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Uh, good morning Joseph, all ready to face the day?

Yes Betty, good morning Betty.

We simply want to know the truth Joseph.

May I ask what Mr. Saroyan said about me?

Joseph, we want to hear your side of the story.

Were you dismissed from Gillespie Saroyan?

I was, but I really don't know the reason why.

Joseph, please tell us the truth.

Unless you are trying to hide something.

I assure you Ms. Eliott, I am telling you the truth.

I was doing the monthly audit of the banks loan accounts,

when I came across something I didn't understand.

And what was that?

Loans have been awarded to certain companies

without an interest rate or a date for repayment.

Is that unusual?

Very, how else can a bank make money?

If it doesn't charge interest on a loan?

So what did you do then?

I brought these discrepancies

to the attention of my superior

Mr. Weaver, the chief of accountant.

The next thing I knew without any term of notice,

I was sacked.

There you are Madge.

Oh, we finished Mrs. Denton suit.

Ready for today's fitting,

quite good considering she's about to visit

for about two days.

I know I checked it last night.

I never can surprise you, can we Mrs.Ranby?

I'm not here to be surprised.

No.

Now Madge, about this blouse.

Is there something wrong with it?

Can't you see?

The seams haven't been over sewn.

I left instructions-

That all the reggies had to be sewn

at each stage of the making, yes Mrs. Ranby.

Then why has it not been done?

Well, we're a bit pushed with time getting

Mrs. Denton suit ready.

The oversewing will be done eventually.

It should have been completed by now.

We're doing our best.

Which sometimes happens not to be good enough.

No, Mrs. Ranby.

Thank you.

The order had come from Mr. Saroyan, he refused to see me.

Well, what about Sir. Desmon?

Sir. Desmond felt he couldn't countermand

his partner's instructions.

But he promised that once that had all been sorted out,

he'd make sure I have my old job back.

In the meantime, as a recompense

he was kind enough to get me the position here.

So you had hoped to return to Gillespie Saroyan?

Yes, but that's out of the question now,

with Sir. Desmond dead.

You are stuck with The House of Eliott, Joseph.

Ms. Elliot, this other matter.

What's other matter?

I tried to talk to you about the loan from the bank.

Yes, what about it?

Now that I've received all the papers pertaining to it.

It's the terms of the loan agreement that concerned me.

The matter of the interest rate?

Yes, well, it might be a little higher than usual.

But what about the raising

of the interest rate each month?

what do you mean?

It states in the agreement, all be it in small print,

that the interest payable will continue to rise.

So?

What didn't Mr.Saroyan explain?

What it means is that until you are able to repay the loan

the interest will continue to rise substantially.

You could end up paying back the original loan

many times over.

I assumed you were aware of this.

No, no girl.

That is not the way to do a ruler loop.

How many times have you been told?

But T, Mrs. Foss said-

You must do it the way I showed you.

Bad habits resulted in inferior workmanship.

Take a pride in what you do, all of you.

I do.

Well. Who do we believe?

Joseph or Saroyan?

I've never liked Saroyan.

Well, Bea that as it me.

How do we know that Joseph isn't lying?

He could be covering up his own failings

and by doing so miss managing our accounts.

Joseph? No.

Evie I feel so foolish.

Saroyan made out, we were signing a standard agreement.

We should have read the small print.

Can't we just find a way of paying off

this loan to Saroyan

and releasing ourselves from his control?

Oh Evie, if it were that easy.

Desmond would never have let this happen, Bea.

Perhaps not.

Bea, Jack's our director at business.

Why don't we talk to him?

No, Evie I really don't want to bother him at the moment.

But I think we should ask him.

No, I think this is something

we should sort out ourselves.

Bea, talk to Jack or I will.

This damn thing.

Here, let me do it.

What is the matter with you tonight?

I'm nervous that's all.

Now what is there to be nervous about?

Oh, nothing.

It's the first showing of what I think,

I hope is my best film, I want people to like it.

They will.

No matter what anyone says,

it doesn't get any easier, you know,

there's so much money involved.

Got to be a success.

I have every confidence.

You haven't seen it yet.

I know your work

Jack, I'm sorry to bring this up.

But you mentioned money and investments.

I don't know what to do.

About Joseph or Saroyan?

Both.

What if we can't repay the loan?

We're going to be forever in debt.

Do you trust Joseph?

Well I want to, but I can't be sure.

What I should do is check the books myself.

But the very thought of it

Look I have an idea.

Why don't you bring me all the books

and I'll get my accountants to look over them.

See if there are any inconsistencies.

All right?

And what about Saroyan?

First things first,

now please, no more on this subject, not tonight.

What time are we picking Evie up?

In half an hour.

Thank you, I feel better.

Good. You look beautiful.

I know the Montford are dying to meet you.

Isn't Lady Montford have something to do with the palace.

She's one of the ladies in waiting.

No, I'm starting to feel nervous now.

Come on, let's go.

Jack took that.

It's a very important photograph.

In what way Lady Montford?

Oh, Elizabeth please.

It's because of the portrait

that I was first introduced to Alexander.

It was published in the Talca.

Alexander saw it and he was determined to meet me.

Oh, how romantic.

He is, so you can see that's why

I've always had a soft spot for Jack.

He never told me.

He's too modest, but he's very talented.

However, I have to say I was a little hesitant

when he first asked permission to use this house

for his film.

But he was so reassuring and persuasive.

I could hardly say no.

It's really more generous of you.

Nonsense, I can't wait to see the final result.

Well, have the screen set up in the ballroom.

Perfect.

Jack I think Beatrice is charming.

You are a very lucky man.

I know.

And Evangelina is also very lovely.

I'd never have taken them for sisters at first

but now I can see the similarities.

Everything's ready, should we start?

Why not?

Ladies and gentlemen, first of all

I'd like to thank you all for making the effort

to be with us this evening.

This I can say as a first for Montfort Hall.

We were rather privileged to be chosen as a setting

for Jack Maddox's new film, "The Secrets Within."

You are also rather privileged to be the first audience

to view it.

I'm sure it'll be a wonderful success for Jack.

Now, if you'll all like to come into the ballroom,

we'll begin in a few minutes.

Will they be long?

They better not be, I told Jerry a quick punch only,

as long as your Norman doesn't lead them astray.

Oh Norman wouldn't.

He doesn't really drink.

Do you know he always comes home straight after work?

You wait to be married as long as I have,

you will be going down the Pub yourself to dragging out.

Oh, not my Norman.

Oh, I tried to pop in to see yesterday.

Old Florence made sure I was kept busy.

Oh, she doesn't change that woman, does she?

I kept on trying to ask Ms. Evie things

but she always interfered.

Is as if she doesn't want me to even talk to the sisters.

She doesn't.

Do you know where he gets my back up?

The way she bosses my girls like I'm not even there.

I know, we are supposed to be running the workrooms.

Trouble is as long as the work gets done,

Ms. Beatrice will not hear a word said against her.

Well, I suppose it's only fair.

But it's always us that gets

the sharp end of the stick, aint it?

I know I'd like to shove that stick.

Madge, there's nothing we can do about it.

I'm that fed up, I don't know how much longer

I can stand working like this.

What do you mean?

I've got to do something about her.

Haven't you done enough for tonight, love?

I'd just like to finish this, then I'll be happy.

Finish it in the morning at work

where it's supposed to be done.

Alfred, if I don't work I'll be behind.

You've got a staff to do that for you.

I seem to spend all my time trying to make them listen

to the right way of doing things.

Madge and Tilly are good girls at heart,

but I despair sometimes.

You're too conscientious Flory, I know you.

You worry too much.

I like to take a pride in my work.

So do I.

I'm the best tailor in my firm

but I only do my best when I'm paid for it.

Can I just-

No.

Alfred Ranby, you're a wicked, wicked man.

Isn't that why you married me?

I must congratulate you Jack, your film was excellent.

Thank you.

If you'll, excuse me, just one moment.

You actually saw film in the air during a flight?

Yes, they had a small screen at the front

and then they put the project at the back.

Are films a regular thing there on the flights?

Apparently,

I was one of the first to experience it.

A wonderful place to secretly

capture the audience for my film.

Excuse me, do you like it?

It's beautiful.

I've never seen anything quite so stylish.

We bought it at the Paris exhibition.

Oh, I've read all about it.

Is it as wonderful as it sounds?

Was the major creative events since the war.

There are all forms of art, architecture,

interior design, furniture, ceramics, glass

and of course haute couture.

I rather like the whole concept,

it's very modern and stylish.

Oh, if weren't so busy I'd love to go.

But I'll just have to settle for the next best thing.

And what's that?

You can tell me about it.

Oh, that is if you don't mind.

No, no, of course not.

Now the major part of the exhibition

took place on both banks at the same time.

And did you get to see everything?

Well, as much as time allowed for,

I have to tell you we did get rather overwhelmed by-

Well, there were three barges,

all showing Parades lavish gown.

He was exhibiting on the sane.

Oh, I wish it had been on the room in Paris last year.

We were very fortunate to spend some time

with Gilles Caragnac.

If I'm not mistaken, you're wearing one of his designs.

I am.

Everything I wear is exclusively French.

You're very fortunate.

Necessity, really.

Because of my position in court

and being married to a government minister,

I'm constantly in the public eye.

I have to dress accordingly.

So I go to the best.

Would you never consider a London fashion house?

No.

That's honest.

Should I consider one? The House of Eliott, perhaps?

If you did decide to come to see us,

we'd make you something just as good

as any Parisian house.

And probably at half the price.

Oh, Alexandra would like that.

Good morning Mrs. Babbage.

Good morning Florence. Those are pretty.

I feel they brighten up the work room.

It's a nice idea.

If I cut here,

you'll be able to accentuate the line that you're after.

That's good.

And then if I cut here,

here,

it will give it the weight.

That's very good.

Florence, that's so clever, don't you think, Madge?

Yeah, it is.

I just want to look over them for myself.

It will only be for a few days.

Naturally, that is your right.

Thank you.

May I ask if you later intend

handing them over to Mr. Saroyan?

I'm certainly not doing that.

Ms. Eliott, please forgive me.

But are you saying you believe what he says?

Joseph, you must understand.

We are in a rather difficult position.

Until we are more familiar

with our current financial situation,

I'm afraid we can make no more decisions about anything.

Now if you will excuse me.

Excuse me Alice.

Oh, Ms. Eliott, I thought you might like to know,

I just received a telephone call

from the Lady Elizabeth Montford,

who's very interested in viewing our collection.

Oh, Alice that is good news, isn't it?

Good morning.

Mr. Saroyan.

I see you've made yourself comfortable.

Oh, I'm so sorry, please forgive me.

I realised how busy you are.

But I did say that I'd return.

The matter of the accounts.

May I have them now please?

Oh, I'm afraid it's not convenient at the moment,

Mr. Saroyan.

Beatrice.

I regard your business as my personal responsibility.

You really must believe I have his best interests at heart.

That is most reassuring.

To properly manage your affairs

I need your full cooperation.

So you can strengthen your own position.

That's hardly fair.

Was it fair to make us take out a loan

with extortionate interest rates?

You agreed the terms.

If you had explained the specific terms

we would never have agreed to it.

You do realise that no other Bank

would consider giving you a loan?

Whatever the interest rates?

Well then why did you?

Because I am endeavouring to get your business

back on an even keel.

Rates were set for your own good.

I beg your pardon.

Money is being wasted and misdirected.

You need to be made aware of the severity of the situation.

I am trying to get you out of the mess

that Desmond got you into, and got me into.

You really must trust me.

I'm sorry, if you would excuse me.

I have a business to run and a loan to repay.

Very well, I should still like to see the accounts

please, when it is convenient.

Yes, I should telephone you, when it is convenient.

I hope that be soon. Good day.

Tilly, why have you done the suit

before the blouse?

'Cause it makes more sense that Lady is coming in first-

She isn't coming in first, she's coming into tomorrow.

Is there a problem?

No, Mrs. Ranby.

No, we're just sorting out the order.

But I discuss that with you both first thing this morning.

Let me see.

Oh, what's this?

Why is Mrs. Panel's blouse been done

before Lady Randal's suit?

And why is the order here being changed?

Well, we just thought-

You though?

Tilly, let me do the thinking.

There is a reason for the work to be done in this sequence.

We just thought that if we did change the order

we'd get ahead.

Later hand those suit-

I don't want you to hear your opinions Madge.

I want you to follow my instructions.

Yes, Mrs. Ranby.

Hello.

Did you have a successful day?

It was excellent.

The news story has been agreed,

the studio has given me an immediate go ahead.

Oh Jack, that's wonderful.

Does that mean you'd be going away again?

More than likely, it won't be for long.

You got the books back and?

Joseph's management of the finances is without fault.

However, he was right about Saroyan.

My accountant's advice is to pay off the loan

as soon as possible, or it could go on indefinitely.

I'm more than that Jack.

Just proves how beholden we now are to the bank.

I know, anyhow it seems to clear Joseph

having to keep he's just honest.

Thank you.

Let's go out to dinner, I'm starving.

No, I'm not hungry.

Oh.

But you go, really.

All right, I'm gonna get changed.

Hello, you're early.

Free you out, did they?

How did you know?

I always said you work too hard.

I mean, I don't think I can carry on

like this much longer.

What are you saying Flory?

Nobody listens to me.

I do my best to be reasonable,

but Madge and Tilly always seem to think they know best.

Have you spoken to the Eliott's about this?

I can't go complaining to them all the time.

It's my job to solve these problems out.

Look, you've just had a bad day.

It'll come right tomorrow.

I don't want to go in tomorrow.

Are you serious?

Short of always having to shout at them.

I don't know what else to do.

Maybe it's best if I give them my notice.

And where are you going to find another job

as good as the one you've got?

Work's not that easy to find these days.

I don't know.

I bet you'll still be with The House of Eliott

when Madge and Tilly are long gone.

They're not worth sacrificing a good job for.

But Alfred you don't unders-

Look, you are just a bit tired and fed up,

that's all.

Now come on, no more silly talk about leaving.

All right?

Look, you'll feel better after a good night's sleep.

All right, and thanks.

Don't be silly.

No, I'm afraid none of these will do.

Perhaps a variation on one of these designs.

Could I suggest-

I really want something that's never been seen before.

A routine government function it might well be,

but that's no excuse not to be dressed imaginatively.

Of course, I quite understand.

I'll just go and see if Ms. Eliott is available

to discuss the design with you.

This are all our latest ideas.

Yes, it's not quite right.

Do you understand what I'm after?

Yes, let me see.

If we were to change the line here, you see?

And drop the waist.

And maybe shorten the hem.

So?

The very thing, now of course I would like it

in silk Georgette covered in beads.

And some gold and freshwater pearls here.

The very thing.

Naturally I would like a matching cloak with a fur collar.

Yes, we can do that.

Oh good, well that's settled.

Now I really must be on my way, palace duties.

Alice I will arrange for you to take my measurements

in a day or two.

Very good your Ladyship.

Goodbye Beatrice.

Alexandra and I would love you all to come to Montford.

If you have a free weekend to spare?

Thank you Lady Elizabeth.

I should tell Evie and Jack and we'll let you know.

All right, goodbye Beatrice.

I can find my own way out, and thank you.

I'm sure you're aware that the cost of the fur trim

on the cloak, far exceeds the special price

of Lady Elizabeth's gown.

Yes, I know that that Alice,

but we must look upon this as an investment

for the future.

We need to attract more clients

out of Lady Elizabeth's standing.

Believe me, it will be money well spent.

Very well.

Lot 24, three panels of fine Victorian bidding

to the young lady over there.

Lot 25, a pair of exquisite prints,

18th century Italian designs.

Now I start the bidding at ten shillings.

Come now ladies and gentlemen,

these are a superb examples of the period.

Who will give me 10 shillings?

Eight shillings, I'll be giving them away at seven.

Six, would anyone offered me five shillings

before we move on to the next lot?

Five shillings, thank you.

Any advance on five shillings now?

No?

Going for five shillings the first time,

the second time, third.

Sold to the young lady again.

Lot 26 as you heard there of 18th century,

sold the canvas sticks.

Evangeline.

Hello.

I didn't know you frequented auctions.

Well, I thought you are being too busy?

Well, I am a lot out you know.

Running a fashion house,

isn't just simply sewing and drawing.

And may I ask why you're not at the house of Lords,

or treasury or wherever it is you're at?

Touché.

Actually, I was rather curious to see

if the items I had put into the auction had been sold.

And? Were you successful?

I should say so.

All the furniture I wanted to get rid of,

costly monstrosities that my great-grandfather

installed at Montfort are bought by an American,

and some prints I had, have just been purchased

by a very beautiful young lady.

You mean.

Exactly.

Are you in a rush to get back?

Well no, not really.

Good, please join me for lunch?

Yes, I'd love to.

I feel we cannot leave this matter any longer.

Is it about Jenny again?

I'm afraid so.

The girl has already been disciplined once,

her work is not up to standard

and she's continuing to make mistakes.

oh yeah, there might've been some problems with her work.

Which you and Madge have had to put right.

If we gave her under the warning she might improve.

We cannot afford to carry anyone Madge.

You should both know that.

It starts to affect everyone else's work.

We're going to have to let it go.

Don't you both agree?

So when are you gonna tell her then?

I'm not, you are.

What? You want me to suck her?

Yes, Tilly.

-Oh Madge- -If it's got to be done,

I'll do it.

No Madge, it must come from Tilly.

Jenny is one of Tilly's girls.

I want you to tell her in the morning.

No, I certainly do not aspire

to be prime minister one day.

Why not?

It would interfere with all my interests,

and I'd never be able to spend time at home with the family.

But you do enjoy your work at the treasury?

Keeps me sufficiently busy

without taking up too much of my time.

Now don't misunderstand me.

I take the job very seriously,

but, wow, Elizabeth likes to see me now and again.

Oh, do you suppose that Elizabeth would mind

that I bought the prints?

Didn't you say they were gift to her?

Hmm, from a visiting dignitary.

And I insist on making them a present to you.

I shall return your five shillings.

That really isn't necessary.

No argument.

Here to make it official,

I'll sign the back of one of them.

Come on, hand one of them over.

If you insist.

Are you sure Elizabeth won't mind?

Absolutely.

No, she asked me to dispose of them

because they didn't appeal to her.

There.

Thank you.

Elizabeth thinks a lot of you and Beatrice.

She was going to The House of Eliott this morning

to discuss having something made.

Yes I know, I'm sorry I missed her.

There'll be other times I'm sure.

Yes.

Well I'd really better go.

No dessert or coffee?

I've got work to do I'm afraid.

Thank you for lunch.

Thank you for your company.

Good bye.

Where has all the fun gone at?

That's what I wanna know.

You are right, we haven't had a good gig for a long time.

Whenever I laugh, Florence makes me feel right guilty,

you know?

Oh yeah, you only get a smile out of her

when Ms. Evie and Ms. Bea are around.

And when she's with the customers.

I pity her poor husband.

I bet she leads him a dogs life.

Everything dance in her way, you know?

Mh-hm.

Do the dinner this way, make the sausages that way.

Have a cuddle this way.

But never on a Sunday or with the lights on.

Like is gonna be worse, I suppose.

Still I'll be glad when tomorrow is over.

You mean Jenny?

It will be all right. Don't you worry.

Evie, these are beautiful.

I particularly like this one.

Well, make yourself something out of it.

What do you mean?

It's for you.

But I thought you were putting them into stock?

Oh, come on Bea, how often do we treat ourselves?

Besides I'm making myself something out of this one.

After all we should set some sort of example

as leaders of fashion.

Exactly.

Jack will appreciate it.

Yes.

Is Jack coming to pick you up today?

No, he's arranged to have supper

with Lord Alexander at his club.

Evie, I really think Jack's fed up eating at home.

I saw Alexandra today.

Really?

Yes, he was selling some items at the auction.

The funny thing was I took a fancy to these prints.

I must show them to you, I brought them to the flat.

And it turned out that Alexandra was selling them.

And then he asked me to launch.

I thought it was rude not to accept.

He's such a nice man.

I mean they're both nice, him and Elizabeth.

Yes. Oh, Elizabeth has asked us

If we like to go to Montford for the weekend.

Do you want to go?

Yes.

Well, maybe, I don't know, you decide.

I'll ask Jack, he might not want to go.

I must say,

I was quite surprised to see her there.

She's changed a lot in the last few years,

become much more independent.

What was she like before?

Well, very shy, unsure of herself.

Was it lying on Beatrice to make decisions for her.

She's much more confident now, does what she wants to.

She goes out a lot on her own.

She even taught herself to ride recently.

'Cause Beatrice has to come to terms with the fact

that little sister is no longer reliant on her.

I expect she has a lot of suitors?

Lost count of the broken hearts.

I'm sure.

So how has the new film?

Coming on.

Where have you set this one?

It not quite as regal as Montford Hall I'm afraid.

It's set on an isolated pig farm.

I substituted glamour for grime.

Alexander, hi!

A pleasure to see you.

Let me introduce you to Jack Maddox,

the filmmaker, Ralph Saroyan.

How do you do?

We haven't met, had we?

No, I didn't believe so.

Alexander we must get together sometime.

There something I want your department to arrange for me.

Of course Ralph, telephone me tomorrow.

Thank you.

Very pleasant to have met you.

Splendid chap Saroyan, merchant banker.

Do you know him well?

Quit a few years.

Met him through some charity functions

that Elizabeth organised.

He donates to charity, does he?

More than that, he's been a very generous supporter

of the conservative party.

As long as it's his own money he's giving away

and not the banks.

That's very good Jack.

No, Ralph's Saroyan a highly respected figure in the city.

He and Sir. Desmond Gillespie founded the bank

and bore just after the war,

a very successful enterprise.

If there were any more men like Ralph.

Should we go and eat?

Mh-hm, by all means.

Madge said you want to see me?

That's why Jenny, do you wanna sit down?

What for?

More comfortable.

What's all this about?

Your work, you see.

Oh, I do my best, I mean you know that.

Yeah I do, but the thing is.

What are you trying to say Mrs. Foss?

I'm really sorry, Jenny, we're gonna have to let you go.

Are you sacking me?

Oh, I'm sorry.

You've call it in for me, haven't you?

No, no, I really haven't.

It's just we gave you too many chances

and you make too many mistakes.

It aint bloody fare.

You get everything that's owed to you.

Oh, and how long is that gonna last me?

I'm got my mum and my baby brother to keep.

What are they gonna do now to eat?

I am so sorry, Jenny.

You don't care do you?

You are all right.

Oh, you are two-faced Tilly Foss.

I knew I should never trusted you.

Jenny, what's the matter?

Tilly, is everything all right?

No.

What's the matter?

Bea, Do you know what was going on?

Jenny's just ren out crying.

She's been dismissed.

On whose authority and why?

On mine, she was repeatedly warned about her work

and her attitude.

It didn't improve and I had no other choice.

I suppose Florence persuaded you.

I saw how she used to treat that poor girl, Bea.

Because Evie, her work was not up to standard.

That is no excuse.

It is every excuse, or have you forgotten

we are trying to run a business?

Evie, we treat our staff more than well enough.

If we're to get the best from Florence

we have to be seen to support her recommendations.

So it was her?

I have every faith in Florence judgement .

Well, I'm glad you do.

Evie, please let's not argue about this,

there are more important things to discuss.

Such as?

Ralph Saroyan has just telephoned.

He wants to see us this afternoon.

Why?

He wouldn't elaborate, but he said it was important.

Yes, well, I don't particularly want to see him.

You go.

Evie, please, I need your support.

I Really don't think I can face him again in my own.

Please Evie.

All right.

And Mr. Wint is still in you employ?

We see no reason to let him go.

You seem convinced he's trustworthy.

His work cannot be faulted.

We've had the accounts checked by an independent source

and they were all found to be in order.

You've had the accounts checked elsewhere,

by whom?

My husband's accountant.

But you weren't prepared to let me see them?

Why do you need to?

Because the bank has a holding in The House of Eliott

and has a right of access.

Those are our books.

Yes, yes, yes they are indeed.

You took them.

No, Wint handed them over quite willingly.

Joseph would never.

He can very well do otherwise

when he was presented with that.

Which is the agreement that Desmond drafted and you signed.

In which it states quite clearly

that the bank has that right of access.

And please believe me, this is a standard clause.

I'd hoped that I wouldn't have to exercise that right.

But you've really left me no alternative.

Is this right, Bea?

Yes.

Your determination not to let me see these books,

make me think you must be hiding something.

I'm sorry it had to be this way.

But if the cost of materials is more,

considerably more than the cost of the garment,

how do you expect to survive?

Let alone make a profit?

I'm referring to this particular item

for lady Elizabeth Montford.

I agreed to that price in order to attract her costumer.

If you continue to attract customers like that,

you'll very, very soon find yourselves bankrupt.

If your loan doesn't ruin as first.

There's nothing that you've told me

that can be described as illegal.

I just can't understand why you're defending him, Jack?

I'm not I'm trying to understand him, that's all.

I don't like Ralph Saroyan either.

Now please, I'm not in the mood to argue.

Oh, come on you two, what's the problem now?

Ralph Saroyan.

Could we just try and forget about Ralph Saroyan

until Monday, please?

I'd really quit like to enjoy this weekend.

Wise advice, let's go.

I wish I did have access

to the volts of The Bank of England.

So you don't actually deal with the money?

Unfortunately only the facts and figures.

Mind you not all the matters that we have to attend to

are straightforward.

It's not just paperwork.

But there some tales you can tell.

Oh, the treasury has a fund of stories

mostly unrepeatable.

There's certainly a lot of drama

are intrigue in the world of high finance.

Jack don't get Alexander talking about work.

As well as boring me, I'm sure it'll bore

Evangeline and Beatrice.

Banking in high finance interest me.

Alexander, I believe you know Ralph Saroyan.

-Beatrice. -Ralph, of course.

Do you know him?

He's a director of The House of Eliott.

Our investments are tied up with his bank.

Really, but Jack you're a director too, aren't you?

And yet at the club, you said you hadn't met.

It's a long story.

Well, whatever The House of Eliott

is certainly in good hands.

You really think so?

Beatrice, could we change the subject, please?

Ralph is highly thought of in financial circles.

And I believe he's chasing a knighthood.

And what's more, I think he's gonna get it.

Perhaps he'll achieve it

when he's ruined some more companies.

How could you?

I didn't say anything I was ashamed of.

You embarrassed everybody.

Jack, I did not.

Alexander hardly took any notice

and Elizabeth made light of the whole thing.

We finished our meal off pleasantly enough.

And you certainly embarrassed me.

Am I not allowed to speak my mind anymore?

Bea, I would like to spend the little precious time

that we do have together, not discussing work.

Jack, I know The House of Eliott

and its problems bore you-

That is certainly not true.

That they are not nearly as important as any problems

you have at the studio,

but they are damned important to me Jack,

and I'm doing my best to try and sort them out.

I certainly do care about your business problems

but there is a time and place for everything.

And it's not here, not this weekend.

All right, Jack, let me know next time

when it's appropriate to speak.

Bea, don't be ridiculous.

Is it so ridiculous?

Darling, it's just a question of etiquette.

Oh, please, Jack.

I don't want to talk about it anymore.

I just want to go to bed.

I am sorry about Jack and Beatrice.

What is there to be sorry about?

Well, they're a bit edgy at the moment.

They've both been working very hard.

I get more than edgy if I'm tired.

Darling, you're impossible.

I have to keep well out of Alexander's way

when he behaves like that.

Don't worry, tomorrow is another day.

So, are we going riding in the morning?

Well, I'm afraid Beatrice doesn't ride.

But I presume you and Jack do?

Oh, yes.

Although, I'm not terribly experienced.

Oh, you'll be fine.

Now, you, Alexandra, and Jack are riding

and I'll keep Beatrice company.

We can have a good gossip.

So that's settled then.

Well, if you'll excuse me, I think I'll retire.

Of course, goodnight.

Goodnight.

Goodnight Evangeline.

Such a lovely girl, don't you think?

Yes.

Jack.

Jack, will you come back to bed?

I can't sleep.

I would have liked to have learned to ride,

but my father thought it's a waste of time.

Well you still could Beatrice.

It's too late for me.

Nonsense. Jack could teach you.

We don't spend much time together.

Jack wasn't feeling too well when he got up this morning.

So he thought a walk would be better instead.

Well, I hope he doesn't get lost.

Huh, mind you he wouldn't be the first guest

that we'd have to send a search party out for.

I didn't spoil your supper last night, did I?

Whatever do you mean?

Well, Jack thought I'd gone a bit too far

in quizzing your husband about Ralph Saroyan.

Nonsense, I was most intrigued.

Well I've only met the man on a couple of occasions.

He's always given most generously to my charity appeals.

Has he?

So Alexander wasn't annoyed then?

Lord heavens, no.

We have many of Alexander's cronies down for the weekend.

Most of whom I certainly wouldn't trust my affairs with.

Now, I want you to tell me about Gilles Caragnac.

Not his designs, about him.

I hear he's a favourite with a certain Vicentes.

This has always been one of my favourite spots.

It's beautiful.

I often used to come here as a child.

My parents had these terrible arguments.

It'd upset me.

I'd sit here for hours.

Well thee view never failed to calm me.

I can believe it.

Come on, I'll show you the rest of the estate.

Let me help you.

Bye.

Have a safe journey.

Good bye.

Bye.

Go on Betty.

All right, even if I say so myself,

we've done a grand job here girls.

Well, I hope Lady Elizabeth will appreciates it.

Oh, Nora, could you give it a bit of a press here?

It's a bit creased, thanks.

Madge.

Mmh.

Does this look right to you?

What you need to do.

I saw Jenny the other day.

Oh yeah, how is she?

Still hasn't got any work.

A shame.

Yeah, there are terrible-

That's enough Betty.

What's up Nora?

-

What's this? Nora what have you done?

It was an accident, we can do something about.

Lady Elizabeth's final fitting is tomorrow morning.

We can replace a bit of fur,

and nobody will know the difference.

We can not just replace a piece.

It would ruin the whole cloak.

We've got to make another collar.

But Mrs. Ronby, that'll take all night.

I'm sure we can patch it.

Patch it? We do not patch things.

Go back and start again.

I know that there's another pelt.

But Florence is everything all right?

I'm afraid not.

But if we set to it now, I'm sure it'll be ready

for the fitting tomorrow.

Could I telephone my husband, Ms. Eliott?

You know I was supposed to have this afternoon off.

Yes, isn't it your niece's wedding?

Yes, she's off to Canada tomorrow.

Oh, but you must go.

I know how important your niece is to you.

I don't see that I can now.

No, I insist. We'll manage somehow.

Madge and Tilly are more than capable of coping with it.

Of course, but what about all the other orders?

I'll make sure that you're compensated

for any extra time, all right?

I'll leave you to issue instructions

before you go Florence.

Yes, Ms. Elliott and thank you.

All right, as I said before, we will start again.

We are gonna be here all night.

If we do it the way Florence wants.

What do you mean Madge?

You can see as well as I do,

we don't need to make a new collar.

Look, if we cut around here,

we can replace a bit of fur.

With your expert stitching, my cutting

we will be right and ready in no time.

And what about Florence's instructions?

Well, she's not here is she?

No Madge I can't, my life won't be worth living.

You just gonna have to do it the way that she wants.

Come with me.

Ms. Evie.

Yes.

Sorry to interrupt.

What can I do for you Madge?

Lady Montford's cloak.

Oh, you do have another pelt, don't we?

Oh yes, it's just the Mrs. Ronby

wants us to make a completely new collar.

Are you worried about finishing on time?

Oh, we don't mind working late.

But Tilly and me feel we can repair it just as well.

You see, if we cut out the burnt piece.

Mh-hm.

And add a new piece there are by the dots.

It'll do the job, save time.

Yeah, I see what you mean.

Sounds reasonable enough to me.

It's only that Ms. Ranby insisted we do it her way.

We still got all the other work to do

and we don't wanna get behind.

You're right.

So, do we have your permission

to take the way I suggested?

Of course you do Madge.

Thank you.

Good morning Madge.

Ranby.

Did you complete Lady Montford's cloak?

Yes, plenty of time.

May I have a look?

Good, an excellent job.

Is was hard work.

I can see that, I am very pleased.

Oh, how was the wedding?

That was beautiful?

Not having any children of my own.

I've always regarded Phyllis as a kind of daughter.

They'll be on the boat now.

Canada seems so very far away.

Can you go visit her there?

I don't know, it's a cost

and Alfred my husband doesn't like travelling.

All right, ladies, shall we get back to work?

Agnes, could you take that down to lady Montford's car?

-Yes. -Thank you.

I can't tell you how pleased I am.

Thank you.

What's more I should certainly

be waring it tomorrow night.

Oh, but I thought that was the reason

to have the garden made.

Well, I must be honest, I had my doubts.

About The House of Eliott?

About any London couturier.

I see.

I even went so far as, oh dear, this sounds awful.

I even went so far as to have another gown

commissioned from Paris.

In case ours didn't come up to standard?

Your caution surprises me.

Well, I've always been led to believe

that Parisian couturiers are-

The best?

I do hope we've done something to dispel that myth?

You certainly have.

And that we should be seeing you again?

It goes without saying.

Even at our standard rates,

you will still find us cheaper than Paris,

and a little bit more convenient.

Goodbye, Beatrice

and thank you.

Lady Elizabeth.

Madge.

Oh yes Mrs. Ranby.

I meant to ask, what happened

to Lady Elizabeth's damaged cloak?

The damaged cloak, well-

Lady Elizabeth is waring it.

I hope I miss heard you?

Well, Madge and all repaired the old collar,

didn't we Madge?

And lady Elizabeth, as you know has rode with it.

You disregarded my orders.

We did what we could in the time.

We'll be fair, Mrs. Ranby,

you were pleased with it yourself.

Does it matter now?

I left you specific instructions.

Ms. Evie said we could.

I beg your pardon.

Ms. Evie was happy with our suggestions

and gave us her permission.

Did she now? Right.

I feel my authority has been undermined.

Florence please.

I left specific instructions as he asked me to Ms. Eliott

and they were totally ignored.

Madge and Tilly seemed confident

that they could repair it.

In the end it saved time.

Evie Florence is right.

They should have followed the instructions.

It would have taken three times as long.

Forgive me Ms. Eliott, but Madge suggested

that you gave her and Tilly permission to carry on

as they wanted to.

Considering all the other work that had to be done

their way seemed more sensible.

It was an emergency and it had to be dealt with accordingly.

I'm sorry but there are professional principles

involved here and I'm tired of Madge and Tilly

constantly disobeying and questioning my instructions.

It isn't a criticism of you Ms. Eliott

but they should never have come to ask you

in the first place.

Well, I couldn't very well ignore them, could I?

Just make sure that this does not happen again.

I should talk to Madge and Tilly personally this evening.

To say what Ms. Eliott?

To tell them that they must listen to you

without exception in the future.

I'm sorry, but it's gone too far for that.

Unless Madge and Tilly are replaced,

I should be forced to resign.

Ain't you rather overreacting Florence?

For a long time, I chose not to say anything.

Feeling it was my job to deal with it.

They now think they know better.

I'm sure we can all work something out here.

I regret to say, it has to be either them or me.

I can not just dismiss Madge or Tilly.

Then I must resign.

I will not accept that Florence.

I'm sorry, there's no more to be said.

I will come and collect my personal belongings

tomorrow when everyone is gone.

Florence.

I can't compromise Ms. Eliott. I can't.

Goodbye.

What did you want us to do with Mrs. Grant suit,

Mrs. Ranby?

Do whatever you like Madge.

I don't know what you mean.

Since you've always done exactly what you wanted to do,

seems rather a pointless exercise asking me,

doesn't it?

But I just asked that was so all.

You and Tilly, you are both the same.

You both think that you know better.

Well, now you can prove it.

What's the matter Mrs. Ranby?

The matter is you've got your wish, I'm leaving.

You're going?

And not too soon.

I'm tired of working with amateurs.

With people who should have remained seamstresses.

Now hang on a minute.

Who are you calling amateur?

Isn't that obvious.

That's not fair.

Oh, and have you been fair?

Well times are changing.

There's other ways of doing things you know.

Not professionally, if you've been trained-

Oh, may the little kingdom come,

you never let off do you?

Bloom in training?

Well, I'm glad I wasn't if it meant being like you.

You've both learnt a lot from me and you know it.

Oh yes, we really have.

We've learned how not to do things.

And all I can say is, I pity those poor girls

on your next job.

I'm sure, there'll be more capable

and more appreciative.

I'm not accepting it.

I'm not accepting Florence's resignation.

We need her skills as a cutter.

Well, what do you intend to do she's resigned?

In the heat of the moment.

When she comes back tomorrow to collect her things,

hopefully the air will be clearer-

Ms. Bea, Ms. Evie, come quick,

there's been a terrible accident outside.

Mrs. Ranby, Mrs. Ranby.

She is dead.