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Oh, Mr. Ludwig, there you are.

Happy?

What's all that?

Well, don't you remember? You wanted to be plugged into the system.

Oh, that's right. Yeah.

Well, have you seen Paul this morning?

No.

Well, he's not anywhere in the building.

Oh,

what, Mr. Ludwig? Say it. You did discharging. You told him not to come

Yeah, well, I need to speak with him. Find it, please.

Yes, sir.

At least that much. Every year we raise over a half a million dollars for

Children's Hospital.

We at Beringer's feel that it's the very least that we can do.

What does that add up to in terms of tax breaks and free publicity for

Beringer's?

Mr., uh, what is it?

Tenants. The Beringer's benefit has always been one of the highlights of the

social season, as well as a great contributor to a worthy cause.

Hey, this is a fashion show, not a Medicare scandal. You do your job, I'll

mine. Yeah, well, it just so happens that my job is to make sure that you

good time, huh?

So what the hell? This only happens once a year. Why not relax and enjoy

yourself, huh?

I think, uh, what's this?

Is this good for you?

Okay. This is very good. Mm -hmm. These dresses will be featured in the fashion

show. Well, um, let me see. Well, this is more me, don't you think?

They are.

Terrific. And terrific designs will become terrific dresses.

Right. I need six designs, 24 garments in each style, or it's not a fair test.

Shane, I am not a total stranger to retailing. That's 144 garments cut,

and on the floor in a month?

No problem.

He's terrific.

You've got a deal.

Tell me something.

Where did you find this gun?

At Barringer's. His name is... to be Julio something or other.

Julio?

Not that Julio.

Julio, you can't make every garment by hand.

I'm not going to. Just this one.

Mrs. DeGala.

But what about the others?

144 garments, sewn, cut, and in the store in less than three weeks? Don't

I'll take care of it.

But how?

You've spent the 20 ,000 on fabric. There is nothing left over to make the

dresses.

Aren't you even going to ask me how I got her measurements?

No, because you're going to volunteer that information.

Well, how else? I mean, I just took the old tape measure and put it around here

and here.

You what?

I got her measurements from Ginger and Couture.

Keep them on file with all the other rich ladies with custom clothes, okay?

Okay.

But that still doesn't tell me how you're going to make the other clothes,

Julio. Have you located Paul?

He's moved out of his apartment while it's being replastered and repainted.

Where is he staying?

With Billy.

But he isn't there now.

Billy doesn't know where he is.

He didn't come into the store today.

I know, Mr. Ludwig. I fired him.

Thank you, Mr. Ludwig.

Yes, sir.

I

just

moved my mother into Miami. I couldn't get her into Cuba.

What is this thing? Rodney the robot, a friend made him for me. Where'd you come

up with this crap?

All right, all right, one fall, no holds barred, and then I gotta go, okay?

All right, you're ready.

All right, the action resumes, ladies and gentlemen, at Madison Square Garden,

as the mirror crashes his opponent back and forth across the ring, and then... I

bet you can see now why I never get into things with her, Rodney.

Wrestling from the garden.

Okay, okay.

No eye gouging, clean breaks, and no foreign objects. Go.

How about if I get you a drink or something, Pop? No, thanks.

I asked my kid to take his brother fishing, so he did, and used him for

Thank you.

Clever, very clever.

Now, after the war, I left Beringer's for a few years, and you didn't know

did you?

Yeah.

I wanted to see how I'd do away from my father.

I worked for Alexander's.

Not much money, but good experience.

Well, anyway, every summer back then, we used to take a house at Rockaway Beach.

I remember.

You do?

Yeah. Paul was, uh, nine, ten.

You were a baby.

Anyway, they had a boardwalk there.

And, uh, the two of you and David and Barbara used to have a favorite, uh, a

gizmo, a thing, a booth.

You know, you put a coin in, you could make a phonograph record.

Well, the four of you would sing on that thing for your mother.

Yeah, at the end of the summer, she had quite a collection of records.

Paul, I think we should talk.

Uh, listen, if you two will excuse me, I think I hear the body slams and the

mating calls.

tarnished women.

I am needed at the garden.

Yeah. Pop, it's really nice of you to drop by. Mi casa, su casa.

And, uh, good night.

You, uh, like to sit down, Pop?

No, no, I won't be a minute.

We said a lot of terrible things to each other.

Well, let that go.

You're back in as president.

I never thought I was out.

No? Well, you didn't come to the store today.

I was at the State Department offices all day, Pop. I, uh, tried to cut

the red tape so we can get on with our China promotion.

Oh.

Any problems?

Nothing that can't be worked out.

Government seems to be fairly helpful, actually.

I guess they're in favor of that sort of thing. Well, of course they'd be in

favor of it.

Encouraging China, you bring Japan down a peg or two.

That's right.

You'll be in tomorrow.

Oh, Paul.

I've decided to eliminate Todd as a candidate for the presidency.

Yeah, there's a lot of promise there, but he needs to smooth over his rough

edges. Well, the rough edges are the least of Todd's problems. I was thinking

offering the job to Shane Bradley.

Really? Yeah. She has a lot of experience, and she's done a hell of a

at the store.

What do you think?

Well, we couldn't do better. That's what I told her.

That she's under consideration for the job. But between you and me, I think

she's the only suitable candidate.

Well, good night.

We made one for you too, Pop.

What? Photograph record.

The four of us, Babs and David and Billy and I.

We went to one of these gizmos and we sang a song and we gave you the record.

I don't remember that at all.

Anna, I'm desperate.

She hasn't even given me the money yet. I've spent it all on fabric.

I've got nothing left over to make the clothes.

I am the shop steward.

How would it look if I was gone stealing?

Stealing? It's not stealing. It's not even borrowing. It's just using the

equipment. How many ways do I have to say no to something?

All right, then maybe you know a non -union shop that I could use.

All right, all right, all right.

I'm just looking for a way.

Anna, are you on your break?

Mr. Allen.

This is my brother, Julio.

We have a little family problem to discuss.

Oh, go right ahead. I don't mind you taking company time.

I'm happy when my employees have an outside life that's meaningful to them.

I swear, when we make it big, you'll never have to work for someone like

Never. We'll have our own house. You and Mommy can come in there. Ay, Julio.

Dream your dreams.

But before you start buying houses, you've got to make some money. I've got

deliver those dresses to Beringers.

Beringers eat our kind up for lunch, and they don't think a thing of it. Save

the speed.

You know I'll never get another chance like this.

Look, I know you love your husband, Melody.

I'm not here to talk about Todd.

But Todd is not yet ready to be president of Beringers. Not yet.

Grandpa, I'm not talking about Todd.

You're not?

No. If he's not ready for the presidency, well, then he's not ready

presidency. You know best.

Well, it's very nice of you to say that.

But... I don't know. I just heard that... Well...

Yes?

Are you really considering Shane Bradley for the presidency?

Word does get around, doesn't it?

Yes, I am. But why?

I mean, she and Uncle Paul... Have different ideas about retailing. Yes, I

that. But that can be healthy sometimes.

I'm not exactly talking about retailing, Grandpa.

Then what are you talking about?

Shane Bradley and Uncle Paul.

You know.

What?

Grandpa, you don't have to protect me from the truth. I'm a married woman now.

I know they're lovers. Everybody knows.

Well, not quite everybody.

You didn't know?

No, no, I didn't.

Shane Bradley's the reason why Uncle Paul and Aunt Gloria are splitting up. I

just assumed.

It's all right, Melanie.

Grandpa, I didn't tell you this to help Todd, honestly.

No, I know, darling. I'm glad you told me.

But it doesn't make any difference.

It doesn't?

No, no. Shane is still the best qualified, and when she becomes

affair will end.

Will? Oh, you can count on it.

Personal affairs never survive business differences.

Never.

Okay, what's the emergency?

What do you think?

The emergency, Gloria?

The dress.

The dress.

I have to look my very best.

I don't believe you.

Aren't I even allowed to ask for your opinion anymore?

I mean, I used to ask... We're getting a divorce, Gloria.

Would you want to help me, please?

Crocodile tears aren't going to work anymore. I just want to know when the

date is going to be.

Now, look, Paul.

I have a lot of things that I really need to talk to you about.

Now, is it so much to ask of you just that we would have a civil dinner

I'm busy tonight.

I can't get the zipper.

Paul, why do we have to do this? Stop it!

It's not the end of the world. Not the end of the world, Max? Tell that to the

advertising department. They mounted a beautiful promotion on those suits.

And at your request, Max, at your request, we feature them in the spring

catalog. I can't control shipping.

Max? Oh, Danny, what are you doing at Barron? Just shopping. What else?

You know Shane Bradley.

Mr. Kutcher?

Danny, please.

Trouble? Danny, would you please tell her that customs works at their own

and until they're ready, my merchandise is going to sit on a boat in Hong Kong.

Danny's a big import of them.

Please, tell her. Like I said before, if you need any help with the Hong Kong

situation, just ask.

Oh, by the way, you going to be at the benefit?

Westman's holiday, I'll pass.

But Shane is... I'm going to be working backstage. You won't mind then if I drop

backstage.

Say hello.

I'd say you made a conquest.

I would rather have your shipment.

But I'm dealing with floor managers in the art department, and they all have

their own priorities, none of which seems to be to their benefit. The entire

store is at your disposal. I'll see the staff understands that.

Well, they see me as an outsider, Simon.

I need a liaison with the staff.

Well, I'll get Billy to help you. How's that?

Billy. Well, he's already been a great help, but I'm afraid that he's too busy.

Could you possibly spare Shane Bradley?

She's so efficient.

Uh -huh.

Thank you.

I made dinner reservations tonight for eight. You did?

I can't wait to get out of here. It's been a long day.

Good luck to you tonight. Mm -hmm.

There you are.

I've been looking all over for you. I'm so glad I found you.

Gloria. Oh, Paul, please relax.

It's Shane that I need. What can I do for you, Gloria?

For me?

Mm -hmm.

Oh, well, nothing.

It's for the benefit.

What about the benefit, Gloria?

Didn't Simon tell you? Tell me what?

You've been assigned to supervise all the arrangements for the benefit.

Simon has such a high regard for your work. Well, we all do.

But the thing is, we're going to need a new stage design by tomorrow morning. So

I made an appointment for you to meet with the art director and the volunteer

coordinator. Tonight.

Tonight.

Oh, I trust that this doesn't spoil your plan.

Oh, well, this, uh, contract is my collateral.

Your partner is the Mrs. DeGava? Uh -huh.

Of the Beringers?

Yeah. Why didn't you say so?

Just have Mrs.

DeGava co -sign and the loan is yours.

Well, I can't do that.

Why not?

Well, I don't like to bother her with details.

Well, I thought you said she was your partner.

She's more like a silent partner.

Nobody's asking her to talk. Just sign the contract.

Well, you see, she...

She doesn't like to get involved in the business, and... Does she even know you

need money?

I'll get it to Sam. What do I have to do?

Have her fill this in, sign here, and initial here.

Be sure to have it notarized.

You bet.

I don't see the problem.

Let's get the shipment cleared.

Damn it, it's not that easy.

Sure it is.

You don't know the red tape involved.

And I don't care, Frank.

All I know is the Treasury Department gets clearances.

And you're the Treasury Department.

I have to be careful, Danny.

I am a public servant.

And I'm a taxpayer.

I'll work on it.

Nice car.

You know, it's amazing the perks a public servant gets these days.

Don't disappoint me, Frank.

How do I look?

Too good for John Higgins.

You're not even looking.

Too good for John Higgins.

Come off it, Stacy.

You're always coming down so hard on him. This is my life, isn't it?

Yes, yes, you're right. And I will keep my opinions to myself unless they are

asked for. So, as long as you ask, turn around.

You look great.

Did you get that? Nice.

Hello. Hi, Stacy.

Hey, beautiful.

Manhattan calls, and you're chariot awaits.

See you later, Stacy.

Be not.

It's gonna be harder than I thought.

Yes, Thomas?

Mr. Barringer's here. Thank you.

Send him up.

Working kind of late, aren't you, miss?

I'm going to kill your wife.

She's given me an impossible task here. I was three hours in a meeting with the

art director, the set designer, and look, Paul, we're still in trouble.

You hungry?

Of course I'm hungry. I didn't have a chance to eat all day. I'm starving.

you need is a good hot meal.

You bet it.

So if you can't go to dinner, dinner comes to you. Oh, no.

What have you done? Well, I've brought a rack of lamb,

baked trout, shrimp.

Oysters? Champagne, of course.

Thank you. Oh, darling.

I love oysters.

You do, huh? Uh -huh.

I hear they're an aphrodisiac.

You have one.

Oh, good.

Champagne? I'm crazy about you.

Are you?

I think we ought to end our agreement.

Just moved in, and I'm going to repaint.

What is this?

It's only one room, but you know what Ransom and Adler like. Yeah.

Hey, you sure you want to be here?

Yeah.

Because we can go to a movie or a club or whatever.

Yeah, well, let me take your coat.

You know, I do this all day long at the silver.

But none of my mannequins are so beautiful.

Or... so warm.

You were dressing mannequins the day we met.

Yeah, I remember.

You wanted to be sophisticated.

I still do.

I can't believe you're here.

Heather, can I?

You want some coffee?

No.

How about some juice?

No. Are you sure?

I'm sure.

I feel fine.

You're great.

So not cute.

Henry, take this display to town and country until the benefits open. Thank

you. Your stage design is brilliant. It's absolutely brilliant.

I'm very impressed by you. Do you know that?

Unfortunately... Unfortunately, uh...

You won't be able to use it, right?

Well, you've neglected to leave room for the models to change.

So we're going to have to go with the old design.

But I appreciate the time that you put in. I'm going to make sure that Simon

knows all about this.

Gloria, quit playing games.

I'm sorry that you see this benefit as a game.

Miss Brandon, you were looking for me.

I was, I mean, matter of fact. I, uh...

I need a replacement for those cotton suits. I'm still in a bind.

All because Max Kaufman cannot persuade customs.

No, Eileen, because I couldn't persuade customs.

Because the Behringer's lawyer could not persuade customs.

Because apparently God himself could not persuade the U .S. Customs Service to

allow one more piece of cotton into the country.

What about the display? The catalog? The catalog will have to have an insert

saying the item is no longer available. The display?

You'll give me a variety of your best suits.

Why don't you get Cammie Springer from Young New York to help you, and also Sue

Reinking from Career Girl.

Thank you, Eileen.

What does a person have to do to get waited on around here? I'll be right

you, sir.

Here's the garage you wanted in black and linen.

Don't you have just plain pink and yellow?

Not in your size, ma 'am. May I help you? I've been waiting to return this.

Of course. Would you like to credit it to your account? I don't have an account

here. Well, that's fine. I can give you a cash voucher. If you would like to

open an account... Stacy, where's Cammy?

She's on a coffee break.

Can't I just have the cash?

Well, sir, this voucher is as good as cash. You can spend it anywhere in the

store, or if you would simply go to customer service... This is a fine time

Miss Springer to abandon her station.

It was my decision, Eileen. There were no customers at the time. Don't make

excuses. Tell Cammy to report to me as soon as she's off her bread.

Oh, I'm sorry, sir, but I can't give you a refund on this. Why not?

You didn't buy it at this store.

So what? You carry this brand. I believe I was here first.

I was just hoping that we could put on a civil front for the interview.

I think that's what our marriage always meant to you, Gloria.

A good front.

Public image.

We were always Mr. and Mrs. Paul Barringer.

Of the Barringers.

Not were, Paul.

Still are.

At least, that's what David seems to think.

What does my son have to do with this interview?

Our son has told all of his little classmates at school that his handsome

is going to be on television.

Don't. Do this to David.

They'll survive not seeing us on television together.

They can do the interview with you or me separately.

I will not do the interview together.

Okay, have it your way.

New York's seen enough of me for one week anyway.

You do the interview.

Thank you very much.

Thank you. All right, I'm late.

About half as sorry as you're going to be if you let your personal life mess up

your job.

You sure you're not just a little bit jealous?

I wasn't criticizing your date.

I've promised to hold my tongue about him, and I will try, difficult as it may

be. All I am saying is you ought to be on time for your work.

You're supposed to report to Eileen.

Make up a good story, the, uh...

Dragon Lady's going to wonder why you take such a long coffee break.

Well, we all thought that as long as we were going to raise money, we might as

well have fun doing it.

Oh, Mrs.

Barringer, please join us.

Please.

Why aren't they working? This is supposed to be finished.

This annual benefit has become a New York tradition, but what does it mean to

you personally?

Oh, well, it means everything to my husband and myself.

As you know, we have a son of our own, and if anything were to happen to him,

God forbid, well, we'd want to know that he had the best possible care, the kind

of care provided at Children's Hospital.

Mr. Barringer.

Um, I just want to add that New Yorkers have been very loyal to Barringers,

and... This is our way of saying thank you.

Well, thank you. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Barringer, get your crew back to work.

This is Gail O 'Neill reporting.

Excuse me.

Jane.

I know, I know I should rise above it, but I'm only human, Paul, and damn it,

Gloria gets to me.

Don't let her get to you.

Don't let her get to me?

Gloria is using this fashion show for her own benefit.

Everybody is doing all the work, and Gloria Berenger is taking the credit.

Shame. It's not worth it.

How can... How can I help it?

Everywhere I go, Gloria's there.

It just reminds me, Paul, you're her husband.

And what do you know that I don't?

Nothing.

What's up, Melody?

This will be ready tomorrow?

Thank you, sir. Thank you.

You know, you're so precious when you're frustrated.

All right.

Let's have it. Now.

The presidency is still available.

Tell that to Shane Bradley.

Shane Bradley is no longer even a serious contender.

Grandpa found out that she's having an affair with Uncle Paul.

What? It's true.

And you say Simon knows?

I told him.

And what did he say?

He said that they both have completely different ideas on how to run the store.

Dangling the presidency in front of her is just a way to break them up.

He feels it's the best thing to help my Aunt Gloria.

Todd Hughes, I'm in charge of the suburban store. Anything I can help you

Oh, yeah, I'm just dying to find out if the spring hemline's gonna be knee

-length or mid -cap.

These events can be tedious, but it does help keep Gloria Berenger busy while

her life is falling apart.

Oh, yeah?

Her life, her marriage.

Hey, don't quote me on this.

My pencil's in my pocket.

Paul and Gloria Berenger are history.

All because of his affair with Shane Bradley.

Who? Barringer's vice president in charge of merchandising.

Next in line for the presidency.

Talk about sleeping your way to the top.

John, I've got the first Julian Morrell original, and it's gorgeous.

Oh, I know this line's gonna be a success.

Yeah, well, I never doubted it.

Who's going to kill me? She may thank me.

You should be a mob.

I bet you used that line before.

Oh, our first fight.

Look, I know you've seen lots of other women.

I just want to be different.

I don't want... What?

What don't you want?

I don't want to be like all the others.

Oh, baby.

There's nobody like you in the whole world.

Everything about you is special, in the best part.

You don't even know it.

I bet you used that line before, too.

Yeah, well, sure.

Sure, I've used it.

Hey, but this time I mean it.

Do? Yeah.

But this beautiful lady deserves all the credit. Now, Simon, you know that we

could never have done this without you. Now, it seems that my special talent is

in choosing people who can make me look good.

I can write these things in my sleep.

Don't doze off tonight, honey. You might miss something.

I do, man. Just break the window.

No, no, no. You swore to me.

Okay.

Semi -illegal.

Where did you get all those keys, Raul?

I borrowed them, okay?

Where are the lights?

No, don't turn on the lights. How are we going to work without lights?

I'm worried.

Don't frighten the others.

It's too late. We're already frightened. I want to get out of here. Come on,

let's get to work.

You sit there.

I trust you.

You've got sense.

That's why I value your loyalty.

And that's why I've named you in my will as trustee of my state.

I must say, I'm honored.

Honored, certainly, but more important, you will have control of the estate.

The money will technically belong to my grandchildren, but you will spend it.

All of the pleasures with none of the burdens of ownership.

Why are you telling me this now?

So that you may fully appreciate the mutuality of our interests.

The merger.

Merger? Did I say merger?

You didn't have to.

And that's why I value your judgment.

The Beringers do know how to throw a party.

In their years of practice.

Danny. Max.

Glad to meet you. Well, thanks for the invitation.

Suds? Thank you.

A thousand dollars a plate's a little steep for me to watch models wear my

merchandise. What the hell, Matt?

It's all money.

Right.

You used to have that

effect on me.

That was a long time ago, Gloria.

Well, I haven't forgotten.

I bet you haven't forgotten either, have you, handsome?

So what does Simon have to say?

Simon says that if I stick with him on the merger, I'll be handsomely rewarded.

He doesn't want me to side with big, bad Paul.

So what does Gloria say?

Gloria says that you and I should have dinner.

Give it up, Gloria.

Then you want me to vote for the merger?

Of course not.

Then explain to me why.

I own 10 % of this company, and I think I have a right to understand my options.

Perfect.

Make it lunch.

What's the matter, Paul? Are you scared of the dark?

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 34th annual

Beringer's Fashion Show Benefit.

for a walk down fashion lane. We will show you a bit of the scrumptious, the

divine, and the beautiful.

Suit up for action in this white kid leather pants ensemble complimented by a

yellow sweater.

Todd, isn't that Laurel Hayes?

The one who was at your party with Max.

And now for a dramatic entrance, a triple -layered cape of great colored

wool over a cocoon of shocking pink.

Are you

going out for a very special evening on the

town? Well, here's Laurel modeling our very last...

should support this year, next year, and every year.

We hope you had as much fun as we did.

Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, and good night.

Hi.

Hi.

Thank you.

Well, you made it backstage.

To congratulate you on the show. You like it? It was great.

Thank you.

What's that?

A gift.

For me?

Opening. I'll take a check. I don't think I should accept gifts from you.

Okay.

If not for me, then maybe the rest of the customers?

I don't believe it.

Thanks.

How did you do that?

I told you.

I've got ways of cutting through red tape.

I need them tomorrow. And the entire shipment's in Hong Kong. Was.

We had some space on one of our planes.

And it's such a waste to have a cargo jet flying around there half -empty.

You're unbelievable, Mr. Butcher. Please.

Danny.

Danny.

Darling, you were splendid.

Congratulations.

Shane.

The show was wonderful.

Thank you, darling.

Paul, this is Danny Kuchek, Paul Barringer.

How do you do? Nice to meet you. I was just telling Shane how impressed I was

with her work.

Danny has arranged to get our suits out of Hong Kong. The entire shipment will

be delivered tomorrow.

Excuse me.

Come on and take a bow. Oh, no. No, no, come on, come on. Go on. You deserve it.

I'll wait for you here.

I want Gloria roping me into anything.

Knock him dead, kid.

Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to introduce to you the real star of this

benefit, the woman who put it all together, our vice president in charge

merchandising, Shane Bradley.

Thank you. Thank you very much. Good evening.

This has been a wonderful day for Barringer and for the children's

it true that you and Paul Barringer are having an affair?

Many...

People have contributed to this effort.

The entire staff of Barringer... Is it true that you got this job and that you

continue to keep it because you're sleeping with the president of this

That's out of line, fella.

I won't dignify that with a reply.

That woman is going to drag us all down into the gutter with her.

Do you think every woman has to sleep with the boss in order to get ahead?

That is not only sexist.

That is stupid.

Press pass revoked. What the hell's going on out here?

How could you bring a filthy little secret into the house? Don't be stupid.

Shane Bradley is a vital and valuable part of Barrons. She holds a position in

this company strictly on the basis of merit. And you may quote me on that.

Shane Bradley, the reason your marriage went bust, Mr. Barrons.

Please, ladies and gentlemen, please.

All right, for those of you who are neither ladies nor gentlemen.

Many people are responsible for tonight's event. But we should thank

our gracious hostess and organizer for tonight's event, Gloria Berenger.

Hi.

I don't have really any more to say. Shane, it's not that important.

Don't let it get to you.

This evening would never have been possible.

Shane? Listen. Join me in thanking my husband, Paul Barringer.

Go home.

Tomorrow morning, 8 a .m., stop.