All language subtitles for The House of Eliott s03e06

I have a nice little thing.

See you tonight

How are you feeling?

Well, I'm a lot fitter, thank you.

Jack's worked miracles with the hat.

Yes.

Have you been unwell?

No. Why?

I telephoned you at the office. Joseph
said you hadn't been there for the last

few days.

I went away.

Oh.

Well, everything seemed under control.

I felt I needed a short break before we
got too busy with the twin collection.

We still have a press presentation to
launch.

You might have told someone, Joseph, if
not me.

Fine. No, I should, but... Where did you
go? The Lake District.

On your own?

I bought the Style and Beauty article.

Nan Bennett wanted to check it before it
goes to press.

So that's where it was.

Nan telephoned this morning.

She wants an answer by tomorrow.
Apparently, we've had it for two weeks.

I'm sorry.

I did at least expect you to thought out
a simple thing like this.

I haven't had a chance.

Hard happy?

Somebody has to be.

Meaning?

Well, Beatrice has her baby, and Evie
spends all her time wrapped up in

We used to have fun, didn't we, going
out together?

And Edie's put pay to all that.

They're in love.

Evie is?

I'm not so sure about Daniel.

I've seen him in love before.

Not like this.

You're upset, aren't you?

Yeah.

Over all that?

Oh, yeah.

Well, this will certainly give your
Glasgow article more bite.

You can't argue with pictures like
these. I'm sure people will, but they

find it easy.

So, how's the piece on London coming
along?

I'm going to see Councillor Rodney Bates
tomorrow, the Labour leader on the LCC.

Yes, he's a decent enough fellow.

He's fighting to get a proposal through
which could radically improve working

conditions on LCC building sites.

I thought it would be good to do
something about a success story for a

Sounds promising.

You don't seem over -enthusiastic.

Well, Bates and his like are just
tinkering with a system that needs to be

away completely.

Is it wrong to try and do something
practical to help people now?

It could take 50 years to achieve what
you and the independent Labour Party

want. It'll be worth the wait, though,
won't it?

We're going to see the Highland.

Yeah, Sickard worked there.

Paris, of course.

Italy.

How about a South Sea island?

Am I going on a bit?

No.

He gave me a telling off this morning.

For spending time away from work.

You work hard.

You deserve a holiday.

I don't want us to snatch moments in
between other things.

Neither do I.

Then come and live with me.

I've thought about it carefully.

You could do with more space. I have
space to spare.

You could spend more time with me
without interrupting your work.

There's more to it than that.

I don't like being apart from you.

I feel the same.

But it could cause more problems than it
solves.

You're like me. I know how you value
your freedom.

Besides, two creative people living
together is not a good idea. It could

Maybe, in time.

I don't want to disappoint you.

You've been disappointed before.

Let's not rush into anything.

We're happy as we are. I can't think
today that way.

Well, these findings certainly agree
with ours, Mr Maddox.

You'll see what I mean when you look
through the sub -committer's report.

Will this become LCC policy?

Frankly, the chances are not good.

Because people are blinkers?

Oh, there are plenty like that, yes.

And plenty who think it was a dangerous
precedent and put pay to their profits.

But there's also a reasonable case to be
made.

If we spend all this money buying new
equipment, providing inspector, limiting

the working day...

Where's it all going to come from? I
suggest the housing budget.

Precisely. And that'll mean less
housing.

And I, for one, want to provide as many
decent homes for Londoners as I can.

Yes, yes, yes, but if people are being
killed building them... There you have

it. Oh, don't worry.

The Labour councillors will back this to
the hilt.

And we have 20 or so of the Tory
reformers behind us.

But we need the Liberals.

And they're not convinced. Are they open
to persuasion? Well, they won't listen

to me, that's for sure.

I wonder if I could help.

You think they'll listen to you? They
might.

There are several liberals working for
Henry's paper. Some of their views seem

quite close to those of the Independent
Labour Party.

Are they now?

In all my investigations, these are the
first real proposals to improve

conditions that I've come across.

Now, I would like to try and do
something to help put them into

You're welcome to try.

You seem to have fully recovered from
the fire.

Just what I was saying to Miss Kegel.

I thought I'd keep an eye on our things
for shaping up.

I think you'll be impressed with how
well the Aurora collection is coming on.

everything on target?

Bang on. The garments will be with our
clients on the date.

The stores are taking quite a risk. We
mustn't let them down.

Oh, indeed not.

I thought I'd deliver your invitation to
the press presentation in person.

Oh, thank you. You see?

Even the backstage workers get a look
in.

From the replies so far, it should be
very well attended.

Oh, that's good news.

Oh, I don't doubt we'll make a big
impression.

They won't know what's in.

They are good.

There's just not enough of them to stand
comparison with Maison Jules and the

rest.

Too much has gone into the ready -to
-wear.

Among other things.

Perhaps we should consider giving Grace
more to do.

Let her experiment with a few couture
ideas. She's fully occupied with the

Aurora collection.

She won't be once within the shop.

We should use her. She is talented, but
she's still extremely inexperienced.

Anyway, there's still time for
inspiration to strike us off with press

presentations over.

I'm sorry, but I must be getting back to
Lucy.

Well, thank you for coming in.

You're not anxious about leaving her.

Has to be done.

By the way, don't forget.

Lady Romford has invited us to dine with
her tomorrow evening. Well, I'm not

sure I want to go.

It would be very rude of you not to.

I'm sure you could bring Daniel.

He knew I went away with him all along,
didn't he?

It wasn't difficult to deduce.

Well, I'm not sure he'll want to come.

Well, that's up to him. Daniel seems to
have a very clear idea of what he does

and what he doesn't want.

You don't approve of him, obviously, do
you?

I like him very much.

Are you sure about him?

Yes, I am.

He's very different to Alexander, for a
start.

He's not married to someone else.

Well, are you certain that he's fully
committed to you?

What do you mean?

He's a very attractive man.

There's been other women in the past. I
said I'm sure. I hoped you'd find it

possible to be happy for me.

I don't need the fifth of the month.

Well, that's settled, then.

I shall see you tomorrow evening?

Miss B looked him so well, didn't she?

Can't wait to see the baby. Good night.

Good night, ladies.

Good night.

Good night, Matt.

Good night.

Good night.

Oh, Kelly, I want to touch your face.

Good night. Good night.

Can I have a stop?

Oh, no. No, I'm going the other way.
Right.

What, again?

You ought to go straight home, you
little worn out.

Here, you aren't in trouble, are you?

No, nothing like that.

It's not something, you know, like
criminal or anything, is it?

Look, Agnes, if I tell you, will you
promise to keep it to yourself?

I'm helping out over the other workshop.

Well, there's such a flood of orders
they can't cope.

It's hard making ends meet with Stanley
Jug.

Yeah, but I thought that Madge would
be... Oh, she is, but there's more than

can handle, so I've been brought in.

Oh. Oh, and Agnes. Yes.

Madge mustn't know.

She'd be very upset if she found out
what I was doing behind her back.

Wouldn't tell for all the world.

Honest.

Tilly, we can't go on like this.

Like what?

You know what.

Every morning, you're down there.

It makes me happy. Where's the harm? I'm
not saying there's any harm.

I owe it to William.

He was never christened.

It's not going to be held against him
wherever he's gone now, will it?

Not if I keep praying for him, no.

Maybe we should move in.

It's not good for us, staring at it day
after day.

You worry about the silliest things.

Good day, Miss Keeble. May I come in?

Certainly, Mr Payne.

Another masterpiece.

Last one was sold.

We are successful.

Aren't some of your creations about to
burst upon an unsuspecting world?

The Aurora Collection?

Nobody knows it's my work.

Your day will come.

Will it?

I don't have the connections.

I don't have the backers.

You know, you've changed.

What happened to all that fire and
ambition you used to have?

I can't afford it.

Not everybody has somebody to pick up
their bills for them.

I shouldn't have said that.

At least you have the nerve to say it in
my face.

Maybe we could go out for a drink
tonight.

Catch up on the gossip.

I'm supposed to be going out with Evie
tonight.

Having dinner with a client.

On the other hand, why not?

I'll get the book.

Scaffolding exactly like that collapsed
at one of your beckoning sites last

week. Three men injured.

Luckily, none fatally.

But it was an isolated account.

I'm afraid not, Counselor. There have
been two similar incidents in the last

three months.

Well...

You must understand, however, that we
liberals are not going to be rushed into

any conclusions.

I'm just asking you to look for
yourself.

What?

Morning to you, Councillor Graham.

Shaping up nicely, don't you think?

Mr. George, you've met Mr.

Maddox, the journalist?

Not personally, no.

Mr. Maddox has written several articles
about conditions in the building, Craig.

Oh, I know Mr.

Maddox's work.

I stand by everything I've written.

Well,

I stand by what I'm building.

I've nothing to hide.

Be my guest, Counselor. Take a good
look.

Just take anything Mr. Maddox tells you
with a pinch of salt.

Daniel?

You must be ready to go by now. I'm not
going.

Daniel. I don't think I'll be welcome.

Besides, Grace suggested we go to the
club. I haven't seen her for ages.

Lady Romford's expecting you now. I'm
sure she'll get over the disappointment.

Celia is a very important client. She
and Harry always give entertaining

parties. It might be fun.

Really?

Jack and Bea will be there.

I don't think your sister likes me very
much.

That's not true.

She certainly doesn't approve of me.

Well, she won't if you cancel dinner
engagements at the last moment.

Come on, please.

What's all this, then?

Look, I've told you, I'm going out.

Again? I've explained.

Pilly's still not well. She gets nervous
in the evenings.

And someone ought to be with her while
Norman's at the hotel.

I don't see why it's you always has to
go.

It isn't always me, but it is tonight,
all right?

Well, it doesn't seem I've any say in
the matter, does it?

I should be back by ten.

Nothing to be alarmed about. The people
here don't bite.

It might have been more interesting if
it did.

Daniel!

You're very smart.

You seem surprised.

Not at all.

How lovely to see you all. Hello.

Hello. Hello, Evie. And this must be
Daniel.

How do you do?

How do you do?

Well, there are no set hours. When I
have commission, I have to complete it.

Not too exhausting.

It can be. Oh, I'm sure you'll be
modest.

I always admire anyone who has the
courage to be creative.

And are you creative?

Badly, no.

I'm only capable of appreciating the
efforts of others.

Shall I tell you something that never
fails to amaze me, Miss Ellen?

What's that, then?

How pretty young girls like you manage
to escape the matrimonial noose year

after year.

Not that I'm complaining.

I'm all right.

It is terribly confusing, isn't it?

are many popular misconceptions about
the Pyramids, which have

been the source of much speculation,
both scholarly and,

let us say, less than scholarly.

We should never allow our romantic
imaginations... Do you think he suspects

something? I don't know.

Just because of the scale of the
undertaking.

It's difficult finding new places to
meet.

I'm finding you excuses.

I can't always rely on TV.

The actual significance of humans.

If all human activity can be described
in some measure

as futile.

You'll get used to it.

I suppose it's part of the burden of
being with one of the famous Elliot

sisters. I hope you don't find it all a
burden.

No. Cheers.

Beatrice doesn't approve of me.

She's bound to feel a little protective.

Do come round.

You think so?

I'm relying on you.

I'm so sorry. I'm true, sir.

I wanted to give you a quiet word of
advice.

I hear you're dabbling in LCC business.

Only in one very specific area.

Leave well alone.

James is wanting you and his friends to
know what they're doing.

I don't follow you.

Don't upset the apple cart.

Are you saying that there are people
with vested interests?

I'm not saying anything.

Just remember who your friends are.

Evening, Norman.

Have I called at a bad time?

No, no.

Come in.

Is Madge still here? I mean, she said
she'd be home by ten.

Madge?

Is she supposed to be here?

Well, that's what she told me. She's
gone, Gerry.

She came here to keep me company and she
left just before Norman got back.

And I think she said she was going to
get a breath of fresh air before she

home.

She'll probably be home before you are.

I see.

Thank you.

Sorry to have bothered you.

Good night.

Good night.

What's going on?

Nothing.

Well, what do you think of Evangeline
Elliot's new protégé?

Not just her protégé, darling.

Really? How interesting.

They're having a torrid affair.

Deirdre saw them at Euston last week.
Luggage and all.

Obviously back from some romantic jaunt
or other.

Which won't do Evie's fragile reputation
any good at all.

Well, well.

He's certainly come a long way since I
first knew him.

What's that supposed to mean?

Not what you think.

Daniel painted my portrait while he was
at art school.

A cautious talent.

The way his reputation's building, it
looks as though Dad is going to get a

good return on his investment.

Indeed.

He's very good -looking.

He's a bit rough around the edges, if
you know what I mean.

Oh, I don't object to that.

Thank you.

Beatrice, we haven't had a proper chat
all evening.

When are you going to let me come and
see your dear little baby?

Whenever you like.

I shall be around tomorrow evening.

I do so adore tiny children.

It's been such fun, Daniel.

And delightful for you again, Evie, as
ever. Thank you. Good night.

That wasn't too bad after all.

Can't we meet somewhere else?

I'm fed up with lectures and films.

What about a pub?

Pig and Whistle, down by the river. Pig
and Whistle?

I know that pub, don't I?

Yeah, there's a piano player down there
on Wednesday.

Yeah, I was just saying, to match.

That was the idea, wasn't it, Madge?

That's right.

I know. We could make it our Christmas
outing.

Why not?

And you could bring your husband, Madge,
and make a night of it.

Oh, listen, everybody.

Charles and Madge have a smashing idea.

Do you think he was listening?

Seemed to be.

I wouldn't count on it.

James Montague's over there hard at work
at him now.

And liberals scare easily.

Two teas, please.

These proposals are going to put people
like Mr. Jarrett here out of business.

And that's not going to help anyone.

We can't do all that needs to be done if
we have to implement everything the

subcommittee wants.

I gather that.

All the same, the evidence is pretty
damning.

Journalists can make anything look
damning by presenting it in a certain

You don't believe all you read in the
papers?

The Labour Party doesn't want real
solutions.

They simply want to make themselves feel
good and damn the practical

consequences.

You won't like that, I know.

So that's Montague.

I was wondering, did you get me access
to the council's building contracts?

Well, I might be able to.

What have you in mind?

Don't know.

I won't know precisely till I've seen
them.

Hello, Magnus.

Free on the Wednesday before Christmas.

I think so. Why?

Well, it's just we're all going to have
a night out at this pub that Charles

knows about.

Well, I was wondering, do you want to
come?

Well, yes, I'd be happy to. Thank you.

All right.

Settled then.

You do your good, pillow.

No, thanks.

They're normally going to have a quiet
Christmas this year.

But you never go out now.

That's why you're wrong.

I'm going to go and get Miss Beatrice's
baby tonight.

I'm not missing out.

Oh, I'm sure.

Oh, Agnes.

Yes?

We're all going out all week on
Wednesday. Do you want to come?

Oh, yes.

Very much.

Thank you.

We have a visitor.

Celia? No, Tilly.

She's come to see Lucy.

It's a lovely baby, isn't she?

Yes.

Oh, she's taken to you.

Don't worry, Miss B.

My baby's with God.

I know that.

I pray for him regular.

I think my prayers are being heard.

I'm glad.

Lady, won't we do the round?

Let's be going then.

Beatrice!

Such a dear little girl. You must be
very pleased.

We are.

Well, excuse me.

Quite a worry, too, I imagine.

Well, she can rather take over.

I don't know what I'm going to do when
the nurse leaves.

Oh, I'm sure you'll manage. You always
do.

Terribly sweet.

There is a matter I wanted to sound you
out on. Oh, you're not unhappy about any

of the dresses?

Oh, no, I'm sure I'll be delighted.

No, it's just that Harry wants to give
me a very special present.

How may I help?

He wants my portrait painted.

To hang with all the ancestors in the
long gallery.

I wondered if Daniel Page might paint
it.

No, I'm not sure he's a portrait
painter.

Oh? He painted Lavinia's portrait. She
said it was marvellous.

I'm sure he'd do it if you asked him to.

Particularly if you said it was for a
special friend.

Who was also a very good client.

Very kind of you, Beatrice.

You realise I can't accept a commission.

I'm not that kind of painter.

Oh?

Celia Romford said you painted her
friend Lavinia.

I was young and poor.

We all make mistakes.

Well, this is a wonderful opportunity
for you to become known.

Well, as a portrait painter.

Daniel, I don't feel comfortable about
asking you.

But Celia Romford is a very demanding
client who likes to get her own way.

I stupidly said I would try to persuade
you.

So be it then, Beatrice.

You've persuaded me.

Mr. Maddox, you must allow me to make up
my own mind.

Your articles put your side of the
argument with great passion and cogency.

But it's hardly an objective view, now,
is it?

Supposing I were to show you evidence of
corruption on the part of certain

council members in their dealings with
contractors?

I beg your pardon?

Mr. Jowett, for one, has made a number
of arrangements with Councillor Montague

and some of his colleagues, but don't
stand any close scrutiny.

That's a serious allocation.

If you don't mind, I'll take a look at
these.

You must understand, however, that this
is a separate issue.

Regardless of the conduct of any
individuals involved, the decision will

be made according to whether or not the
subcommittee's proposals are in the best

interest of the people of London.

Naturally.

It was open.

That was good.

You're not just saying that.

Why?

Well, I'm never sure you'd take my work
seriously.

If it was all as good as this, I would.

That is merciful.

You shouldn't think that way. You've got
to trust your own talent.

Don't compromise.

Beatrice came to see me today.

Oh?

Got me a commission.

What is it?

Lady Romford's portrait.

She said Celia was very insistent and
that she'd half promised I'd be

to do it.

And you agreed?

Yes.

I don't believe this.

You've just been lecturing me on
integrity and bluffing my own talents.

Where does that fit in with painting
some brainless socialite? Your sister

me. Well, I'll talk to you tomorrow.

There's no point. I said I'll do it.

Why am I bothered?

It's obviously the order of the day.

You look nervous.

I've never been to one of these before.

There's quite a turnout.

You wouldn't expect less for the Aurora
collection now, would you?

That's Nan Bailey's over there from
Style and Beauty. They were doing the

special feature.

And that is Scott Williams from Couture
magazine.

What have we got ourselves into?

Nothing we need to regret.

Wait a minute.

Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the
House of Elliot, we'd like to welcome

to the debut of the Aurora Collection.

I'm worn out.

But I'm really looking forward to
tonight.

Yes. Are you done with, um...

You know, the... Oh, Katja? Yes?

Did you think you could get Mr Wynne to
come with us tonight?

No, I don't think so.

Ah, it's a shame.

Doing good to let his hair down.

What's left of it.

Well,

that went very smoothly. Thank you.

Oh, now, we are delighted with how the
article's turned out.

I'm glad.

Let's hope it makes the customers buy
the collection.

Great. I'm Jack, Beatrice's husband.

Oh, hello.

You told me how hard you've been
working. Well, they certainly keep me

it.

Congratulations.

Thank you. It's all going so well, I
don't suppose you mind very much about

Sears Robot.

What about them?

Well, going to an American designer for
their ready -to -wear.

Oh, I heard the news from Miriam
Sargasson when I was in New York last.

I don't think that she felt there was
anything wrong with your collection as

such, but when they heard about the
production crisis, they were bound to

consider other alternatives.

Well, you did know, didn't you?

I didn't mean to be the bringer of bad
news.

You will excuse me, please.

Well, it couldn't have come at a worse
time.

There's nothing we can do about it.

Oh.

What?

I was wondering whether there might have
been a personal aspect to the decision.

Donald, you mean?

I doubt it.

I'm sure Thea's Roebuck are able to keep
business and personal relationships

apart. I wish we could do the same.

I don't follow.

I'm sure Celia Romford would.

I'm tired.

No, it's nothing.

Evie's tired too.

You stay like that. Will you be
comfortable?

I'm always comfortable here.

It's terribly sweet of you to drop all
your other work to get this finished in

time. I'm happy to oblige.

Are you always?

Hmm?

Obliging.

I can be.

It must be so difficult for you
sometimes.

What must?

You're a handsome young man.

Thank you.

I imagine that women who sit for you
must sometimes be very taken with you.

I wouldn't know.

Wouldn't you?

The relationship between the painter and
the subject is a very delicate one.

Clearly. I need to bring a certain
objectivity to the portrait.

And after the portrait's finished?

The first thing to find out is whether
the sitter is pleased with how I've

painted them.

And the second?

I never think that far ahead.

Happy Christmas, Mark.

Oh, thank you, Charles. And to you.

Oh, well, I don't believe you know my
husband, Jerry.

This is Mr Banster.

How do you do?

All right.

I've got into you.

It's not usually like this.

It's a free country.

My round.

In preparing the response of the Liberal
group to these proposals, I have

taken into account the many passionate
submissions made to me, but I have still

been guided by one consideration above
all others.

Are these proposals in the best
interests of the citizens of London?

We have to remember...

that we have undertaken to provide to
the best of our ability houses in decent

surroundings for as many people as
possible. No other consideration could

should weigh more heavily with us than
that.

Houses in decent surroundings for as
many people as possible.

I'm going to get down.

The cats

in our backyard sound better than she
does.

I don't know, she's got the nerve to
stand there.

You're better than her any day of the
week.

Yeah, do you think so?

It would be hard.

Right, I will.

What? I can't show how it's done, eh?

Are you sure?

Watch me.

Well, she's done it of her own accord.

Maybe I shouldn't have said all that
about, you know.

Maybe not.

Honesty's the best policy.

What would you know about honesty?

If I were the only girl in the world and

you were the only boy... It's not fair
to

keep you hanging around. It's obvious
how the boat's going to go. I don't mind

waiting. No, come on.

Let's go home to Lucy.

Mr Maddox!

Mr Maddox!

I'm sorry, are you all right? I couldn't
shift ground.

Couldn't you?

Well, it may look that way for a while,
but then he just started quoting all

your arguments one after the other.

The vote's gone our way.

I can't thank you enough.

This is wonderful.

I would say such wonderful things...

Come out.

Calm down.

Don't give me all that.

You've been messing about with my wife.
Please, Terry, everybody's looking.

I don't care.

You've got to play with it.

Mr. Uncorked, this is really not the
right place to make a scene.

I don't think you've heard the last of
this.

Stay away from my wife!

Bravo, well done.

I thought we'd lost, I really did.

And now, well, it's a breakthrough,
isn't it?

Why are you smiling?

You originally went to interview Bates
for an article, remember?

Of course.

So?

You've enjoyed the politics of all this,
haven't you?

I suppose I have.

It's a success, Jack. I don't want to
take that away from you, but let's be

honest. In the overall state of things,
it's a very small step.

It sets an example.

But that's not enough, is it?

No.

Now, once I might have argued with you,
but not now, not after what I've learned

recently. The problems are too big to be
solved piecemeal.

Unless you tackle the basic economic
issues, nothing's ever really going to

change. Even if our campaign takes 50
years?

It wouldn't even take that long, need
it? Not if we all work together.

Do I take that as an application to join
the independent Labour Party?

Yes. Yes, you do.

Madge.

Come in.

What happened?

I told him everything.

He gave me a choice.

Either I was never to see you again, or
I was to get out.

But here I am.

And how is your portrait coming along,
Lady Romford?

Oh, of course, I forgot.

You know Daniel Page, don't you?

We were at college together.

Such a talented young man.

Indeed. There's no doubt he has a real
appreciation of the female form.

And the most delicate of touches.

Maybe I shouldn't have told you.

No, it's all right.

I'd have probably heard from somebody
else eventually.

She didn't say anything directly.

No, but she implied it.

She may just be making trouble.

I'm not going to go jumping to any
conclusions.

I'll hear what Daniel has to say first.
He deserves that.

Evie.

What?

Daniel's had affairs with other women
before.

He may be finding it difficult to give
up that sort of freedom.

Don't judge him too harshly.

Mr Charles, can I check something with
you, please?

Certainly, Madge.

I'd just like to check... Has anybody
sent anything?

Thank goodness for that.

So, did you get home all right last
night then, Madge? Yes, thank you.

Joey seemed a bit upset.

Oh, I expected a little Passover.

I enjoyed your singing last night,
Agnes, very much.

First rate.

Thanks.

You're going to have to learn to trust
me. I am trying.

It's not easy when I hear you're having
an affair with one of your clients.

You'd rather believe Grace than me.

No, of course not. Grace enjoys making
trouble. She only feels safe if everyone

around her is insecure. You can't get
away with blaming everything on Grace.

And what worries me is that you listen
to what she tells you.

Look at me.

Come on, look at me.

I love you, Evie.

It's no secret I've had other lovers
before, but that's all in the past, now

you believe me?

Yes.

That's all that matters.

I know.

Please.

Stop tormenting yourself.

I never started the damn portrait.

It was only the favour to your sister.

Would you like to see it?

Is that how you see her?

Why, do you think I misrepresented her?

No, I...

I never want to be with anyone else
again.

If you still want me to come and live
with you,

then I will.

Daniel, my dear. It's too exciting.

Do come and show me.

Julia, I wasn't expecting you.

Weren't you?

I am not a complete fool, Beatrice.

I beg your pardon? When one commissions
a portrait, one does not expect to be

insulted. I'm sure Daniel would never
set out to insult anyone.

Oh, what other explanation could there
be?

Daniel acted in good faith.

His style is obviously not to your
taste. Beatrice, his style could not

be to anybody's taste.

It would be laughable if Harry weren't
paying such good money for it.

Perhaps your expectations were a little
unrealistic as an artist. Artist?

Is that what you call him?

Celia, you came to me.

A mistake.

I shall not repeat.

Good day.

Hello. Hello.

He's still very busy.

Yes, but we'll see him be done.

I've seen enough of these dresses for
the last fair amount of time.

Dress? Yes.

What is the material?

Same as the others. Why?

Everything all right, Katya?

Yes. Thank you, Mr. Cotter.

These are the last of the dresses.

Tell Mr. Wint everything's under
control.

Mr. Wint!

Mr. Wint!

What's the matter? I am very worried.

I must talk with you.

I wasn't expecting you this morning.

We need to talk.

Well, if you're wanting to see any new
ideas for the spring collection, I

haven't had any.

Neither of us have been giving the
business our full attention, and that

stop before things get out of control.

I had a visit from Celia Romford this
morning.

And?

She's withdrawing her customs.

Well, she's free to go elsewhere. We
have to accept that.

Evie, where she leads, others will
follow. And she's not going because

taken a sudden dislike to our dresses.

So she's seen the portrait?

Yes.

You knew?

I saw it last night.

Evie, Daniel has deliberately caused me
considerable personal embarrassment. He

is an artist. He paints what he sees.

If Celia can't face seeing the truth
about herself, that's her problem. She

a valuable customer. You arranged all of
this.

He did it to please you.

Now it's been thrown in my face that I
tried to help him. Why were you so eager

for him to do it? What were you trying
to prove?

What do you mean?

You know what Celia Romford is like.

Were you hoping they'd have an affair?

That's a terrible thing to say.

I'd never do anything to hurt you. What
you don't seem to realise, Bea, is how

important Daniel is to me.

We're going to live together.

So please don't interfere anymore.
You've done enough.

If that's how you feel, then there's
nothing more to be said.

Miss Elliot, Katya's brought something
to my attention.

When she was down at Bayswater, she saw
some of the ready -to -wear garments,

and she thinks there could be a problem
with the quality of the fabric.

Well, I don't see how that could be. Do
you?

Maddy's very reliable. Has anyone else
mentioned this?

No, but don't you think we should
investigate?

I don't think there's any need. Catty
has probably made a mistake.

Perhaps we should consult Miss Beatrice.
I don't think that will be necessary.

Very well.

As you wish.