:38:00
Well, why not be happier?
:38:02
I couldn't be happier, dearest.
:38:05
I showed Ellen the ring. She thought
it was the most beautiful setting.
:38:10
She said there was nothing like it
in the Rue de la Paix.
:38:14
I do love you, Newland.
:38:17
Everything you do is so special.
:38:21
I want to call on your legal skills
for a rather delicate matter.
:38:25
Countess Olenska wants
to divorce her husband.
:38:28
It's been suggested
she means to marry again...
:38:31
...although she denies it.
:38:33
I beg your pardon,
but because of my engagement...
:38:36
...perhaps another member
of the firm could consider this.
:38:39
Precisely because of your
prospective alliance...
:38:42
...and considering members
of the family asked for you...
:38:46
...I'd like you to consider it.
:38:47
It's a family matter. Perhaps it's
best settled by the family.
:38:52
Their position is clear.
:38:53
They're entirely and rightly
against a divorce.
:38:58
But Countess Olenska
still insists on a legal opinion.
:39:02
But, really, what's the use
of a divorce?
:39:05
She's here.
:39:06
He's there.
:39:08
The whole Atlantic's between them.
:39:10
As things go,
Olenski's acted generously.
:39:14
He's returned some of the money
without being asked.
:39:18
She'll never get
a dollar more than that.
:39:21
Although I understand she attaches
no importance to the money.
:39:25
Considering all that, the wisest thing
is to do as the family say.
:39:31
Just let well enough alone.
:39:37
I think that's for her to decide.
:39:45
Have you considered the consequences
if the countess decides for divorce?
:39:50
- Consequences for the countess?
- For everyone.
:39:53
I don't think the count's accusations
are anything more than vague charges.
:39:58
It will make for some talk.