Episode 10. - How has she supported herself since her dismissal? - Most pitifully. I understand... - Miss? Miss? - Miss Woodruff, would you come in, please? Mrs Poulteney, this is Miss Woodruff. - I see. I wish, as the vicar has told you, to take a companion. He has indicated to me that you might be a suitable person for such a post. You are without employment? - I am, ma'am. - But you have education and been a governess? - I have, ma'am. - The post of companion requires a person of irreproachable moral character. I have my servants to consider. You speak French, I believe? - I do, ma'am. - I do not like the French. Perhaps you might leave us now, Mr Forsythe. - Yes, of course, Mrs Poulteney. Good afternoon. - Mr Forsythe informs me that you retain an attachment to a foreign person. I have heard from the most impeccable witnesses that you're always to be seen at the same place when you're out. You stand on the Cobb and look to sea. I'm led to believe that you're in a state of repentance but I must emphasise that such staring out to sea is provocative intolerable and sinful. - If you consider me unsuitable for this position do you wish me to leave the house? - I wish you to show that this person is expunged from your heart! - How am I to show it? - By not exhibiting your shame! I should like to hear you read from the Bible. If your expression is agreeable to me you shall have the position.