Lizzie

And you didn't see anyone else enter the house.

No, I did not.

What were you doing outside?

As I said before...

I went to look for sinkers out in the barn.

Then, I stopped to eat a pear.

A pear?

From our pear tree.

Then, I came inside.

Are you... quite sure you can continue?

Yes, I'm fine.

To your knowledge, did your father have any enemies?

Yes?

The new housemaid, ma'am.

Bridget. Sullivan.

In this house, you will be referred to as Maggie.

Most of your duties will be confined to the first floor.

Our bedroom door remains locked during the day,

and the two girls, my step-daughters, Emma and Lizzie,

they're very private.

You are not to access this floor unless expressly directed.

- Do you understand that? - I do, ma'am.

It's actually quite cozy in here.

Feel free to bring some things of your own.

That will make you feel more at home.

Thank you.

Within reason, of course.

You'll have to excuse me.

I'd completely forgotten she'd put you in here.

Such an awful little room.

We have possessions stashed all over the house.

Not enough closet, I'm afraid.

My name's Lizzie.

Call me Maggie, miss.

None of that Maggie or Paddy business.

Just picking a name out of a hat

for every boy or girl that comes from a certain place?

It's terrible. What's your proper name?

It's Bridget.

Your hairpin's loose, Bridget.

There.

Thanks, Miss Lizzie.

That's a pretty dress.

Will you be going somewhere in it?

As planned and discussed, I'm going to the theater.

You will not leave this house unaccompanied.

I leave this house unaccompanied every day, father.

You heard me, Lizzie.

And you me, father.

The theater's my only respite from this place.

You're a Borden. You can't turn up there on your own.

The whole town will be there.

Yes, they will. And so will I.

I tell you this out of kindness, Lizzie.

You are not helping your cause.

Perhaps not, but I will go nonetheless.

Sit down.

Stop!

Midnight. No later.

Thank you, father.

- Hello, Lizzie. - Hello.

Your dress is very smart.

And yours is quite blue.

We were wondering,

why does your family keep the house so dark?

Father doesn't believe in light.

Why live that way when you can afford not to?

He finds it extravagant.

There's always gaslight, isn't there?

You seem obsessed with the concept of illumination.

Are you, by chance, an Edison?

- You know who I am. - Oh, the face is familiar.

Perhaps it's your scent that's throwing me off.

Hang onto her!

Thank you, Maggie.

- That's all. - Is she all right?

Is there anything for it?

As we discussed before, medical options are limited.

It's just one of her spells, father. She'll be good as new in the morning.

Is she under any undue stress?

You know she's always been very emotional.

You're all right now. You're all right.

Am I...

Shh, just rest now, okay?

Everything will be fine.

Everything's gonna be fine.

Say it like you mean it.

Everything will be fine.

It will, Lizzie. It will.

Nothing at all?

It really is difficult to harbor sympathy for someone

who will not make even the slightest effort to help herself.

Hello, Henry.

What should we hear today?

Do you have any suggestions?

"Love alters not with brief hours and weeks, but bears it out..."

"Let me not to the marriage of true mind's impme... impediments..."

Pardon me.

Impediments.

It's a much nicer word for "obstacle," don't you think?

Have you had schooling?

Some.

How much is some?

Couple years.

Are you afraid?

Afraid?

Of what?

Men don't have to know things, Bridget.

Women do.

It's called... That...

Girl.

Her...

Her hood... is...

of the... com...

Common...

- Common - Common. Common

Her hood is of the common.

Her hood is of the common sort.

Her...

Miss.

You all right?

Yeah, I'm fine.

You sure?

- Yeah, it's passed. - Maybe we should stop.

I'm fine.

I never know when they're gonna happen. Let's carry on.

Her dress...

Afternoon, Maggie.

Afternoon, Mr. Borden.

I just, uh, wanna let you know that...

we all think you're doing a fine job here.

Thank you, sir.

Do you find your room comfortable?

Yes, sir.

It can get quite hot up there.

I don't mind, sir.

Sometimes, it's best to leave the door open,

let the air circulate.

I'm very grateful to be here.

Perhaps you could do with a raise. A small raise.

That's very kind of you, sir.

Well.

Wouldn't wanna lose you.

Be a sweet girl, Maggie.

It's all right.

I see you've taken over my hiding place.

Not hiding.

- No? - No.

Just...

Taking a rest, that's all.

I brought you something.

I marked a few I thought you might start with.

Show yourself!

Perhaps it's time we tell the constable about these threats.

It's our affair, and it will remain that way.

Father, have you done something?

I only mean... some of the land you've recently acquired...

We have acquired, Lizzie. We.

They're simple farmers.

They don't understand what's happened to their holdings. Perhaps...

Perhaps if they had made good on their loans,

the land would still be theirs.

Have I done something?

Your arrogance borders on the stupefying.

You and your desperate attempts to play the society matron.

You gossip with them, don't you?

You talk about me, and you talk to their husbands, and it's all a game.

- No, father... - Your wanton displays,

your public spells.

You lay us open to ridicule and attack.

We are vulnerable now, Lizzie.

Do you not see that that's because of you?

Yes, you must be right.

I know you want to proceed conservatively,

but with your land holdings tripling these past few years,

we will need additional support.

A large facility would be a wise investment.

I don't want to spend any more than necessary.

I know. If there's one thing I know about you, Andrew,

every nickel spent is a nickel missed.

You mean every penny.

Oh, Lizzie.

Uh, come and say hello to your uncle John.

He's come a long way.

Out on the town?

Abby, John and I have work to do.

- If you don't mind - Yes, of course.

Come along now, Lizzie.

- Lizzie. Close the door, please. - I can manage.

Something I'd like you to see, John.

- All in the same hand? - They are.

I worry for the girls, mostly.

Some nights, I barely sleep.

You believe these threats are genuine?

It's time I put my affairs in order. If something's gonna happen to me...

- Oh, don't talk nonsense. - ...the girls will need looking after.

Someone to guard and maintain their finances,

as you've always suggested, John.

Whoa, um...

Now your girls, they've never taken to me.