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[ instrumental music playing ]

[ ticking ]

[ ticking continues ]

[ whistling ]

Woman's voice: Wake up, you gorgeous example of male physionomy.

Go on, wipe the sleep from your dozy little peepers.

Get up and smile! It's time to face the day.

Your life begins anew each morning.

Celebrate the dawn of new opportunities,

- fresh horizons, bold adventures. - [ bell ringing ]

[ voice continues ] Rise to the occasion.

Get up, Anthony Wayne.

It's 7:00 a.m.,

and a multitude of life's surprises awaits you.

Wake up, you gorgeous example of male physiognomy.

Go on, wipe the sleep from your dozy little peepers.

Get up and smile! It's time to face the day.

- [ music playing ] - Your life begins anew each morning.

Celebrate the dawn of new opportunities,

fresh horizons, bold adventures.

Rise to the occasion.

Get up, Anthony Wayne.

Good morning, Elisabeth. Yeah, it's me.

Listen, I feel really badly about what happened last night,

so I thought I should be mature enough

to call and give you a chance to make up.

Hello?

[ music stops ]

[ sighs ]

She needs space.

[ car horns honking ]

- Morning. - Man: Morning.

Morning.

- Morning. - Woman: Oh, Ms. Chantrelle,

your daughter would like you to call her back.

- I will. - She says it's urgent.

Tell her I'll call her back as soon as I can.

Has Laurent Leclair's office called?

No, not yet.

Find out when he's expected to arrive in Paris.

Oh, and find out where he's staying.

[ blows ]

Ask Pierre Meyer to come into my office.

- Yes. - Ugh!

Is this for me?

No, they're for me.

Ah. Of course they are.

- Secretary: Line three. - [ phone buzzes ]

Hello?

[ siren wails ]

- Three-pointer! - [ clatters ]

- Ah! Mrs. Wellington. - What are you, nervous or somethin'?

No, no, you just caught me off guard.

Come in, please. How are you this morning?

How would you be if you had to clean your apartment?

Yeah, well, I tried to straighten up for you a little.

Yeah, sure. You couldn't straighten up

if somebody put a broomstick up your ass.

- It'll be extra this week. - Well, why should this week be any different?

Have a nice day, Mrs. Wellington.

I suspect you know why you're here.

I'm happy you took the initiative.

Maybe we should put some time aside--

find out about one another...

Nicole.

You should know that in keeping

with standard industry practice

regarding confidentiality in the terms of your contract,

we do expect you not to take employment

with another financial institution

for at least 30 days from today.

What are you talking about?

You're fired. Didn't I mention that?

- We're from personnel. - Nicole: Hi.

Ms. Chantrelle, Mr. Leclair arrives at the end of the week.

We're here to help you with your adjustment.

- He's staying at the Regina. - I'm fired?!

- [ phone buzzes ] - What is this sexist shit?

Mr. Olivier wants you in his office immediately.

- I'm on my way. - Wait a minute. You like me!

- We need the keys to your Porsche. - My Porsche?

You like me. What's going on here?

Your daughter on your private line.

Tell her I'll call her back in 10 minutes.

[ car horns honking ]

Anthony: Good morning, boys and girls. Don't get up.

Still smokin', huh? Someday, someday.

How are you, kid? Richard, still not talking to me, huh, kid?

Someday you'll learn to play handball.

How are you, Clark? Roy? Michael?

How 'bout those Mets, huh, Pete?

Next time you wanna make some money, maybe you'll listen to me.

- Elisabeth, I gotta talk to you. - No.

[ sighs ] Ay-yi.

Good morning, you outrageously exploited, wonderful creatures.

Now, now, I know you think you're just a gang of capitalist pigs

engaged in the squalid pursuit

of making other capitalist pigs very rich,

but what you really are, in fact, is the cavalry

who have fought through the long, dark night very bravely

to protect this little outpost, which is our client,

from being overrun by a giant gang

of unscrupulous capitalist pigs.

- [ clapping ] - Do these numbers really work?

- Yeah, they work. - My man.

And now, with this new ammunition you've given me,

I intend to end this war once and for all.

Luke, saddle up, we're movin' out.

I can't believe you've done this without asking my opinion.

When Walker resigned, we had to make a fast decision.

We wanted to strengthen the mergers and acquisition team immediately.

I'm sorry if it has upset you.

Well, it has.

I mean, I'm the one who has to work with him.

Do you mind telling me who it is?

Olivier: Anthony Wayne.

He's head of Mergers and Acquisitions

in Biggi Bank, New York.

- Do you know him? - Nicole: No.

Olivier: He has a reputation for unorthodox methods.

Am I to believe from your lack of interest

that your client is giving up

and will sell their shares to the Weir Corporation

- at the price we have offered? - On the contrary, Mr. Hampton.

I was just waiting for you to run out of steam.

And now that you apparently have, I want you to understand the following--

number one, this is a family firm.

Number two, they wish to remain a family firm.

Number three, if you do not cease and desist immediately

from trying this corporate raid on this family firm,

this family firm, in turn, will be forced

to attempt a corporate raid on yourfirm,

and you, sir, will be out of a job.

Gentlemen, thank you.

Olivier: He gets the results his client wants.

He's tough, he's sly.

And when he gets his teeth into something,

he won't let go.

He's been highly recommended...

and we want him.

- Are you firing me? - Of course not.

You're very highly valued.

Let me be honest with you.

One of the reasons Walker left

was that he couldn't get along with you.

I can run this department, C.P.

Nicole, we're making a big investment

- in bringing Wayne to Paris. - Hmm.

Yeah, for the Weir Corporation, it's like ordering Chinese.

They pick a number, they eat their fill,

and you can bet in a couple of hours they'll be hungry again.

What?

Who told you I was looking for a new job?

Don't be ridiculous.

You'll be the first to know. Right. Bye-bye.

[ keyboard clicking ]

[ beeping ]

Speaking.

All right.

Nicole: When does he start?

Olivier: If he accepts,

he'll be out of the market for 30 days.

He'll join us in a month from now.

Elisabeth: I just don't trust Leclair.

We can't get behind this deal.

No, if you'd listen, you might have

a better understanding of the problem.

That's the point.

Think about how we can do it and call me back.

- For you. - What do you need?

I need to talk to you, Elisabeth.

- I'm in the middle of something. - Me, too.

I'm in the middle of talking to you.

Hurry up, Anthony. I don't have time for this.

No, listen to me seriously. I've got a big decision to make.

Well, you're in trouble, then,

as you're incapable of making a big decision.

It's going to affect you.

No, it won't, Anthony.

Sorry, pal, but I'm not waiting around for you to grow up.

Getting up in the morning is a big decision for you.

I've moved on.

And the best advice I can give you is to do the same.

Thank you, Liz. You've been a great help.

- Stop calling me, Anthony. - What do you want me to call you?

You're not funny. Put those flowers back.

Everywhere you go, you make a mess.

Au revoir, Elisabeth.

Olivier: I want you to do your best to work with him.

- Just make him feel comfortable here. - Oh, Ms. Chantrelle--

How are things going with Laurent Leclair?

He'll be in Paris soon.

We have a good relationship with him.

We don't want to damage it. Look after him.

See he gets everything he needs.

- Ms. Chantrelle-- - I'm not a hostess.

Your daughter says she needs you at home right away.

- Oh, right. - I think you better call her.

- Girl: No! - I said, go to your room and clean it up now.

- No, I'm not going to my room! - Go to your room!

Girl: I hate you, I hate you, I hate you!

Sitter: Don't speak to me like that!

What is the problem here?

Mummy, I'm so glad you're here.

Marie, what is the problem?

There's no problem really, Mummy.

It's just that she's a horrible, mean person

and I don't like her and she's not very good at her job.

- Go to your room! - No, I don't want to go to my room!

I ask her time and time again to clean her room!

You never do anything!

- Right. Back to your room! - Marie: Leave me alone!

Enough!

Mauricette, do you have anything to say?

Yes. I quit.

- But you can't do that! - Let her quit.

You can stay home with me! I'd like it if you stay home with me.

Mauricette! Is it more money you need?

Please, Mauricette, I need you.

I mean, I've got to go back to the office.

I'm begging you, please stay.

I know Marie can be difficult sometimes.

- All the time? - Well, she's just a child.

Good-bye.

♪ Open your eyes and be glad you're alive ♪

♪ Get ready to start your day ♪

♪ Take one step forward and you're on your way ♪

- ♪ Little by little-- - But why?

Why not, my friend? There's a whole lot more money involved.

Besides, the girls are prettier, and everyone knows

Parisians take longer and better lunches.

Look, pal, there's a lot more to life

- than wine, women and song. - There is?

On the other hand...

Hey, look. If you had your choice

between living in New York and Paris, which would you choose?

- Luke: Well... - Enough said.

- Does Elisabeth know? - Yeah.

As a matter of fact, she helped me make up my mind.

She's taking it very hard.

[ woman laughing ]

[ laughing continues ]

- I'm sorry, friend. - Ah, that's all right.

Hey, a door slams, a window opens, right?

Look, I've got 30 days to start a whole new life.

I'm going to a foreign country, find a new apartment

and someone very special to share my life.

Anthony: Somebody relaxed, with a sense of humor.

It doesn't have to be a big sense of humor, mind you.

That might be asking too much.

As long as they don't take themselves too, too seriously.

- Marie: No! - Anthony: Someone easygoing, kind of surfing through life,

who sees the big picture and doesn't get bogged down

by the little things that can, from time to time, go wrong.

[ muttering ] Come here, you little...

- Come here. Come on. Stop disturbing-- - No, Mummy, no!

- Mummy! - [ sighs ] I'm sorry.

Woman: Madeleine Cossier. Chez au Veniard.

She speaks English and Spanish.

[ sighs ]

Perfect.

Annette Vatel. She loves children.

Odette. She's kind and patient.

Very kind and patient.

Anthony: The next woman isn't gonna be

some "love at first sight" mistake, that's for sure.

This time, I'm gonna think with my head.

I'm going to carefully and considerately select her.

There are a lot of fish out there, so I can be picky.

Oh, I want someone who's patient and polite

who can appreciate how hard it is

to string this long list of clichés together.

But above all, she should be soft and gentle

and, of course, feminine.

I'm airborne, partner.

You take care of the hacienda.

Hello.

Hello.

Hello. Any messages for Anthony Wayne, room 35, please?

[ Nicole laughing ] Thank you, Monsieur Leclair.

- It was a wonderful lunch. - My pleasure.

I'll organize a meeting and get back to you right away.

No.

Thanks.

Any, um-- any messages?

Oui, Monsieur Leclair. Your wife called.

I'll be back.

This has been going on all week.

I have a daughter.

I can't keep taking the afternoons off from the office.

Ms. Chantrelle, at the present time,

there is no one, just no one available

that seems to meet your requirements.

We arranged 20 possible maids

for you to interview.

You turned them all down.

Nicole: My daughter is very particular.

I'm sorry. I'm desperate.

Very desperate.

If we can find someone suitable,

we'll send them over right away.

Between her and her horrible little girl,

no one will ever be suitable.

Nicole: I'll be there as soon as I can get someone to look after Marie.

I'm sorry, C.P.

I'll get there as soon as possible.

I'm not happy about it, Nicole.

It's been going on far too long.

I'm sorry. I know.

- I'm trying to resolve the problem. - [ doorbell rings ]

- I promise. - Marie: Mummy, get the door!

Just a second.

- Yes? - Hi.

- Uh, what do you want? - I'm here to meet you.

No, wait a second. No, the agency sent me.

I'm your new maid.

- Marie: Who is it? - Oh...

- Mummy, who is it? - Nicole: Come in.

- Mummy! - That's my daughter.

- Daughter? - Didn't the agency tell you?

- Uh-uh. - Her school ends at 3:00.

That's why the afternoons are so difficult.

C.P.? I'll be right in.

Normally, I wouldn't hire you without an extensive interview.

But under the circumstances, we'll see how today goes

before we make this permanent.

- [ paper rustling ] - These are your instructions.

My phone number's on the bottom.

It's a direct line to me, but please don't call unless it's an emergency.

- Uh, are you going out now? - I have to go to the office.

Marie, come in here!

What do you want?

Nicole: This is the new maid.

Ugh, it's a man!

[ chuckles ]

I'm going to tell the neighbor to keep a eye on you.

If anything should happen to my daughter

while she's in your care, I will kill you.

Well, I wouldn't blame you, Ms. Chantrelle, but listen to me.

This is not going the way I thought it should.

- But I better explain something here-- - Marie?

I have to go off now. I'm gonna be late.

I'll be late tonight, huh?

- You're going out? - Yes.

You're going to leave me here with him?

- You're an American. - Yes, I am.

Marie, he's an American.

He can make you a juicy hamburger,

French fries, and milkshake.

I don't want a milkshake!

Sweetheart, I'll make it up to you, I promise.

Okay, I've got to go.

Um... uh, Ms. Chantrelle?

Uh...

Good luck.

[ door closes ]

[ Anthony sighs ]

So you're having a bad day, huh, kid?

Eh, don't worry about it. Your mother will be home soon.

Meanwhile, we've got a lot of things to do here.

Ow! Ow! [ grunts ]

I'm not going to eat it.

- [ phone ringing ] - Are you listening? I'm notgoing to eat it!

- You're going to eat it. Just a minute. - [ ringing continues ]

- Hello? - Nicole: It took you eight rings to get to the phone.

- Is something wrong? - No, no. Everything's fine.

- Really? - Yes, really.

- Has Marie eaten? - She's just about to eat!

Marie: I'm not hungry!

- [ sighs ] - Nicole: Make sure she eats.

I will make sure. You have my word on it.

Anthony: That was your mother.

- You've got to eat. - I don't have to do anything!

- I'm not hungry. - Hungry or not, you're gonna eat.

- [ bell ringing ] - [ screaming ]

- No, no. No, no. Shh-- - [ screams ]

No, no. I take it back. You don't have to eat.

- [ ringing continues ] - Hang on, please.

- Wait a minute. - [ screams ]

Hello? Hello?

[ bell ringing ]

- Yes. - I'm just checking to see if you are all right.

Everything's fine. The little girl's a little upset,

- but she'll be all right in a minute. - No, no, no, no.

I'm checking to see if youare okay.

- Me? - I know all about that little girl.

Her mother asked me if I could look after her this week.

If anything bad should happen to you,

I'm just living next door.

Merci, monsieur.

You're a lot of laughs, kid.

I'm not hungry, and you're not the boss of me!

- We'll see about that, kid. - [ sizzling ]

Oh, my God, now what?

[ sizzling ]

[ Marie coughs ]

[ blows ]

This is partly your fault, you know,

- so get in here and help me clean it up! - No!

I said get in here and help me clean this up, girly!

No!

[ screams ]

[ creaks ]

Agh-dahh! [ groans ]

[ panting ] All right...

you've had your fun, now let's get serious.

- [ screams ] - No, don't scream. I'm not gonna hurt you.

Come back here! Please, don't run from me, will ya?

Come on.

[ sighs ]

All right, we're really mad now!

Do you hear me, sweetheart?

Come on, now, the joke's over. Open up.

[ knocking ] Do you hear me? Open this door!

- [ footsteps fading ] - Marie, come back here!

Marie!

[ sighs ]

[ motor buzzes ]

[ exhales ]

[ exhales ]

- [ Marie screams ] - Don't... move.

[ Marie whining ]

- [ screaming ] - Give me the handle.

Give me the handle! Thank you.

- [ screaming ] - You can scream all you like, young lady.

I am through fooling around with you.

From now on, we are gonna play by my rules, is that clear?

And that means that you're gonna stay in this room

and clean it up and start behaving yourself.

[ sighs ]

Because we are reallymad this time!

- [ slams ] - [ clatters ]

[ handset clicks ]

[ rotary dial whirrs ]

Of course, if the Leclair Group should come under

any threat from any hostile takeover or anything--

We can put the finance needed into place to defend your position.

[ phone buzzing ]

- Olivier: Yes? - I want to reassure you.

- Olivier: Put him through. - Thank you, Nicole.

I'm reassured.

Ah, Anthony. How are you?

Well, I'm fine, thank you, Monsieur Olivier.

And I just wanted to let you know

that I'm getting settled here in Paris

and I can be reached at the Hotel--

ow! Mama mia!

Um, no, no-- the Hotel Regina.

Why don't we have lunch tomorrow?

Perhaps we could have dinner sometime this week and discuss this further.

- Olivier: Wonderful. Tomorrow. - Well, that would be lovely.

That was a new member of our team

who has just arrived from New York.

Anthony Wayne will be joining us soon.

I was just saying to Nicole that...

perhaps I would have dinner with her sometime this week

to discuss her strategy further.

You know, Laurent, Morgan-Dricker handled all your father's banking.

You'll have dinner with me, then?

We were a very good combination.

We understood each other's needs.

There was a good chemistry.

Have dinner with him.

- I'm hungry. - That's tough.

- I said I'm hungry. - I said that's tough.

- What are you gonna do about it? - Call my mother.

Be my guest.

Nicole Chantrelle. Hello?

Where is she?

When will she be back?

I said I'm hungry. Make me some food.

- [ utensils clatter ] - I beg your pardon.

You are not the boss of me.

- What are you doing? - Leaving.

- You can't leave me alone. - Oh, yes, I can.

- I don't like you. - I don't like you either.

- You don't? - No.

- Are you really going? - Yes.

But I don't want you to.

If you don't eat when you're invited to eat, you don't eat, period.

- Is that clear? - Yes.

Very well. Sit down, please.

I said sit down, please.

Thank you.

Now then, before we go any further,

there are some things that you have to do,

and I emphasize you.

The very first thing is you will clean up the yogurt.

But I'm hungry!

You will starve until after you've cleaned up the yogurt.

After that, you will make your own supper.

- Me? - Yes, you.

Now, after that, you will practice the piano,

and after that, you will do your homework.

It's all on the list.

Trust me.

Get started.

Very well, the eggs are finished.

Milk.

Glass.

Dish.

Thank you. Say when ready.

Ready.

Careful. Very, very carefully.

Atta girl.

All right.

So...

Ah-ah-ah! Grace.

For what we are about to receive,

we are truly grateful.

Amen.

Napkin.

Eat.

Ahem, piano practice will begin in 10 minutes.

[ playing scale notes ]

[ playing discordant notes ]

Doesn't sound like you're enjoying this much.

No. I hate the piano.

Oh?

Maybe you just don't like the way you play.

I know a little song you might like.

In fact, I composed it myself. Would you like to learn?

You sure? All right, watch and listen carefully.

[ singing, playing melody ]

- [ playing stops ] - You try that.

[ playing melody ]

- [ plays discordant keys ] - Anthony: Uh-uh.

Close, but no cigar. Listen again.

[ singing, playing melody ]

[ playing melody ]

[ British accent ] I think you've got it.

Would you like to learn the lyrics now?

All right. Listen carefully.

One, two, three, and...

♪ Open your eyes and be glad you're alive ♪

♪ Get ready to start your day ♪

♪ Take one step forward and you're on your way ♪

♪ Little by little, a smile's all it takes ♪

♪ What a difference it makes, a ray of sunshine-- ♪

All right, you ready? All right, follow me.

And one, two, three, and...

♪ Open your eyes and be glad you're alive ♪

♪ Get ready to start your day ♪

♪ Take one step forward and you're on your way ♪

♪ Little by little, a smile's all it takes ♪

♪ What a difference it makes, a ray of sunshine ♪

♪ If you... again from the top.

♪ Open your eyes and be glad you're alive ♪

- ♪ Get ready to start your day... ♪ - [ phone ringing ]

- ♪ Take one step-- - Hello?

Not now, Mummy. I'm practicing.

Well, what have we got here?

Don't touch.

Mummy says it might break.

[ gravelly ] My, my, my.

Look who's coming down the street.

Hello there, little girl.

My name's Mr. Potato. What's yours?

- My name's Steffi. - Steffi?

You're a mighty pretty girl, Steffi, 'cept you got a big nose.

I know. You've got a small nose.

Yeah, well-- oh, look who's coming down here now.

It's me, Pop.

Ah, here comes my son, Spud.

Get over here, Spud. There's someone I want you to meet.

Who's that, Pop?

Well, this here's Steffi.

Gosh, she's got a big nose.

Well, you shouldn't talk. You don't have any arms.

Well, that's not my fault, Pop.

Well, hang on, son. We'll see what we can do about that.

[ door bolt clicks ]

- What's going on here? - Shh.

- How did you do it? - Uh, Ms. Chantrelle--

- You're hired. - No, no. Listen, I'm not a domestic

or an au pair or whatever you call it--

You're a magician.

The truth is, you are a magician.

[ chuckles ] Well, no. Listen to me--

I can pay you 150 francs a day. Is that all right?

- No, no, please listen. I feel bad... - Okay, okay, okay.

- and I gotta tell you that-- - 200. You're worth 200.

No, no, please. Will you listen to me? I can explain--

- I hate having these conversations. - I do, too, believe me.

And I really can't afford much more. 250.

No, no, will you please listen to me, Ms. Chantrelle?

Please take this. Please say yes.

- Ms. Chantrelle, I-- - Please?

- Yes. - Good.

I will see you in the morning, 7:30...

- Wait a minute, please, ma'am-- - Is that all right?

Yes, but we've gotta talk about this.

Can we talk in the morning? I'm exhausted.

- Oh, yes. Okay. - Thank you. Good night.

You're welcome. Yeah, good night. Um...

[ knocks ]

- Yes? - Uh, listen, I made a mistake.

Good night, Mr. Potato.

- Good night. - Nicole: What mistake?

Uh, I forgot what time tomorrow.

7:30. Don't be late. Good-bye.

[ stammers ] Uh, good-bye.

Oh!

What are you doing up, you scallywag? Hmm?

[ Marie giggles ]

Had a hard day at the office today?

No, not too bad, not too bad.

[ faint whirring ]

[ bell dings ]

Excuse me. Any messages for room 35, please?

[ man laughing ]

Kick off with a few...

- Any messages? - Clerk: Oui, Monsieur Leclair.

- Your wife called twice. - Thank you.

That just freed us up for the evening.

- Any luck with my key? - Oh, excuse me.

Merci, monsieur.

[ ticking ]

[ motor whizzes, fades ]

[ whistling ]

Woman's voice: Wake up, you gorgeous example of male physiognomy.

Go on, wipe the sleep from your dozy little peepers.

- Get up and smile! - [ crashes ]

It's time to face the day.

Your life begins anew each morning.

Celebrate the dawn of new opportunities,

- fresh horizons... - All right, kid.

- bold adventures. - Today you tell her the truth.

A multitude of life's little surprises awaits you.

- Take heart... - [ tower bell rings ]

[ bird chirping ]

FOR RENT

[ ringing ]

Nicole's voice: "Dear maid..."

- [ bolt clicks ] - "today, could you please...

vacuum and dust the living room?

Polish the silver,

scrub and wax the kitchen floor,

- defrost the freezer..." - No.

"put the clothes that are in the washer in the dryer,

put the clothes in the hamper in the washer,

and make sure you separate the colors.

I've left a few things to be ironed out on the kitchen table.

- I presume you know how to iron." - Wrong.

"In the future, please arrive on time.

I'll speak to you during the day."

This definitely calls for reinforcements.

[ blues piano playing ]

- [ music stops ] - How's it going in there?

- [ clattering ] - [ music resumes ]

Mademoiselles do a good job,

we might make this a regular gig.

[ piano continues ]

- I'll go and do the bedroom now. - Mm-hmm.

Madame, there's a bonus for you if you clean the toilet.

- Woman: All right, monsieur. - Merci, madame.

[ music continues ]

- [ beeping ] - [ music stops ]

Nobody answer the phone!

[ beeping continues ]

Hello?

Ah, yes. I thought it might be you.

- I'm just checking. - Nicole Chantrelle's office.

[ whispers ] Laurent Leclair on two.

I have to go. Bye.

Hold the line a moment, please.

[ phone buzzing ]

Hello, Laurent.

All right, ladies, once again from the top.

And one, two, three!

- [ music resumes ] - [ vacuum humming ]

[ dishes clattering ]

[ engine starts ]

[ tires squeal ]

There you go. Keep the change.

Thank you.

- [ soft music playing ] - [ chatter ]

Thank you.

We're a relationship- based firm.

We take pride in developing

good, solid relationships with our clients.

Would you like some more wine, monsieur?

- Please. - Ah.

Where was I?

"Do you have any children?"

Oh, yes, that's right.

Relationships is a watchword.

We take pride in developing

good, solid relationships with our clients.

Anthony: Upsy-daisy. Close your eyes, please.

- Open, "says me." - [ gasps ]

[ laughs ]

Anthony: Come on, Donna, hurry up. We're gonna be late.

- Marie: Okay. - Please, Donna, come on.

- I'm doing my hair. - Well, it shouldn't take that long. Come on, baby.

It's my big night. World premiere of my new movie.

Hurry up there, sweetheart. My, my, I'm so nervous,

- I can't even see straight. - [ Marie giggles ]

There. That's better.

- Oh, my. My, my, my. Look at you. - Do you like my outfit?

I love your outfit, but don't you think you got

too much of that sticky stuff in your hair?

- Marie: Come on, let's go. - Anthony: Take my arm, madame. We're outta here.

[ chuckles ]

- Hello. - You've done a wonderful job.

- Oh, thank you. - It's incredible.

Ah, it's no big deal. Here you go, honey.

- Thank you. - Just shows you what you can do

if you just put your mind to it.

Listen, could I talk to you for a second, please?

Oh, look, I've been thinking about this.

I want to pay you more money.

For the job you do, you deserve more money.

[ laughs ] No, no, that's not what I had in mind.

You've done wonders for Marie.

She's only known you a few days, and she loves you.

You must be very special.

I would hate to lose you.

Please tell me what I can do to make you happy here.

Well... ahem.

Uh, will you stay for dinner with us?

[ laughs ]

- [ distant dog barking ] - One day, he just left.

Never explained, just left.

I had Marie six months later.

She never knew her father.

I guess he didn't like my cooking.

Obviously, he didn't have any taste.

I do enjoy cooking. It relaxes me.

Yeah. Me, too.

Are you a good cook?

- Well, that all depends. - I'll bet you are.

But you know it's a weird thing to be doing for a man your age.

- What, cooking? - Being a maid.

It certainly is.

You don't look like a maid.

Well, tell me, what's a maid supposed to look like?

Well, you know what I mean.

I mean, um...

is there a reason for your choice?

Are you a perpetual college student or something?

- [ laughing ] No, no. - A painter, maybe?

No, no, no. [ laughing ]

Is this a temporary career?

Well, you could say that, yes.

[ plates clatter ]

How did you end up doing what you are doing?

I keep asking myself that question a lot these days.

- Have you been a maid long? - No, no, not long.

- [ dog barking ] - It's just my luck I found you.

- You're a really nice man. - Thank you.

Open, honest-- that's rare.

Ready for bed.

[ beeping ]

Hello?

Oh, Laurent! What a surprise.

Oh, well, I don't think I can tonight, but...

- Who's Laurent? - I don't know.

- 'Night. - Oh, good night, John. Good night.

No, no, it's all right. It's only the maid.

RENTED

The Weir Corporation is looking for an overseas acquisition,

and they've publicly announced

they're interested in publishing and advertising.

I'm afraid, Laurent, that makes your group a likely target.

I won't sell my shares.

If they want to buy you,

why don't you sell and walk away with a profit

and a position at the conglomerate?

Or you fight the possibility of a takeover

by buying the stocks you need to hold 51%.

You'll have to consider whether to wait and see

or make the first move.

I always think it's important

to let the other person make the first move.

C.P., let's wait and see.

And I want to know if I can count on you

for the money I'll need if it comes to a fight.

- You can count on us, Laurent. - Thank you, C.P.

Ms. Chantrelle.

- Am I still coming to dinner? - Oh, yes.

Well, you're still invited.

Good-bye. Good-bye.

Nicole, get the paperwork started

to syndicate the $300 million loan to the Leclair Group.

Olivier: When Wayne joins us next week,

the first thing we need to do

is brief him completely on the situation.

He's dealt with the Weir Corporation before.

We'll pick his brains and let him know

- his holidays are over. - Whew.

[ sighs ]

- [ pillow thumps ] - Right on.

- [ key clatters ] - I'm home.

Hi! Did you have a good day?

Fine. Could you make me a cup of tea?

- Sure. - Thank you.

Come in.

Thank you. Thank you.

You're a man. Be patient with me.

It's been a while. I'm rusty at this.

Okay.

You're a man.

What would you expect if a woman invited you over for dinner?

Uh-oh...

I shouldn't have dinner with him alone, right?

Not here, no. Absolutely not.

Under no circumstances whatsoever.

Hmm. He's waiting for me to make the first move.

Oh, you must never do that.

I don't want to put him off completely. I like him.

Oh! Like him? How could you possibly like him?

Don't be ridiculous. You hardly know him.

- He's very good-looking. - Oh, well, looks aren't everything.

It's what's inside that counts.

Where'd you meet this jerk-- uh, guy, anyway?

- Through work. - Well, oh, listen to me, please.

Very important.

Never get involved with anyone you work with.

- Ever. - I know that.

But he doesn't work for the same office, so it's all right.

It's not the "if," it's the "when."

It's not the "if."

I just need more time before I get too involved.

Yeah, like 40 years.

You better cancel this supper.

I can't do that. It's for tomorrow night.

Well, then you better invite a crowd and diffuse the issue.

That's the answer. Thank you, John.

You're welcome.

[ sighs ]

How am I going to invite eight people to dinner

if I have to work?

That's a good question.

Well, you wouldn't mind doing it, would you?

I know you'd do a wonderful job. Please?

You speak English?

Look, I got to make a big supper for eight people

and I have no time to lose, okay?

I want to start with some champignons à Marie.

I think that's what they are there, right?

See, I got all this from a French cookbook.

I don't know the correct pronunciations,

but-- so you'll have to give me a hand.

I want to start with an aperitif as well, okay?

- Yes. - Yeah. What do you suggest here? Ah!

- What do you call that? - Yes, that's eggs en gelée.

Terrific. We'll have eight of those, too, okay?

- Okay. - And the proper wine, you know,

red, white, whatever goes with the meal here.

- What is this? - Dry sausages.

Ah, it looks terrific!

Can you throw enough of that in there for eight people?

And some bread, too. Pardon, monsieur.

Ah, what do we got here? Look at all this.

- Uh, would this qualify as a... "alouette"? - Thierry's goat cheese.

Ah, terrific! We'll have enough of those for eight people, okay?

- Okay. - Now, this is all to go. To carry out.

You understand?

Delivery-- it must be delivered-- ah!

Comme ça. Ah, regarde. Delivery. Ah, bon.

C.P.?

I know it's short notice, but would you and your wife

like to come and have dinner this evening?

[ brakes squealing ]

Anthony: Marie, are you finished eating?

- Nearly. - How'd you like to play some hide-and-seek?

- Goody! - All right!

You go and find a good place to hide, I'll count to 10 real loud,

and then I'll come for you, okay? Off you go.

One... two...

[ loudly ] Four...

Quickly! In the cuisine.

[ whispers ] La cuisine, quickly, quick.

[ loudly ] Five!

Six!

Seven!

Eight!

Nine!

Nine and a half!

Nine and three quarters!

And 10!

Ready or not, here I come!

I wonder where that little girl could be hiding.

- [ jazz music playing ] - Let's have some more champagne.

Is that my glass?

Thank you. Come, have some more.

- Strawberries. - Anthony: Strawberries, check.

- Champignons. - Champignon mushrooms. Check.

- Pommes de terre. - Pommes de terres. Check.

- That's it. - That's it.

- Plates! - Ah, plates. We need eight plates.

Ah! Fits perfectly.

[ chuckles ]

Nicole: I hope you don't mind me asking you to wear it.

No, no. It's all right.

Good.

Um... how do I look?

Ah, fantastique.

[ whispering ] Do I really look okay?

No, really. You look beautiful.

It's true, Mummy.

Thank you, sweetheart.

Mwah, mwah, mwah.

- Did you get something to eat? - Yes.

Yes? Well, we're just waiting for Laurent and my boss and...

- [ doorbell rings ] - Anthony: I'll get it.

No, no, I'll get it. I'll get it. I'll get it.

- Nicole: Laurent, how are you? - Good evening, Nicole.

- You look exquisite. - Thank you.

They're beautiful.

I'm delighted you could come.

- [ sighs ] - Nicole: And is your business close to Paris?

Laurent: Not really. Mainly London and Geneva.

[ doorbell rings ]

Nicole: C.P., hello. Catherine, come in.

Olivier: Hello, Nicole. Good evening.

- Sorry you waited. - Catherine: Hello, Nicole. How are you?

It's so nice to see you again.

It has been such a long time.

- Can I take your coat? - That's okay. I'll keep it.

- Would you like to...? - Yes.

All right?

Olivier: Good, thank you.

[ exhales ]

Can I introduce everybody? C.P., you know Laurent.

- Laurent. - C.P. Hello.

Mrs. Olivier, Laurent Leclair.

- Hello. - How do you do?

[ door opens ]

- How is it going in here? - What? Oh, fine.

- Everything's fine. - Why don't you come in and meet everybody?

Oh, no, ma'am. I couldn't do that.

I'm on duty. Ahem.

- [ loudly ] I don't like him! - Shh!

It's time for you to go to bed, young lady.

Come on, say good night.

- Good night, sweetheart. - You like my mother, don't you?

Come on, off to bed.

- Mwah. Good night. - Mwah.

- Mwah. Good night, sweetheart. - Mwah. Good night.

- [ chuckles ] - Kids.

Well, everything's done.

I'll get everybody into the dining room,

and you can serve.

Serve.

Oh, my God.

- Can you tuck me in? - Listen, darling.

Do you have any more of that sticky stuff you use on your doll's hair?

[ chatter ]

[ laughing ]

And that kind of figures can only mean that

that balance of trade has not yet reached.

I'm looking forward to meeting your handyman, Nicole.

Are you? Hmm.

- More champagne? - I'd love some, Laurent.

- [ sighs ] - Catherine: He doesn't live here, does he?

No, he doesn't.

That's too bad, don't you think?

Business opportunities in Japan

must be very, very seriously considered in light of...

- Is everything all right, John? - Yes, ma'am. Fine.

Olivier: Let me give you an example.

[ sighs ]

[ faint chatter ]

Pardon.

[ phone keys clicking ]

[ sighs ]

[ phone rings ]

Hello?

Hello.

This is the international operator,

calling person to person for C.P. Olivier, please.

Just a minute.

Right in here.

[ chatter continues ]

[ gasps ]

[ phone keys clicking ]

Keys!

Keys.

- John? - [ phone ringing ]

- Hello? - Hello, yes.

This is the international operator. I'm sorry we were cut off.

We have a person-to-person call from New York

for Mr. C.P. Olivier, please.

Thank you.

[ panting ]

Oh, pardon, monsieur.

[ clattering ]

[ sighs ]

- John? - What...?

I just wanted to let you know how wonderful the meal was.

- It was fantastic. - Well...

- Thank you. - It's my pleasure.

What do you think of Laurent?

Oh, he's all right, I guess, if you like that kinda guy.

Olivier: Nicole, there's something I'd like to discuss

with you and Laurent.

[ sighs ] He always wants to discuss the business.

- If he wasn't my boss... - Go talk to him about interest rate swaps

and convertibles.

What do you know about convertible bonds?

Bonds? I didn't say bonds.

I meant convertible automobiles.

You know, "beep-beep"!

- Ah. - [ chuckles ]

Yes.

You clean, you cook. What else do you do?

If you ever have a free moment...

- [ shatters ] - Oh! Can I help you?

Oui, madame. Oui.

Please...

Here, you may serve the coffee.

Merci, madame.

Yes. Merci.

Merci beaucoup, madame.

- [ door creaks ] - [ sighs ]

Catherine: I think he is gay.

Olivier: What makes you say that?

- Do you really wanna know? - Catherine: Some feeling.

Not with a 10-foot pole.

- Laurent: I think he is, too. - How would you know?

- Laurent: Does he have a girlfriend? - He's working on it.

Laurent: Cooks well, cleans well--

he'd make somebody a good wife.

Nicole: What a stupid, sexist thing to say.

- Laurent: Sorry. - He's notsorry. Don't believe him.

- Nicole: So what if heis gay? - He's not.

Nicole: He's a nice man, and he's my friend.

That's my girl.

Catherine: Oh, well, we should be going.

It was a lovely evening, really.

Maybe I can borrow John sometime.

Let's go, C.P.

Until tomorrow, Laurent.

Good night, C.P.

- Get some sleep, Nicole. - I will.

Dear.

Thank you.

Have fun, you two. Right?

[ door closes ]

[ slow jazz music playing ]

God, he's a boring old fart.

- [ door opens ] - Anthony: Excuse me.

- Oh, John. - Will there be anything else, ma'am?

Oh, thank you for a wonderful evening.

You're quite welcome, ma'am. May I pour you some coffee?

- May I get you a cab, sir? - No, thank you.

Um, John, why don't you run along home?

No, ma'am, I couldn't do that. Not yet.

I've got a pile of dishes-- pots and pans in the kitchen

- that must be done. - Well, you can do them in the morning.

Oh, no, no. It's against my principles.

- I'd be derelict in my duty. - Leave them.

It's been a lovely dinner. Now why don't you run along home?

No, I couldn't do that, sir. It would be like leaving the scene of a crime.

- Don't wear out your welcome. - That goes for you, too, buster.

- We'll have some more coffee, John. - Yes, ma'am.

And I'll talk to you in the morning, hmm?

[ ticking ]

[ birds chirping ]

[ soft chatter ]

[ glass rattles ]

[ door closes ]

[ sighs ]

He's married. Of course, he's married!

What am I thinking?!

[ sighs ]

Look at me. I'm a grown woman.

I'm decent-looking, and here I am, I'm upset like a teenager.

Is it me, or is it them?

Is it too much to expect for men to be reasonably honest

and more than halfway courteous?

I don't think it's asking too much, I really don't.

I mean, look at me.

I'm alone.

[ sighs ] And I don't like being alone.

I'm sorry. It's not your problem.

You're the only man I know who's reliable,

the only one I can count on,

who I can trust.

Do you like girls?

Oh, yes. Very much.

I knew it.

I'm not upset about him, I'm upset about me.

[ footsteps approaching ]

You guys wanna go out tonight?

[ calliope music playing ]

Mummy!

Anthony: Hang on, hang on!

Mummy!

- Anthony: You wanna ride on my shoulders? - Yeah!

Careful. Here we go.

Atta girl. Whoo.

Hang on. Here we go.

Hold on tight.

[ door bolt clicking ]

[ chuckles ]

Home again, home again.

[ Marie sighs ]

Come on, off to bed. Come on, off we go.

Good night, sweetheart.

- [ jazz music playing ] - [ Nicole laughing ]

[ Nicole speaking French, laughing ]

[ speaking French ]

[ laughing ]

That's my favorite phrase.

How do you say it?

- Une cuillère. - Une cree--?

"Kwee-yere."

[ spoons clink ]

- Night. - Good night.

Both: I have something to-- go ahead.

[ laughs ]

- You. - Okay. Um...

Look, uh... [ sighs ]

It's possible that in the not too distant future

you might find some reason not to like me very much.

Why?

Well, it's possible. I mean...

anything's possible, right?

And before that possibility,

I just want you to know that I am wildly...

[ sighs ] and hopelessly

and irresponsibly in love with you.

And I can see I've had a profound effect.

You know, I-- I...

I can't get involved with someone who works for me.

No, of course not.

Good night.

Good night.

John?

You live here?

- So this is where you live. - Uh-huh.

You arefull of surprises, aren't you?

[ chuckles ]

- You don't do anything illegal, do you? - Oh, no.

You can afford this on what I pay you?

No, of course not.

Look, I've been trying to tell you something

- since I first met you. - I'm crazy about you.

Really?

What did you want to tell me?

Um... it's family money.

I came down here to tell you something.

What's that?

You're fired.

Nicole: Don't let me fall asleep here.

- [ tower bell ringing ] - [ clock ticking ]

[ birds chirping ]

[ whistling ]

Woman's voice: Wake up, you gorgeous example of male physiognomy.

Get up and smile!

It's time to face the day.

Wake up, you gorgeous example of male physiognomy.

Go on, wipe the sleep from your dozy little peepers.

Get up and smile!

- It's time to face the day. - Does this happen every--?

- Your life begins anew each morning... - Marie. Marie!

Celebrate the dawn of new opportunities,

fresh horizons, bold adventures.

A multitude of life's little surprises awaits you.

Take heart! Rise to the occasion!

Get up, Anthony Wayne. It's 7:00 a.m.

- Wake up, you gorgeous example of male physiognomy. - Anthony Wayne?

Go on, wipe the sleep from your dozy little peepers.

- Get up and smile! - Anthony Wayne?

It's time to face the day.

- Your life begins anew each morning. - I don't believe it.

Celebrate the dawn of new opportunities.

- You're a bastard! - I can explain! I...

- [ recording continues ] - ...can explain everything.

[ door slams ]

Morning.

How are you?

Hello.

[ huffs ]

[ bangs ]

Let's get a few things straight--

I usually start with "hello."

I find it helps relax the person I'm trying to talk to.

I'm not joking. There's nothing funny about this situation.

I've tried to call you 33,000 times.

You have compromised my integrity and my position here.

And I have left 42 million messages for you.

- I don't know how I'm gonna work with you. - I've tried to explain.

You've made me into a laughingstock.

- Look, it was just a bad joke gone wrong. - You have humiliated me!

It only went wrong, so wildly wrong...

You come in here to push me out of my job.

- ...and ridiculously wrong... - You are a complete and utter--

because... I love you.

It's not good enough.

Oh, there you are. Have you two met?

I don't think I can work with him, C.P.

But you just met him. This is unreasonable, Nicole.

And what about this advertisement?

That's a bit of an oversight.

You're still the head, too.

Nicole: Oh, so there are two heads?

- That's right. - A bit like a monster.

You're entitled to your own opinion,

but when we meet with Leclair at noon, keep it to yourself.

We're meeting with Leclair at noon today?

Weir Industries just announced their intention

- to buy the Leclair Services Group. - [ phone buzzing ]

Hello?

C.P., I need to talk to you about this.

What? What?

I've been through the Leclair accounts, and--

Hello, Laurent. Yes, we are on for noon.

- C.P.? - You can tell me at the meeting.

I don't think that's going to be a problem, Laurent,

but we'll have to act fast.

[ knocking on door ]

- Mr. Wayne? - Yes.

I need you to look over the Leclair accounts.

- Do you have an appointment? - What?!

I'm terribly sorry. I'm busy right now,

and I don't have a secretary yet.

But when I get one, you can arrange

an appointment with her or him.

Don't you start with me.

I'm the one who's the victim in this sordid little fiasco.

That's right.

You hit the nail right on the head.

Youare the victim.

Now, what can I do for you?

Weir Industries have made an offer for the Leclair Group.

We have a meeting with Laurent Leclair at... noon.

Oh, he'll be so pleased to see you.

He loves your cooking.

[ door opens, slams ]

[ chattering ]

[ speaking French ]

Uh, Nicole, I'm...

I'm sorry if you think I led you on.

Could we leave our little personal problems behind?

Nicole: I'm here to do business.

Ah, Mr. Leclair, this is Anthony Wayne, my colleague.

[ heels click ] How do you do, sir?

May I get you some coffee?

I want them stopped,

I want the present management kept in place.

Let's do whatever is necessary to defend this company.

Nicole, have you prepared a strategy

for how we should go forward?

I have a recommendation.

Are you going to share it with us?

In order for us to make a competitive bid

with the shareholders,

I estimate that we need in the vicinity of $350 million,

which we could try and arrange through an 18-month bridge loan.

However...

I do think we should talk privately.

What is it?

Um... I don't think we should take this course.

What course would you recommend?

I would recommend...

- that we pass. - What?

There's no deal to be done here.

- We can't help you, Leclair. - What?!

The Leclair Group is carrying too much debt.

Your pending contracts aren't "take or pay."

There's just too much risk here for us to get involved.

Your personal feelings are getting in the way.

No.

Can we leave our little personal problems at home?

I'm here to do business.

- Cheap shot, Leclair. - Laurent, let me assure you that--

Monsieur Olivier, I'll give you until tomorrow to make a decision

on whether I can count on your institution to support me

or whether I should take my business elsewhere.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

But...

What did you think you were doing?

- You are offthis deal. - But--

Olivier: Anthony, take it over immediately.

I want to see you both in my office in five minutes.

[ door closes ]

Ms. Chantrelle? Miss--

Laurent: Nicole?

I see you take your maid with you everywhere.

What you just did to me in there was inexcusable.

I did what I thought was right.

Laurent: You did what you thought would get you even,

not what you thought was right.

You'll change your mind tomorrow.

I don't think so.

Well, if you don't...

I shall tell your boss and my friend, C.P. Olivier,

that you slept with me,

wanted me to leave my wife, which, of course, I couldn't do,

and are now trying to get even.

And I'll also mention the curious double life of your colleague.

- You two are a terrific pair. - I keep telling her that.

[ sighs ] C.P., you are behaving unreasonably.

You're not giving me a chance to explain myself.

Has anyone done the numbers on this company?

I've done them.

We have a long and good relationship with Leclair.

- Make it work. - Look, Ms. Chantrelle's been working long and hard

on this account and I think we should support her.

Obviously, a little toohard.

Nicole, I'm amazed that you have let

your personal life cloud your judgment.

Anthony, I expect a full

and complete recommendation tomorrow morning.

But I don't know the numbers.

Ms. Chantrelle will take you through them.

For the future-- if you want to have one here--

it's bad policy to get involved with people you work with.

You do everything you can to help Mr. Wayne.

That's all.

[ sighs ]

Look, we're stuck with each other on this deal,

so why don't you just let me help you out?

I haven't forgotten what you did.

I don't imagine you have.

But in the interests of work, I'll put it aside, okay?

- Okay. - Shall we get started?

[ whirring ]

[ printer screeching ]

Nicole: What are we gonna do about it?

Get ready for a showdown.

But first things first.

- Where's Wayne? - Um... I don't know.

- He knows about this meeting? - Yes, he does.

Laurent, let me reassure you

that we have re-evaluated our opinion.

Laurent: Well, that's good to hear.

I thought you might.

- Olivier: Gentlemen. - So, Ms. Chantrelle,

do you feel that the necessary finance

that the Leclair Services Group needs

is now available to us?

- Well-- - [ door opens ]

Good morning.

Very sorry I'm late. Ahem.

Ms. Chantrelle and I were up half the night

re-evaluating the numbers on the Leclair Services Group

and we discovered some very revealing facts and figures.

Then I called a few friends in New York this morning

and had our suspicions confirmed.

It's all here. May I, sir?

Thank you.

Ms. Chantrelle was absolutely correct

in recommending refusal for the Leclair Group loan.

In fact, sir, she may have helped

save this institution from a financial disaster.

- What are you saying, Wayne? - Just this, sir.

Our friend here wants to borrow a lot of money from this institution

using only his charm as collateral.

Now, you can't blame him for trying,

but if he succeeds, it will not be the first time

he's helped ruin a financial institution

and gotten away with it.

What the hell are you talking about?

Several years ago, you managed to charm a ton of cash away

from certain savings and loan institutions in the United States.

- Shall I go on? - This is outrageous.

That's a good word for it.

Monsieur, you are a verypoor risk

and I strongly support Ms. Chantrelle's recommendation.

[ paper slaps ]

[ sighs ]

I'm sorry, Laurent. It's nothing personal.

You'll regret this.

C.P.,

may I speak to you alone for a minute?

Laurent, I will keep in touch.

I just wanted you to know,

I looked through your numbers you prepared on Leclair.

You were absolutely right to hold the line.

Thank you, C.P.

Yes.

Well...

I guess I was wrong, the way I treated you.

I'm-- I'm sorry.

Oh, you probably know already, but Anthony Wayne has quit.

I think he's going back to New York.

There's only one head to Mergers and Acquisitions now.

I'm lucky to have you.

I want you to know that.

Your daughter's on your private line.

She wants to know when you'll be home for dinner.

Hello, darling. I'm coming right home.

[ switch clicks ]

Hi.

[ laughing ]

[ instrumental music playing ]