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00:00It was a momentous day when June's mother remarried, and they joined our family.
00:25The illustrious Forsytes. Oh, so we like to think of ourselves.
00:32The groom, my grandson Jolyon, newly returned from his escapades in Europe to take up his role as heir to the family firm.
00:43Much to the frustration of his cousin Soames, an ambitious soul unwilling to play second fiddle to anyone.
00:51I wish your mother could have lived to see this day.
00:55She'll be the making of you.
01:06Frances was a widow. Queen of high society. Handpicked to cement our status among the London elite.
01:21Of course, every family has its rivalries, its intrigues. But on this great day of celebration, we put them aside.
01:36But on this great day of celebration, we put them aside.
01:43That one is my brother James's abode. But inside it's not a patch on ours.
01:58That one is my brother James's abode. But inside it's not a patch on ours.
02:13You can see why my brother wanted her for Jo. She'll steady him, put an end to all this running amok amid the flashpots of Europe.
02:34But you could have had her. I'd have made an offer.
02:37I'm obliged to you, Pa, but when the time comes, the bride will be of my choosing.
02:41Well, quite frankly, why would you want to burden yourself with an eight-year-old brat?
02:45My late husband invested with Forsyth & Co., so you might think this is a natural progression.
02:56I'm a prime asset changing hands. And June has long needed a father figure.
03:01Go. Go and be presented.
03:09Grandmamar Anne is the head of our family.
03:19Do I have to like you?
03:21No.
03:22Because I don't like anyone.
03:25It's a good decision.
03:27Of course.
03:29Grandmamar?
03:30This is June.
03:35Do you know what a foresight is?
03:39A foresight is someone who knows the value of stock.
03:44And family.
03:45And repute.
03:48You must never ask questions.
03:50Never contradict.
03:51And never ever fail to come up to scratch.
03:57Don't scare her.
03:58She needs to know what she's letting herself in for.
04:01No, she's too smart.
04:02You're a fool.
04:03She's so smart.
04:04You're a fool.
04:38Ten years on, as June's 18th birthday approaches, the peace and stability of the Foresight
05:00world is about to be overturned.
05:02Explain to me why drawing is such a necessary accomplishment for cultured young ladies.
05:11What possible use could it be?
05:12It's exactly what your grandfather said to me when I joined the family firm.
05:15But you used to love drawing.
05:17I love many things.
05:19Will you draw me?
05:20Please.
05:21Just a quick sketch.
05:26That is me.
05:27Exactly me.
05:28Here.
05:29We'll be late for breakfast.
05:33So, I was thinking, for my birthday, instead of a ball, could we just have a picnic?
05:42Just...
05:43Because your mother wouldn't for a moment mind cancelling the event she's been planning for
05:49the last ten years.
05:51So, what do we think of Charlie Armstrong?
05:52Is that Sir Roger's boy?
05:53Mm-hmm.
05:54For what?
05:55For June.
05:56Does she like him?
05:57She's never met him.
05:58But I've invited the Armstrongs to the ball.
05:59Along with the Latimers.
06:00Tea.
06:01Palisters.
06:02Railways.
06:03Carterets.
06:04Lander.
06:05It's a question of who would most benefit the family.
06:06Miles Latimer.
06:07Horatio Carter.
06:08So, what do we think of Charlie Armstrong?
06:10Is that Sir Roger's boy?
06:11Mm-hmm.
06:12For what?
06:13For June.
06:14Does she like him?
06:15She's never met him.
06:17But I've invited the Armstrongs to the ball.
06:20Along with the Latimers.
06:22Tea.
06:23Palisters.
06:24Railways.
06:25Carterets.
06:26Lander.
06:27It's a question of who would most benefit the family.
06:31Miles Latimer.
06:33Horatio Carteret.
06:34The Prince of Wales?
06:35Oh, I'm serious.
06:38Hurry with your breakfast.
06:40We have an appointment in town.
06:42Where?
06:43The dressmaker.
06:45Your gown for the ball.
06:47The dressmaker.
06:48Yeah.
06:49He's a girl.
06:50He's a girl.
06:51Hi.
06:52My sister.
06:53The breakfast is here.
06:54The breakfast is here.
06:55Morning.
06:57Now.
06:58Hi.
06:59So Pa.
07:00Well, something rather exciting.
07:01And costly.
07:04A race horse, Papa.
07:05Monty's found the very thing.
07:06And when you know the GGs as I do,
07:08I'd hope as my brother,
07:11you'd want to encourage my husband.
07:12Just as when you wed I'll happily take your wife under my wing.
07:16wife under my wing. If ever there were a reason not to marry. Who's marrying? Frances was saying
07:21she knows a dozen girls who'd make Soames a splendid wife. Though I'm sure I don't know
07:25who'd be good enough. I believe she has several coming to June's ball. Well, thanks for the
07:29warning. I'll go in disguise. Shall we be off, Pa?
07:46Thank you so much. Lady Carteret. Oh, dear. We were hoping to keep Miss Louisa to ourselves.
08:13My apologies. Do you know Mrs. Frances Forsyte and her daughter, June?
08:22Good day to you. How do you do? We need a gown for June's 18th birthday ball. I hope you received
08:29our invitation. So kind. Try not to let Mrs. Forsyte monopolize you.
08:43If you'd please remove your coat? Yes. Obviously, this has to go. Sadly, she's been influenced
08:53by her father, who has his own eccentric views on fashion. Like wearing clothes, which actually
08:57let you move. So, a tight waistline, a bustle, potentially a train. Certainly, madam, if I
09:04might first take measurements. Yes, of course. I've other calls to make. I'll return.
09:35Thank you. Here you are. Here you are, lad. Ah, good morning. Good morning. Good morning,
09:53Mr. Forsyte. Good morning, Mr. Forsyte. Good morning.
09:55For half a century, we have been preeminent among London's stockbroking elite. But lately,
10:09young upstarts have been snapping at our heels. So how do we maintain our supremacy? By not
10:15resting on our laurels. By seeking out new investments, new markets, by keeping our ear
10:20to the ground for information that we may be able to turn to our advantage.
10:24I have something. So, Sir Roger Armstrong, Durham mining curve, is about to croak.
10:32Good God, he's barely 50. Of course, the family's keeping it close to the chest.
10:36Who will be taking over? The young lad, Charlie Armstrong.
10:39Well, that wastrel. Never done a day's work in his life.
10:43Precisely the point. When the news breaks, the share price will plummet.
10:46Not necessarily. We could hold steady, provided there's no loss of confidence.
10:50We should sell. Our stock, client's stock. Thus ensuring loss of confidence.
10:54So where do you suggest our loyalties lie?
10:56You know as well as I, a massive sale of stock will panic the markets.
10:59And some of our clients have their entire savings invested with us.
11:02If enough shareholders got together, they could force the company to appoint a steadier hand.
11:06Confidence could be restored.
11:08Excellent. Anything else?
11:18Have a good day. Onward.
11:24Obviously we'll sell.
11:26Obviously.
11:28Your mother is very beautiful.
11:32No.
11:33I don't take after her.
11:35Perhaps you favour your father?
11:37Stepfather.
11:39Is he a good one?
11:41The best?
11:42Without him I'd have run away to sea.
11:46What would you be if you could choose?
11:49Free?
11:51To go where I like? Meet who I want?
11:54Choose my own gowns?
11:56And you?
12:00Would you be anything other than the best kept secret in London?
12:06I'm content.
12:08Hmm.
12:26Who is he?
12:44My father was a visionary in every way except for one fatal flaw.
12:47His insistence that the company be passed from eldest son to eldest son regardless of merit or aptitude.
12:53or aptitude. Ridiculous.
12:55My brother's had his moments. The company's
12:57prospered. But as for Joe,
12:59our so-called heir apparent,
13:02well, far
13:03inferior to you in every way.
13:06Still,
13:07there's a long way to go before my uncle dies.
13:10And by that time,
13:11Joe's utter unfitness for leadership
13:13will be clear. Whereas you
13:15will have demonstrated
13:17your credentials.
14:24Papa!
14:28You are
14:29more like your mother than you know.
14:31She used to tell me we had too much fire.
14:34I almost wish I didn't.
14:35When she died, I wanted you to have a less
14:37fraught profession. But now I think I was wrong.
14:40Had we stayed in Paris,
14:42you would not have had to scratch
14:43about London for tuition.
14:45but then I would not have met your dear stepmother
14:48and then where would we be?
14:50Lost.
14:51Entirely without the sanity of an outside perspective.
14:54My dear.
14:57The ballet.
14:58It's simply not a respectable profession.
15:03Well, you can't deny it attracts women
15:04of ill repute.
15:05And artists,
15:06of which my mother was one.
15:08And so must you be.
15:09Madame Manus says there's no more
15:17she can teach me here.
15:19She thinks I should return to Paris,
15:21take my chance at the court de ballet,
15:23if they'll have me.
15:24As for further securing our heritage,
15:26it's high time you were seeking
15:28an advantageous match.
15:30Look.
15:54Papa?
15:57Papa, what is it?
15:58Your heart again?
15:59Give it.
15:59I knew it.
16:01I said we shouldn't go out of the trial
16:03to stay indoors.
16:04I'll see you at home.
16:05Here, Papa, lean on me.
16:06May I be of assistance?
16:07Sir, how thoughtful.
16:08My husband has taken a turn.
16:09Here, permit me.
16:10You're very kind.
16:12May I call your carriage?
16:13Where do you live?
16:13Putney, how generous of you, Mr.
16:16Fawcite.
16:17Fawcite?
16:19Fawcite?
16:21Yes.
16:21Is it's Alan Harris?
16:24Clarissa Heron.
16:26Honoured to make your acquaintance.
16:29And yours.
16:29Wait here.
16:30I'll fetch you a carriage.
16:34So obliging of you, sir.
16:37Let me give you my card, miss.
16:39The Heron.
16:40Irene.
16:47Sir, Miss Forsythe.
16:48A pleasure.
16:54Tell me about your day.
17:18I was measured for my gown.
17:24And Mama told me who was coming to my ball.
17:26Anyone you know?
17:28A few dull cousins.
17:30And a torrent of people who matter.
17:34No doubt you'll be flounced up like a meringue and served up for dessert.
17:39You guessed.
17:40I brought you these, Grandmama.
17:45Oh, sweet boy.
17:51Oh, show Grandmama the drawing.
17:59Isn't it wonderful?
18:03Don't encourage him.
18:04No, seriously.
18:07Don't.
18:10It isn't that the Forsythes dislike art.
18:14They understand its value, provided they can buy it and sell it.
18:18Just they don't care for the artists.
18:21And they certainly don't wish to be related to them.
18:24Do we really have to be thinking of a match for June?
18:40The darling girl is an asset to be deployed strategically.
18:46As I was.
18:49Handpicked to ready you for rule.
18:51If only I was the ruling type.
19:00You are my love.
19:18I love you.
19:19I...
19:19I love you.
19:20I love you.
19:20I love you.
19:20I love you.
19:20I love you.
19:20I love you.
19:21I love you.
19:21Are you coming, Mama?
19:45You said you'd read to us.
19:47I will, my darlings.
19:48Let me just finish this.
19:51You must write to Madame Grasse in Montmartre.
20:05Hopefully, she'll have a room.
20:08Yes, Papa, but my first priority is to get you well again.
20:12You never compromise.
20:15You hold fast to your passion.
20:17You have the means to pursue it.
20:20In my will.
20:25Why are you saying this?
20:39There, there.
20:41Set me a place.
20:42France is omitted to order tripe, and I cannot abide breakfast without offal.
20:53Sir Jimmy Buckland's had electric lamps installed at his house.
20:57Blight, he must be coining it in.
20:59I believe your brother is considering them for next door.
21:02Look into it, Sam's.
21:06I'll be damned if he gets them before we do.
21:08Quite right, too.
21:09It's imperative to promote the forefront of innovation.
21:16Well, you must be delighted.
21:22The will is entirely weighted in your favor.
21:27Purely to cover my expenses in Paris.
21:30But your share amply covers the lease on this house.
21:34With no change to your manner of living.
21:49My sincere condolences.
22:19I saw the notice and felt compelled to pay my respects.
22:25That's so kind of you.
22:38He was my dearest friend.
22:42I hope family and friends will rally round.
22:45My stepmother is my only family.
22:48Mr. Forsyte!
22:55Oh, we are the reft.
22:57I doubt we shall ever recover.
22:59If there's anything I can do.
23:01There is.
23:02My husband's financial affairs are quite baffling.
23:06Any light you could shed.
23:08I'm entirely at your service.
23:15So, what I've done is create the impression of a corset without the whalebone structure.
23:20Where did you learn all this?
23:22I used to be a lady's maid and would have to repair her dresses.
23:25And when I came to London, I took in mending and set up as a seamstress.
23:29Are you coming, Mama?
23:30Oh, excuse me.
23:31We normally have tea at this hour.
23:36Would you like to join us?
23:38Yes, please.
23:39I'm ravenous.
23:40What I'd give for your life.
23:41It's so simple.
23:42Straightforward.
23:43Honestly, you don't know how lucky you are.
23:45Signature here.
23:46And have you had a chance to look over the contracts for the Blackfriars purchase?
23:47Remind me.
23:48Land adjacent to the river acquired by the Cumberland.
23:49It's so simple.
23:50It's so simple.
23:51Thanks.
23:52Straightforward.
23:53Honestly, you don't know how lucky you are.
24:06Signature here.
24:07And have you had a chance to look over the contracts for the Blackfriars purchase?
24:12Remind me.
24:13Land adjacent to the river acquired by the company with a view to development.
24:17Oh, yes.
24:18Canny piece of business.
24:19This is your doing, Joe tells me.
24:20Well, I can't take all the credit.
24:22As the firm's attorney, your judgment is highly regarded, Mr. Cole.
24:33Please, come for me.
24:34Oh.
24:43Any savings?
24:44Property?
24:45My father's wealth was largely in shares.
24:46He was retired and lived off the dividends.
24:47Oh, yes.
24:48Yes, I see.
24:49Would you excuse me for a moment?
24:50my father's wealth was largely in shares he was retired and lived off the
24:55dividends oh yes yes I see
25:10would you excuse me for a moment
25:20any update on the Durham share price oh yes as a matter of fact congratulations
25:29you did it you offloaded every share you went behind my back knowing we had agreed
25:36to try and save the company I considered it's the best course of action did you
25:40leaving no time to finalize a rescue package so the company has collapsed it has but you knew
25:46what happened and still you went ahead with it disregarding all the consequences the consequences
25:53are that I've succeeded in protecting the bulk of our clients
26:00do you have a moment to look at some contracts
26:16so I see that the majority of Professor Heron's estate was invested in a mining company
26:27the Durham mining company yes
26:36ruined utterly
26:38how could your father let this happen as Mr. Forsyte explained stock rises and falls it's no
26:47one's fault but how are we to live we cannot entertain their cause even leave the house without risking
26:54ignominy
26:57and I cannot go to Paris
27:08and I cannot go to Paris
27:20I cannot go to Paris
27:21and I cannot go to Paris
27:23and I cannot go to Paris
27:29well shall we go and pay our weekly homage to the emperor
27:32hmm I'd pay a fortune not to enjoy my brother's wittering
27:36all smiles for grandmama
27:38I was thinking to go to Bath next month
27:44what nonsense Harrogate's far superior if you really know your waters
27:48hmm
27:49is this sure this is real old Worcester
27:52I think my brother's been diddled
27:58the Carterets and Latimers have confirmed but for some reason the Armstrongs have sent their regrets
28:03I can think of a few reasons four pits two thousand jobs and a family in mourning
28:07need we revisit this oh
28:10I realize it's uh inconvenient to be reminded
28:12we can't afford to be sentimental can we afford to be human
28:24do you excuse us
28:47disagreement at the office yes usual story
28:49soames the pragmatist joe the hothead most unseemly sets a very poor example to the clerks
29:19will you ever learn
29:23I shouldn't think so
29:44dear boy
29:45just can't help himself he's too impulsive by half
29:49for the firm or the world in general
29:51both
29:53ours is a cutthroat business
29:55and soames you see and james they are hard-headed whereas joe is
30:00led by the heart
30:02but to prosper
30:04truly as we have done one has to be called
30:07unsentimental
30:09as I have been my whole life
30:12and yet lately I have regretted sometimes
30:15it's easy to say when one has amassed a great fortune
30:23I believe the boy has the makings of a fine leader
30:27once he has acquired a little more
30:29ruthlessness
30:32yes
30:32of course I know little of business
30:35but might there ever be a circumstance
30:38or a need
30:40for joe lian to step up
30:41would he then not see the necessity of acquiring a little more steel
30:48quite possibly
30:49whilst absolutely retaining his principles
30:54so what would this circumstance be
31:00the sheer extravagance of this ball
31:09the sheer extravagance of this ball
31:24of my life of this place
31:27I'm glad you're aware of the advantages you've been given
31:32but I wish we were poor
31:34my dressmaker in soho
31:35her life
31:36it's simple
31:38she works hard she's an artist
31:40but she answers to no one
31:44no strictures
31:46no rules
31:48no obligation to marry well
31:50well there's no obligation to marry at all
31:52isn't there
31:53isn't there
31:54in this family
32:08uncanny how like you she is
32:11they're not even a foresight born
32:14so she might still escape
32:18will you
32:22and then
32:23on my wedding day
32:24I stood in this very room
32:27brimming with hope
32:29my whole life ahead of me
32:32and then
32:36I became a foresight
32:45you won't be content till we have a stick to sit on
32:47but what choice do we have
32:48how else do you propose to show up our future
32:52to show up our future
33:00there are other ways
33:02that don't involve beggaring ourselves
33:05especially when one is in one's prime
33:06have we some appointment
33:27I wasn't
33:28I wasn't
33:28ah
33:28good heavens
33:30is that
33:32his
33:33mr foresight
33:34did he invite us
33:37because
33:41what is
33:43behind us
33:43behind us
33:44behind us
33:44behind us
33:45behind us
33:46from
33:47oh
33:48Hello?
34:13Hello?
34:15Take this.
34:18This is Heron.
34:23Miss Heron.
34:25It's so good of you to come.
34:27Marvellous sport, Polo.
34:30I've long been a fan.
34:31I like to give out to desk workers stifling.
34:34Yes.
34:35Do you enjoy sports, Miss Heron?
34:36Tennis and archery are my favourites.
34:39May I offer you some tea?
34:41How delightful.
34:41So, tonight, at what hour?
34:53Leave it to me.
34:55I know how to time things for maximum effect.
34:58I know how to go.
35:13Well?
35:15Show me.
35:17I realize it's the function of youth to aggravate its elders, but could you occasionally resist
35:30the impulse and allow me to take some pleasure in my child? Can you? Do you? Contrary to
35:38what you might think, often. And if I seem to dictate, that is only because I was also
35:46once your age and I thought I knew best. And did you? I did not. So humor me and allow me
35:58sometimes to offer you the benefit of hindsight. As long as you allow me to make my own mistakes,
36:08I will try. And now may I see?
36:15And now may I see?
36:17Oh no, Hannah, it's impossible. I can't. There's a carriage here waiting to take you.
36:24Oh no, Hannah, it's impossible. I can't. There's a carriage here waiting to take you.
36:45Oh no.
36:58It will take time.
37:27I must replace the entire panel.
37:30Please be as quick as you can.
37:31The guests will soon be arriving.
37:43Sir Stanley and Lady Cartwright.
37:51Miss Olivia and the Honourable Horatio Cartwright.
37:55Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Cole.
38:06And what are Horatio's plans after Cambridge?
38:08I hope we'll see more of him in London.
38:11My grandson and his sister have a very full calendar, as I'm sure you'll appreciate.
38:16Mr. Forsyte.
38:19She'd do very well for you.
38:21Elevator's no end.
38:24Not wishing to upstage June's occasion, but...
38:27Mrs. Cole and I have some news.
38:29The Cole dynasty is about to produce an heir.
38:35That's tremendous.
38:37Any advice?
38:38On fatherhood?
38:39I hardly think I'm the expert.
38:41June might disagree.
38:43Sir.
38:44Miss June is on her way.
38:46Would you excuse me?
38:50Sir, sir, sir.
38:54Miss June Forsyte.
39:15Miss June Forsyte.
39:19Miss June Forsyte.
39:34Miss June Forsyte.
42:10To my son, Joe.
42:16I tell you this now not to distract from your special day, but to rather augment it.
42:22A double celebration, if you will.
42:24To my son and granddaughter, both stepping up.
42:59May I introduce you to a new friend, the most wonderful dressmaker, Mrs. Louise Brown.
43:08I have to speak to my cousin's aunt.
43:18I hope June is pleased with her gown.
43:23How are you here?
43:25Your wife came to my shop.
43:29How long have you been?
43:30In Zoho. A long time.
43:34And are you married?
43:37Widowed.
43:40Since when?
43:43Many years.
43:47You didn't think to tell me?
43:53Our lives are very different now.
43:56I must go.
43:57I must go.
44:13Louisa.
44:16After I left Venice, you promised to write.
44:17It was a difficult time. We were traveling.
44:19I had no way of reaching you.
44:21Nothing could ever have come of it.
44:23I was a lady's maid. You were the heir to a dynasty.
44:27I loved you.
44:29You would not have been allowed to love me.
44:30I was a lady's maid. You were the heir to a dynasty.
44:35I loved you.
44:39You would not have been allowed to love me.
44:45I must go.
44:46God bless you, Joe.
44:47God bless you, Joe.
45:07Interesting decision.
45:08But you approve?
45:10Are you prepared?
45:13Is he?
45:15My brother would never have come to this alone.
45:21It's her doing.
45:23And hats off to her.
45:25A man needs an ambitious wife if he's to scale the heights.
45:29Wasted mission, of course.
45:32The firm will go to the dogs with him in charge.
45:35Simply never had the killer instinct.
45:38No matter.
45:40Others do.
45:41So.
45:54Had you the least idea?
45:59Your father's announcement.
46:01Oh.
46:02Yes.
46:04What on earth possessed him?
46:06I never knew him to be so impulsive.
46:08One wonders what he was like in his youth.
46:11Quite feral, I should imagine.
46:13Not unlike yourself.
46:15Me?
46:17Rumor has it, on your grand tour,
46:20you blazed across Europe,
46:22leaving a trail of broken hearts.
46:25Why not?
46:27We all deserve our moments of madness.
46:34And then we grow up.
46:38And then we grow up.
47:08Don't move.
47:18Don't move.
47:38My apologies for calling unannounced.
47:51I'm afraid my stepmother is out.
47:53May I tell you who called?
47:54By all means.
47:56Forgive my presumption, but...
47:58since I first met you and Mrs Herron...
48:01well, I suspect you've noticed where my attentions have been directed.
48:04I have.
48:06I have.
48:10And...
48:12may I just say...
48:14my stepmother...
48:16is an admirable woman.
48:20Your stepmother?
48:22Yes.
48:23I sense perhaps a slight confusion.
48:29Admirable, as Mrs Herron is,
48:33she's not in fact the primary motivation for my visit.
48:37Uh...
48:39Miss Herron,
48:41I'm aware that your life must be in turmoil.
48:45The loss of your father, your financial difficulties.
48:47all I ask is to be considered a friend.
48:51A...
48:53a companion.
48:55To me.
48:56To you.
48:59Will you allow that?
49:01A friend...
49:03would be most welcome.
49:04You'd be most welcome.
49:07No.
49:09No.
49:11No.
49:12No.
49:14No.
49:16No.
49:18No.
49:20No.
49:22No.
49:24No.
49:26No.
49:28No.
49:30No.
49:31No.
49:32No.
49:35No.
49:37No.
49:39And if you do your lessons well,
49:42perhaps when I finish Miss Cartwright's gown,
49:45we might go to the park
49:47and eat ice.
49:49Oh, may we, please?
49:52Oh, that'll be the laundress.
49:54I'll get to it.
49:55Thank you, Hannah.
50:02Forgive me.
50:04I was passing,
50:05and I wanted to thank Miss Bern
50:06for saving the day last night.
50:08Absolutely, Mrs. Forsyte.
50:10Oh.
50:12You're more than welcome.
50:17So.
50:20You've been in London for ten years now.
50:23And before that?
50:25Ireland as the ladies' maid.
50:28And Europe?
50:30Did you ever travel?
50:32Italy, perhaps?
50:35Uh...
50:36Well, I, um...
50:38Mama, look at this picture!
50:41Who are these charming persons?
50:44I'm Holly.
50:45I'm Joss.
50:46We're twins.
50:47But I'm the oldest.
50:49I only just.
50:50And the tallest.
50:51Nobody cares.
50:52Joss.
50:54Is that...
50:56It's what Mama calls me.
50:58Although my proper name's Jolion.
51:10Well, I'm delighted to meet you both.
51:15And thank you again for last night.
51:19Turned out to be quite the occasion.
51:20I'm the only occasion.
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