:30:01
That's certainly understandable.
Then your son took over the business?
:30:06
Yes, and turned it into one of the largest
advertising agencies on the West Coast.
:30:11
Really? Marvellous.
:30:13
He took over from
my husband in many ways,
:30:16
including dealing with Beth
and her problems.
:30:21
Her choice of men,
when she's had a choice,
:30:24
has never been particularly mature.
:30:27
Oh, yeah. Like that Peter Hamilton.
:30:29
Exactly. He's an obvious fortune-hunter.
:30:32
Of course, she'd have no way
of seeing through him, would she?
:30:36
I'm afraid not.
She's something of a child, Lieutenant.
:30:40
Her decisions are always
vague and emotional.
:30:43
Bryce was far more perceptive.
:30:46
He never married. Why was that?
:30:48
- What are you implying?
- No offence, ma'am.
:30:50
He seems very distinctive and unique
and I was curious about him.
:30:54
Well, he was. But he had far too many
responsibilities for marriage
:30:59
and I suppose
he never met the right woman.
:31:02
Then there was the business.
:31:05
I don't know what's going to happen
to the company now.
:31:08
I can't run it and I don't want to bring
anyone in from the outside.
:31:12
- You won't have to.
- And what does that mean?
:31:15
- I am an officer of the company.
- In name only.
:31:19
That's because Bryce
would never let me participate.
:31:22
Of course he wouldn't. You aren't
even capable of running your own life.
:31:26
I've never been allowed to run my own life.
:31:29
- Lieutenant, won't you sit down?
- Thank you.
:31:32
But things are different now, aren't they?
There's a change in the status quo.
:31:37
If you seriously think...
:31:39
We're not alone, Mother.
I suggest we discuss this later.
:31:46
Lieutenant, I've kept you waiting
long enough. What can I do for you?
:31:51
Oh, no, no, no. That's all right.
:31:54
No, I only have one problem,
and that is... Thank you.
:31:57
- Cream? Sugar?
- No, I take it black, thank you.