How so?

He has had his way with her.

He has completely warped her mind, turning her against her own mother.

He, he has impregnated her, and I said to her, I said, "If it wasn't for me, if it wasn't for your mother, that would be your life over.

Over, like that." But the Tollers, you see, the Tollers will raise the baby as their own.

Alice will be permitted to see the bastard if she wishes, which I really do doubt.

Once the milk dries up, the mother is simply there to provide a clean environment for the child.

... as an extension of your own beliefs, your own reputation.

The dress is uncomfortable.

The dress has more value in its bodice than you possess in your entire person.

Stop fidgeting.

[bell dings]

[curtain rattles] [footsteps plodding]

Carlo, [dog barks] our late night wanderer is back.

I'll let you have your way with him, Carlo.

Tear at his testicles.

What? Okay?

Yes.

That can work.

When can you start?

Great.

Great, darling.

Lovely to speak to you, and very much looking forward to welcoming you to the Copper Beeches.