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Bea?

The taxi's here.

Oh, thank you.

Evie, we haven't forgotten anything, have we?

No, I don't think so.

Evie, are we going to sell The House of Eliott?

Well, isn't that the conclusion we came to last night?

Did we?

Bea, we'd be wealthy,

we'd never be beholden to anyone ever again

would have the freedom to do whatever we choose to do.

Yes, but what about the offers from Jack and Alexander?

Bea, even if we did accept their money,

it wouldn't really solve things in the longterm, would it?

Thank you.

We haven't missed anything, have we Evie?

No, we've been through it a million times.

Right.

Telephone Hector and accept the offer.

I really am most terribly sorry,

it's very unusual for them to be late.

Are you prepared to wait a little longer, Benjamin?

As you wish.

If you'll excuse me, I'll just go and see if they're here.

Good morning.

Morning Alice.

I have Dame Caroline Troy in my office.

She has her producer with her, Mr Benjamin Kendrick.

They're very eager to see you.

Well can't you deal with it?

I have some important business to attend to here.

Dame Caroline, she's a wonderful actress.

I'd really quite like to meet her, Bea.

I think our business could wait, don't you?

Well all right, bring them through to reception please.

Thank you.

I'll telephone Maison Gilles later.

Elizabeth, I didn't expect you,

I thought you were going to stay in the country.

I've changed my mind, that's all right, isn't it?

Of course.

Besides, we need to talk.

Have you reconsidered the divorce?

No, something much more important.

It's Phillip, he's been playing truant.

We have to go to the school and discuss it.

I see.

I'm sure you can spare the time for our children.

After all, you have a lot of that now.

Yes, of course, we must go to the school.

I'll arrange an appointment with the headmaster

and let you know.

By the way, Lord Wacott called at the hall

over the weekend hoping to see you.

He wondered if you'd telephone him.

If I must.

The entire show?

No, only Dame Caroline's costumes.

And what exactly would that involve?

Five outfits, two for the day,

a couple for the evening,

perhaps something for leisure?

Dame Caroline is in rehearsal at the moment.

The new play opens next month

and I trust it will be as successful

as our current production in every way.

Well that's the sort of look I'm after,

something similar to what you're both wearing now.

What we're wearing?

The part I play is that of a smart,

middle-class business business woman,

so the clothes needs to reflect this.

I am after something simple in line, looks appropriate,

and is comfortable to wear.

Are you interested?

Well, yes.

But because we have certain commitments,

we will need some time in which to consider your request.

Of course.

Thank you.

You appreciate, Miss Eliott,

you will need to let us know quite soon?

Goodbye.

-Yes, naturally. -Goodbye.

By the end of next week.

We shall promise to do so.

Goodbye.

-Goodbye, thank you. -Goodbye.

Right then, we've just got to finish the sleeves

and it's all ready for Miss Hoolie's fitting this afternoon.

Might not you wear this?

I don't know.

It's very nice but

not the sort of thing you could wear every day, is it?

Oh yeah, but everything we make

is usually for a special occasion though, isn't it?

If I had money and didn't have to make my own clothes

I wouldn't come to a fashion house.

No?

No, I'd go to one of them big stores,

you know, like Bourne and Hollingsworth.

They've got some lovely things there, plain but smart.

So what do you think?

That's a very good idea, Charles.

You are not entirely happy

with Dame Caroline's request?

I don't feel it's an appropriate commission

for The House of Eliott.

Alice,

what do you mean by appropriate?

Well,

unlike some other commissions, the popular theatre

does not offer the same element of prestige

that's expected from a house of our standing.

Standing?

I wasn't aware we had one at the moment.

Alice, we'll discuss this later,

-thank you. -Yes.

Discuss what?

Dame Caroline Troy.

Alice doesn't approve, does she?

She thinks it will lower our standing.

Alice sees us as a couture house

catering solely for the rich and titled.

Which is precisely what we are, Evie.

And which is precisely why we should be considering

making our designs available to a wider clientele.

Evie, what's brought this sudden change of thought?

Certain things Dame Caroline said,

and also something I just heard Madge and Tilly discussing

about the kind of clothes they'd like to wear.

Well, let's be honest, Evie,

Madge and Tilly aren't exactly our type of customer.

No, that isn't what I meant exactly.

What I'm talking about is professional working women

like us, who wouldn't normally come to a couture house.

Perhaps that's the type of customer

we should be trying to attract.

Well, this is all very interesting

but haven't you forgotten one important fact?

Which is?

That a couple of hours ago we had agreed

to sell The House of Eliott.

I don't enjoy being ostracised

and I'm sure you don't either

but we must endeavour to keep the few friends we still have.

I did speak to Lord Wacott.

And?

I was a tempting offer,

I'm having lunch with him tomorrow to discuss it.

Good.

Alexander?

Will you talk to Phillip, he's always listened to you.

Yes, of course.

I'll talk to William.

The headmaster seemed more concerned

about the effect the problem was having on Phillip's work

rather than the truancy itself.

Yes I know, I took all that in.

Good, you gave the distinct impression

of being somewhere else.

Elizabeth.

I know you've a lot on your mind at the moment

but you could at least make an effort.

I am!

Lord Montford, this way if you please.

Thank you.

Are you coming?

Come along.

So, where did you go?

To the village.

You wouldn't tell the headmaster why.

Will you tell me?

It doesn't matter!

Yes, Phillip, it does.

Your mother and I are very worried about you.

Are you?

What's that supposed to mean you?

You and mother

are going to divorce!

Where did you to get that from?

Please, tell me.

The whole school knows about your resignation!

Yes, I'm sorry, I should have told you.

It wasn't a good time.

What else do you know?

Something about a tart you've been seen with?

What did you say?

That's what the boys call her!

I don't understand!

William keeps asking me questions, I can't answer them.

I had to get away.

Yes, I see.

I'm sorry.

So am I, Phillip,

so am I.

William, come along you two.

Bea?

What is it?

Wake up, I need to talk to you.

Oh, tomorrow Evie!

No, now.

Please?

Come on.

Well, what do you think?

About the idea itself

or the question of bringing out a new collection?

Both?

Well, I think the idea of designing clothes

for the professional working woman is wonderful.

I just wish we'd thought of it six months ago.

And you do realise this could open our door

to a completely different type of customer?

Yes.

But?

It's practicalities, Evie.

We have to design this collection,

make it, display it, advertise it.

Which of course needs money.

Alexander?

Jack.

I still have the check he gave me, it's very generous.

It would see us through this collection.

I don't know.

Why don't you go and see Jack?

Talk to him about it.

And he's still is a director.

I feel we'd be taking advantage of him.

That's not true.

If we could achieve this,

we wouldn't have to sell The House of Eliott.

Oh, Evie.

If you go and see Jack, I'll go and see Alexander.

We can come to some sort of decision afterwards.

Is it Beatrice who won't accept my financial help?

I don't think it's being offered for the right reasons.

Oh, you won't accept it?

No.

Why?

Alexander, the business doesn't really interest you,

does it?

I just don't like to see such talent go to waste,

that's all.

And you feel guilty?

I won't deny it, with all the publicity,

coupled with my resignation,

contributed to your problems.

Alexander, it was as much my fault.

It doesn't matter what the reasons are.

It matters to me.

Then you won't let me help you?

I can't force you.

No.

This isn't a good time,

you obviously have other things on your mind.

I have a business appointment, I must go.

I'll see you soon though, won't I?

Of course.

So, you look very well.

So do you.

Look, Jack-

Evie spoke to me on the telephone.

I glad you're reconsidering my offer.

I hope it would be enough

to get you through the new collection

so you won't have to sell.

Thank you.

Jack, you've always had faith in us but

what if we fail?

You won't.

Please be realistic.

All right if it doesn't work out I can bear the loss.

Really?

Really.

Well, thank you.

It's very generous of you.

Good, that's settled, you can cash that check.

I still have to discuss it with Evie.

Well Evie gave the distinct impression...

Nevermind.

You discuss it with her.

So that's business settled, now, will you stay for dinner?

No.

No, I'd better get back.

All right.

Look, my new film is opening next week.

I'd like you to come as my guest.

Evie's invited.

It's a new direction for me, I value your opinion.

All right, thank you.

Good.

Well,

goodbye Jack.

Goodbye.

And thank you once again.

Hello.

Hello.

How did it go with Jack?

Fine.

Well?

Did you accept his offer?

Well, I want to discuss it with you first.

Bea, I thought we discussed this?

We hadn't agreed anything, or at least I hadn't.

How did it go with Alexander?

I turned his offer down.

Without even discussing it with me?

Bea, I could never accept his money.

Yes, well that's how I feel about Jack!

Well we have no choice now but to accept Jack's offer.

Evie,

are we deceiving ourselves about this collection?

Perhaps we should really reconsider Gilles' offer?

It's too late, I've turned him down.

We're not selling.

What?

I'm sorry Bea, but I know what I've done is right.

Evie,

we used to make these decisions together!

I know!

But I just thought I couldn't let Gilles win.

I didn't actually tell you the real reason I left Paris.

Gilles started to interfere.

He wanted my talent,

but on his terms and I wasn't prepared to compromise.

So that's why I left.

And he wants to buy The House of Eliott

to make some sort of point?

Something like that.

Well it seems a very expensive way to do it.

I know, which is why I've turned him down.

So Bea, don't reprimand me please.

I wasn't going to do that Evie,

but you've left us with no other choice

but to accept Jack's offer.

Bea, do you believe in this collection or not?

Yes, it's got to work.

Oh Evie,

I'm beginning to think

this wasn't such a good idea after all.

It'll be all right.

I never thought I'd be nervous being out with Jack.

I'm here.

You look wonderful.

Thank you.

Come through.

Alexander, glad you could make it.

I wouldn't miss this, Jack.

Beatrice.

I suggest we go straight in.

Yes.

You honestly liked it?

Yes, and I don't think we were alone.

So different from your other films, Jack.

Wonderful film!

You're very kind.

Mr Maddox, Jack Maddox?

Yes.

Very impressive film.

Thank you.

I'd like to speak with you about your work.

Mayhaps we can meet in a day or two?

I'm staying at the Ritz, telephone me.

Of course

Harriet, my dear.

If you'll excuse us.

Elmer Jeffard-Hendry.

You know him?

Not personally,

he's one of America's most prolific producers.

I didn't know he'd been invited.

Well Jack, that's a good sign isn't it?

I suppose so.

Next stop, Hollywood.

Would you excuse us a minute?

Of course.

I didn't think it we'd ever get a moment alone.

How are you?

I've missed you.

I'm sorry about the other day.

It's my fault.

No, it wasn't.

I just had other thoughts on my mind.

Yes.

Something's worrying you, what is it?

Evie,

I've been offered a job in Italy.

Italy?

As ambassador.

I might be going to Rome.

Nothing settled, of course.

Load Wacott put me up for it.

Obviously somebody has a regard for me.

When might this be?

Well I'll be leaving in a week or so.

Just to see how the land lies,

whether the job appeals.

It's a kind of exploratory trip, not for long.

Will Elizabeth be going with you?

No.

It's just that I might not have the chance

of seeing you before I go.

Well, that's all right

because we're quite busy with the collection,

so that works out quite well.

Alexander do you still love me?

Of course.

Jack, your offer we'd like to accept it.

That is, if you haven't changed your mind.

No!

Well, good news!

You mark my words,

the tide is turning for The House of Eliott.

Well if it is, it's thanks to you.

Jack, I don't see Emma Casson here tonight.

No, my leading lady couldn't come.

Couldn't, or didn't want to?

I'm sorry, Jack, but we've got to go.

What, you're not staying for the party?

No, I'm a little tired.

I'm afraid you'll have to excuse me as well.

Right, well I'll get you a taxi.

That's all right, I'll take Beatrice and Evie home.

Oh no, I don't mind getting a taxi.

I insist.

Goodbye.

He's going to Italy?

He might be.

Are you and Jack all right?

Well, I accepted his offer if that's what you mean.

Okay.

Well, we have a lot of work to do.

I know we have this collection to design

but I do think we should accept

Dame Caroline's commission for the show.

I agree

despite Alice says.

Well, that will be a lot of work on.

We'll have to see if we can get

Betty and Agnes and the others back.

That's if they haven't found alternative employment.

It'll be just like the old days.

Didn't think I'd be coming back here, eh?

No, not after the way they treated us.

Still, better the devil you know.

Yeah.

Hey Bet, you sure we're doing the right thing?

Anybody else offered you a better job?

Nah.

Still, gonna make sure it's worth my while this time.

And there's a lot for where these come from,

all at cost price.

Come on girls, first come, first served!

Did you nick these, Betty?

I did not!

Welcome back Betty.

Well, why are they so cheap then, Betty?

Because when I worked on the fish stall down the market,

I made a lot of useful friends.

Yeah, Mr Cod, Mrs Plaice, and Lord Rock Salmon.

-Come on. -

I'll tell you something for nothing, Tilly.

That little job helped keep us fed,

after we'd been given our marching orders from here.

Betty!

It's true!

Hey, she's in my seat.

Right, come on girls, who can I interest in some of these?

Betty!

After work would be a better time!

Good morning, Betty.

Mrs Burgoyne.

Joseph, I thought we'd ordered the blue and green silks

from Bryce's last week.

We had, but the new orders for the collection

took priority, I'm afraid.

My clients still expect their fittings to be on time!

We must look after the customers we have!

I'll talk to Bryce's this morning.

This particular collection

seems to be taking precedence over everything.

Surely that is more important at the moment?

Did you ever find a job, Agnes?

Nah, I did try ever so hard.

I found a new young man,

his name's Perce, works at a printers.

You courting then, are you?

Yeah, but he don't know it yet.

So, what's the dirt then, eh?

Whatever do you mean, Betty?

Oh, come off it.

You know, Miss Beatrice, Miss Evie.

That's enough Betty, you've only been here

five minutes and your mouth hasn't stopped

All right, all right, I'm just asking.

Lady Montford still come here, does she?

Well as a matter of fact she does.

And what's more, Betty, she's in the fitting room right now.

As usual Beatrice, an excellent design.

Thank you.

You've never let me down.

I'm glad you think so.

This is going to be difficult Beatrice but-

You won't be coming to us anymore?

I'm sorry.

Elizabeth, please don't be.

I am grateful you came to us for as long as you did.

It was a difficult decision but

with Alexander going away

I don't know where I'm going to be

or what I'm going to be doing.

Elizabeth, please, you don't have to explain.

I hope though that we will retain our friendship

and maybe see each other occasionally?

Oh yes, of course.

And now, if you don't mind, I'd like to see Evangeline.

Evie?

Yes.

I'd like us to part civilly.

Yes of course, I'll see if she's available.

Thank you.

Evangeline,

I just wanted to thank you

for all the work you've done for me on my wardrobe,

and to say goodbye.

Well it was mainly Beatrice.

And to wish you luck for your new collection

I'm sure it will be all the rage.

Thank you.

I'll never give him up.

I am determined.

I was very impressed with Strikers, Jack.

You thought it worked?

Oh sure.

You could have had a little more action.

That would have upset

the personal drama of the characters.

Maybe.

Jack, you ever considered working in the States?

I've considered it, no one's ever asked me.

Harri!

This is Jack Maddox.

How do you do?

Jack, Elmer and I can't stop talking

about how good your movie was.

So what's it going to be today?

More sights or another shopping expedition?

Well, since we're not going to Paris this year

I thought I'd try out some of the new London designers.

Now I've got appointments most of the afternoon,

so I'll see you at dinner tonight.

Okay, but don't order anything in turquoise,

it doesn't suit you.

Yes Elmer.

Well, nice meeting you Jack.

No doubt we'll be seeing more of you while we're in town.

I hope so.

Charming wife you have.

Still got a great figure, don't you think?

Well, yes.

That woman, Jack, has kept me happy for 25 years.

Isn't that something?

Yes it is.

You married?

Yes.

I'd like to meet her sometime.

Jack, I've got to see some distribution people.

I'd like us to talk further

and perhaps I can see some more of your work?

That can be arranged.

Great, ring me here.

Nice meeting with you.

If you'll excuse me.

Of course.

If you'd care to take a seat, we won't keep you long.

Thank you.

Please excuse me disturbing you,

but we saw your play a few days ago and really enjoyed it.

Oh thank you.

Harriet Jeffard-Hendry.

A pleasure to meet you.

Oh no, that's my pleasure.

I've admired your work for some time.

Really?

I loved your interpretation of Gertrude

in the New York Hamlet a few years ago.

Really?

I'm flattered you remember.

I had a happy time in America.

Oh well, we'd like to see you back.

How kind, who knows?

Do you know, you ought to talk to my husband Elmer.

Now he's a great admirer, knows a lot about the theatre.

How interesting.

Dame Caroline,

would you like to come through to my office?

Thank you.

So nice meeting you.

Likewise.

Mrs Jeffard-Hendry, this is Beatrice Eliott.

How do you do?

I understand you'd like to discuss some designs?

I would, thank you.

Come this way.

Yes, these are very good,

but there are a few adjustments

that I would like to suggest.

Naturally, please.

Thank you.

My sister will join us shortly.

You and your sister are very close, aren't you?

Well, we have been through a lot together, yes.

And how has Beatrice supported you

through your present difficulties?

I beg your pardon?

Oh my, dear.

You have every right to tell me to mind my own business,

but really one couldn't avoid the newspapers.

Miss Troy I don't wish to be rude-

Oh look, look, I'm sorry.

I've embarrassed you, I didn't mean to be so insensitive.

It's just that a similar thing happened to me, I'm sorry.

I apologise.

I've spoken out of turn.

What do you mean a similar thing?

Many years ago, before you were born,

I fell in love with a married man.

I was about your age

and he was considerably older and a public figure.

My dear, our affair was the scandal of the decade.

Does it sound familiar?

He was also forced to resign, it was the end of his career.

What happened then?

Well his wife, who never really loved him,

finally had agreed to divorce him.

We got married

and we had a glorious 15 years together before he died.

I'm sorry.

Oh no, don't be, we have a very happy.

And it was well worth all the embarrassment

we had to go through once the press got hold of the story.

So you see, I do understand what you might be experiencing.

You must've been very much in love.

We were.

I assume it's the same for you.

It is.

Miss Troy, I'm curious, is this why you came to us?

Ah, I suppose there's an element of that, yes,

but mainly because I do think

you're both original and talented.

Well I'm grateful you've told me.

If it's of any use,

you deserve to be happy.

Thank you.

Fortuny, Poiret, Patou,

they all showed in New York?

I went to all their collections.

We're not as backward in America as you may think.

Oh, I wasn't suggesting that.

Oh I know.

But a lot of Europeans think that fashion

and style can only be seen in Paris or London.

Well, we may not have the designers yet,

but we're getting there.

Now we're ahead in manufacture.

There is hardly a good design that isn't

in our stores within two weeks of a Paris collection.

But Mrs Jeffard-Hendry, all our designs are original

and cannot be seen anywhere else.

Well, that's the reason I'm here.

Oh, I've also been to Maison Gilles and Hussar's.

I don't believe in patronising just one establishment.

No, of course not.

Well, I hope we have something that appeals to you.

I'm sure of it.

I shall leave you with Alice

who will show you our latest range.

Thank you for your time.

It was a pleasure, goodbye.

Goodbye.

Now Mrs Burgoyne,

what is Dame Caroline Troy ordering?

Beg your pardon?

That lady has a lot of style.

I bet you think you're lucky getting her custom.

Well if the play is a failure,

at least it will be an elegant failure.

Oh I'm sure it'll be as successful as your last play,

Dame Caroline.

Beatrice, the one thing I've learned

about my profession is never be complacent.

Just when you think you can do no wrong,

someone out there proves otherwise.

I'm sure not with this particular play.

Well, we'll see.

Anyway, these are absolutely perfect.

I knew I was right in coming to you.

Thank you.

-Goodbye. -Goodbye.

How long will you be?

A week or two, depending on the arrangements.

I'm glad you've officially accepted the position.

I didn't have much choice.

You could have said no.

And done what?

You know how I hate doing nothing.

Well, goodbye Elizabeth.

I'll see you when I return.

I'll still be here.

Do you have any doubts?

No, this feels absolutely right to me.

Good, but we really mustn't become complacent with this.

Well, I think it's your best collection yet.

Thank you Charles!

Ooh, those are nice!

This one's my particular favourite.

I might wear something like that myself, you know?

Oh, can I take your order now, madam?

Well you can, but not with those prices!

Tilly!

Joseph.

Mrs Burgoyne,

I think these will be very popular when they show.

Yes Charles, that's what concerns me.

Let me see.

What's the matter with Mrs Burgoyne?

-What do you mean Mr Wint? -Oh, that's pretty!

She's not making a very good job

of hiding her true feelings.

Oh she'll be all right, once the collection is shown

and proves to be a great success.

You think so?

I wish I had your confidence.

You obviously haven't.

And that's it,

a cross section of what I consider

to be the best of my work.

Thank you, Jack.

I appreciate the trouble you've taken.

Oh it's no trouble.

I hope that you enjoyed what you saw.

Yeah, your work has depth and variety.

Thank you.

But sometimes you go too deep

you don't get on with the story.

Huh?

Anguish and passion are great for moments but

if I have to be honest, Jack,

you tend to linger on them too long.

An American audience likes his passion short and sweet,

to the point.

I see.

Well, I'm sorry to have wasted your time.

What do you mean?

We seem to have different views on making films.

You mean to say you don't want to come and work for me?

I beg your pardon.

If you're interested, I'd like you to come to the States,

film this.

This is an offer?

Read it, think about it, read it again,

then we'll talk.

I can't wait!

Oh, there's time.

Harriet and me are holding a special party,

it's our 25th wedding anniversary.

We're going to have a few friends to celebrate,

I'd like you to come.

Oh, please bring Mrs Maddox with you.

I somehow doubt that she'll be able to make it, but-

Well, the invite's there.

And if there's an opportunity, we'll talk.

I look forward to it, thank you.

No, thank you Jack.

You've both worked remarkably hard,

I couldn't be more thrilled.

Thank you, we enjoyed the challenge.

Could all the outfits be sent direct to the theatre

in time for the costume parade tomorrow?

Of course

and we shall be there to see to any last minute adjustments.

Thank you.

Oh, Dame Caroline, how nice!

Oh, Mrs Jeffard-Hendry,

would you tell your husband that I received the manuscript

for his film and thank you,

but I really haven't had a chance to read it yet.

Don't worry.

Listen, I'm glad I bumped into you.

I was going to send an invitation.

Invitation?

A little party,

Elmer and I are celebrating a quarter of a century together.

Now it's no big affair but I'd like you to come.

Oh, thank you.

And you two as well.

Ah, that looks good.

Might I suggest, Mr Kendrick,

that we dispense with the scarf?

I find it too distracting, do you think, Evie?

Yes, I agree.

Caroline, try it without the scarf.

Right.

That's such a good line on you.

How does that feel?

It's lovely, absolutely perfect.

Ready to move on to the next one?

Yes.

Thanks, bring the other one would you?

Dame Caroline, how nice!

25 years, it seems such a long time.

Oh Evangeline, it passes in a moment

when you've been happy as we have.

Well, I hope when I marry it will last just as long.

Nothing like it.

Oh excuse me, I've got to say hello to Dame Caroline.

Of course.

If I may, I'd like to talk to the two of you later.

Oh Bea, I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to be so insensitive.

No, it's all right Evie.

I do hope you have a happier marriage.

Seven curtains!

Thank you, they did go down rather well.

Dame Caroline!

Yes, I have read your manuscript.

-I'll leave you two alone. -Oh yes.

What do you think?

Charming!

Albeit a slight story.

Oh.

It could lead to a lot of work for you in the States.

Well, not for me, I'm afraid.

I'm so sorry.

Okay.

Well, I'm sorry too, no hard feelings.

Enjoy the party!

Thank you, I will.

Excuse me.

Jack!

Nice to see you.

Oh, I've read the manuscript.

Why don't we talk later?

-All right. - Elmer.

Oh, excuse me, the lady calls.

Bea, Evie,

I didn't know you knew the Jeffard-Hendrys.

Harriet's just become a new customer.

And of course we just designed the costumes

for Dame Caroline's new play.

Of course, congratulations.

Thank you.

And the new collection, how's that?

Nearly finished.

It's going to be good, Jack.

I don't doubt it.

Well...

Well, I'll just go to the cloakroom.

Evie has such a convenient sense of timing.

But things have really improved

at The House of Eliott, Jack.

That's all thanks to you.

And your hard work.

No, without your financial support and,

well, all your encouragement throughout the years,

I don't think we could have managed it.

I very much doubt that's true,

but thank you nonetheless.

Ladies and gentlemen!

Don't worry, it's not going to be some fancy speech.

I just wanted to thank you for being here

and for sharing with us in this special occasion

and to thank my lovely wife

for always being there when she was needed.

All right, bring her round, fellas!

Are you quite certain about this?

Yes.

Absolutely?

Elizabeth, please.

I'm just making sure, that's all.

It's going to change things for me as well.

I know.

I'm quite sure.

I'll make the necessary arrangements then.

Yes.

The success of your design

has created just as much interest as the play itself!

Well, I must say we've had a lot of orders

from new customers

and that's at a direct result of the play.

You both deserve it

and I shall insist you do my wardrobe for my next show.

We'd certainly be interested.

I'm so glad, then we're all meet again!

Oh yes.

Oh no, no, please don't, don't get up.

Well, I hope I'm as happy and assured as she is

when I reach her age.

She certainly knows what she wants.

May I drive you ladies home?

Oh yes Jack, please.

Hey, we haven't had the chance

to speak all evening.

Jack, you ready to talk now?

Well, I was just about to-

No, well that's all right, we'll get a taxi.

You're sure?

Yes.

Goodnight.

Please telephone.

All right.

Where would you like to meet?

I'll be right with you.

Girls, ladies.

It's obviously not a good time to go into details now but

would you be interested in designing

the star's clothes for my next movie?

You would like us to do it?

What do you think?

Well, we don't know what to say.

I'll ring tomorrow, let's meet,

and I'll outline what's on my mind.

Goodnight.

Jack,

what did you think of the story then?

It certainly has possibilities.

Good, good.

However, I would like to suggest a few changes.

Certain areas need a complete rethink.

Oh, that's interesting.

I'm sure you've thought a lot about it.

The thing is Jack, I don't want to change anything.

Nothing at all?

You've got it.

I see.

I'm sorry, I couldn't do it as it stands,

I don't believe in it.

You don't have to believe in it.

You just use your skill for what's there.

I know it would play.

No, I can't work like that.

You're turning me down?

It seems that way.

Okay.

Great shame, Jack.

This movie would have been good for you.

That's a chance I'll have to take.

Goodbye.

Yes Elizabeth, I'm sorry I haven't telephoned before now.

Yes, I can do that.

All right I won't tell Evie.

Tomorrow?

Goodbye.

No she's not here, of course we can talk.

It's lovely to hear your voice again.

What, here?

Well do you think that's a very good idea?

All right.

All right, I'll see you here tomorrow night then.

Thank you for a lovely lunch.

Pleasure.

Now, you'll let me know?

Like, tomorrow?

We promise.

Look forward to that.

Bye.

-Goodbye. -Goodbye.

Elmer Jeffard-Hendry is a very persuasive man.

You mean what he was offering us

was very persuasive?

Well it's three times what we were offered

for Dame Caroline Troy,

and it's not nearly so much work.

Well, is that important?

I really didn't think very much of the story.

Well no, nor did I,

but it will improve our bank balance, Evie,

and that is important.

These are extraordinary.

You know, I predict this collection

is going to open a lot of doors for you.

They've started already.

Elmer Jeffard-Hendry has asked us

to do some designs for his next film.

Really, which one?

Well, it's about a rich middle-aged woman

with a terminal illness.

Ah, that one.

Do you know it?

Yes, I turned it down.

It's too sentimental.

Ah.

Ah.

Well, Jack, we couldn't afford to turn it down.

Do you think we've made a mistake?

No, no not at all.

I think you have everything to gain by doing it.

It's not your type of film anyway.

Well what are you going to do next?

Nothing definite.

I'm not sure America is ready for me yet.

But Germany has bought The Strikers for distribution.

So, interesting to see what reaction it gets there.

Thank you

Beatrice, please forgive all this subterfuge.

Is Alexander still in Italy?

No, he's back.

Ah.

Beatrice, you and I have been friends for a long time

and I didn't want to leave without saying goodbye properly.

Where are you going?

Italy, with Alexander.

I see.

Do you?

You knew I could never give him up.

It was his suggestion that I went with him.

What do you mean?

Lord Wacott is an old family friend.

He found out about the ambassadorship in Rome

and persuaded a few prominent people

that Alexander should be given another chance.

It was of course,

a condition of acceptance that his wife company him.

So you actually engineered this?

I had to do something.

Anyway, what are friends for?

But what if he had refused to take the job?

Beatrice, Alexander didn't have a choice.

But he'd resigned.

He'd sacrificed everything for-

Evangeline?

Not quite.

That might've been the impression that was given.

Meaning?

Alexander was forced to resign.

Yes, because of Evie.

No, because he mishandled the affair with Ralph Saroyan

and the bank.

He would otherwise have been dismissed.

It was nothing to do with Evie?

No.

Many people lost a lot of money, Beatrice,

and the satisfaction of seeing Ralph Saroyan imprisoned.

They blamed Alexander for not having dealt with it sooner.

His relationship with your sister was used as an excuse.

He has deceived Evie.

He has deceived me,

but I will stand by him.

What sort of a marriage will that be?

A socially acceptable one.

Elizabeth, if you expect me to tell Evie this-

No.

Alexander is going to.

In fact he's probably telling her right now.

So, will you be going soon?

Next week.

They want me to start straight away.

I see.

Well, then I shall come with you.

The business is doing well here

so it won't take me long to arrange things.

I can work in Italy.

Evangeline, you cannot come.

Elizabeth will be with me.

An ambassador has to have a wife.

I have no choice, you must understand.

I could have been your wife.

Evie, don't.

You know that Elizabeth will never give me a divorce.

What could we do?

What future do we have?

We would have each other.

It's not enough.

You know that.

What else can I say except

that I resigned because of you

and that I will always love you.

I know.

I'm just being selfish.

No, no I'm the one who's being selfish.

You see, I can't bear doing nothing.

At least this gives me a chance

to regain some respectability.

Can you understand that?

We're all trapped in this ridiculous situation.

Elizabeth, she doesn't really want to come

but she feels she has a duty to support me.

I understand.

Evie.

Evie, oh god.

Beatrice.

Alexander, have you done your duty?

That's hardly fair.

Did you tell Evie why you really resigned?

It would've served no purpose.

Why didn't you tell her the truth?

You had no intention of sacrificing

anything for Evie, did you?

No, I didn't think you did.

Evie.

Alexander's gone.

I know.

I was with Elizabeth.

The pain is too hard to bear.

I know.

I just want to die.

No you don't.

You've got everything to live for.

Evie, we've just designed our best collection ever.

It's going to be very successful.

The House of Eliott will really surprise everyone.

It means nothing without Alexander.

Alexander is a fine man, Evie.

He really loved you,

but you must let him go.

He did what he had to because he didn't want to hurt you,

you must

understand that.

I do.

We had to sacrifice our love

to save his career and his family.

He resigned because of me.

Yes.

I understand it.

I accept it.

But, Bea, why does it have to be so painful?

Oh, Evie.