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You are all right?

Well, I seem to be, although you didn't mention

we'd be making a detour.

Help is at hand.

How was your weekend?

Fine.

It's silly really.

I had this odd feeling that something had happened to you.

Really?

No, not a thing.

No, I was giving some thought for running a theme

for the collection.

Preferably one as successful as the Nocturnes.

Hmm.

Well, since we were both so struck

by the impressionist exhibition last week.

Oh yes, Evie.

If we could capture the vibrancy of a Monet sky.

Rather more easily said than done, I'm afraid,

although I have had a few attempts.

What do you think?

Mondays.

Shame there can't be seven Sundays in a week, eh?

There are, for them that is out of work.

At least we've got jobs.

Oh, yeah, I know.

It's not even really the work, it's just Florence.

So?

What's she gonna ask of you that you can't do, eh?

Nothing, I suppose.

Well there you are then.

All she's doing is giving you a chance

to show her you're up to it, so you show her you are.

Oh good, Evie, I was just coming to see you.

Did you have any luck in booking the hall?

Done, but we have to start thinking about mannequins.

We shan't be able to use the honorable's again.

No, I was thinking about that, Bea.

When I was in Paris, I went to see the Ballets Russes.

Why don't we use dancers to show the collection?

Dancers?

Well, if anybody can make a fabric flow beautifully,

it's a dancer.

We don't know any dancers, Evie.

Excuse me.

I'm sorry, I couldn't help overhearing,

you were talking about using dancers for the show.

Well, that's right, we were, why?

Do you know anyone we might use?

Well yes, I do.

A friend of mine, Jessie Christy, is a dancer.

She has friends in her company

she might be willing to ask.

Would you like me to inquire on your behalf?

What do you think, Bea?

Well, it's something to think about.

Do you mind if I do that, Evie?

Just give it some serious thought.

Of course.

Let me know when you decide.

Thank you, Alice.

Come on, Bea, this is quite good fun

once you get the hang of it.

I was just about to offer your wife another drink,

Don't seem to have exhausted poor Jack here Constance.

Don't be difficult Charles.

Anyway, Jack's got bags of energy, haven't you jack?

You sure?

I should have known when Constance suggested we

give a quiet cocktail party for a few film friends.

Look let's find a quieter venue for our drink shall we.

Film isn't your world either is it?

Well, I'm interested, but I'm afraid

I prefer my pictures.

They keep still.

You're a follower of the Impressionist School

This is a city isn't it?

The impressionists they don't outrage you then?

On the contrary, we're looking

to impressionism as a theme for our new collection.

Really?

Tony, Claude's suggesting we go on to a club

which my dear wife, is not a verse I take it?

Of course not Charles.

we're going to catch the crowd at Quaglino's.

Come on Jack.

I'll bring Beatrice along later.

If you don't mind do you,

it does give me a chance to go over the scenario

with Claude.

Well as long as we're not too late back darling.

What? Oh no, no, no, definitely not too late.

But just you watch

they promise 1924 is going to be Bentley's year.

That's simply wonderful.

You must try some of this.

You do everything with such abandon.

Almost.

Oh, that's a rather cautious answer for a reckless spirit.

An honest one.

Some things I am quite cautious about.

Like what?

Matters of the heart.

I'm quite prudent in that direction.

I'm racing in a couple of weeks.

Do you want to come?

Well, if I can,

but unfortunately weekends are the only time we have

for research for the collection.

I do promise to show you something other

than racetracks and engines one day.

And ditches?

And ditches.

Did you see what I got out of there on that last bend

You were wonderful James.

You left the others standing.

Deserves a award wouldn't you say.

I didn't exactly mean this stuff.

No?

I'm afraid it's all I can offer

by way of spoils for the victor.

In that case,

I meant to ask you this before

but when you wouldn't want to turn a chaps moment of triumph

into one of disappointment would you?

Not intentionally no.

Then say you'll spend Christmas day with me.

At my home.

But James,

your mother doesn't exactly approve of me, remember?

Nonsense.

And father's changed mother's opinion about you completely

and Francis will be there.

And anyway we'll hardly see the ageing parents.

We can do as we please.

James I'd love to, but I'm not at all sure how Bea would

feel about it.

So many decisions.

Oh Bea, about the mannequin.

I know the notion of using dancers is a radical departure

but, I just think we need one bold stroke to

really make this collection work.

So you still have reservations about what we're doing.

No, the designs are good enough to show

but, I just think dancers would

really make the clothes come alive for us,

and the customers and critiques.

I agree Evie.

It's a good idea.

I really think it'll work Bea.

I'll tell Alice to contact Jessie Christy and her friends.

Good.

One, two, one, two, three,

and, one, two, three, four.

Feet together.

One, two, three

Jessie.

I'm so sorry to interrupt.

No, no, it's fine.

I wanted to put an idea to you.

Better keep a clear head for the drive.

Wouldn't want to land it in a ditch

on Christmas Eve.

James.

And anyway, you two will be wanting to leave won't you.

You packed and ready, Bea?

As ready as one ever is for meeting ones in laws for the

for the first time.

Jack I'm terrified.

I feel so guilty.

They missed our wedding.

Bea it's not your fault they were in Africa at the time.

Come on, they'll adore you.

Presents!

This is so odd Evie.

It's the first time we won't be there to see each other open

our presents.

I know.

Couldn't open them now could we?

In the morning, I'll be thinking of you

And me of you.

Especially if this isn't that Vienna rap

I've been hinting at.

Oh I hope Evie and James will be

all right, coming down on boxing day.

Father this is Beatrice.

Dear girl.

Nice to meet you at last.

And you.

Welcome, welcome to the family and to the family home.

such as it is.

Thank you.

It looks delightful.

Come in dear.

Oh go on, admit it, you're glad you came aren't you.

Yes, I am.

It's time I was getting off home.

Hardly had a chance to do a thing for Christmas with us

working up to the last minute.

My Stanley says we should get together and ask

for a longer holiday next year.

We organise the men's work into asking for extra time off.

And they promise them another half day.

Next year.

Good for him.

Happy Christmas!

You walking my way Tilly?

Yeah I am. Happy Christmas.

Night.

Nice having a get together wasn't it?

Can't say I'm sorry Florence decided not to join us.

Shame about Alice though.

Yes, said she had to get home.

Hey, you don't think that husband of hers

is a bit of a tarter do you?

Oh, I don't know, but she certainly looks

like something's dragging her down.

Here, you watch yourself under the mistletoe my girl.

Beatrice what a lovely dress.

Thank you.

It's what I wore for our wedding.

Ah, Jack do get Beatrice sat down.

I'll find out what your father's doing about the wine.

If your collections half as successful

you would have nothing to worry about.

You're sounding just a little too relieved.

Were you really so concerned over me?

I simply didn't know.

To be honest, I sometimes feel, I hardly know them at all.

When I do, I find them rather hard to live up to.

They never, they never would impose their Fabian views.

But their convictions run very deep.

Suppose it's made me feel rather shallow over the years.

Edward, dear do carve

before the joint turns into cold cuts?

Do the honours with that would you Jack.

I'll make a start on the beef.

Have you any news of Penelope?

I can't believe that she and Robert have been married

for, how long now?

It's about eight months, but we do work on the basis

that no news is good news where our children are concerned.

Never did expect them to keep us

au fait with their every move.

I was most impressed seeing her and Robert coping in Africa.

The conditions, some of those people live and work under.

Not much much better here for some

and we're supposed to be a wealthy country.

What was it Mr. Shaw said?

A nation which cannot afford food

and clothing for its children cannot be allowed

to pass as wealthy because...

Because it just provided a pretty coffin for a dead dog.

The solutions the same.

Africa, or here, education.

Is that what you really believe that education

is the answer?

Bea.

No, really.

I'm interested.

Not just the three R's.

People have to be educated.

Given the opportunity to aspire.

Yes, but what if they are given the chance to

aspire and they still can't achieve.

There's a girl that we employ...

Well that's right.

Tilly.

Tilly was given the opportunity.

And really, and she was the first to admit it.

She wasn't up to it.

She couldn't take her opportunity.

Perhaps Tilly spent too long learning how not to aspire.

Possibly.

Tell me Beatrice as employers,

do you and Evangeline feel responsible

for the welfare of your workers,

outside the workroom I mean?

Well, no, I don't.

You don't think it could be seen

as an employer's obligation?

No, I think that could easily be seen

as a gross act of patronage.

A neat point.

Certainly one well worth discussing.

Did I ever tell you how immensely proud I am of you.

Several times.

I haven't been too argumentative have I?

Not at all.

They relish someone with strength of character.

Well Jack, If I have any strengths at all,

your love lends it to me.

I'm not at all sure that's true.

Thank you for saying it.

Time to go in, for the presents.

Oh my word.

Jack pull your father a sherry before aunt Cynthia's gift

completely overwhelms.

I don't even play golf.

Oh, are these yours?

Yes. Yes, they are.

May I?

Yes, do.

Thank you.

Oh, they're very fine.

Mother show Bea the proof for your new book.

Oh for goodness sake,

Beatrice doesn't want to be bored with my dorms.

Oh Edward.

Ignore the false modesty,

now that is fine don't you think.

Wonderful,

the colour,

the texture.

It's so vibrant.

Father did I tell you,

I almost finished the script for my new film.

Really? A fascinating process filmmaking I should think.

Come through and tell me about it.

You've quite brought him up out Beatrice.

Oh, I'm glad you think so.

Anne, I can't tell you how truly inspiring these are.

Really?

Really.

I do see what you're saying darling.

And I think that there's just enough time.

The more I think about your mother's drawings,

how bold nature is with its textures and its colours.

Are you sure the preparations for the collection

aren't too far underway to change direction now.

I just know that we could build a wonderful collection

if we go back to nature itself for our theme.

Bea don't move.

What? I was just thinking Jack,

wouldn't this be a wonderful place

to come for weekends and holidays.

It could be our hideout.

Bea seeing you here,

it's the scene I've been trying to capture for the film.

I can see now why I couldn't, it doesn't belong in the city.

It has to be here in the country.

It seems I'm not the only person to find inspiration

in this place.

Of course I do have to confront Evie

with the consequences of my inspiration.

Oh, but I will be able to make her see

we have to rethink the connection won't I?

They're here.

Hello, your parents sent me to find you here.

There seems you have a talented mother-in-law Bea.

It's easy to see where Jack gets

his artistic abilities.

But the contradictory

colours, the textures, the shapes.

And yet such harmony.

Elements that we have been trying and failing

to find in the collection.

Bea are you proposing we base some

of the ideas for the new collection on these?

Not some. All.

All of it, Evie.

That we go back to basics.

Back to nature for every line.

Every curve, reds, greens, yellows, every shade, every shape

right through the seasons.

Nature's seasons.

Bea, I mean, these are very exciting, but we...

Yes, I know, I know it's not practical

to change course now.

It will be costly.

We'd need to buy new materials, extra staff.

And even then we could still end up

with a hopelessly rushed mishmash or no collection at all.

And yet you still think we should risk doing it.

I just know we should.

I have never seen you this taken Bea.

What if we used the second work room

to concentrate on existing commissions and the

main work room on the cutting and assembly

for the collection?

What do you think Evie?

Yes. Yes.

And we could get Jessie

and the dancers to do something different with the clothes.

Something theatrical.

Yes. Why not!

Lunch you two.

What is it?

I'm just sad it's all over.

Did you get anything nice?

Oh, better than nice.

It's from Norman.

He must really think a lot of you to give you something

like that.

Come on.

So if you could just cut that front panel

on the cross for contrasting shading

Then I'll have to remake the twirl.

No, that's not necessarily just cut it on the belly.

But cross cutting could make it distort.

Florence please just do it the way I suggest.

Excuse me, Ms. Beatrice wondered

if you had a moment to come and meet Jessie Christy.

Of course.

I'll be along in a minute.

Florence, I shan't be long.

Dancers.

Inspired was what Couture magazine called

The House of Eliot's last collection wasn't it Agnes.

I do believe it was Mag.

If you haven't anything to do Mag,

perhaps you could be getting on with a sash.

Ms. Eliott decided on for the Rose Bay satin.

I don't think I could do that, Mrs.Rambi.

Is there a problem with it?

Only that I finished it yesterday.

Jessie Christy, my sister and partner, Evangeline Eliott.

How'd you do?

How do you do?

I must say I should be delighted to model your gowns,

if this one's anything to go by.

Thank you.

Alice, would you arrange for Jessie's measurements

to be taken.

Alice?

I'm so sorry.

Jessie, come through to my fitting room

And I can leave it to you to talk to your friends.

Oh, I will do my best.

Thank you.

Well, if they all move as well as Jessie does.

They'll carry the collection off brilliantly.

If we have it finished on time, that is.

I know it's a rush,

but I am convinced it's worth it.

Not gold braid Evie.

Gold.

What it needs is one unassuming

but undeniably rich piece of jewellery.

Now I come to think of it.

A huge silver broach with look stunning

at the hip of the drop silk there.

Well Yes Bea, I'm sure it would, but we couldn't possibly

afford to buy expensive jewellery just for the collection.

No, I know we can't but we could borrow some.

Oh, forgive me, Ms. Elliott.

The supply is insisting

we pay for most of the material we originally ordered.

For the impressionist collection you mean?

Joseph tell them they're being unreasonable.

Well, can't they give us credit for the fabrics

we don't need against the fabrics we do need.

We're not cancelling the order.

We're just replacing it.

Unfortunately, some of the fabrics we ordered originally

were dyed, especially for our needs.

They insist that if we wish to cancel

those they'll have to be paid for in full.

Then cancel them.

No Bea, if we're paying for them anyway, surely

we couldn't put the original fabrics to stock.

Of course, as long as we get the fabric

for the flora and fauna collection

that's all I'm concerned about.

I do think that's sensible Miss Eliott.

No, wait a minute.

There was a message for you at the hotel Mr Maddox

Mrs. Maddox called.

Thank you.

I'll telephone her later.

If you could,

thank you.

Let's film that.

Mind working when I'm ill, but I can't see this design

working no matter how well it's cut.

So we just have to assume

Ms.Bea and Ms.Evie know what they're talking about then.

Evie, I managed to persuade the jewellers

to let us borrow some Jewellery.

We have to get a taxi, Florence has been taken

quite poorly.

We thought for a minute she was going to

faint dead away on us didn't we miss.

But don't you worry about me.

I'm the sort that's never ill.

Now you just do as you're told Mag.

Influenza is really not something to be taken lightly.

Why if you get her coat and bag.

Poor Mag and Bea I don't want to worry you

but that's two of the regular staff and three

of the extra staff already going down with it.

Four. I sent Jenny home this morning.

And if this blight carries on Evie.

We won't have the collection ready on time

So you found another job?

Yes. Sir Desmond introduced me to the Mrs.Elliot.

So it shouldn't be too difficult

for you to find your new employers

and tell them that I'm here.

I'm sure they'll be delighted to see you Mr.Saroyan.

Sorry

Ah, Ms. Elliott.

Oh please, please, please.

No apologies.

Your sister's just been telling me how busy you

are preparing for the new collection.

Or should I say the latest new collection?

Mr Saroyan thinks we've been a little extravagant Evie.

Oh, come now Miss Eliott I was merely pointing out

the expenditure on your business account has been

rather heavy of late.

Due to your change of mind and reiterating that

things are not quite what they were when

your godfather was alive.

We can afford this.

Only just.

Please remember, if you overdraw, as I have already pointed

out to your sister, you will incur heavy penalties.

It simply means that in the future, it would be wise

if you sought my sanction

before you enter into any avoidable expenditure?

Now, ladies, I mustn't keep you from your work any longer.

I'll find my own way out.

Good day.

Sanction. What did he mean, sanction?

Our new director is exerting his control

over us Evie.

I'm almost as excited about showing the collection

as I am before a performance.

How's your husband these days Alice.

The same.

Sorry.

Everything's all set then?

These last few days have been so busy, we've not had

time to turn around.

We've been busy in the kitchens too you know.

As a matter of fact, I've been made up

to third assistant chef.

Aw Norman, you haven't.

It means I can really start learning now.

I'm going to be a chef in in me own right someday.

Well it's like you're always saying to me.

There is nothing to stop you doing

whatever you want once you set your mind to it.

I'm set on marrying you Tilly, if you'll have me.

See we can afford to now.

And you do love me, don't you Tilly?

You do want to marry me?

Thank you very much.

We're so grateful.

And we shall return them

after the collection as arrangements are done.

Thank you.

It's my pleasure.

Agnes, would you kindly show Mr Dunsop out.

Thank you very much, indeed.

Goodbye.

Thank you.

Evie, there was a point where I thought we would never

get this collection finished on time.

Well, thank heavens Florence and Mag came back

when they did.

Now, what we have to worry about is whether they'll

like our designs.

And how we're going to show them.

At least you won't actually see your readers reactions

to your book when it's published.

My lords, ladies and gentlemen.

Welcome,

and thank you for attending the spring collection

from the House of Elliot.

The inspiration for our collection came from an artist

and an author we are very proud to have

with us here today, ladies and gentlemen.

Ann Maddox.

And now for the collection.

To compliment our extended range of evening wear.

A complete wardrobe designed to suit

every mood and occasion.

From the relaxed, to the most formal of evening engagements.

For evening, Jessie is wearing an asymmetric,

moss green, silk velvet, evening dress.

With beaded hip band, and a dyed feather skirt.

You will notice

that the bodice has been trimmed with silk Georgette beads.

Rebecca presents a peach silk crepe

and Georgette evening dress with a beaded

flower and leaf design

in silver, peach, and crystal.

Gysette is wearing the silver

and pink silk lamé evening dress decorated with

gold beaded and lilac embroidered panels.

The silver and pink organza rover skirt has

organza puffs and bows on the hips.

Juliet is wearing a gunmetal blue silk

Georgette evening dress

heavily beaded and worn with matching evening cloak.

Coral and pink sequence and beads adorn the evening dress

which Catherine is wearing.

The hand painted and padded silk evening cape

completes the ensemble.

Denise Nicole's printed silk

velvet evening cape is a cream, silk crepe evening dress

with gold leaf print.

And to conclude our evening section

Jessie is wearing a green and gold woven lamé cocktail dress

which has silver and gold motifs and bugle bead tassels.

Now the House of Eliott proudly presents...

I knew it they've gone too far.

...It's day wear collection for 1925.

Pink, silk corduroy is used for this suit,

with multicoloured embroidered and beaded collard cuffs

and front panel.

This driving suit in abstract patterned silk velvet,

has a jacket with a striped velvet skirt.

The blouse is in silver and brocade

and the hat is a tan velvet.

This brown, pink, silver, and orange chevron wool

driving coat is trimmed with

brown pique on the collar, cuffs and hem.

It is worn with a brown leather driving helmet

and a mans shirt and tie.

An afternoon coat now, in oldeneel silk velvet

with multicoloured silk embroidered front panel.

The flower detail of the colour and cuffs have a gold braid

and bead finish.

The green silk underdress

has a matching embroidered hem

and the complimentary green straw hat is trimmed

with green shot silk.

It was as if they didn't know what to make of it.

Evidently not very much.

Every single one of them a joy to wear.

Oh, come on you mark my words.

People will be fighting to buy them.

Thank you, Jessie.

Well, there's an undeniable vote of approval.

Very much a minority one I'm afraid.

We did our best Bea.

You took some very brave decisions and

I'm proud of you both.

I'm sure you'll understand that this is most embarrassing

for me.

But the member of my staff who was appointed

to oversee the pieces assures me that the earring was not

amongst those items returned to him.

And you of course, trust him implicitly.

My staff are above suspicion Ms. Eliott.

As indeed are ours Mr. Dunsop.

Nevertheless, the earring is missing.

Then render an account for it Mr Dunsop.

Along with that for its guardians time of course.

Good day.

Let's just be thankful

that it wasn't one of the more expensive pieces.

Of course.

But with respect, any future loaning of jewellery

to the House of Eliott would be quite out of the question.

Good day.

I'm not even sure there'll be a House of Eliott.

Oh Bea, the reviews weren't all lukewarm.

Some people understood what we were trying to do.

My lady's token.

Drive carefully

If I'd known all I'd see of him

would be the smoke from his tyres.

You may just see him take second place.

Come on.

It's beautiful.

I'm so dilapidated.

I didn't realise so much had to be done just for a film.

Not just for a film, I've leased it for us.

You said you wanted somewhere to run away to.

And we can both work here.

Jack!

He's done it.

He's taken second place.

What is it?

He's crashing.

Which car is it?

I'm not sure, second and third place cars I think.

Evie.

Evie.

Evie. Let me.

Mine I believe.

James.

Come on.

James shouldn't you just...

There's nothing to be done I'm afraid.

James you can't just leave him.

He's dead.

It happens Evie.

Harry knew it's part of the price

we all have to pay for the thrill.

Evie?

Evie!

Evie.

You wanted to see me Miss Bea.

Oh, yes Tilly, come in.

Sit down, please.

Evie and I just wanted to thank you for all your help

in getting the collection finished on time.

You showed a lot of initiative.

Oh, well I knew you and miss Evie were busy.

What was Mag and Mrs. Rambi being ill and everything.

Tell me to the, is it difficult to adjust

to working under Mag now that she's back?

Oh no.

I'm just glad she's better.

Although I did enjoy taking charge.

Good. So you won't mind if we appoint

you head seamstress of the tailoring workroom.

Thank you.

We thought you deserved a second chance.

Well I'm gonna try and manage it best I can.

Good Tilly.

And I also understand

that it's not the only new situation you'll be taking on.

That's right Miss Bea.

Me and Norman are getting married.

That's wonderful.

You're going to let Evie and I

design your wedding dress for you.

Oh, please Tilly.

It would be our wedding gift to you.

If that's all right with you.

Sorry to be so late Mrs. Eliott.

I meant to be here when you arrived.

Excuse me, a moment.

I never know how she manages.

Manages?

With her husband being as ill as he is.

Anyway. Thanks again Beatrice.

I really did enjoy the experience.

So if you require mannequins in the future, please do ask.

Yes, I will Jessie.

Thank you very much.

Goodbye.

Alice.

I only wished we had known.

There must've been so

many occasions when you needed time.

Please Alice in future.

He's dead.

Frank died last night.

Alice. I'm so sorry.

I will, of course have to take time

off for the funeral next week.

Yes, of course.

Alice, please go home now.

Take all the time you need.

Would you mind very much if I didn't.

There isn't anything left now you see.

Nothing but my work.

Bea.

I'm sorry.

It's quite all right miss Evie.

I've got Mrs. Greenaway due in minute.

I'll just check the fitting room.

Evie, Alice's husband died yesterday.

Oh, Bea.

I told Jack's parents that I thought interfering

in the lives of our staff was an act of patronage.

But if we'd known Evie, we could have helped Alice.

Perhaps Alice wanted to keep it separate.

This place may have been her only refuge from it all.

Oh, poor Alice.

Was there something you wanted to show me?

It seems rather trivial now.

But it's an article.

Retrospect now all the collections have been shown.

It must be said, albeit rather belatedly.

The house of Eliott provided the only spark

of true originality and made an otherwise

lacklustre season of collections.

Ought at least to be good for the odd commission.

Well, let's hope so.

Thank you.

Goodbye.

Evie Webbs daughter in law has just ordered

two evening gowns.

She read an article in American Vogue.

Haven't seen the latest edition.

Those seeking originality have scamp choice

from a host of collections.

Only the house of Elliot emerged as truly innovative

House of Eliott.

Mag, my girls have got through with all the

straight stitching they got so if you need any stuff coming

through I can take it.

Tilly.

It's arrived.

You look like something out of

Mr.Mannix's pictures in that.

It's lovely material.

And to complete the picture,

we all chipped in to get them for you.

Oh, they're beautiful.

Thank you.

I can boast that you're not the only one in demand

these days.

Not another offer from a rival studio.

Two actually.

Oh, Jack! That's wonderful!

We must celebrate just the two of us.

We're committed to this affair tonight, but soon.

Tomorrow.

Oh can't tomorrow.

Wednesday?

No working dinner.

Thursday, Eleanor Right is coming in for late appointment.

We're doing her cruise wardrobe.

And after that, I'm away on the new film.

But soon, yes?

Yes.

Soon.

Jack.

Well, fashion and film, equally successful at both

I understand.

Thank you.

Jack, I must have a word with you.

Excuse me.

Miss Eliott, Scotsman's Fashion Correspondence for Couture

Yes.

I believe the magazine has

quite a discriminating readership

on your side of the Atlantic.

Quite so.

Which is why I think that they'd be interested

in knowing more about you and the House of Eliott.

Really?

Yes.

If you could spare the time.

Perhaps we could have an interview.

Now.

Yes. Why not?

I don't see why not?

Excellent.

You know I think that the use of colour in your

collection is quite unique.

Thank you.

I know I'm hopelessly early.

But I couldn't believe you finally returned one of my calls.

I've been busy.

And I wanted to see you properly.

Well,

as long as everything's all right now.

No,

James.

I meant I wanted to explain properly.

Evie.

I know you were upset that day

at the racetrack, but I,

I did rather think you cared for me.

I gather I was wrong.

No, James, I could love you

but then that's precisely why I can't bear to be

with you anymore.

Caring about someone who loves danger more than he loves me.

Evie it isn't like that.

I don't love the danger,

the excitement more than you.

It's just a part of who I am.

I need challenge.

I know.

And I know just as well that there's no use

asking you to change, but James

I just can't sit and watch you flirt with death.

I once knew someone like you.

Evie any man worth his salt takes risks.

James, it's easy to find ways to die.

Can't you see if you're so careless with your own life

you'd be just as careless with my love.

That's why I have to say goodbye James.

You don't mean this Evie.

I do James.

I may regret it more than anything I've ever done,

but I do mean it.

Goodbye James.