All language subtitles for The House of Eliott s02e04

no no

You are all right. Well, I seem to be,
although you didn't mention we'd be

making a detour.

Come on.

How was your

weekend? Fine.

It's silly, really. I had this odd
feeling that something had happened to

Really?

No. Not a thing.

No, I was giving some thoughts, minding
the themes of the collection.

Preferably one as successful as the
Nocturne.

Hmm. Well, since we were both so struck
by the Impressionist exhibition... Oh,

yes, easy.

If we could capture the vibrancy of a
Monet sky... Rather more easily said

done, I'm afraid. Although I have had a
few attempts.

What do you think?

Monday.

It only can't be seven Sundays in a
week, eh?

There are.

For them it is out of work.

At least we've got jobs.

Oh, I know.

It's not even really the work, it's just
blind.

So? What's she going to ask of you that
you can't do, eh?

Nothing, I suppose.

Well, there you are then.

All she's doing is giving you a chance
to show what you're up to with.

So?

You show her you are.

Oh, good evening. I was just coming to
see you. Did you have any luck in

Hall? Done, but we have to start
thinking about mannequins. We shan't be

use the honourables again.

No, I was thinking about that, Bea.

When I was in Paris, I went to see the
Ballet Ruth.

Why didn't we use Dancer to show the
collection?

Dancer? Well, if anybody can make a
fabric flow beautifully, it's a dancer.

We don't know any dancers, Evie.

I'm sorry,

I couldn't help overhearing. You were
talking about using dancers for the

Well, that's right, we will. Do you know
anyone we might use?

Yes, I do. A friend of mine, Jessie
Christie, is a dancer.

She has friends in her company she might
be willing to ask. Would you like me to

inquire on your behalf?

What do you think, Bea?

Well, it's something to think about. Do
you mind if I do that, Evie? Just give

it some serious thought. Of course.

Let me know when you decide.

Thank you, Alice.

This is quite good fun, once again. I
was just about to offer your wife

drink.

Don't seem to have exhausted poor Jack
yet, Constance.

Don't be difficult, Charles. Anyway,
Jack got by with the vanity, haven't

Jack? You sure?

I should have known when Constance
suggested we give a quiet cocktail party

a few film friends.

Look, let's find a quieter venue for our
drink, shall we?

The

film

isn't your world either, is it? Well,
I'm interested, but I'm afraid I prefer

pictures to keep still.

You're a follower of the Impression
School.

It's busy, isn't it?

The Impressionists, they don't outgrade
you, then.

On the contrary.

We're looking to Impressionism as a
theme for our new collection.

Really? Oh, please, mate.

Darling, Claude's suggesting we go on to
a club. To which my dear wife is not

averse, I take it? Of course not,
Charles. We're going to capture the

Quadrino. Come on, Jack. I'll bring
Beatrice along later, if you don't mind.

does give me a chance to go over the
scenario with Claude. Well, as long as

we're not too late back, darling.

What? Oh, no, no, no, definitely not too
late.

And I promise, 1924 is going to be
Bentley's year.

Oh, that's simply wonderful.

You must try some of this. Do you do
everything with such abandon?

Almost.

Oh, that's a rather cautious answer for
a record.

An honest one.

Some things I am quite cautious about.

Like what?

Matters of the heart.

I'm quite prudent in that direction.

Say what?

I'm racing in a couple of weeks.

Do you want to come?

Well, if I can, but unfortunately we
can't do the only time we have for

for the collection.

I do promise to show you something other
than racetracks and recalcitrant

engines one day. And ditches.

Did you see what I got out of her on
that last bend? You're a wonderful day.

left the others standing.

Deserves a reward, wouldn't you say?
Absolutely.

I didn't exactly mean this stuff.

No? I'm afraid it's all I can offer by
way of spoils for the victor.

In that case... I meant to ask you this
before,

but...

Well, you wouldn't want to turn a chap's
moment of triumph into one of

disappointment, would you?

Not intentionally, no.

Then say you'll spend Christmas Day with
me.

At my home.

But, James, your mother doesn't exactly
approve of me.

Nonsense.

And Father's changed Mother's opinion
about you completely.

And Frances will be there.

And anyway, we'll hardly see the aged
parents.

We can do as we please.

James. I'd love to, but I'm not at all
sure how Bea would feel about it.

So many decisions.

Oh, Bea, about the mannequins.

I know the notion of using dancers is a
radical departure, but I just think we

need one bold stroke to really make this
collection work.

So you still have reservations about
what we're doing? No, the designs are

enough to show, but I just think dancers
would really make the clothes come

alive for us.

And the customs and critics.

I agree, Evie.

It's a good idea.

I really think it will work, Bea.

I'll tell Alice to contact Jeffy
Christie and her friends. Good.

I wanted to put an idea to you.

Better keep a clear head for the drive.

Wouldn't want to land us in a ditch on
Christmas Eve.

James.

Anyway, you two will be wanting to
leave, won't you?

Will you, Captain Readybe?

As ready as one ever is for meeting
one's in -laws for the first time.

Jack, I'm terrified.

I feel so guilty they missed our
wedding.

Bea, it's not your fault they're in
Africa at the time.

Come on, they'll adore you.

Presents.

Go on, Evie.

It's the first time we won't be there to
see each other open our presents.

I know.

Couldn't have them now, could we?

In the morning.

I'll be thinking of you.

And me of you.

Especially if this isn't that V &M rat
I've been hinting at.

I hope Evie and James will be all right
coming down on Boxing Day.

Father, this is Gertrude. My dear girl.

How nice to meet you at last. And you.
You're here.

Be my mother.

Welcome.

Welcome to the family. And to the family
home, such as it is.

Thank you. It looks delightful.

Come on.

Oh,

go on.

You're glad you came, aren't you? Yes, I
am.

It's term I was getting up on. I'd had a
chance to do a thing for Christmas what

we were working up to at last minute.

My Stanley says we should get together
and ask for a longer holiday next year.

So he organised the men at his work into
asking for extra time off and they

promised them another half day.

Next year.

Happy Christmas.

Happy Christmas. Are you walking our
way, Tilly? Yeah, I am. Happy Christmas.

Nice having a get -together, wasn't it?
Can't say I'm sorry Florence decided not

to join us.

It's a shame for Alice, though. Yeah, so
she'll have to get home.

You don't think that husband of hers is
a bit of a tart, do you?

Oh, I don't know, but she certainly
looks like something's dragging her

Oh!

Yeah. You watch yourself under the
mistletoe, my girl.

Like a wheelchair woman at Christmas,
innit?

Oh, careful.

Beatrice, what a lovely dress.

Thank you.

It's what I wore for our wedding.

Ah.

Jack, do get Beatrice sat down. I'll
find out what your father's doing about

wine.

If you'll collect them half as
successfully, you'll have nothing to

You're sounding just a little too
relieved.

Were you really so concerned they would
like me?

I simply didn't know, to be honest. I
hardly know them at all.

When I do, I find them rather hard to
live up to.

They never would impose their Fabian
views, but their convictions run very

I suppose it's made me feel rather
shallow over the years.

Edward, do you carve before the joint
turns into cold cuts?

Do the honours with that, would you,
Jack? I'll make a start on the beef.

Have you any news of Penelope?

I can't believe that she and Robert have
been married for... How long now?

About eight months.

But we do work on the basis that no news
is good news, where our children are

concerned. Never did it... Expect them
to keep us out of pay with their every

move. I was most impressed seeing her
and Robert coping in Africa, though. The

conditions some of those people live and
work under.

They look much better here for some.

And we're supposed to be a wealthy
country.

What was it Mr Shaw said?

A nation which cannot afford food and
clothing for its children cannot be

allowed to pass as wealthy because...
Because it has provided a pretty coffin

for a dead dog.

The solution's the same. Africa or here.

Education. Is that what you really
believe? That education is the answer?

No, really, I'm interested.

Not just the three R's.

People have to be educated, given the
opportunity to aspire.

Yes, but what if they are given the
chance to aspire and they still can't

achieve?

The girl that we employ... Well, that's
right, Tilly.

Tilly was given the opportunity.

And really, and she was the first to
admit it.

Wasn't up to it. She couldn't make her
opportunity.

Well, perhaps said it went too long
learning how not to aspire.

Possibly.

Tell me, Beatrice, as employers, do you
and Evangeline feel responsible for the

welfare of your workers?

Outside the workroom, I mean.

Well, no, I don't.

You don't think it could be seen as an
employer's obligation?

No, I think that could easily be seen as
a growth act of patronage.

A neat point.

Certainly one well worth discussing.

Did I ever

tell you how immensely proud I am of
you?

Several times.

I haven't been too argumentative, have
I? Not at all.

They relish someone with strength of
character.

Well, Jack, if I have any strength at
all, your love lends it to me.

I'm not at all sure that's true.

Thank you for saying it.

Time to go in.

Jack, pour your father a sherry before
Aunt Cynthia's gift completely

him. I don't even play golf.

Oh, are these yours, Anne?

Yes, yes, they are.

May I?

Yes, do.

Thank you.

Oh, they're very fine.

Mother, show Bea the proof for your new
book.

Oh, for goodness sake, Bea just doesn't
want to be bored with my daubs. Now,

where is it?

Oh, where is what?

Ignore the false modesty. Now, that is
fine, don't you think?

Oh, wonderful.

The colour, the texture.

It's so vibrant.

Father, did I tell you I've almost
finished the script for my new film?

Really?

A fascinating process, filmmaking, I
should think.

Come through and tell me about it.

Quite brought him out, Beatrice.

Oh,

I'm glad you think so.

Anne, I can't tell you how poorly
inspiring these are.

Really?

Really.

I do see what you're saying, darling.

And I think that there is just enough
time. The more I think about your

drawings, how bold nature is with its
textures and its colours.

Are you sure the preparations for the
collection aren't...

We aren't too far underway to change
direction now. I just know that we could

build a wonderful collection if we go
back to nature itself for our theme.

Bee, don't move.

What?

I was just thinking, Jack. Wouldn't this
be a wonderful place to come for

weekends and holidays?

It could be our hideout.

B, seeing you here, it's the scene I've
been trying to capture for the film.

If I can see now why I couldn't, it
doesn't belong in the city. It has to be

here, in the country.

Seems I'm not the only person to find
inspiration in this place.

Of course, I do have to confront Edie
with the consequences of my inspiration.

Oh, but I will be able to make her see.
We have to rethink the collection, won't

I?

They're here.

Hello.

Your parents said we'd find you here.

Seems you have a talented mother -in
-law, Bea.

It's easy to see where Jack gets his
artistic abilities.

But the contradictory colour, the
texture, the shape.

And yet such harmony.

Elements that we have been trying and
failing to find in the collection.

Bea, are you proposing we base some of
the ideas for the new collection on

these? Not some.

All.

All of it, even.

That we go back to basics.

Back to nature for every line, every
colour.

Red, green, yellow, every shade, every
shape.

Right through the season.

Nature's season.

V, I mean, these are very exciting, but
we cannot just... Yes, I know, I know

it's not practical to change course now.

It would be costly, we'd need to buy new
materials, extra stuff, and even then

we could still end up with a hopelessly
rushed mishmash.

Or no collection at all.

And yet...

You still think we should risk doing it?

I just know we should.

I have never seen you this taken, Bea.

What if we use the second workroom to
concentrate on existing commissions and

the main workroom on the cutting and
assembly for the collection?

What do you think, Evie?

Yes.

Yes, and we could get Jessie and the
dancer to do something different with

clothes. Something...

Theatrical. Yes, why not?

Lunch, you two.

What is it?

I'm just sorry it's all over.

Did you get anything nice?

Oh, better than nice.

It's from Norman.

You must really think a lot of you to
give you something like that.

So if you could just cut that front
panel on the cross for contrast and

Then I'll have to remake the twirl. No,
that's not necessary. Just put it on the

dummy. But cross -cutting could make it
distorted.

Florence, please, just do it the way I
said you.

Excuse me.

Miss Beatrice wondered if you had a
moment to come and meet Jessie Christie.

Oh, of course. I'll be along in a
minute, Alice. Florence, I shall be

Dancer.

Inspired was what Couture magazine
called the House of Elliot's last

wasn't it, Agnes?

I do believe it was, ma 'am.

If you haven't anything to do, Madge,
perhaps you could be getting on with the

sash Miss Elliot decided on for the rose
-based satin.

Oh, I don't think I could do that, Mrs.
Rambey.

Is there a problem with it?

Only that I finished it yesterday.

Jessie Christie, my sister and partner,
Evangeline Elliot.

How do you do? How do you do?

I must say, I should be delighted to
mull your gowns if this one's anything

go by. Thank you.

Alice, would you arrange for Jessie's
measurements to be taken?

Alice.

I'm so sorry.

Jessie, come through to my fitting room.

And I can leave it to you to talk to
your friends.

Oh, I will do my best. Thank you. Thank
you.

Well, if they all move as well as Jessie
does, they'll carry the collection off

brilliantly.

If we haven't finished on time, that is.
I know it's a rush, but I am convinced

it's worth it.

Not gold braid, Evie.

Gold.

What it needs is one unassuming but
undeniably rich piece of jewellery.

In fact, now I come to think of it, a
huge silver brooch would look stunning

the hip of the drop.

Well, yes, Bea, I'm sure it would, but
we couldn't possibly afford to buy

expensive jewellery just for the
collection. No, I know we can't, but we

borrow some.

Forgive me, Miss Elliot. The supplier is
insisting we pay for most of the

material we originally ordered.

For the Impressionist collection, you
mean? Joseph, tell them they're being

unreasonable.

We can't give a credit for the fabrics
we don't need against the fabrics we do

need. We're not cancelling the order.
We're just replacing it. Unfortunately,

some of the fabrics we ordered
originally were dyed, especially for our

They insist that if we wish to cancel
those, they'll have to be paid for in

full.

Then cancel them.

No, B, if we're paying for them anyway,
surely we couldn't put the original

fabric at the stock?

Of course. As long as we get the fabric
for the flora and fauna collection,

that's all I'm concerned about.

I do think that's sensible, Miss Elliot.

No.

Wait a minute.

There was a message for you at the
hotel, Mr Maddox. Mrs Maddox called.

Fine, thank you. I'll try to find her,
then.

Um, if you could... Thank you.

Right. Let's film that.

I wouldn't mind working when I'm ill,
but I can't see this design working, no

matter how well it's cut.

We'll just have to assume Miss B and
Miss E, if you know what they're talking

about, then.

Evie, I managed to persuade the jeweler
to let us borrow from the jeweler.

Florence has been taken really quite
poorly.

I thought for a minute she was going to
faint dead away and I didn't mean to...

Oh, no.

Don't you worry about me. I'm the
thought that's never ill.

Now, you just do as you're told, Madge.

Influenza's really not something to be
taken lightly.

All right.

Come on. What if you get a coat and bag?

Poor Madge.

And, Bea, I don't want to worry you, but
that's two of the regular staff and

three of the extra staff already gone
down with it. Four. I sent Jenny home

morning, and if this blight carries on,
you won't have the collection ready in

time.

Winth. So, you found another job.

Yes. Sir Desmond introduced me to the
Mrs Elliot.

So, it shouldn't be too difficult for
you to find your new employers and tell

them that I'm here.

I'm sure they'll be delighted to see
you, Mr Soroyan.

Sorry. Ah, Miss Elliot. Oh, please,
please, please. No apologies.

Your sister's just been telling me how
busy you are preparing for the new

collection.

Or should I say the latest new
collection?

Mr. Turoin thinks we've been a little
extravagant, Evie.

Oh, come now, Miss Elliot. I was merely
pointing out that expenditure on your

business account has been rather heavy
of late.

Due to your change of mind.

And reiterating that things are not
quite what they were when your godfather

alive.

We can afford this. Only just.

Please remember, if you overdraw, as I
have already pointed out to your sister,

you will incur heavy penalties.

It simply means that in the future it
would be wise if you sought my sanction

before you enter into any avoidable
expenditure.

Now, ladies, I mustn't keep you from
your work any longer.

I'll find my own way out.

Good day. Good day. Good day.

sanction.

Our new director is exerting his control
over us, Evie.

I'm almost as excited about selling the
collection as I am for a performance.

How's your husband these days, Alice?

The same.

Sorry.

Everything's all set then?

These last few days have been so busy,
we haven't had time to turn round.

Oh, we've been busy in the kitchens too,
you know.

As a matter of fact, I've been made up
to third assistant chef.

Oh, Norman, you haven't.

It means I can really start learning
now.

I'm going to be a chef in my own right
someday.

Well, it's like you were saying to me.

There is nothing to stop you doing
whatever you want once you set your mind

it.

I'm set on marrying you, Tilly.

If you'll have me.

I think we can afford to now.

And you do love me, don't you, dear?

You do want to marry me.

I love you, me.

Thank you very much.

We're so grateful.

And we shall return them after the
collection is arranged, Mr. Dunsel.

you. It's my pleasure.

Agnes, would you kindly show Mr. Dunsel?

Thank you. Thank you very much indeed.

Goodbye. Goodbye.

Thank you.

Evie.

There was a point where I thought we
would never get this collection finished

time. Well, thank heavens Florence and
Madge came back when they did.

Now all we have to worry about is
whether they'll like our designs and how

going to show them

Oh, I dare brag to you.

Yes, at least you won't actually see
your readers' reactions to your book

it's published.

My lords and ladies and gentlemen,
welcome and thank you for

attending the spring collection from the
House of Elliot.

The inspiration for our collection came
from an artist and an author we are very

proud to have with us here today.

Ladies and gentlemen, Anne Maddock.

And now for the collection.

To complement our extended range of
evening wear, a complete wardrobe

to suit every mood and occasion, from
the relaxed to the most formal of

engagements.

For evening, Jessie is wearing an
asymmetric moss green silk velvet

dress with pewter beaded hip band and a
dyed feather skirt.

You will notice that the bodice has been
trimmed with silk georgette and pewter

beads.

Rebecca presents a peach silk crepe and
georgette evening dress with a beaded

flower and leaf design in silver, peach,
and crystal.

Gisette is wearing a silver and pink
silk lamé evening dress decorated with

beaded and lilac embroidered panels.

The silver and pink organza robin first
has organza puffs and bows on the hips.

Juliet is wearing a gunmetal blue silk
georgette evening dress, heavily beaded

and worn with matching evening cloak
trimmed with bugle beads.

Coral and pink sequins and beads adorn
the evening dress which Catherine is

wearing. The hand -painted and padded
silk evening cape completes the

Denise Nicole's printed silk velvet
evening cape is a cream silk crepe

dress with gold leaf prints.

And to conclude our evening section,
Jessie is wearing a green and gold woven

lame cocktail dress, which has silver
and gold motifs and bugle bead tassels.

And now the House of Elliot proudly
presents... I knew it. I've gone too

Its day wear collection for 1925.

Pink silk corduroy is used for this suit
with multicoloured embroidered and

beaded collar cuffs and front pants.

This striving suit in abstract pattern
silk chenille and velvet has a jacket

with a striped velvet skirt.

The blouse is in silver and brocade, and
the hat is of tan velvet.

This brown, pink, silver, and orange
chevron wool driving coat is trimmed

brown pliqued rug wool on the collar,
cuff, and hem.

It is worn with a brown leather driving
helmet and a man's shirt and tie.

An afternoon coat now in O'Daniel silk
velvet with multi -coloured silk

embroidered front panel.

The flower detail of the collar and
cuffs have a gold braid and bead finish.

The green silk underdress has a matching
embroidered hem and the complimentary

green straw hat is trimmed with green
shot silk.

They didn't know what to make of it.

Evidently not very much.

Every single one of them a joy to wear.

Oh, come on, you mark my words.

People will be fighting to buy them.

Thank you, Jessie.

Well, there's an undeniable vote of
approval.

Very much a minority one, I'm afraid.

We did our best, B.

You took some very brave decisions, and
I'm proud of you both.

I'm sure you'll understand that this is
most embarrassing for me.

But the member of my staff who was
appointed to oversee the pieces assures

that the earring was not amongst those
items returned to him.

And you, of course, tracked him
implicitly. My staff are about

Elliot. As indeed I are, Mr. Dunthorpe.

Nevertheless, the earring is missing.

Then render an account for it, Mr.
Dunthorpe.

Along with that for its guardian time,
of course.

Good day.

Let's just be thankful that it wasn't
one of the more expensive pieces.

Of course.

But with respect, any future loaning of
jewellery to the House of Elliot would

be quite out of the question. question.

Good day.

I'm not thinking so. There'll be a House
of Elliot.

There'll be. The reviews weren't all
equal.

Some people understood what we were
trying to do.

Lady's token.

Drive carefully.

If I'd have known, all I'd see of him
would be the smoke from his tires. You

just see him take second place.

Come on.

Beautiful. It was so dilapidated.

I didn't realize so much had to be done
just for a film.

Not just for a film.

I've leased it for us.

You said you wanted someone to run away
to.

And we can both work here.

He's done it. He's taken second place.

He's crashing.

What car is it?

I'm not sure. Second or third place
cars, I think. Maybe.

Evie!

Evie! Me!

Mine, I believe.

What?

James, shouldn't we just... There's
nothing to be done, I'm afraid. James,

can't just leave him... He's dead.

It happens, Evie.

Harry knew it's part of the price we all
have to pay for the thrill.

Evie?

I wanted to see me, Miss B.

Oh, yes, Tilly, come in.

Sit down, please.

Evie and I just wanted to thank you for
all your help in getting the collection

finished on time.

You showed a lot of initiative.

Oh, well, I knew you and Miss Evie were
busy, but with Madge and Mrs. Ramby

being ill and everything.

Tell me, Tilly, is it difficult to
adjust to working under Madge now that

back? Oh, no.

No, I'm just glad she's better.

Although I did enjoy taking charge.

Good.

So you won't mind if we appoint you head
censor for the tailoring workroom?

Thank you.

We thought you deserved a second chance.

I'm going to try and manage the best I
can.

Good to me.

And I also understand that it's not the
only new situation you'll be taking on?

That's right, Miss B.

They normally get married.

That's wonderful.

You're going to let Evie and I design
your wedding dress for you.

I'll look. Please, Pilly.

It would be our wedding gift to you.

If that's all right with you.

Sorry to be so late, Miss Elliot.

I meant to be here when you arrived.

Excuse me a moment.

I never know how human it is.

And it is.

With our husband being as ill as he is.

Anyway, thanks again, Beatrice. I really
did enjoy the experience.

So if you require mannequins in the
future, please do ask.

Yes, I will, dearie.

Thank you very much. Goodbye. Goodbye.

Alice, I only wished we had known.

There must have been so many occasions
when you needed time.

Please, Alice, in future... She's dead.

Frank died last night.

Alice, I'm so sorry.

I will, of course, have to take time off
for the funeral next week. Yes, of

course.

Alice, please go home now.

Take all the time you need.

Would you mind very much if I didn't?

There isn't anything left now, you see.

Nothing but my work.

Me?

I'm sorry.

Quite all right, Miss Evie.

I've got Mrs Greenaway due in a minute.

I'll just check the fitting room.

Evie, Alice's husband died yesterday.

I told Jack's parents that I thought
interfering in the lives of our staff

an act of patronage, but if we'd known
Evie, we could have helped Alice.

Perhaps Alice wanted to keep it
separate.

This place may have been our only refuge
from it all.

Oh, poor Alice.

Was it something you wanted to show me?

It seems rather trivial now.

It's an article.

A retrospect now all the collections
have been shown.

It must be said, albeit rather
blatantly, the House of Elliot provided

spark of true originality amid an
otherwise lacklustre season of

Oughtn't at least to be good for the
Yard Commission.

Well, let's hope so.

Thank you.

Goodbye.

Eden, where's the daughter -in -law? Has
your daughter two evening gowns?

She read an article in American Vogue
and has just left his house for us.

Really?

I haven't seen the late edition.

Those seeking originality have scant
choice when, from a host of collections,

only the House of Elliot emerged as
truly innovative.

House of Elliot?

Madge, my daughter's got through with
all the straight stitching they've got,

if you need any stuff coming through, I
can take it. At the rate the orders are

coming in, I could do without, can you?

OK.

It's arrived.

Beautiful.

You look like something out of Mr.
Maddox's pictures in that.

It's lovely material.

And to complete the picture, we all
chipped in to get them for you.

Oh, beautiful.

Thank you.

I can vote that you're not the only one
in demand these days. Not another offer

from a rival studio.

Two, actually.

Oh, Jack, that's wonderful.

We must celebrate, just the two of us.
We're committed to this affair tonight,

but soon.

Tomorrow.

Oh, can't tomorrow.

Wednesday. No, working dinner.

Thursday, Eleanor Rice is coming in for
a late appointment.

We're doing a cruise, Waldo.

And after that, I'm away on the new
film.

But soon, eh?

Yeah. See you.

Jack.

Well, fashion and film.

Equally successful at both, I
understand.

Thank you.

Jack, I must have a word.

Excuse me.

Miss Elliot?

Scott Williams, fashion correspondent
for... For Couture, yes.

I believe the magazine has quite a
discriminating readership on your side

Atlantic. Ah, quite so.

Which is why I think that they'd be
interested in knowing more about you and

House of Elliot. Really?

Yes, if you could spare the time,
perhaps we could have an interview.

Now? Yes, why not?

Well, um... I don't know why not.

Excellent.

You know, I think that the use of color
in your collection is quite unique.

Thank you.

I know I'm hopelessly early, but I
couldn't believe you finally returned

my calls.

As long as everything's all right now.

No.

James, I meant I wanted to explain
properly.

Evie.

I know you were upset that day at the
racetrack.

But I... Well, I did rather think you
cared for me.

I gather I was wrong.

No, James, I could love you.

But that's precisely why I can't bear to
be with you anymore.

Caring about someone who loves danger
more than he loves me.

But maybe you didn't like that.

I don't love the danger, the excitement,
more than you.

It's just a part of who I am.

I need challenge.

I know.

And I know just as well that there's no
use...

Asking you to change. But, James, I just
can't sit and watch you flirt with

death.

I once knew someone like you.

Evie, any man worth his salt takes
risks.

James, it's easy to find ways to die.

Can't you see if you're so careless with
your own life, you'd be just as

careless with my love?

That's why I have to say goodbye, James.

You don't mean this, Edie. I do, James.

I may regret it more than anything I've
ever done, but I do mean it.

Goodbye, James.