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An anxious Caroline begs July to come sit with her while they wait for Robert's return.
Robert has disappeared and an anxious Caroline begs July to come sit with her while they wait for his return.
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Robert has disappeared and an anxious Caroline begs July to come sit with her while they wait for his return.
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- Marguerite!
(dog barking outside) Marguerite, he hasn't come back.
Is he in here, with you?
- [Marguerite] No, him not here.
- It's actually quite pleasant in here.
I'm so worried about him.
What if he's been set upon?
What if he's lying somewhere, injured?
What if-- I don't know what to do.
Would you come up and sit with me?
- Me must look after me pickney.
Emily, my little girl, she must be fed.
(child cooing) - You may bring the child.
- Me no have to serve you no more.
- Please.
(gentle orchestral music)
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Clip: Ep3 | 3m 25s | The director and cast on staying true to the story and bringing it to television. (3m 25s)
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Preview: Ep3 | 30s | Robert’s sanity starts to unravel, with devastating effects on July. (30s)
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Funding for MASTERPIECE is provided by Viking and Raymond James with additional support from public television viewers and contributors to The MASTERPIECE Trust, created to help ensure the series’ future.