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[ Horn blares ]

Have we done the right thing,

Bea?

Of course, Evie.

We've dreamt about this

for years.

I know, but it's -- it's not

just a trip to Paris.

It could change our lives.

Are you having doubts?

No.

It's just such a big step.

We'll never get this chance

again, so let's enjoy it.

What about the House of Eliott?

I know.

Oh, they'll manage without us,

won't they?

I hope Tilly will be all right.

She's a fighter.

She can look after herself.

[ Chuckles ]

What are you thinking about?

I'm just remembering

not long after we promoted Tilly

to head seamstress,

how she reacted when I told her

that she had to be firm

and assertive with the girls.

Miss Evie,

I know what I'm doing.

Tilly, you have to show them

who's in charge.

You see that?

- Don't need it.

- [ Laughs ]

A few kind words

will always do the trick.

You're becoming

quite a diplomat, Tilly.

A who?

Never mind.

Just be firm with them.

Oh, yeah, Mrs. Ranby

is always going on about that.

Well, we were lucky to get

a head of workroom

with her experience.

But she needs your help

to manage the girls, Tilly.

Oh, yeah, I know that.

- FLORENCE: Tilly?

- I'm in here!

- FLORENCE: Tilly?

- In the fitting room!

- What does she want now?

- [ Chuckles ]

Remember those few kind words.

Now, Tilly, I -- Oh.

Miss Eliott, I am sorry.

I didn't realize.

Florence, isn't it about time

you started calling me Evie?

That's very kind.

I'm so used to the formalities.

Old habits die hard.

Well, perhaps Miss Evie.

That's half-formal.

I'll try to remember.

A word, Tilly.

Yes, Mrs. Ranby.

I've been thinking.

I want to establish

a proper routine

for checking and ordering stock.

I've got some changes

that we need to discuss

after work this evening.

Oh, I promised to take my little

brother to the pictures

this evening.

This is more important.

Unless, of course, that you

consider the pictures must come

before the House of Eliott?

- No, Mrs. Ranby.

- FLORENCE: Good.

I won't keep you long.

DESMOND:

Good, good.

That all looks very healthy

to me, Joseph.

Yes, sir.

Oh, Desmond?

Desmond, do you think

we might discuss

those long-term plans

you mentioned?

There's plenty enough time

for that, Beatrice.

The success of your collection

has provided enough financial

security for the present.

Thank you.

I'm very pleased.

Well, yes, but you yourself said

we need to keep growing

and re-investing.

All in good time.

By the way, I received a letter

from your Aunt Lydia

the other day.

Yes, so did we.

Did she tell you she's decided

to stay in America?

They are treating her

like royalty.

Well, Aunt Lydia will love that.

- [ Chuckles ]

- Mm-hmm.

I'm afraid I must dash.

I shall telephone you soon.

Keep up the splendid work,

Joseph.

- Yes, sir.

- Goodbye, Beatrice.

Goodbye.

- We must dine again soon.

- Yes, that would be nice.

Joseph, we must finalize

the order for the printer's

before the end of the day.

Yes, Miss Eliott.

Hyde Park 0-0-9-2.

I shan't be too long.

Thank you.

Goodbye.

Jack, could you just give me

one moment?

Still no news?

[ Sighs ] No, the studio said

they'd telephone me by now.

I hate all this waiting!

- Why don't you telephone them?

- Already have.

I don't think it helps,

badgering them.

It's strange. They seemed

so impressed at the interview.

And in the meantime,

you don't know what to do

with yourself, do you?

No use looking at me like that.

I do not regret closing down

my studio.

Sorry. Your studio.

I, of course,

am just the tenant.

Well, we're not going to

throw you out or charge rent.

Thank you very much.

But what I want to know

is what time we're expected

at Lady Brewton's.

- Oh, no, is it tonight?

- Yes.

- Jack, I don't want to go.

- Bea.

Oh, we've done nothing but

socialize since the collection.

I'm worn out with it.

Bea, you and Evie

are the toast of the town.

Everyone wants to meet you.

It's all part of the business.

You should be glad things

are going so well for you.

You have to capitalize on it

while you can.

Oh, I can't help it.

I just find the whole

social rounds so tedious.

Tedious?

When you're always escorted

by a man who loves you

to distraction,

who is waiting impatiently

for you to marry him?

Jack!

Joseph is too immersed in his

figures to bother eavesdropping.

- [ Door opens ]

- Oh, Mrs. Delcourt.

Shall we go straight

to the fitting room?

Thank you.

I'll be ready at 7:00.

- [ Piano music playing ]

- [ Sighs ]

This is the third time

I have escorted Evangeline

to one of these evenings,

and it is the third time

I have hardly seen her.

It's the same with you

and Beatrice, isn't it?

How do you stand it, Jack?

Beatrice needs as much support

as she can get.

And I intend to provide as much

of that support as I can.

And Evangeline?

Evangeline

can look after herself.

I know.

[ Chuckles ]

I find it difficult

to get close to her.

You've known her a long time,

Jack.

What shall I do to make her pay

more attention to me?

[ Clears throat ]

I'm afraid I don't know,

Richard.

I'm still trying to find

the answer with Beatrice.

Can I fetch you another drink?

No, I'm fine for the moment.

Thank you.

When will the new collection be?

- Oh!

Well, luckily,

we've been so inundated

since the last collection

that we really haven't had time

to think about it seriously.

No, though we've had

a few ideas.

But we've not really

developed them yet.

Couldn't you just give us

a little indication

of what you might be planning?

It's too early, Lady Brewton.

Oh, that's not fair.

Perhaps if I give the

House of Eliott my patronage,

you might reveal a trifle more?

Then you will be coming

to see us, Lady Brewton?

I shall make an appointment

tomorrow.

And we shall look forward

to that.

And then will you tell me?

Something

that nobody else knows.

That I promise.

[ Light laughter ]

[ Sighs ]

I'm Margaret.

Who are you?

Jack Maddox.

Maddox.

Didn't you used to be

a photographer?

That's right.

MARGARET: You made my mother

look wonderful.

[ Chuckles ]

Good.

Do you think you can do the same

for me?

I'm afraid I'm not in the same

line of business anymore.

Oh, well, what do you do, then?

I'm a director

of moving pictures.

Really?

Well, do let me know when you go

back to taking photographs.

Oh, Bea, don't throw that away.

Tilly's brother Albert has just

started collecting stamps.

Hmm.

Oh, Evie, there's an article

on Gilles Caragnac,

about his collection showing

in New York.

There's a photograph.

Hasn't he strong features?

Mm.

He does look French.

That's a silly thing to say.

Well, he does, doesn't he?

I suppose you're right.

His collection is coming

to London next week.

I know,

by special invitation only.

"Gilles Caragnac is the best.

For the last three years, his

designs have broken new ground."

Everyone's looking to him

for the next innovation.

We must get to see it.

Should we creep in secretly?

Disguise ourselves

as a couple of clients?

I don't think that would work.

Well, we'll just have to wait

and see it with everyone else

much later in the magazines.

No, I know what I'll do.

I'll telephone and request

for an invitation.

Bea, you can't.

BEATRICE: Why not?

They can only refuse.

Guess I'll do that now

before we go down.

Then I won't disturb Joseph.

Agnes, weren't you working

on that white evening blouse?

So?

You didn't ask Mr. Wint to

try it on for size, did you?

Betty!

You want to keep your hands

to yourself, my girl.

Joseph is a married man.

What?

AGNES:

[ Gasps ]

- I never!

- [ Laughter ]

[ Clears throat ]

Come, girls.

That's enough.

Back to work, please.

- We are working.

- No, you're not.

Convent in here.

What did you just say, Agnes?

Nothing.

Miss Watkins.

Oh, no, I'm ever so sorry,

Mr. Wint.

- You see...

- [ Laughter ]

Quiet, please!

Tilly, could you come here

a moment?

[ Clears throat ]

Ever so sorry about all that.

Later.

Whose work is this?

Jenny's.

Aren't you sure?

It's Jenny's.

It's not good enough.

Uneven stitching. Look.

Oh, but that's only

on the inside.

No one's ever gonna see it.

That is not the point.

It's careless workmanship.

This is the second time

I've had to point out something

that Jenny

has not done correctly.

TILLY:

Well, she's only new.

Hardly an excuse, Tilly.

It's your job as head seamstress

to make sure that the girls do

their jobs properly.

I have other things

to worry about.

Now, let's have no more of this.

Yes, Mrs. Ranby.

Thank you.

- Evie!

- EVIE: What?

Evie!

Invitations to the London launch

of Maison Gilles'

Paris collection.

No!

My telephone call worked!

- Well done!

- [ Laughs ]

Good night, Miss Eliott.

Good night.

It is a good night,

isn't it, Joseph?

Oh, I think it might rain.

Excuse me.

[ Both laugh ]

Evie, Gilles Caragnac showed

nearly 200 designs.

I know. I know.

It makes our collection seem

so insignificant.

I could kick myself

for not having the courage

to just go up

and congratulate him.

Oh, Bea,

you couldn't get near him.

I still would like

to have met him.

Mm. So would I.

Taxi!

That's all right.

I'd quite forgotten about it.

Sorry.

You'd like to see me again?

No, no, I don't mind at all.

I'll just check in my diary.

[ Rustling ]

Bea, it's deemed a privilege

to be invited to one of

Mrs. Van Ollsen's soirees.

She's a generous patron

of the arts.

Yes, well, I'm not at the beck

and call of anyone.

Would you tender my apologies?

Say I'm not feeling well.

- You look wonderful, Evie.

- Thank you.

Who's escorting you

this evening?

- Richard.

- [ Knock on door ]

Again?

He must be the favorite.

The only one available

at such short notice.

BEA:

Lucky Richard.

- EVIE: Hello, Jack.

- JACK: Is Bea in?

EVIE: Yes, of course.

Go on through.

BEA:

Hello.

Bea, if you're not doing

anything tonight,

I thought we could go out

for a quiet meal for a change.

Yes.

Yes, that would be nice.

Does that mean

you're definitely not coming?

BEA:

No.

Coming where?

I'll explain later.

[ Telephone rings ]

Yes?

Yes, it is.

Mrs. Van Ollsen.

Yes, we did.

Um...

Unfortunately, my sister is

unwell, but I shall be there.

Yes.

I beg your pardon?

Gilles Caragnac will be there?

He wanted to meet us both?

Um, just one moment,

Mrs. Van Ollsen.

He wants to meet us --

Gilles Caragnac!

I've got to go.

You tell her.

You speak.

Please.

Mrs. Van Ollsen, um,

my sister has just come in.

It seems as if we both

shall be able to come now.

Um, yes, of course.

We shall look forward to it.

Yes. Goodbye.

Beatrice, that was horrifying,

telling lies like that.

Gilles Caragnac

wants to meet us, Evie!

What's going on here?

Um...

Um, it's a very last-minute

invitation by Mrs. Van Ollsen,

who's a terribly influential

woman,

and we can't turn it down.

[ Door closes ]

In France,

we are just as interested

in what is happening in England

with couture.

My friend Captain Molyneux

is a good rival.

Now we have the two beautiful

Eliott sisters.

To the Eliott sisters.

ALL:

To the Eliott sisters.

Monsieur Caragnac,

we have only just started.

No.

Talent does not just start.

You don't wake up

and it's there.

Talent is born and it develops

and you both have it.

Collection of eveningwear

was magnifique.

Well, thank you.

The nocturne in blue and gold

was my particular favorite.

Matching the border

of gold-stenciled lace

with the blue-green chiffon was

an inspiration.

I don't know what to say.

VAN OLLSEN:

Say nothing.

Gilles is very careful

with his compliments.

He has not once told me

how beautiful I look.

It goes without saying,

Mrs. Van Ollsen.

I might be one of

your biggest admirers,

but a lady still likes

to be flattered.

[ Light laughter ]

Tell me.

It's not from Maison Gilles.

You don't like it, do you?

It doesn't do justice, Madame,

if I want to be honest.

And what do you think, Richard?

Well...

You look nice.

Jack, you're a man of taste.

You look very impressive.

Well, if you came to us,

Mrs. Van Ollsen,

we would make something

that you would be pleased with.

VAN OLLSEN:

Really?

Yes, in a color and a fabric

that would express

your true personality.

Gilles, I like these girls.

You have competition.

[ Laughter ]

I'm afraid these evenings

can be rather dull sometimes.

Sometimes.

But as long as it feels good,

it's of no consequence.

Our friend Caragnac certainly

likes to take the stage.

Don't you find him

a little too clever?

Gilles possesses

so many qualities,

including being

a wonderful lover.

I'm sorry?

[ Laughs ]

Obviously you didn't know.

[ Gasps ]

I'm his mistress.

At least when he's in London,

without his wife.

Aha.

When are you returning to Paris?

In one week's time.

But before I go,

may I have the pleasure

of visiting Maison Eliott?

You'd like to come and see us?

GILLES:

Yes.

- Is that possible?

- BEA: Of course.

Whenever you like.

Mrs. Rowse, I'm terribly sorry,

but there appears to be

a slight confusion.

Not of my making.

It's never happened before.

It has happened now.

I really find this

most inconvenient.

Yes, I do understand.

Would you excuse me

for just one moment?

Evie, the appointments

have got mixed up.

I don't know how,

but we are double-booked.

Mrs. Carritch and Mrs. Rowse

both want their fittings now.

Oh, no!

Well, I suppose

it had to happen sometime.

While I attend to Mrs. Carritch

in the fitting room,

could you try and placate

Mrs. Rowse?

Tell her I'll be

as soon as I can.

All right, all right.

- Are you bringing more in?

- Yeah, a few more.

Mrs. Rowse,

sorry to keep you waiting.

Would you like

a cup of tea or coffee?

No, I would like a fitting.

Yes, well,

Beatrice won't be long.

We have some of the latest

magazines from France.

I'll get them for you.

Don't bother, Miss Eliott.

Mrs. Rowse, please sit down.

No, Miss Eliott, I do not like

to be kept waiting.

I made an appointment,

and I expect it to be kept.

Good day to you.

Please.

Monsieur Caragnac.

Bonjour.

It is not inconvenient?

No, no, of course not.

It was just

a small misunderstanding.

We're just terribly busy.

That's all.

What would life be

without complications, no?

We didn't expect you.

No, please, don't let me keep

you from your business, hmm?

I'm in no hurry.

I will sit and wait.

Go.

Go, go.

[ Indistinct conversations ]

They'll go in there, won't they?

Just pop them in there.

Okay?

Oh, just a minute.

There's more to come than that,

isn't there?

No, that's the lot.

Some black velvet is missing.

I'm sure.

Well, not according to this,

there isn't.

No, I think you're wrong.

Listen, miss, I deliver

what's written on this sheet.

If you've got cause to question,

you better do it

with my employer, all right?

What's going on here?

[ Conversations stop ]

Oh, Tilly,

they can't stay there.

Well, some black velvet's

missing. I'm sure.

If you had bothered to check

the pending delivery notes,

you would have known

that it came yesterday.

- Oh.

- Precisely.

All right.

Everybody happy now?

There's no need to be sarcastic,

my man.

But I know what I'm doing.

Do you?

Good.

What do you think

of the House of Eliott?

You are ladies who like

to be told the truth, no?

Yes.

So sit down.

I wanted to be honest with you.

It's very, very small,

and some of your methods

are a little old-fashioned.

Well, we hope to actually --

GILLES: And the organization

is a bit disorganized.

Oh, but you caught us

in rather a bad moment.

No, no, no,

with careful thinking,

there are less bad moments.

Now, please,

don't look so unhappy.

I have great admiration

for what you both achieved

with so little.

Well, we do want to learn.

GILLES:

Yes.

Life is always learning.

Good.

I have to return to Paris

in a few days.

Oh!

Before I go, may I have

the pleasure of inviting you

for a small supper at my

favorite nightclub tomorrow?

- Yes.

- Yes, we would be delighted.

Good.

[ "It Had to Be You" plays ]

[ Laughter and light applause ]

Oh, it's priceless, Jack.

That's a wonderful story.

Can I be in your film?

When I get it off the ground,

you will be my leading lady.

Oh!

Jack, you must come and film it

in Paris.

The Seine would be

the perfect location.

Not a bad idea.

And Beatrice and Evangeline

could be in it, as well.

Oh, I'm not falling in the Seine

for anyone.

[ Laughs ]

I don't know, Bea.

It would be great fun.

Well, I think I'll watch you all

from behind the camera,

if you don't mind, Jack.

Jack, should we dance?

- JACK: Well...

- Oh, come on.

You don't mind,

do you, Beatrice?

No, no, certainly not.

Good.

I will be to the point.

I would like you both

to come and work for me

at Maison Gilles in Paris.

And what about

the House of Eliott?

Has a way to go.

It's not enough just to create

and design dresses.

Business itself demands

as much attention.

Which you don't think

that we can manage.

No, no, no, no.

Look at it this way.

Would you rather spend all your

time researching and designing

without the trouble of also

trying to run a business?

We have put so much

into the House of Eliott.

Yes, I know,

which is another reason

why I make this offer to you

and Evangeline.

When I open Maison Gilles

next year in London,

I would like you both to run it

for me.

That's very flattering, but...

Well, we would be working

under your name.

We would be running

someone else's fashion house.

No, no, no, no, no.

No, not forever.

After a time, you would be free

to open your own house,

if you wish.

- Really?

- Yes.

How long would we

have to work for you?

Five years.

- Five years?

- Simple contract.

One year in Paris

at Maison Gilles,

then the rest

at my new house in London.

[ Exhales sharply ]

Such a big decision.

I know.

But you have time to think.

I return to Paris in five days,

so give me your answer

before I go.

[ Jazz music ends, applause ]

We would be working in the heart

of the fashion world.

We would be mixing with the very

best, researching, studying.

Yes, but what about

everybody else?

We can't take them with us.

The House of Eliott

would have to close or be sold.

Have you thought of all that?

Yes.

No.

Oh, no!

It is such a responsibility,

Bea.

I will agree

with whatever you decide.

Now you're leaving

the decision to me!

That makes things worse, Evie.

- You're the eldest.

- Evie.

Why does it always have to be

so complicated?

You'd throw away

everything you've built up!

You abandoned

your photographic work!

Entirely different!

My decision was a necessity!

Jack, we might never be offered

this chance again.

Gilles Caragnac

is arguably the finest --

It's more than that, isn't it?

I've seen the way you look

at him.

You must understand

my work comes first.

Yes.

Are you sure it's work?

Jack!

Jack, you're not making this

easy for me.

How easy do you want it?

Miss Beatrice

has really been off

for these last couple of days.

Everyone's been so quiet.

I gave Mr. Maddox

one of me best smiles,

and he didn't even notice.

Hm!

Probably had a bit

of an argy-bargy.

I wouldn't be surprised

if he blacked her in.

I think he deserves better.

- Me.

- [ Both laugh ]

Oh, what's this, Tilly --

been let off for good behavior?

Oh, I'm done.

I'm glad to get out of there

for once.

Things haven't been

the same lately, eh?

Hm. There's something going on.

Never see Miss Evie anymore.

She's more upstairs in the flat

than she is down

in the workroom.

She used to tell me

everything that was happening.

You mean to say they haven't

been letting you in

on all their little secrets?

Tilly, you are slipping.

Come on, Agnes,

we've got to catch that bus.

Well, are you going to turn me

down?

Gilles,

we really need more time.

GILLES:

I know. I understand.

It took me a few months

to decide to offer you this job.

I beg your pardon?

I never make important decisions

just like that.

[ Chuckles ]

I'm sorry.

You've only known us for a week.

No, I've known your work longer.

Since your collection,

I have made a lot of inquiries

about you,

and everything I heard was good.

I was looking for new designers,

and you both fitted

the requirements perfectly.

I knew I was right

when I met you.

But I don't understand.

It was only by chance

that we were introduced to you

at Mrs. Van Ollsen's.

GILLES:

No, it was not chance.

She and I organized a soiree

for your benefit.

We were the reason

for the party?

I was very happy that you came

to my collection,

but it was impossible

to meet you after the show,

so I made sure that we will

do so in the soiree.

It was all specially planned?

GILLES:

Yes.

I did not have much time.

It had to be arranged quickly.

What if we hadn't come?

I would have found another way.

You're very determined,

Mr. Caragnac.

GILLES:

Yes.

Only about what I know is right.

But, of course, in the end,

it's your decision.

Yes. Well, we haven't made

our decision yet.

I'm sorry.

Maybe I can make it easier

for you to decide.

How?

Why don't you come to Paris

as my guests for a week?

You would be able to spend

some time at Maison Gilles,

which would give you

a good idea how we work,

and then you could decide

if you want to take up my offer.

It's a very tempting offer.

DESMOND:

Of course it is, Beatrice,

and you have the luxury of

spending a week finding out

before having to decide.

Hmm.

What if we agree to accept?

Well, naturally, giving up the

House of Eliott is a major step,

a decision that requires

careful consideration.

There will be many matters

to attend to.

Desmond, what should we do?

Enjoy your week first.

Come and talk to me

when you return.

All right.

Could I ask you to keep an eye

on things while we're away?

Florence and Joseph

are extremely capable,

but I can't really ask Jack,

can I?

Leave everything to me.

Thank you.

Desmond, I've been meaning to

say you are looking very tired.

Is everything all right?

A few late nights.

We bankers

sometimes have to work hard

to make sure your money

is looked after properly.

[ Both chuckle ]

Goodbye, Beatrice.

Goodbye. And thank you.

Well, goodbye, Jack.

It will only be for a week.

That's all.

But you still might accept

his offer.

I don't know, Jack.

We're only gonna have a look.

I'll probably hate it.

You might love it,

and I might never see you again.

Now, don't be so dramatic.

Evie and I need a holiday.

And, anyway, you and I, we --

What? Do you think we need

a break from each other?

Now, don't keep twisting

what I say.

This holiday

will do us all good.

And when we get back,

you and I will seriously talk

about our future.

You will come back.

Jack.

Are you sure you don't want me

to see you to the station?

No, I -- I hate goodbyes.

All right.

Do you think it was fair

that we didn't tell the girls

the real reason

for going to Paris?

Might all come to nothing.

I know.

But I still feel guilty.

Don't.

Evie, it's really happening.

We are going to Paris.

[ Train whistle blows ]

What should we do?

Gilles said he'd meet us.

Wait a bit longer.

Then get a taxi, I suppose.

[ Horn honking ]

Hello? Hello?

Beatrice? Evangeline?

- Yes.

Bonjour.

I'm Yvette Caragnac,

Gilles' wife.

I'm sorry we are late.

Gilles has to attend to

some business.

Les bagages.

Vous occupez des bagages.

Oui. Bien, Madame.

- S'il vous plaît.

- Lovely.

[ Horn honks ]

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Oh, I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry I was -- I was not

there to meet you, as promised.

A little trouble

with some supplies in Lyon.

Oh, not at all. Your wife

has made us feel very welcome.

I do not know

what I would do without her.

I think you would manage.

She knows all my secrets.

[ Light laughter ]

Sit down, please.

So, welcome to Paris.

To Beatrice and Evangeline

and here's to your stay.

Thank you.

- We're very pleased to be here.

- Good.

We shall have

a family meal tonight.

Will that suit you?

We shall look forward to that.

Bien. Alors, comment dit-on

France, santé.

- Santé.

Thank you, Dimitri.

Thank you, Dimitri.

Bea, when I have money,

this is the kind of house

I want to live in.

It is absolutely wonderful.

[ Chuckles ]

Well, when our fortunes change,

Evie.

Fortunes always change.

I once owned a house

quite as large.

20 servants.

Now I am alone

in a small apartment.

Yes, fortunes change.

Enjoy your evening.

Thank you.

You know, Dimitri is working

for us for three years now.

But did you know

he was really a grand duke?

There are many, many immigrants

from Russia now,

most of them with title

and some with royal blood.

They had to escape

during the revolution.

They lose everything, and they

come to Paris with nothing.

But to end up being a chauffeur.

Ah, no, no.

I treat Dimitri

like a grand duke.

[ Light laughter ]

Oh, I didn't mean that.

I mean --

You know, Beatrice,

people have to survive,

whatever they were before.

There are counts, princes,

various generals working as head

waiters, doormen, taxi drivers.

[ Children giggling ]

Eh? Eh?

[ Speaking French ]

Les enfants.

Allez.

They want to say good night

to Beatrice and Evangeline.

- Oh, bonsoir.

- Bonsoir.

Bonsoir, Claudine.

Bonsoir.

Allez.

You have beautiful children.

Ah, yes.

It's because they have

Yvette's looks.

[ Both chuckle ]

Where did you both meet?

I came to work for Gilles.

He stole me from Chanel.

GILLES:

No, no, no, no, no.

I never stole you.

I made you a better offer.

[ Chuckles ]

Yvette was the best mannequin

in Paris.

I only want the best,

which is the reason

why you are both here.

We're very flattered.

Gilles never does anything

without careful thought.

[ Chuckles ]

Did you meet Dorothy in London?

Well --

Oh, yes, of course they did.

We are very open to each other.

Gilles is not in London a lot.

GILLES:

I hope we don't shock you.

Oh. No.

- GILLES: Good.

- [ Chuckles nervously ]

To other matters.

Tomorrow I have arranged

a grand tour of Maison Gilles.

EVIE:

Wonderful.

And Dimitri will pick you up

at 9:00 at your hotel.

Cognac is so strong!

Bonsoir.

We should be ashamed

of ourselves.

Why?

We're drunk.

[ Both laugh ]

Well, you drank more than I did.

I did not!

You did.

I didn't!

You did.

[ Telephone ringing ]

Oh!

Who could that be at this time?

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Hello!

Damn!

Hello?

Who was it?

No idea.

There you go.

Thank you, Dimitri.

All in all, how many people

do you actually employ?

Mm. Nearly 1,000.

- 1,000?

- Mm-hmm.

How do you manage them all?

With directresses.

Of course.

Yes?

Now, what is this?

If you so choose,

it could be your design studio.

Of course, you will have

your own assistants to help,

giving you total freedom

to design.

All this?

And more.

Is it acceptable?

We never imagined.

Good.

And now I will take you

for some more trips in the car.

Gilles, that was

absolutely wonderful.

[ Gasps ]

Oh, what a wonderful view!

GILLES:

It's yours.

What do you mean?

If you accept my offer,

this apartment

will be at your disposal

for as long as you work for me

in Paris.

That is more than generous.

Gilles, what can we say?

[ Chuckles ]

Say nothing for now.

I suggest with an extra day

you enjoy Paris.

It will give you time to

seriously consider my promise.

I only make one condition.

Being?

I want an answer

before you return to England.

[ Telephone ringing ]

[ Clears throat ]

Hello?

Jack?

What?

[ Chuckles ]

Hello? Hello!

Well?

That was Jack.

And what did he want?

He said he loved me

and he missed me,

and then he hung up.

[ Knock on door ]

Hello?

- Mademoiselle Eliott?

- Yes.

[ Gasps ]

Thank you.

Oh!

Who are they from?

Jack.

[ Chuckles ]

How did he manage that?

- Thank you.

- MAN: Excusez-moi.

The mademoiselles would like

a special guide

- through romantic Paris?

- No, thank you.

MAN: And what about

you and your sister

being expertly photographed

by the Sacré-Coeur?

Jack!

Oh, how wonderful!

- You don't mind?

- Mind?

This sudden appearance.

I arrived last night.

I managed to book myself in

here.

I'm treating myself

to a few days' holiday

because I've had some good news.

That film studio I had

a couple of interviews with

has hired me to make

a small film.

It's not one of my own,

but it's a start.

Oh, Jack, it's marvelous!

I'm so pleased for you.

Anyway, you mustn't let me

intrude on you.

I know you must have lots to do.

Perhaps we could have a meal

tonight,

if you're not already engaged,

that is.

Well, actually, we have

the whole day to ourselves,

and we were just going to do

some sight-seeing,

so you must join us.

- Are you sure?

- Of course we are, Jack.

Come on.

We'll see Paris together.

Dimitri.

I'm pleased I caught you.

What's the matter?

Monsieur Gilles has instructed

me to have myself and the car

at your disposal,

if you so wish.

Well, that's very kind of him,

but I think we'd be

just as happy walking.

I'm sorry

if you had a wasted journey.

[ Chuckles ]

It's my job.

EVIE:

No, no, I have a better idea.

Why don't you and Jack go off on

your own and I'll take the car?

Well...

Have a lovely time.

Oh, and don't argue.

We won't.

Of course we won't.

[ Shouting in French ]

Jack!

[ Horn honks ]

Jack, can we stop?

Already?

We haven't seen the Palais du

Luxembourg or the Tuileries.

We haven't looked

at the Latin Quarter.

No more. Please.

What about a carriage ride

in the Bois de Boulogne?

I'd like a drink.

Can we go in here?

[ Clears throat ]

Une bouteille de champagne,

s'il vous plaît.

Merci.

I have had such a wonderful day.

So have I.

I don't want it to end.

It doesn't have to.

You know what I mean.

Yes.

I will marry you, Jack.

I will marry you, Jack Maddox.

I have witnesses.

[ Laughs ]

I love you.

I love you.

I...

[ Clears throat ]

I came prepared, just in case.

No, no, I've had it

for some time.

BEA:

Oh!

Oh, Jack, it doesn't fit.

Can they be altered?

Yes, of course.

Thank you.

Bea, I want us

to get married now,

not in three months' time,

not after the next collection.

Now.

What, here in Paris?

Yes. Here. In Paris.

Are you positive about this?

I've never felt more positive

in my life.

EVIE: Then we all went

to the Folies Bergère.

Bea, that show is so daring.

And then Yvette didn't feel very

well, so Dimitri took her home,

and Gilles and I ended the day

on a beautiful boat trip

down the Seine.

It was perfect.

Bea, are you all right?

Evie, I'm getting married.

What?

[ Gasps ]

To Jack.

In Paris.

In the next day or two,

if we can make the arrangements.

Bea, that is wonderful news!

Oh, I'm so pleased for you both.

BEA:

Thank you.

[ Both laugh ]

Well, it's about time!

[ Laughs ]

It does mean that I am going to

turn down Gilles' offer.

Ah. I see.

But it doesn't mean that

because I have that you have to.

What's important now

is your wedding.

You and Jack

were made for each other.

[ Speaking French ]

[ Man whispering ]

Oui.

MAN:

[ Speaking French ]

Oui.

[ Speaking French ]

[ Speaks French ]

Thank you.

- Where's Evie?

- I don't know.

I told her we were leaving

at 9:00 sharp.

Perhaps she's overslept.

I hope she remembered to pack

last night.

I'll just go and see

if she's all right.

Merci.

[ Elevator bell dings ]

Evie, is someone bringing

your luggage?

- We have to hurry.

- The thing is --

Evie, come on.

We're gonna be late.

Bea.

What?

I'm not coming.

Evie.

I've decided to stay.

I telephoned Gilles this morning

and accepted his offer.

I've realized my future

lies here in Paris.

You're staying now?

There's no point

in returning to England.

I want to start afresh today.

I'm sorry.

So am I.

Hello.

Where are your bags?

Uh...[ Clears throat ]

Evie won't be coming with us,

Jack.

She's decided to stay in Paris.

Ah.

Are you sure about this?

Yes.

Right.

I'll wait for you outside.

Goodbye, Evie.

Goodbye, Jack.

Good luck.

Do you hate me?

I could never hate you, Evie.

You're old enough to know

what you want to do.

It's a chance I never had

at your age.

You will be all right, Evie?

I mean, shall I stay?

No, no.

I'll be fine.

Oh, Bea.

Hurry. You don't want to miss

your train.

- Look after yourself.

- I will.

I will.

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