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Well, this is

a very proud day for me.

I trust the House of Eliott

feels the same.

Indeed.

Well, you couldn't ask

for a fairer deal.

Mr. Wint knows how

to protect your interests.

A certain amount

of give and take

is always necessary, isn't it?

Just so long as one side

isn't doing all the taking.

[ Chuckles ]

So, uh, do we have a name

for the ready-to-wear yet?

We thought we might call it

the Aurora Collection.

The Aurora Collection.

- The New Dawn.

- Ah, excellent.

Well, uh...

I look forward to seeing

what the House of Eliott

is gonna come up with

to justify the title.

- [ Laughs ]

- Cheers.

LARRY: Cheers.

- BETTY: He's done for.

- AGNES: You don't know that.

BETTY: Don't I?

There's people who could have

spoke up for him and didn't.

He swore to tell the truth.

Since when have places like this

been about truth?

Oh, Stan.

[ Crying ] Why does he always

have to go poking his nose

into other people's business?

[ Sniffles ]

I'm sorry, Mrs. Butcher.

I wouldn't have had it

happen like this for the world.

Words come cheap.

He's in prison,

and you've got off scot-free.

Come on, Agnes.

I'm sorry.

You can see how upset she is.

GRACE:

Can I say something?

[ Chuckles ] All suggestions

gratefully received.

Who do you expect

to buy a design like this?

A young woman

who wants to look stylish

without spending a fortune.

A young working woman.

They need clothes

that are practical.

And this isn't?

I'd wear this for work.

Yeah, but you don't travel

to work on a crowded bus.

It'd be hopelessly creased

in no time at all.

Look at this.

- It's jersey.

- It doesn't crease.

And it's got

a bit of give in it,

so the fitting

isn't quite so crucial,

which makes sense

for ready-to-wear.

It's cheap too.

Cheapness isn't

the only consideration.

[ Sighs ]

Let me know

what you think of these.

I like that.

- It's Grace's.

- Interesting.

You're obviously

working well together.

I'll leave these.

[ Door closes ]

I am grateful, Grace.

If you could keep on

coming up with ideas

for the ready-to-wear,

it's gonna give me time to work

on the autumn collection.

Good.

I appreciate this, Joseph.

Thank you.

JOSEPH:

Tilly, Madge.

- [ Door closes ]

- Hello.

- What are you doing here?

- Nothing too suspicious.

Have dinner with me on Thursday

night, and I'll tell you.

I'll collect you from here.

We've decided to take on

a new member of staff.

Only three days a week, mind.

She'll mainly be here to help me

with the ledger work

and the invoicing.

There's more than I can

cope with on my own now.

- She?

- Yes.

Katya Beletsky.

A young Russian girl.

From what I've heard,

she should be a real asset.

So why are you

telling us this, then?

You're heads of the workroom

and entitled to be consulted.

Besides, I'm not sure

there will always be enough work

to keep her occupied.

I thought perhaps you might find

her useful in the workroom

whenever you need an extra pair

of unskilled hands.

She'll be here on Thursday.

[ Door closes ]

Thanks, Madge.

Well, I thought I'd push

the boat out a bit to celebrate.

And what are we celebrating?

Albert's in the clear.

You've had a lucky escape, then,

ain't you?

Meaning?

Meaning that's what happens

when you go rabble-rousing.

Now, listen --

MADGE: Can we just

enjoy our meal, please?

I do feel bad about Stan.

It really went against him,

him having been a prizefighter.

What's gonna happen to him?

He's being held

till the trial comes up.

- What's the charge?

- Manslaughter.

Ohh.

He could get anything from

nine years to life for that.

Courtesy of the great

British legal system.

Poor Betty.

"Poor Betty."

Never thought I'd hear meself

saying that.

Well, Albert, you've been lucky,

no mistake.

Look, I didn't hit anybody.

Agnes told them that.

All the same.

"All the same" what?

Look, as soon as

I can find somewhere, I'm off.

I'm not one to stay

where I'm not wanted.

Ladies.

This is Katya Beletsky.

Oh, what sort of name

do you call that, then, huh?

Katya will be working part time

in the office

and giving a helping hand

in here as necessary.

Well, Katya,

you're a lucky girl.

Yes.

Mr. Maddox is kind.

We lose everything in Berlin.

Mr. Maddox?

He speak to Mr. Wint for me.

- MADGE: Mr. Maddox.

- Yes.

- Can I have a word?

- Of course, Madge.

- It's about my brother, Albert.

- Mm-hmm.

When I tried to get him work

here, there was nothing doing.

But when some jumped-up

little foreigner needs work,

all it needs is a word from you,

and she's got a job.

Well, it's all right

for some, isn't it,

but not

for hardworking English folk.

Now, listen, Madge,

I know nothing about

your brother's circumstances.

I'm sure

if there had been work --

Look, Albert's a miner.

He lost his job because

he stood by his principles.

You did very well

out of the strike

with that film of yours,

didn't you?

But I suppose

that was all for show.

You didn't mean any of it!

I think

that will be enough, Madge.

[ Door closes ]

I'm sorry.

It's just Albert's a good man,

and I can't bear to see his life

going to waste.

I'm desperate to help him.

He'd be willing to do anything.

I understand.

I -- I don't see

how I can help him,

but if there is anything

I can do, I shall.

Thank you.

BEA: Well, since it seems Madge

took it upon herself

to take you to task,

I see no reason for me to do so

as well.

I didn't realize

she'd approached you

about her brother.

There was nothing

we could find for him.

You can't help everyone

with a problem, Jack.

- After all --

- Do you know Matthew Judson?

His wife's one of your clients.

He's got new building works

all over London.

Perhaps he could find work

for Madge's brother

on one of his sites.

Not necessarily skilled work

but better than nothing.

Why not telephone him?

Here I am trying to

put the world to rights

and not a word about us.

What more is there to say?

Well, I...

After the other evening,

I rather thought...

I still care for you, Jack.

But?

A great deal has happened.

Oh.

[ Up-tempo jazz music playing ]

Do you like it, Evie?

Mm.

Very much.

You should come with us

to the Pierro Club.

Shouldn't she, Grace?

Pierro Club?

It's the place to go.

Miles loves it.

We could make up a party

and go dancing.

I'd love to.

It's settled, then.

Cigarette?

Uh, no.

Thank you.

As far as potential producers

are concerned,

I've nearly reached

the bottom of the barrel.

It doesn't seem fair.

Your writing is so good.

If no one likes the scenario,

there's not a lot I can do,

is there?

Well, don't give up hope.

No.

No, I'll never do that.

I ought to go.

Oh.

Good night, Bea.

Good night, Jack.

[ Up-tempo jazz music playing ]

That will be your taxi.

Thank you.

Well, thank you for

a lovely evening, both of you.

- I've really enjoyed it.

- Good.

- I'll show you out.

- Thanks.

- Miles.

- Yes?

You're not by any chance

falling for Evangeline, are you?

I do think she's wonderful.

You don't have to work with her.

- Good night.

- Night-night.

If only everything

was neat and simple.

- But it isn't.

- Meaning?

Meaning it's wrong to think

we can just start up again

as if nothing had happened.

You choose your moments, Bea.

I'm trying to be honest.

And how am I supposed to react?

I don't like

playing guessing games.

When you've sorted out

whatever this is

that you have to sort out,

then come and talk to me.

Until then,

I'm really not interested.

You look pleased with yourself,

Madge.

Mrs. Wint's just told me

I'm gonna be in charge

of the finishing

on the ready-to-wear collection.

That'll bring you in

a pretty penny.

The money will be useful, yes.

Yes, well, that's how life is,

isn't it?

Some get things

handed them on a plate.

Look, you know I'm sorry

about what happened, Betty,

but don't take it out on me.

TILLY:

Where's Percy, then, Agnes?

We ain't heard much

from him lately.

Well, he took me

dancing last night.

Treated me like royalty.

Nothing's too much trouble.

- Except paying, I expect.

- [ Laughter ]

Aw, that ain't fair.

Percy's not mean.

Let's just say he's

chronically broke, shall we?

He'll show the lot of you.

You'll see.

KATYA:

I was told to bring this.

[ Imitating Russian accent ]

I was told to bring this.

[ Chuckles ]

Yeah, better be careful

with that fabric, Tilly.

There might be foreign bodies

lurking in it.

[ Laughter ]

JOSEPH:

You mustn't let them upset you.

They'll come 'round in time.

Have you found

somewhere to live yet?

No.

Mr. Maddox is most kind,

but it's not fair to him.

- We look, but...

- Well...

I have a proposal to make.

My daughters

are grown-up women now.

Both of them fled the nest,

as it were,

and their bedrooms are free.

They're only small rooms, mind,

but my wife and I

have talked it over,

and we'd like to offer the rooms

to you and your grandfather --

if you like them

when you see them, that is.

The rent would come in

very handy, believe me.

And if you don't believe me,

ask my wife.

You are so kind.

Thank you.

EVIE: Bea.

This way.

- We're not late, are we?

- No, no. Not at all.

Well, we've brought everything

we have of it so far.

Good. Good.

Now, the thing to remember

is not to get nervous.

It's this way.

Now,

Robson's an influential man.

If he decided to take the Aurora

Collection in any quantity,

it would be

a real feather in our cap.

Now, the thing is, some people

think he's a bit stuffy.

But there's no need to worry.

He's a friend of mine.

Well, what do you think?

They're certainly very modern.

Not aggressively so, I trust?

Jersey is, uh, very much

the coming fabric.

Our customers do not always

take kindly

to innovation, Miss Eliott.

How about that?

Now, that I most certainly

could not sell.

LARRY: What are you talking

about? It's got everything.

Style, practicality,

good quality fabric.

Thank you very much

for letting me look at this.

I appreciate your courtesy

in showing it to me

so early in your preparations.

Yeah, but, come on, Robson.

What do you think?

ROBSON: I think,

on due consideration,

there are several lines I might

be interested in purchasing

to put into our store

later in the year.

He did like the collection,

didn't he?

- Well, most of it.

- LARRY: Oh, yes.

And when it came down to it,

he particularly liked

that jersey suit.

Of course, we must be cautious.

At the moment,

we're just testing the water.

[ Taps ]

One step at a time, remember?

Oh.

I didn't realize

you were back from Paris.

Not an unpleasant surprise,

I hope.

No, of course not.

Thank you.

Come in, do.

I'm sorry.

I really am.

And yet you're saying

you like it.

As an idea, yes.

What does that mean?

You're taking all this

very personally.

I don't have much choice, do I?

Listen, I know it's good,

everyone I've shown it to

seems to agree,

and yet no one will touch it.

Is there something wrong

with me?

Jack, you're being naive.

Am I?

This is dangerous stuff.

People are still angry

with the Germans.

You can't expect them

to feel sorry

for a nation of warmongers.

They are just the same as us.

Well, that's only

your view --

which, forgive me,

is a rather controversial one.

So that's it?

The word's out

to give me a wide berth

because I'm

a dangerous radical.

It's ridiculous!

I can't comment

on the views of oth--

That is your view!

But I, for one, would always

be very willing to consider

other, less-abrasive ideas

from you.

Yes.

I don't think I shall be

giving you the opportunity.

Good day.

[ Door closes ]

DONALD:

Is your work going well?

Yes, on the whole.

We're very busy.

Not too busy, I hope.

You should come and see

both of our shows.

The ready-to-wear

and the autumn collection.

We'd value your opinion.

- Wouldn't we, Bea?

- BEA: Indeed.

Well, I'd be delighted.

If I'm still here, that is.

Bea, I wonder if you'd be free

to dine with me one evening --

soon.

Yes.

Yes, of course.

Good.

I'll hold you to that.

Well, I suppose

I'd better be going,

let you get on with your work.

Evie.

So...

- What now?

- What do you mean?

Well, they both still seem

very interested in you,

and one of them

is a married man.

[ Door closes ]

Well?

I'm starting next week.

Oh, Albert!

I'm so happy for you!

Congratulations.

Thanks, Gerry.

You're a lucky man.

Not many people

have friends in high places.

I just can't win with you,

can I?

Oh, don't start up again.

Why don't we all go out together

for once and celebrate?

Where?

Well, "Son of the Sheik"

is on at the Pavilion.

Valentino?

All them wailing women

when he died?

Ridiculous.

Well?

You've had sillier ideas.

But what that old man's got

hidden away in all those bags,

I can't imagine.

Ha ha!

- [ Knock on door ]

- Come in.

I thought you might like

some tea.

Oh, thank you.

[ Laughs ]

How are you getting on?

- We make a mess.

- I'm sorry.

This is all that is left

of my life.

Ooh, that jewelry.

Where does that come from?

Oh, I made it.

Well, that is beautiful.

I had to sell most of my work

just to survive.

That one, I'm afraid,

is not for sale.

- Hmm?

- I made it for my wife.

Oh.

And where is she now, your wife?

And Katya's mother and father?

They were killed.

In Russia.

Grandfather take me to Berlin.

I am so sorry.

No, don't be.

No.

[ Steam whistle blows ]

What a bloody shambles.

Is it always like this?

No.

Sometimes it's worse.

That Judson seemed

an efficient sort of bloke.

Judson?

Did you say "Judson"?

Yeah.

Well, he's the boss, isn't he?

Well, yeah.

But we're working for somebody

who's working for somebody

who's working for him,

if you get me.

By the time it's down to us,

nobody cares what happens.

We'd never have put up with this

back home.

[ Wind whistling ]

[ Crackling ]

[ Sighs ]

Well, if we're saying

this is the cutting room,

then the cutting tables

will have to go

along that wall there.

Joseph, my friend,

you look unhappy.

I had expected somewhere

better appointed, Mr. Cotter.

Oh, I've seen worse than this.

I've rented them too.

I don't doubt it.

But the House of Eliott

has always prided itself

on good conditions

for its workers.

Are you saying

this isn't good enough?

I don't want to preempt any...

No. No, no, no.

That's fine by me, Joseph.

Plenty of other warehouses

to look at.

And what

the House of Eliott wants,

the House of Eliott shall have.

[ Sighs ]

[ Piano music playing ]

BEA: Cheers.

I've missed you, Beatrice.

[ Laughs ]

It hasn't been so very long.

Time enough to think.

Think?

About what I feel

and what I want.

I'll have to go back

to the States before too long.

The business won't run itself.

I can appreciate that.

What's happened between us

is very important to me.

And I hope it is to you.

I want to marry you, Bea.

I need an answer

before I go back to New York.

You see, I need to know whether

I'll be coming back to England

as soon as I can

to marry you...

...or whether I should

try to forget you.

[ Sighs ]

I wish I could be as direct

and honest as you are.

Can't you?

When we met...

...I thought

my marriage was over.

And it isn't?

I don't know.

I see.

Donald, you've taken me

completely by surprise.

You're very special to me.

When I give you my answer,

I want it to be wholehearted

and for you to know

that it is wholehearted.

Will you give me

a little time to consider?

Of course.

[ Chuckles ]

After all,

I've only just asked you.

Film companies in this country

have always played safe.

Not this safe.

They're all businessmen

in search of a profit.

You can't expect them to want

a controversial director

on their books, now, can you?

They're all scared stiff.

It's their usual state of mind.

You know,

you should write it all up.

Who would be interested?

Quite a few people, actually.

I can think of

several magazines

where you can place an article

describing your experiences.

Only small journals,

but better than nothing.

If you're prepared to quote

chapter and verse, that is.

- What have I got to lose?

- That's the spirit.

Most people

don't have the guts.

They think it will be

the end of their careers.

I don't see a future for myself

in an industry

that turns its back

on unpleasant truths.

Sounding good already.

I've never done

anything like it before.

Try.

And you think

people would be interested?

If you don't do it, I shall be

very tempted to write it myself.

["The Birth of the Blues"

plays ]

♪ And then they nursed it ♪

♪ They rehearsed it ♪

♪ And give out all of the news ♪

♪ That the Southland ♪

♪ Gave birth to the blues ♪

Oh.

Here.

I hope you didn't

spoil your dress.

No, really, it doesn't matter.

Oh, I know her.

- MILES: Who?

- That girl over there.

She and her mother are clients.

[ Chuckles ]

GRACE: So you haven't met

her girlfriend, then?

[ Laughs ] No.

That's why the Pierro Club's

such a success.

Everyone can

be themselves here.

And nobody minds.

Uh, excuse me.

There must be some mistake.

Shh.

- Daniel!

- Good to see you.

I'm sure you weren't

expecting to.

Evie, this is Daniel Page,

an old friend of ours

from art school.

He's a painter.

Evangeline Eliott.

[ Song ends, applause ]

I'm sorry.

I thought you were a waiter.

I am.

I had to make ends meet somehow.

Daniel was the most talented

member of our class.

Oh, come on, Miles.

But you were.

You are.

You should see his paintings,

Evie.

I'd love to.

I'll bring her 'round.

How about tomorrow?

Oh, well.

If you're sure.

Look, I better get back to work,

or I'll get a telling off.

Miss Eliott.

Let's have a drink later on

when it quietens down.

Well, well.

Who'd have thought it?

- Good morning.

Good morning, Grace.

Evie is indisposed this morning.

Would you supervise work

on the autumn collection?

Just for this morning?

- I'd be happy to.

- Thank you.

MADGE: So I looked at him, and I

thought, "You miserable pair."

My sister Violet says

"Son of Sheik" is lovely.

Well, I'm gonna go and see it

on me own on Friday,

so they can put that

in their pipes and smoke it.

The neckline isn't working,

is it?

I beg your pardon, Miss Keeble?

The neckline.

It should be wider.

It's all right, Mr. Charles.

Miss Evie's not feeling well,

so Miss Beatrice has put me in

charge of the autumn collection.

Well, thanks for dinner, Perce.

Be seeing you.

Aren't you gonna ask me in?

I can't do that.

Come on.

The others ain't gonna

be back here, are they?

No, but --

I want to see

where you work, Agnes.

Come on.

I've heard so much about it.

Here, Agnes.

Do you care for the next dance?

Oh, put it back! For goodness'

sakes, I'll be in trouble!

I'll put it back

if you give me a kiss.

[ Sighs ]

There.

It weren't so bad, was it?

You better go now, Perce.

Please.

All right.

Take care of yourself, girl.

[ Smooches, blows ]

[ Footsteps ]

Afternoon, miss.

Feeling any better?

Yes, until I saw this.

The neckline has been completely

changed in my absence.

- I'm afraid that's my fault.

- Oh?

I asked Grace

to supervise the collection

when you weren't here.

But you didn't ask her

to redesign it!

- No.

- [ Sighs ]

Grace is really going too far.

She's trying to run

before she can walk.

She'll be fine

on the ready-to-wear,

reworking original ideas,

but she cannot be let loose

on couture like this!

[ Sighs ]

I'm sorry.

I'll have a word with her.

[ Knock on door ]

I didn't realize she would

misinterpret my instructions.

Hello, Miles.

Is now a good time to show you

what I've been working on?

Of course.

Um...

This one is called

"Harlequin Serenade."

There's lovelorn Harlequin

with his lute,

and there on the balcony

is his Columbine

in a dress designed for her

by the House of Eliott.

EVIE: Bea?

Well, the autumn collection

has wonderful ideas so far,

but there's no dominant theme.

Maybe we should

use the illustrations

to give the collection

its identity.

Commedia dell'arte

is so alluring.

We could use it

to convey a whole atmosphere,

not just simply record

what we've designed.

May even inspire a few designs

themselves, Miles.

Gosh.

So, you see, Beatrice,

our evening at the Pierro Club

wasn't a complete waste of time.

I never suggested it was.

I'll leave these with you.

Oh, Evie,

don't forget about Daniel.

EVIE: Oh, I hadn't.

I'm looking forward to it.

Calm down, Tilly.

I'm sure there's an explanation.

I just can't believe

my rotten luck.

Well, you're sure you couldn't

have left it somewhere?

Somebody's stolen it.

Oh, who'd want to do that

to Tilly, of all people?

Katya.

You wouldn't by any chance

know anything about her purse?

I don't understand.

Tilly's purse has gone missing.

And there aren't many people

'round here

we think would take it.

Oh, you think

I steal her money?

I just can't spare it.

At the moment,

every spare penny counts.

What's going on?

These ladies

think I steal Tilly's purse.

I see.

That's a very serious

accusation.

Katya, Tilly, would you

step into my office, please.

[ Children playing ]

[ Steam whistle blows ]

I hope we're not putting you

to too much trouble.

Oh, it's all right.

[ Sniffs ] Milk?

- [ Bell ringing ]

- Please.

It must be very difficult

for you

painting in these conditions.

Yes, if I was painting,

that is.

I'm sure you will again soon.

Of course he will.

Look, you can't put it off

much longer.

Particularly if you're due

at work soon.

- You're not shocked?

- No.

No, it's very sensual.

MILES: Now do you see

why I wanted you to come here?

I really felt I was getting

somewhere when I painted that.

How much is...

I-I was going to ask you,

is the painting for sale?

Oh, yeah.

Definitely.

There's nothing there

except what rightfully belongs

to Katya.

I'm sorry about your loss,

Tilly,

and I'll do my best to find out

who the thief is.

But nothing will be gained

by accusing innocent people.

Thank you, Mr. Wint.

I just hope

you won't hold what happened

against the others, Katya.

Oh, um, when I go to basement

after lunch,

there is man there

with scar here.

Agnes, if you please.

Did you bring Percy

into the workroom today?

I'm not holding you responsible

for what he may have done,

but I do need to know.

[ Clears throat ]

Well, yeah.

I did bring him in

for a few minutes.

But there weren't any harm

in that, was there?

Besides, he couldn't have done

it 'cause I heard him leave.

Did you?

Yeah, I'm sure I did.

Well, just be more careful

in future, Agnes.

You're taking a big risk

bringing anybody in

who isn't a member of staff!

Yes, Mr. Wint.

May I go now, please?

[ Door closes ]

You all right, Agnes?

- Tilly.

- What?

- How much did you lose?

- All me wages.

I'll make it up to you.

Oh, Agnes, don't be silly.

It's not your fault.

Here you are.

Take mine.

But, Agnes,

I don't understand why.

[ Crying ] 'Cause I'm

a bloody fool, that's why!

[ Sobs ]

[ Door closes ]

EVIE: Bea?

I have spoken to Grace.

What do you think of this?

This is by Miles' friend,

is it?

That's right.

Well, he's talented.

No doubt about it.

More than that, Bea.

It's such a terrible waste.

I've decided to help him out.

What do you mean?

Well, at the moment,

he can't even afford

to buy new canvases or paints.

I thought I'd help him find

a new studio, equip it properly.

Studios can be expensive.

I know.

I can afford it.

Just think of the prestige

his success could bring

the House of Eliott.

Hey, you.

You talking to me

by any chance?

Too right I am.

And don't come

the high and mighty with me.

You're here to work,

and you're damn lucky

to have some,

so I don't want you stirring up

more trouble.

What am I supposed to

have done?

You know very well.

I've had weeks of you

sounding off to the others.

So, what do you want me to do?

[ Chuckles ]

You used to be a miner,

didn't you?

You ought to be used to

working underground.

Over the other side,

digging the sewers.

Any objection?

No.

Perhaps we should

put Mr. Robson there

between Miss Beatrice

and Miss Evangeline.

These people are hard nuts

to crack, Miss Keeble.

I'm sure we'll do it.

I wish I was.

We can't fail.

Why can't you accept my help?

You could give up working

at the club,

buy new paints, new canvases.

It's all there for the asking.

Well, maybe that's why

I feel I can't take it.

Pride, you mean?

Look, it's more complicated

than that.

I appreciate

your good intentions, but no.

I'm not just doing you a favor,

you know?

I've discussed it

with my sister.

Sometimes expenses like this

can be charged to the business.

And it's as simple as that?

[ Sighs ]

Look, Daniel, please.

That painting I bought

was superb.

I can't bear the thought of

someone with that kind of talent

never painting again.

Can you at least

understand that?

Hey, you.

The others

are having their dinner.

Hallelujah.

Fair's fair, isn't it?

[ Wood cracking ]

[ Groans ]

[Applause ]

Hello.

I'll take three of the 34,

three of the 36,

and one each of the 32

and the 38.

[ Indistinct conversations ]

How we doing, Joseph?

See for yourself, Miss Keeble.

Quite a number of orders

for the rayon blouses.

Indeed.

MADGE: Albert?

Albert.

It's Mr. Maddox.

[ Sighs ]

Albert, I don't know

what to say.

You don't have to say anything.

I feel responsible.

I sent you to Judson.

It's got nowt to do

with Judson.

Leastways I'm sure

he don't know

what goes on in his name.

- Don't want to know, probably.

- I shall tell him.

It won't make any difference.

The site was unsafe.

You're all working

every hour that God sends

with no proper

safety precautions.

It is immoral.

You don't have to tell me,

Mr. Maddox.

No, of course not.

But if there is anything,

anything I can do to bring

these people to court...

There's nothing special

about them, Mr. Maddox.

It's like that everywhere.

Worse in some places.

There's nowt we can do.

Believe me, I know.

We fought the mine owners

and lost.

Thank you, all the same.

I'll call again.

I wish I wasn't

sending you home like this.

You can't look after me, Madge,

with all you've got

on your plate.

I know.

All the same.

Life's hard sometimes,

isn't it?

Ahh!

I'm sorry I'm late.

- [ Smooches ]

- Don't worry, my golubka.

It's the big show tomorrow.

And the dresses,

they're beautiful, Grandfather.

The colors!

I'm glad you're happy, dushka.

That is what matters most.

We've come

a long journey together, Katya,

and I do not think we will

ever need to move again.

[ Sighs ]

Sorry to crash in like this.

I just wanted to come and see

how you were getting on.

It's very kind of you.

Not at all.

It's a relief to be here.

I, uh -- I meant over

everything, as a matter of fact.

He's chosen well,

hasn't he, Evie?

I was lucky.

It's just become vacant.

Studios this good

are like gold dust.

We should go and have a drink

to celebrate.

Daniel?

I, uh -- I was hoping to start

work first thing tomorrow.

You think me very rude

if I didn't come along?

- You two go.

- Evie?

Mm, I ought to be going too.

With the show tomorrow,

I should get an early night.

- Good night, Miles.

- Good night.

Good night, Daniel.

- Good night.

- [ Door closes ]

Madge!

Oh, hello, Charles.

Hello there.

Were you watching the film too?

I was, indeed.

Ah.

Did you like it?

Oh, yeah.

Makes you forget your troubles,

don't it?

How is Albert?

Oh, um, he's, uh --

he's back home now.

- Me mother's looking after him.

- Well, that's something.

Um, is your fiancée

not here with you, then?

Uh, no, no.

Clara. Uh, no.

She wasn't feeling well,

so, uh, I'm on me own.

Me too.

Oh, I ought to be going.

Gerry will be wondering

what's happened to me.

Well, I'll see you tomorrow,

then, Charles.

Grandfather.

I'm late.

Dadushka?

[ Sobs ]

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Is there still no sign

of Katya yet?

BETTY: Typical.

Just when we really need her.

Hey, you look tired.

Well, wouldn't you

if you had Miss Keeble

laying down the law

all the time?

Oh, I'll be all right.

Agnes, can I get this pressed,

please, quickly?

Tilly, can you come

give me a hand, please?

Oh, Katya isn't here, Mr. Wint.

We could have done with her

for once.

I'm afraid

she won't be here, Madge.

Oh?

Her grandfather died

this morning.

Oh, I see.

[ Up-tempo piano music playing ]

Moving away from the familiar

English countryside,

we now come to the immortal

world of the commedia dell'arte.

Bea.

[ Inhales sharply ]

Sorry.

Where were we?

Helen?

- We'll start again.

- [ Music stops ]

[ Music resumes ]

Moving away from the familiar

English countryside,

we now come to the immortal

world of the commedia dell'arte.

- WOMAN: Be careful!

- We begin with a charming --

Someone fetch some water!

CHARLES:

I'll get some.

WOMAN: Does anyone have

some smelling salts?

What is the matter, Charles?

It's Tilly.

She's fainted.

Come on, Tilly.

[ Coughs ]

I'm fine.

Honestly, I'm fine.

Well, a taxi's been ordered.

- I --

- Tilly, no arguments.

I really don't want to miss

your collection.

Everything's in hand.

You mustn't worry.

Besides, there's your baby

to consider now.

Some things are more important

than work.

Thank you, Miss Evie.

I hope your show goes well.

[ Mid-tempo piano music

playing ]

[Applause ]

[ Music stops ]

I'm so glad that you enjoyed it.

- The whole show was lovely.

- Thank you.

Would you excuse me, please,

a moment.

Of course.

You really have been busy,

haven't you?

Congratulations.

Thank you.

I'm glad you could come.

I -- I know

this isn't the place,

but I really think it's time

you gave me an answer.

Don't you?

Congratulations.

It's such a relief

when it's all over.

Even when it's been

such a big success?

Mm. Even then.

But you're all right

for this evening?

I can't wait to relax.

- Grace.

- Yeah.

Well, I suppose now's the time

to give you the good news.

You've survived

the trial period.

We'd like you to stay on.

I've been talking it through

with Beatrice,

and we'd like you to take charge

of the ready-to-wear.

Under our supervision,

of course.

And the couture?

Well, Beatrice and I

can manage that on our own.

It's the ready-to-wear

I have problems with.

I just don't seem to have

your flair.

I see.

Thank you, Evie.

Well, I'll see you two

later on tonight.

I thought you'd be pleased.

What, to be excluded

from all the couture work?

I'm thrilled to bits.

[ Up-tempo jazz music playing ]

I think I should turn in.

I'm exhausted.

Good night, now, Miles.

Evie.

Good night, Grace.

Grace doesn't usually

go to bed this early.

I thought we were

supposed to be celebrating.

Maybe it's deliberate.

Deliberate?

So that you and I

can be alone together.

You must have guessed

at how I feel about you.

- [ Music stops ]

- I think about you all the time.

I'm crazy about you.

I really am.

But, I'm -- I'm not very good

at saying what I feel.

Is there any hope?

I'm very fond of you, Miles.

You're a good friend, but...

But that's all?

[ Chuckles ]

Y-You don't want to be burdened

with a problem like me.

Don't I just?

I admire your talent, Miles.

I enjoy your company.

I've loved all the evenings

I've spent here.

But...

...the spark isn't there.

And if it isn't there,

I can't pretend it is, can I?

You do understand?

BEA:

Can I come in?

I didn't get a chance to speak

to you at the collection.

[ Sighs ]

I read your article

on the German film.

I thought it was very good.

Not everyone

would agree with you.

But it was well received,

wasn't it?

In the main, yes.

Is that what you came here

to tell me?

No.

I have been involved

in a close relationship

with another man

for some time now.

- Close.

- No. Not like that, Jack.

We were friends, good friends.

No more than that.

But it's over now.

Are you sure?

He asked me to marry him.

I said no.

He's gone back to America.

You knew, didn't you?

I guessed.

Why did it end?

Because I still love you.

Well, that's wonderful to hear.

And there's something else.

What?

I'm pregnant.

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