Ambleside

Sold for fifty guineas to the gentleman in the front.

These belong to lot 26.

It's a lovely gold bucket and chain.

What a good bid.

That belonged to my mother.

Lucy!

I have the deeds here.

This is most improper conduct.

They're legally binding.

I can't believe I just did that.

Try not to be sad, Lucy.

I know.

My mother would tell me to cherish the adventure.

Mauritius does sound wonderful.

I'm just nervous.

No, your uncles will look after you.

It'll be fine.

Just you see.

And you'll have the rest of your inheritance when you're 18.

I know.

What's this?

For you.

Lucy!

This is beautiful.

You spent years collecting.

You can't--

No, please.

It's for you.

I want you to have it.

I'm really going to miss you.

I was only 17 when they sent me there.

I had no concept of how that island would change me.

Lucy!

Aunt Betty!

Welcome to Mauritius!

Oh!

You can't be Lucy.

Where's the little girl that

used to hide behind her mother's skirt?

All grown up, Aunt Betty.

We're so sorry.

How are you coping?

It isn't easy, but I'm--

I'm doing my best.

But it's a relief to be here.

Come on.

Let's get going.

Well, you have a smile as wide as the ocean.

And twice as pretty!

Thank you, Aunt Betty.

Hop in.

Thank you, Uncle George.

Your mother once told us that you're a keen botanist.

Yes.

Then you should be in your element.

Oh, for me?

Hey, you!

Somebody help this man with the cart!

Come on, help him!

Harry!

George.

Mustn't stare, darling.

I thought it was abolished.

Harry!

Lucy, it's your Uncle Harry.

They're contracted workers.

Isn't that right, brother?

Lucy!

What an absolute pleasure.

Yes, new arrivals getting registered to work.

They're paid good money.

Well, I wouldn't exactly say good is the right word.

I don't know what the world's coming to.

Land grants, free passage.

How the hell are we meant to turn a profit?

I'm sure you'll do just fine, George.

George, darling, Lucy has just arrived.

Enough talk of business.

Yes, of course.

Too hot to dawdle.

Let's get going.

I'll get my car and follow you home.

Come on, let's go.

Ready up.

Come on.

They're almost here.

Here we are, Lucy.

This is Ambleside.

It's beautiful.

Thank you.

Daddy!

Billy.

Come say hello to your cousin Lucy.

Hi, Lucy.

Hello, Billy.

Nice to meet you.

Come on.

I'll introduce you to your Aunt Mina.

Please.

After you.

Ah, there's my wife, the artist.

Mina, darling, look who just arrived.

Innocent and wild with the heart of a child.

Well, aren't you the most divine creature?

Hello, Aunt Mina.

Well, do something!

What should I do?

I don't know.

Improvise!

How can one so pretty pull a face so beastly?

We're going to get along fine, my dear.

Mil's made us tea, if you care to join us inside,

Lucy.

You watch.

Us women will be running things before too long.

When hell freezes over.

Your room is ready now, Miss Lucy.

Thank you, Mil.

Why are you so interested in flowers?

I'm interested in anything alive.

Well, you seem to like Betty, and she's barely alive.

Oh, Aunt Minnie, you are wicked!

I need the bathroom.

Woo!

Lucy!

Lucy!

Coming!

Sorry, Aunt Mina.

I had to go to the bathroom.

Thought you'd been eaten up.

Yes, I'm a bit of a wanderer.

Yes, I can see that.

We can come back.

You're so close to Ambleside here.

It's just through those trees.

For you.

Charmed, I'm sure.

Who's there?

Turn that bloody light off!

Uncle George.

Lucy?

Hello.

What are you doing out at this time of night,

wandering around like a little ghost?

I felt restless.

Can I have a sip, Uncle George?

Well, I've had it before.

Have you?

Just a sip.

So like your mother.

I had no idea how sick she was.

I really miss her.

We had our differences.

I always admired her spirit.

Yes.

She always taught me to be free.

Did she now?

Come on, then.

Tell me.

Why do you propose that women got the vote?

Equality.

Equality?

Women and men have got along fine for centuries.

If it ain't broke, why fix it?

Because we didn't have the vote.

Men have been making decisions for us.

Why can't we make them for ourselves,

have a say in society?

I'm sorry, but I don't understand.

What was it you so desperately needed?

The freedom to vote.

Here's to female emancipation.

A noble idea, I'm sure.

Some common ground.