's

at home all day, and I..

You can stay in your room until dinner.

I shan't be late.

Promise?

I said so.

Now give me the letter,

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