Sir Anthony Hopkins -
Sound Studio
~Remains of the Day~
A
former housekeeper, at present living in Clevedon, has indicated to me Sir, that
she might be prepared to return to service. (What's this your girlfriend, or you
mean a former attachment?) Oh no Sir, no Sir. No but, a very able Housekeeper
Sir.
If
two members of staff happen to fall in love and decide to get married there is
nothing one can say, but what I do find a major irritation, are those persons
who are simply going from post to post looking for romance. Housekeepers are
particularly guilty here, no offence intended of course. (None taken. I know
from my own experience how a house is at sixes and sevens once the staff start
marrying each other). Yes Indeed.
May
I ask you in future Miss Kenton to address my father as Mr Stevens, or if you
are speaking of him to a third party you may wish to call him Mr Stevens Snr. to
distinguish him from myself. So I would be most grateful to you Miss Kenton.
I'm
busy, in this room, Miss Kenton.
I
will look into the matter in due course Miss Kenton.
Miss
Kenton I will ask you to keep your voice down, what will the other servants
think to hear us shouting at the top of our voices about...chinamen.
You
know what I'm doing Miss Kenton? I'm placing my thoughts elsewhere while you
chatter away.
Then
why is that guilty smile still on your face? (Oh its not a guilty smile. Simply
amused by the sheer nonsense you sometimes talk).
Is
it racy? (racy?) Are you reading a racy book? (do you think racy books are to be
found on his lordships shelves).
Please
leave me alone Miss Kenton. (why won't you show me your book?) This is my
private time and you are invading it. (oh is that so?) Yes. (I'm invading your
private time am I?) Yes.
I
read these books, any books, to develop my command and knowledge of the English
language. I read to further my education Miss Kenton. I really must ask you
please, not to disturb the few moments I have to myself.
I
simply haven't time to stand here with you engaging in idle talk with you Miss
Kenton. I suggest you go to bed now, you must be very tired, goodnight Miss
Kenton.
Always
was work, work and more work. And will continue to be so I have no doubt.
You
must take good care of yourself Mrs Benn. (You too Mr Stevens, promise me that.)
Oh yes I promise. You must try to do all you can to make these years happy
ones for yourself and for your Husband. We may never meet again Mrs Benn, that
is why I am permitting myself to be so personal, if you will forgive me. (Thank
you Mr Stevens).
Thank
you Mr Stevens, and thank you so very much for coming, it was so very kind of
you, it was so nice to see you again. (It was a pleasure to see you again Mrs
Benn. Goodbye, take care).
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intended.
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