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Marie, just look at these colours.

Don't you, Delaney?

Aren't those fabrics gorgeous?

Only Delaney can afford to take risks.

Ah, it's because she took risks in the first place that she got where she is

today. As an artist, yes.

She wasn't trying to run a fashion house.

I'm too mad.

sleep here. There are better ways of spending the night, Bessie. How did you

know?

Morning, girls.

Don't dilly -dally now.

That's very kind of you, Mrs. Lily.

I shall pass on your compliments.

Not at all.

Goodbye. Thank you.

Mrs. Lily wanted us to know her tea gown was a stunning success.

Why she had to insist on silk saccade when she could have had it in silk

Not all our customers want to pay for silk velvet, Evie.

The effect is so much more elegant.

It's what she asked for.

If people want exciting designs, they have to have exciting fabrics.

Rubbing around with cheap materials simply won't do.

First they have to trust us. Then, when they're established clients... We'll be

a stuffy old fashion house making stuffy old clothes.

Evie, that is not fair. Some of your ideas are wonderful, but we have to be

practical.

Perhaps we should follow Molyneux's example. The same design at different

prices.

I feel all women have the right to dress the way they choose.

Like Mrs. Lilly.

She's a valued customer, Evie. She dresses like an Edwardian, Eve. She is a

faithful client, and if we are to survive... Don't be such a pessimist.

Our new collection will be so original, so chic.

They'll be queuing around the square.

About Pennington, girls. Well, we're not Pennington. In fact, the other house is

the owner. Tilly, you're late.

You realise your mum was bad and Albert's gone down with the crook.

Oh, come on, Tilly. We all know he was dancing all night at Quaglino.

Did you see that the Americans have made it illegal to stare into Parker's eyes?

They passed a law within the paper.

Come on, girls. There's a lot to do.

But Dickinson can warm you with a little telephone, insisting he didn't send a

cell phone. But I found several flaws in the material.

I'll talk to him. See?

There was snagging in the shop's

built, Mr Dickinson. I saw it with my own eyes.

No, it definitely wasn't one of my goals. It was in the role, Mr Dickinson.

Well, Evie, it's very nice.

But...

Well, we have to strike a balance between being original and what our

will accept.

Evie, we should be trying to design for all kinds of women.

Bea, our collection cannot be original. If you keep on... Not evicted, I hope.

So, Jack.

We were just having a little... Argument.

Discussing, Jack.

Don't let me interrupt you.

I'll let the boss who'd like to. No, no, no need.

Good idea.

Sorry about the mess.

I haven't been here for a couple of days.

I'll just go round the corner and have a cup of coffee. No, just stay, Jack.

We need you to see Fair Play.

I don't want to be in the way.

Please, Jack.

You are a director of the firm.

How's the collection going?

Well, we're working on it, Jack.

Or trying to.

But we don't seem to agree.

On the style, you mean?

On anything.

That's not true, Jack.

You know how much I admire Evie's ideas.

But she thinks my designs are too outrageous.

I only say we have to produce designs people will want to wear.

Our clients are not ready to be outraged.

At least my designs are original, Viv. Of course they are, Evie.

But they have to be tempered with a bit of commercial sense.

And be as conservative as the rest of the London designers.

I don't think I'd call Beatrice conservative.

You should get back to the office. You should have the separately. Wayne Boone,

I too want to be a head of public taste.

But not so far ahead as to evade pursuit.

Lady Elliot.

Lady.

Emily.

How nice.

It's been such a long time.

What brings you back here?

I was having a clear out of some of my things. One must try to be charitable.

You and Sir Richard were always so generous to the hospital in the past.

you. I also came hoping to see Hannah Padgett.

You couldn't tell me where I might find her.

Oh.

Hannah died at the beginning of this year.

Didn't you know?

Obviously not.

Can I help at all?

Hannah used to be the linchpin of the fundraising committee.

I was going to ask if I could be of some assistance.

But it made me the committee chairman.

Really?

Of course, we all miss Hannah dreadfully. She was so efficient, so

ideas. Indeed.

I wonder, have you a moment, Emily?

Well, yes, of course.

Do come in, Lydia.

Oh, I'm just going to the museum.

We have to get some ideas together, you said yourself.

Yes, m 'lady.

I'll tell her.

Thank you, m 'lady.

That was Lady Latin. I want someone to go and see her whenever it's convenient.

Thank you, Madge. I suppose she meant it once.

That was the bones of it.

I don't think you can cope. I'll keep mad at you, don't you worry.

Oh, would you like me to order you a taxi?

Certainly not.

I always go by bus.

And I've got my hands quite full at the moment.

At this late stage, no one seems prepared to host the end of summer fate.

would be glad to help.

If you would like me to.

Do you really mean that, Lydia?

This particular function you're talking about, it has traditionally been a

garden party, has it not? Well, yes.

But I was wanting to do something different.

We could hold a soiree at my house.

At your house? I have plenty of room.

I'd make it a special occasion. Our parties were always so well received.

Lydia.

I think that would be splendid.

For old times' sake.

After all, both Sir Richard and I, it would be quite fitting.

Are you sure?

It wouldn't be too much trouble.

My dear Emily, it would be something to do.

And of course, if I could help with the organisation.

Oh, Lydia, you always were very good at organisation.

Miss Elliot!

How nice!

Lady Latner, you asked to see me.

I did.

I left work at once because I was told it was urgent.

I'm becoming so forgetful.

David says I really ought to write everything down.

Is it a new gown, Lady Latner?

I can't draw. I'm afraid I had one of those governesses who used to beat one

smudging. Smudged things are the things, of course.

Can you do it?

What? I don't... It's not exactly the kind of thing that we do.

It's in such bad taste, isn't it?

Well, that's exactly why I want it, don't you see?

Please, say you will.

Have you thought of approaching... I approached you first.

I'm really not sure.

You can make anything look good. Thank you.

Nevertheless, and of course, everyone who comes will be madly jealous.

I shall tell them all who was responsible.

Next season, if I come to you exclusively.

There's no point in inviting Dolly Haycock. She doesn't know the meaning of

word charity.

I thought she was a great friend of yours. You know me as a tolerant person.

But really, for some people, I would rather not have in my house.

What about music? Music?

I really think we're marked.

Of course.

Naturally, you will allow me to choose the musicians.

Naturally.

looks silly. Still having trouble?

No, they didn't pinch a bit, that's all.

Lady Lackner wishes us to make up two dozen of these. Two dozen?

For herself, Lord Lackner, the servant, and the musicians.

When for, Miss B? We have three weeks, that should be enough.

I dare say.

I'll do the ordering after lunch.

Look what I've been working on.

Ooh. All based on a small number of motifs.

I was thinking if we could find a similar motif to unify our collection.

Very interesting, Evie.

I feel this needs stiffening. May I?

You see.

That has altered the whole line.

Evie, you must recognize not all our clients have the figures of Chanel

They need a little help for the dress to hang correctly.

I want it to cling to the body. The whole point is the pattern follows the

natural contour.

Well, that's all right if you're young and athletic. What about our older

clients, those with fuller figures?

All you ever do is criticise my ideas.

Where are yours?

I have been working while you were at the museum.

Worrying whether we've been overcharged. It took me three thousands for a

ribbon.

As a matter of fact, I have just secured an order.

Where are you from?

Lady Latimer.

Very good.

What type of order? They're giving a party. They want some special costumes.

Really?

What type of thing?

India? Egypt? I have seen some fabulous African jewelry. A baby party.

I tried to turn it down, but Lady Latner insisted.

Swaddling clothes, bibs, a little white bonnet. She promised she would come to

us exclusively.

And two dozen outfits at 12 guineas each. Well, Evie, I consider that a good

order. Bea, we are a family. How could you turn it into a theatrical costume,

yes? It's all very well for you to be high -principled. You let me worry about

the business side of things. Don't treat me like a child.

I would never have accepted such a commission.

You won't even discuss money with the clients.

That's because you are so much better at it.

Has it ever occurred to you that I also enjoy discussing design?

I find it very boring always to haggle suppliers, nag people about their unpaid

accounts.

Keep the books, check expenses, make sure there's no waste.

We could hire a bookkeeper.

How could we afford one?

Bea, I want us to move forward.

An order like this can only hold us back.

You mean I'm holding you back?

Sometimes.

We used to work so well together.

Now... You seem to think anything I do is either too expensive or too avant

-garde. That isn't true, Evie.

My only criticism is that you don't give enough consideration to the client we

cater for. You fly from one idea to the other. I am trying to develop a style of

my own. You're not ready for it yet.

You certainly have the imagination, but you don't have the experience.

And you think I'll get it sewing baby clothes.

We are a business, Evie. Sometimes we have to accept... I don't! You do what

ought to act responsibly!

I suppose we look at things differently because... Well, because you... You are

12 years younger.

There is no arguing with you, is there?

When you get like this, I feel so... stifled.

Evie.

I have never tried to... We're together all the time. No wonder we get on top of

each other.

What do you suggest?

Well, maybe... Maybe I should stay somewhere else for a while.

Do you think you'd manage?

I should manage perfectly well, thank you.

Excuse me, Miss Beardley, but do you think Miss Beardley's managed to be

quite self -ful?

Well, that's even fuller.

Which means we shall have to order some new material.

Go and see Miss Beatrice, Madge. That's her department.

Is there anything wrong with this?

Not at all, Philly. I'm just making sure all is in accordance with Lady

Lackner's requirements.

Stick to the lines I originally indicated, Madge, and I'm sure Lady

be well satisfied with the results.

Good.

Oh, Daddy, you do know how to flatter a girl.

You don't look so bad yourself.

What do you mean? The debauchery isn't showing.

How's Jean -Pierre? Oh, he's all right. All he can do is talk about the

occupation of the room.

I've come here for some fun.

Fun with your ageing father?

Yes, Daddy.

The car's just outside.

I've managed to get tickets for those shows.

Oh, good.

And I've arranged for us to have tea with the French ambassador.

Oh, we have to? Yes.

Now, by the way, I want you to sing Beatrice and Evangeline Elliot's new

enterprise. Oh, good. I'm looking forward to seeing the Elliot girls

Hardly girls, my dear. They're now leaders of fashion.

Goodbye. Goodbye, Max.

Goodbye, Yo -Yo.

Hello.

Oh, hello, Bernard.

Yes, a little tied up.

No, no, not at all. What can I do for you?

Of course.

Yes, yes, I know the studio.

Tomorrow?

No, no, no.

No, I can put them off, don't worry.

Yes, they'll understand, I assure you.

Right.

Goodbye, Bernard.

I know that sounds childish.

But Jack and I bicker all the time.

She's been so old, spiky.

Well, what are you going to do about it?

Well, I had thought about us spending less time together.

24 hours a day.

You're moving out?

I did mention her.

You were too.

I hadn't really given that many thoughts.

I've got a spare bed.

You can have it for a while.

If you decide you want it.

Helen.

You are so... I really couldn't wish for a better time.

I don't want to detain you if you're on your way out.

How nice. I'm told it's very good.

Thank you, but I'm far too busy organising this little party, which, of

you'll be invited to.

What I wanted to ask, Desmond, is the name of those musicians you told me

who play the latest tunes.

I'm thinking of the young people, you see.

It undermines my authority as well as being bad for morale.

I don't see what difference it makes. They all know what's going on. There's

need to rub their noses in it. I didn't say anything.

Exactly. Well, you were the one who came in and let me... All I'm saying is that

we keep our disagreements private.

Rumours could easily start which could destroy everything we've built together,

Evie. Why is it always my fault?

You didn't say that. I'm going to bed.

I was always rather afraid of Beatrice.

Nonsense. Beatrice and Evangeline are the perfect partnership.

Phoebe, the hair.

My dear girl.

You remember Rose?

Of course. Evangeline, I'm so sorry you weren't able to come and stay with us in

Paris. And what a lovely dress.

Is it one of your own? Yes, it is, actually. And yours is, um, Lanvin.

How clever you are.

How many men have the good fortune to be surrounded by brains as well as beauty?

There is no need for you to worry, Emily. All is in hand.

Just leave everything to me.

No, I can manage.

I will keep you informed.

And this is your most recent work?

Well, we're actually working on a brand new collection at the moment.

How exciting.

When will it be ready?

When certain other things are out of the way.

Something new you're working on?

Oh, do let me see it.

Oh, well, I don't really think they're your kind of thing.

They're certainly not mine.

No artist likes to show their work before it's finished, do they?

Oh, Daddy, I just want a peek.

They're for a party.

A baby party.

A party for babies?

How very American.

No, a party for grown -ups dressed as babies.

Terribly English, I'm afraid.

I'll get some help directly, milady. We shall have the invitations printed next

week. Cook will need some help, won't she, milady? Never mind Cook.

We shall have the same caterers as Sybil Bunthorn used to celebrate the royal

wedding.

Well, off you go.

You must both come and have some dinner with us before I go back. We've got so

much to talk about. Let's arrange it now.

Are you free on Saturday, August 25th?

I think so. That would be lovely.

Excellent. Bye -bye.

I'll send the car around eight. Oh, President, there's no need. Yes, please.

Until the 25th.

Bye. Bye -bye.

about last month.

Hello, Beatrice.

I'll wait for you downstairs.

Don't be long.

What was her idea?

No.

Really? I... I thought it was very unique.

Well, couldn't we at least discuss... I'd better go. Why? Because Penelope

so. She's running a soup kitchen at nine.

I'm only staying there till I find a place of my own.

Evie, it's all been... I'll see you in the morning. Excuse me.

Bea, what's going on?

These Eveys?

Very good.

Yeah, they're mine, actually.

Jack, she's left.

You have to let go, Bea. We all do.

Did Penelope persuade her?

I don't know.

She's gone to stay with her.

Pen and I don't share all our secrets, you know. All because of this stupid

argument.

Tell me about it over dinner.

No, Jack. I insist.

I know a nice little place. I couldn't face changing. You don't have to. It's

not at all smart.

Besides,

you look lovely as you are.

We'll be off then.

Will you be all right?

Yes, of course.

Thank you.

Make yourself at home, and you may even find yourself some bread and cheese.

The bread will be stale, and the cheese will have mould.

You'd be better off at the soup kitchen.

Shut up, Edmund.

You can come if you like. Plenty to stew. Well, if you don't mind, I'd

Understood. I'll see you later.

Come on, Edmund.

Edmund, thank you.

I just do what I'm told.

Cheerio.

And it ends in the park with the boy escaping from his parents and their

bullying friend by going up in the hot air balloon with the girl from the shop.

Perfect.

You don't think it's too sentimental?

Well, I don't think of you as at all sentimental, Jack. And as you'll be

directing it.

First professional film.

We all want happy endings, don't we?

To happy endings.

And your new career.

You're good.

Delicious.

Look after yourself properly, Bea. Yes, Jack.

Either that or I'll have to look after you myself.

I want you to meet Bernard, the producer.

I'd like that.

I'd be interested to know what you think of him.

Women are usually better judges of character. We make the same mistakes.

Not so often.

Of course, there's a snag.

The usual thing in the movie business.

All question of the timing.

No difference from any other business.

Where does Werner get his money?

Some chap up in the north who owns a number of cinemas.

He's probably better than last time. Well, I'm sure yours will restore his

fortune. Such a good story.

I did enough.

I wanted to do it for so long.

Can I do anything, Jack?

Certainly not. I brought you here to get away from business chatter.

Oh, don't be silly. If I can help, I'd really like to.

Well, it all boils down to courage, really.

Do I want to risk all my meagre capital on something as charming as a movie?

You mean Bernard isn't paying?

His studio bared most of the cost. It's just a matter of the initial outlay.

Normally I wouldn't hesitate, but with portrait bookings at a standstill... May

I make a suggestion, Jack?

You invested in us. You were our first backer when no one else believed it.

What if you had your investment back with due interest?

Would that help launch your film?

It wouldn't be fair on your business.

Our capital situation is quite healthy. We could bear it, Jack.

But I thought... I wouldn't suggest it otherwise.

It need only be a temporary arrangement.

Until the receipts from the film start rolling in.

What time is it?

Oh, God knows.

Whack.

One of the customers didn't like the menu.

Happens all the time.

He didn't attack you. That chum, Edmund, tried to defend me.

He's got a black eye for his pains.

I'm serving, right?

I'm going to bed.

Can I make you a cup of cocoa? I'd like to talk.

Sleep's what I need.

I'll see you in the morning.

Thank you, Jack.

Thank you for everything.

Don't be silly.

Thank you.

Good morning, Evie.

Morning.

The Stearns will accept.

But then they accept everything.

We're going to invite Lady Mary.

My dear Emily.

She's the most sought after.

I really don't think... There's no harm in asking, is there?

Get a few like her and others will come running.

That is not the way. I'll do it if you like.

As if you're going to be a... You're doing so much.

as it is going to be at my house, I really think I ought to do the inviting.

course, Lydia.

And you'll include Lady Mary.

We've done the charm work very well, Agnes. I think we can trust you with the

georgette. The pleats must hang straight, Lydia, or I'll be affected

I mean, I've always done it like this, Miss Lily.

To invite you and Evangeline, of course, to my party.

How kind of you, Aunt Lydia. I'm very pleased to hear you're entertaining

Oh, it is not for me, my dear.

A charity affair to help an old acquaintance.

Yes,

these are very grand, Aunt Lydia.

It's to be a very grand party.

I thought the least I could do was to wear one of my mythical creations.

They were to give you some ideas.

Something flamboyant without being ostentatious.

May we call on you in a day or two?

If we choose a weekday, early in the morning, nobody around but plenty of

Now, I can have the balloon, that's not a problem. What I don't know, what I'm

relying on you to tell me, is it practical to actually place the camera

the basket?

And would the effect make the audience be sick?

Oh, Evie, I'm glad I caught you. Oh, I'm just off. I'm making supper for Penn

and Edmund. Oh, what are you cooking them?

I don't know, something simple.

I just wanted to say, I've returned Jack's investment to him. Why?

Well, so he can make his film.

It doesn't really affect our capital.

No, I meant, why tell me?

Well, I thought you'd like to know. You are the director of the firm.

Evie! I don't talk about money, remember?

Where is Evangeline?

Unfortunate. I'm sure she has better things to do than visit her aunt.

Even on business.

You quite sure? Yes, thank you.

As a matter of fact, she's moved in with Penelope Maddox. That is what happens

when girls are given too much independence too soon.

We were together too much. She needs a place of her own if... If she is not to

end up like me.

I don't mind helping.

Go home, Edwin. We've done enough of those.

Right, then.

I'll say goodnight.

Night, Renata.

My governess will badly use the word nice.

Pleasant, affable, agreeable.

He's all right.

Nothing special.

Is it all right to leave that there for Miss McGreedy?

Oh, she loves tidying up.

She always complains I don't make enough mess.

You leave mess -making to me.

Are you very tired?

If you think I'm going to wake the night by going to bed early.

Only, I... You're going to have to make it up with Beatrice sooner or later, you

know.

Are you fed up with me already?

No.

It just seems silly to keep a quarrel going over something so trivial.

Being treated like a child is not trivial. It is, if you behave like one.

I know you need time to sort things out.

As far as I'm concerned, you can have as much time as you want.

But you and Beatrice, you're good people, and it's silly to waste your

fighting one another.

Perhaps you're right.

It's just so difficult when you love someone.

I know.

Do you?

I was in love once.

Or thought I was.

Oh, you told me. When you were driving the ambulance. No, no, not him.

I was engaged.

After the war.

We had it all planned.

He wanted six children.

I said more than two were irresponsible, so we compromised on four.

And? Well, I had a routine medical one day and they discovered some sort of

tumour. Nothing fatal.

Except the chances of giving birth.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

So was I.

Especially when he realised he wanted children more than he wanted me.

But I saw his point.

And I got over it.

You do if you love someone.

I did anyway.

Still set up. We start filming in a few weeks.

Wonderful.

Entirely thanks to you.

Nonsense.

I mean it.

You would have found a way if you'd wanted to, enough.

See, can I say something?

Not just gratitude.

I'd rather think for some time now that I miss you when we're not together.

Fred, I'm very fond of you and her.

As fond as you were of Philip White.

Were you jealous, Sean?

I was.

And happy to admit it.

Well, there's really no need.

Jack was such good friends.

Let's not spoil it.

Be when neither was growing any younger.

Anything else? No.

Thank you.

More rejections, milady.

In half an hour, I'm going to telephone Emily Murray.

Yeah, milady.

Hold on, Agnes.

That collar needs finishing.

I'll speak to that lad. Oh, there's no need, Miss Amy. No, I would be as glad

see the back of Eve as you were. The tea gowns for the last of us will certainly

make a pleasant change.

Good news, everyone. Mrs. McAvoy has just confirmed her order for three

gowns. And Lady Wainey is coming in to talk about a complete truther for her

older daughter.

Evie, can I interrupt?

Well, if you still haven't replied to Aunt Lydia's invitation.

Do you want to go?

Certainly not. Nor do I, but what do I say?

Well, you could say we're too busy working on a new collection.

That's just what I'll say.

Desmond Gillespie, my dear.

Desmond.

Thank you, Chalmers.

I told you, the party was cancelled.

I know.

In its place, you received an invitation from me.

My daughter is outside in the car, waiting to accompany us to the opera. I

couldn't possibly.

You mean you've had too much to drink.

How dare you!

I am your friend, Lydia, and I am happy to remain so.

But drink will not remove the pain nor help your return to society.

If you would like to join us for supper, you have three hours in which to clear

your head.

Until eleven.

I thought I might find you here. Oh, come join us, Jack.

Sophia and I were going to lunch.

Actually, I had a bit of news.

About your film?

Yes. You know that money you gave me? Jack, it was your money.

Well, it's Bernard's now.

What do you mean?

He's run off with it.

And several other people as well.

Oh, Jack. It's all right.

Risky business, Phil. I always knew that.

Doesn't put me off.

But are you... Oh, you're all right.

I'm to Mrs Murray, milady. Only Cook said luncheon will be ready in five

minutes. Of course I'm at home, charmers.

Ask Cook to wait a while.

Mrs Murray, milady.

I had to come round, Lydia.

Do sit down, Emily.

Thank you.

Would you like something to drink?

No. No, thank you.

What I want to say... You've made alternative arrangements for your

A Victorian evening.

Like we used to have before the war.

Excellent. I'm sure it will be most successful.

Of course you will come.

I think not.

I'm just so very sorry.

Oh, my dear Emily.

It is I who should apologise.

I presumed too much.

You shall have a cheque for your fund.

There's no need.

After all the trouble you went to, there is every need.

Have you the time to join me for luncheon?

Oh, well, I'd love to, but so many things to finalise. I quite understand.

Oh.

Thank you.

That's very generous of you.

I can be generous, Emily.

When I choose.

The fabric is just as important as the design. I have never disputed that.

All right, maybe I have gone for the more expensive material.

Maybe because I felt they were right.

With an economy here and there, they would work, Evie. They really would.

Desmond, you've always believed in originality, haven't you?

If it's practical, yes.

You sound just like Desmond.

I can't help being a businessman, Evie.

In the end, though, what matters?

A stunning work of design that only a few can afford to wear.

Or designs that will capture women's imaginations and that they'll all want

buy. You know my feelings.

I've listened to you both all evening. And if you don't mind me saying, you're

both so wrapped up in this silly disagreement that you're in danger of

your most precious assets, which are originality and flair.

You could easily compete with the best of the Paris fashion.

And I'm enormously impressed with all of the designs I've seen.

Daddy is always enthusing about your work.

Well, aren't you going to say anything?

Beatrice and Evie must have thought this thing out for themselves, Rose.

Always a diplomat.

Rose, dear. No, this is important.

A good partnership, like a marriage, needs compromise.

You must learn to see the merits in each other's opinion.

Evie, what do you want to achieve?

Critical acclaim for our original designs.

Beatrice?

To create designs that will be popular with everyone.

Well, there you are.

Evie, can't you agree with Beatrice's aims?

Well... If popularity means success, then, well, yes, I suppose I can. I am

against critical acclaim, as long as what we offer has a wide appeal.

I do want our designs to be accessible.

Rose, do you think it's wrong to assume that originality means using unique

fabrics? Well, do you think what Chanel did with Jersey?

It's inexpensive, but she makes it look sensational.

Jersey, that's a very good example.

It's flexible.

It can be cut bigger.

And we needn't use inexpensive fabric. It's a question of balance.

Evie, what about creating a set of evening gowns?

The... I've been thinking about that for ages. I just thought... Well, I never

mentioned it before because... What about using various shades of blue as a

theme? Blue?

Yes. The different shades and textures.

It'll be something unique.

That everyone will want to wear.

I'll put my order in now.

When will the connection be?

Soon.

Very soon.

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