Original subtitles

[jaunty music]

Bea, just look at these colours,

Sonia Delaunay.

How those fabrics look gorgeous?

Sonia Delaunay can afford to take risks.

Aye, because she took risks in the first place

that she got where she is today.

As an artist, yes.

She wasn't trying to run a fashion house.

[jaunty music continues]

Did you Madge sleep here?

[Madge] There are better ways of spending the night Betty,

I think you know.

Morning girls.

Don't dilly dally now.

Well that's very kind of you Mrs. Lilly,

I shall pass on your compliments.

Not at all.

Goodbye, thank you.

Mrs. Lilly wanted us to know her tea gown

was a stunning success.

Well why she had to insist on silk Shankar

when she could have had it in silk velvet.

Not all our customers want to pay for silk velvet, Evie.

The effect is so much more elegant.

It's what she asked for.

If people want exciting designs

they have to have exciting fabrics.

Grubbing around with cheap material simply won't do.

First they have to trust us,

then when they're established clients-

We'll be a stuffy old fashion house

making stuffy old clothes.

Evie, that is not fair.

Some of your ideas are wonderful

but we have to be practical.

Perhaps we should follow Molyneux's example,

the same design at different prices.

I feel all women have the right to dress

the way they choose.

[scorns] Like Mrs. Lilly.

She's a valued customer, Evie.

She dresses like an Edwardian, Bea.

She is a faithful client and if we are to survive-

Don't be such a pessimist.

Our new collection will be so original, so chic.

They'll be queuing around the square.

About finishing girls, while we're not penny pinching

just [indistinct] as we all know.

Tilly, you're late.

I'm sorry Madge,

my mom was bad and Albert's come down with the croup.

Come on Tilly,

we all know he was dancing all night at Quaglinos.

-[ladies laughing] -[phone ringing]

Here, did you say that the Americans

have made it illegal to stare into your partner eyes?

They passed a law,

it was in the paper.

[Madge] Come on girls, there's a lot to do.

Madge,

Mr. Dickinson from Walden is on the telephone

insisting he didn't send the seconds.

But I've found several flaws in the material.

[sighs] I'll talk to him.

[Evangeline] Bea.

They were snugging in the short silk Mr. Dickinson,

I saw it with my own eyes.

No, it definitely wasn't one of my girls.

It was in the row Mr. Dickinson.

Wow Evie it's very nice,

but.

But what?

Well we have to strike a balance between being original,

and what our customers will accept.

Evie we should be trying to design for all kinds of women.

Bea our collection cannot be original if you keep up.

I'm not evicted I hope.

No Jack.

We were just having a little discussion-

Argument.

Discussion Jack.

Then don't let me interrupt you.

Unless of course you'd like to-

No, no, there's no need.

[Evangeline] Good idea.

[gentle music]

[Jack] I'm sorry about the mess,

I haven't been here for a couple of days.

I'll just go around the corner and have a cup of coffee.

No do stay Jack.

We need you to see fair play.

I don't want to be on the way.

Please Jack.

You are a director of the firm.

[Jack] How's the collection going?

Well, we're working on it Jack,

or trying to.

But we don't seem to agree.

[Jack] On a style you mean.

On anything.

That's not true,

Jack,

you know how much I admire Evie's ideas.

But she thinks my designs are too outrageous.

I only say we have to produce designs

people will want to wear.

Our clients are not ready to be outraged.

At least my designs are original Bea.

Of course they are Evie.

But they have to be tampered with a bit of commercial sense.

And be as conservative

as the rest of the London designers.

I don't think I'll call Beatrice conservative.

We should get back to the office,

we shall have to settle this.

When?

Soon.

I too want to be ahead of public taste,

but not so far ahead as to your vague pursuit.

[gentle dramatic music]

[Emily] Lady Eliott.

Lydia.

Emily,

how nice.

It's been such a long time.

What brings you back here?

Well I was having a clear out of some of my things.

One must try to be charitable.

You and Sir. Richard were always so generous

to the hospital in the past.

Thank you.

I also came hoping to see Hannah Padgett.

You couldn't tell me where I might find her?

Oh, Hannah died at the beginning of this year,

didn't you know?

Obviously not.

Can I help at all?

Well Hannah used to be the linchpin

of the fundraising committee.

And I was going to ask if I could be of some assistance.

They made me the committee chairman.

Really?

Of course we all miss Hannah dreadfully,

she was so efficient, so full of ideas.

Indeed.

I wonder have you a moment Emily?

Well, yes of course, do come in Lydia.

[dramatic music]

[Evangeline] Madge, I'm going out.

[phone ringing]

[Beatrice] Evie.

Oh I'm just going to the museum.

We have to get some ideas together, you said yourself.

Yes milady,

I'll tell her.

Thank you milady.

That was Lady Latner on the phone,

want someone to go and see her whenever it's convenient.

[Beatrice sighs]

Thank you Madge, I suppose she meant at once.

[Madge] That was the bones of it.

[sighs] I dare say you can cope.

I'll keep them out of mischief don't you worry.

Oh, would you like me to order your a taxi?

[Beatrice] Certainly not,

I always go by bus.

[dramatic music]

And I've got my hands quite full at the moment.

At this late stage,

no one seems prepared to host the End of Summer Fete.

I would be glad to help, if you would like me to.

Do you really mean that Lydia?

This particular function you're talking about it,

it has traditionally been a garden party, has it not?

Well yes,

but I was wanting to do something different this time round.

We could hold a soiree at my house.

At your house?

I have plenty of room,

I'd make it a special occasion.

Our parties were always so well received.

Lydia.

I think that would be splendid.

[laughs] For old time's sake.

After all both Sir Richard and I,

it would be quite fitting.

Are you sure? It wouldn't be too much trouble?

My dear Emily,

it will be something to do.

And of course,

if I could help with the organisation.

Oh Lydia,

you always were very good,

at organisation.

[gentle dramatic music]

Miss Eliott, how nice.

[Beatrice] Lady Latner,

you asked to see me.

I did?

I left work at once because I was told it was urgent.

I'm becoming so forgetful.

David says I really ought to write everything down.

Is it a new gown Lady Latner?

[gentle dramatic music continues]

I can't draw I'm afraid.

I had one of those guvnors

who used to beat one for smudging.

Smudge things are the sense of course.

Can you do it?

Well I don't...

It's not exactly the kind of thing that we do.

[Lady Latner] Its in such bad taste, isn't it?

Well.

That's exactly why I wanted, don't you see?

Please say you will.

Have you thought of approaching-

[Lady Latner] I approached you first.

[sighs] I'm really not sure.

You can make anything look good.

Thank you.

Nevertheless-

And of course everyone who comes will be madly jealous.

I shall tell them all who was responsible.

Next season,

if come to you exclusively.

There's no point in inviting Dolly Heckle

she doesn't know the meaning of word charity.

But I thought she was a great friend of yours.

You know me as a tolerant person Emily,

but rarely, there are some people,

I'd rather not have in my house.

What about music?

Music?

I really think we must.

Of course.

Naturally, you will allow me to choose the musicians.

Naturally.

[dramatic music]

Oh, what's up Tilly?

Still having trouble?

No they just pinch a bit, that's all.

Madge,

Lady Latner wishes us to make her two dozen of these.

[Madge] Two dozen?

For herself, Lord Latner,

the servants,

and the musicians.

[chuckles] When for is they?

We have three weeks, that should be enough.

I dare say.

I'll do the ordering after lunch.

[Madge chuckles]

[dramatic music]

[all laughing]

[Evangeline] Isn't it glorious?

[Beatrice] Simply if you like.

[Evangeline] Look at what I've been working on.

Ooh.

All based on a small number of motifs.

I was thinking if we could find a similar motif

to unify our collection.

Very interesting Evie.

I feel this needs stiffening, may I?

You see.

That has altered the whole line.

Evie you must recognise

not all our clients have the figures of Chanel models.

They need a little help for the dress to hang correctly.

I want it to cling to the body,

the whole point is the pattern follows the natural contours.

[Beatrice] Well that's all right

if you're young and athletic,

what about our older clients, those with fuller figures?

All you ever do is criticise my ideas.

Where are yours?

I have been working while you were at the museum.

[Evangeline] Worrying whether we'll be able to charge

tuppence or [indistinct]

[Beatrice] Well as a matter of fact,

I have just secured an order.

[Evangeline] Who from?

[Beatrice] Lady Latner.

[Evangeline] Very good.

What type of order?

They're giving a party, they want some special costumes.

Really?

What type of thing?

Indian, Egypt,

I have seen some fabulous African-

A baby party.

I tried to turn it down, but Lady Latner insisted.

Swaddling clothes, bibs, and little white bonnets.

She promised she would come to us exclusively,

and two dozen outfits at 12 guineas each,

well Evie I consider that a good order.

Bea,

we are a fashion house.

How could you turn us into a theatrical costumiers?

It's all very well for you to be high principle,

you let me worry about the business side of things.

Don't treat me like a child.

I would never have accepted such a commission.

[Beatrice] You won't even discuss money with the clients.

That's because you are so much better at it.

Has it never occurred to you

that I also enjoy discussing design.

I find it very boring, always to haggle suppliers,

nag people about their unpaid accounts.

Keep the books, check expenses, make sure there's no waste.

We could hire a bookkeeper.

[Beatrice] But how could we afford one?

Bea,

I want us to move forward,

and not like this can only hold us back.

You mean I'm holding you back?

Sometimes.

We used to work so well together.

Now, you seem to think anything I do is either too expensive

or too avant-garde.

That isn't true Evie.

My only criticism is that

you don't give enough consideration

to the client we cater for.

You fly from one idea to the other.

I am trying to develop a style of my own.

You're not ready for it yet.

You certainly have the imagination,

but you don't have the experience.

And you think I'll get it,

sewing baby clothes.

We are a business Evie,

sometimes we have to accept or-

I don't.

You do if you are to act responsibly.

I suppose we look at things differently because,

well, because-

You are 12 years younger.

There is no arguing with you, is there?

When you get like this, I feel so stifled.

Evie, I have never tried to-

We're together all the time

no wonder we get on top of each other.

What do you suggest?

Well, maybe I should stay somewhere else for a while.

[scoffs] Do you think you'd manage?

I should manage perfectly well, thank you.

[gentle dramatic music]

Excuse me Miss Evie but,

do you think miss Beatrice meant it to be cut quite so full?

There.

But that's even fuller,

which means we shall have to order some new material.

Go and see Miss Beatrice Madge, that's her department.

[dramatic music]

[Jack] Baby on the desk and I'll put little yoyo here.

Splendid, perfect can you just stay there.

[dramatic music continues]

Is there anything wrong miss Bea?

Not at all Tilly, I'm just making sure

all is in accordance with Lady Latner's requirements.

Stick to the lines I originally indicated Madge,

and I'm surely Lady Latner

will be well satisfied with the results.

[dramatic music]

Good.

[baby crying]

[sighs]

[gentle music]

Well, see

you're thinner.

Oh daddy, you do know how to flatter a girl.

You don't look so bad yourself.

Well you mean the debauchery isn't showing?

How's Jean Pierre?

Oh he's all right, all he can do

is talk about the occupation as a[indistinct]

I've come here for some fun.

Fun with with your ageing father?

Yes daddy.

The car is just outside.

I've managed to get tickets for those shows you wanted.

Well good.

And I've arranged for us to have tea

with the French ambassador.

Oh, do we have to?

Yes.

And by the way,

I want you to see

Beatrice and Evangeline Eliott's new enterprise.

[Rose] Oh good I'm looking forward

to seeing the Eliott's girls again.

Hardly girls my dear, they're now leaders of fashion.

Good bye Max, good bye yoyo.

[gentle music]

[sighs]

[phone ringing]

[sighs]

Hello.

Oh hello Bennett,

Yes, a little tied up.

No, not at all.

What can I do for you?

Of course.

Yes.

I know the studio.

Tomorrow?

No, no, no,

no I can put them off don't worry.

Yes, they'll understand I assure you.

Right.

Goodbye Bennett.

[Evangeline] I know it sounds childish.

[Penelope] Oh but Jack and I bicker all the time.

But she's being so cold, spiking.

Well, what are you going to do about it?

Well, I had thought about us spending less time together,

24 hours a day.

[Penelope] You're moving out?

I did mention it.

[Penelope] But where to?

I haven't really given that kind of thought.

I've got a spare bed.

You can have it for a while.

If you decide you want it.

Pen,

you are so...

Oh, I really couldn't wish for a better friend.

I don't want to detain you if you're on your way out.

How nice I'm told it's very good.

Thank you but I'm far too busy organising this little party,

which of course you will be invited to.

What I wanted to ask Desmond,

is the name of those musicians you told me about.

Who play the latest tunes.

I'm thinking of the young people you see.

Ah,

thank you.

It undermines my authority

as well as being bad for morale.

I don't see what difference it makes,

they all know what's going on.

Well there's no need to rub their noses in it.

I didn't say anything.

[Beatrice] Exactly.

Well, you are the one who came in and let-

All I'm saying is that we keep our disagreements private.

Rumours could easily start

which could destroy everything we've built together Evie.

Why is it always my fault?

I didn't say that?

I'm going to bed.

[dramatic music]

[Rose] I was always rather afraid of Beatrice.

Nonsense, Beatrice and Evangeline

are the perfect partnership.

[Beatrice] Evie, they're here.

[dramatic music continues]

[Beatrice] Thank you.

[Desmond] My dear girl,

you remember Rose?

Of course.

Evangeline,

I'm so sorry you weren't able

to come and stay with us in Paris.

And what a lovely dress.

Is it one of your own?

Yes it is actually, and yours is Lanvin?

How clever you are.

How many men have the good fortune

to be surrounded by brains as well as beauty?

There is no need for you to worry Emily,

all is in hand.

Just leave everything to me.

No, I can manage.

Of course I will keep you informed.

And this is your most recent work?

Well, we're actually working

on a brand new collection at the moment.

How exciting,

when will it be ready?

When certain other things are out of the way.

Something new you're working on?

Oh, do let me see it.

Oh, well I don't really think they're your kind of thing.

They're certainly not mine.

No artist likes to show their work

before it's finished, do they?

Oh daddy, I just want a peak.

They're for a party.

A baby party.

A party for babies?

How very American.

No, a party for grownups dressed as babies.

Terribly English I'm afraid.

I'll get some help directly milady.

We should have the invitations printed next week.

Cook will need some help, won't she my lady?

Nevermind cook.

We shall have the same caterers,

a civil pantheon used,

to celebrate the Royal wedding.

Well off you go.

You must both come and have some dinner with us

before I go back, we've got so much to talk about.

[Desmond] Well lets arrange it now.

Are you free on Saturday August 25th?

[Beatrice] I think so.

[Evangeline] That would be lovely.

[Desmond] Excellent.

[Evangeline] Bye-bye.

[Desmond] I'll send the car around eight.

[Beatrice] Oh Desmond there's no need.

[Evangeline] Yes please thank you.

[Desmond] Until the 25th, bye.

Bye-bye

[indistinct chatter]

[sighs] Evie, about last night.

[door opening]

[Penelope] Thank you.

[Beatrice] Penelope?

Hello Beatrice.

I'll wait you downstairs, don't be long.

Was this her idea?

No.

Evie,

I just wanted to show you these.

Couldn't we at least discuss-

[Evangeline] I better go.

Why? Because Penelope said so.

[Evangeline] She's running a soup kitchen at nine.

I'm only staying there till I find a place for my own.

Evie this all seems so-

[Evangeline] I'll see you in the morning, excuse me.

[Jack] Bea, what's going on?

These Evie's?

They're very good.

No they're mine actually.

Jack, she's left.

You have to let go Bea, we all do.

Did Penelope persuade her?

[Jack] I don't know.

She's going to stay with her.

Pen and I don't share all our secrets you know?

[Beatrice] All because of a stupid argument.

[Jack] Tell me about it over dinner.

No, Jack.

[Jack] I insist.

I know a nice little place-

I couldn't face changing.

We don't have to, it's not at all smart.

-No Jack I can't- -Besides.

You look lovely as you are.

[gentle dramatic music]

We'll be off then,

will you be all right?

Yes, of course.

Thank you.

Make yourself at home,

and you may even find yourself some bread and cheese.

The bread will be stale,

and the cheese will have mould.

You'd be better off at the soup kitchen.

Shut up Edmund.

You can come if you like, plenty to do.

Well if you don't mind I'd like-

Understood.

I'll see you later.

Come on Edmund.

Edmund, thank you.

I just do what I'm told, cheerio.

[gentle music]

And it ends in the park,

with the boy escaping from his parents

and their bullying friends,

by going up in the hot air balloon

with the girl from the shop.

Perfect.

You don't think it's too sentimental?

Well I don't think of you as at all sentimental Jack,

and as you'll be directing it.

My first professional film.

We all want happy endings, don't we?

To happy endings.

And your new career.

[Beatrice sighs]

[Jack] You're good?

Delicious.

It's just too much for me.

You've got to look after yourself properly Bea.

Yes Jack.

Either that or I'll have to look after you myself.

I want you to meet Bennett the producer.

Oh I'd like that.

I'd be interested to know what you think of him.

Women are usually better judges of character.

We make the same mistakes.

Yes but not so often.

Because there's a snag,

the usual thing in the movie business,

the small question of the finance.

It's no different from any other business.

Where does Bennett gets his money?

Some chap up in the North who owns a number of cinemas.

The trouble is Bennett's last film

wasn't entirely successful.

Well, I'm sure yours will restore his fortunes,

it's such a good story.

It is, isn't it?

I wanted to do it for so long.

Can I do anything, Jack?

Certainly not,

I brought you here to get away from business chatter.

Oh don't be silly, if I can help I'd really like to.

[sighs] Well, it all boils down to courage really.

Do I want to risk all my meagre capital

on something as chancy as a movie?

[Beatrice] You mean Bennett doesn't pay you?

His studio bears most of the cost,

it's just a matter of the initial outlay.

You see normally I wouldn't hesitate

but with Portage bookings at a stand still.

May I make a suggestion, Jack?

You invested in us, you were our first backer

when no one else believed in us.

What if you had your investment back with due interest?

Would that help launch your film?

I couldn't, it wouldn't be fair on your business.

Our capital situation is quite healthy,

we could bear it Jack.

But I thought-

I wouldn't suggest it otherwise.

It need only be a temporary arrangement,

until the receipts from the film star rolling in.

[gentle music]

[Penelope] Oh, you're still up?

[Evangeline] What time is it?

[Penelope] Oh God knows.

[sighs]

I'm whacked.

[Evangeline] What happened to your dress?

One of the customers didn't like the menu.

It happens all the time.

[Evangeline] He didn't attack you?

That champ Edmund,

tried to defend me.

He got a black eye for his pains,

that didn't serve him right.

I'm going to bed.

Can I make you a cup of cocoa, I'd like to talk.

Sleep's what I need.

I'll see you in the morning.

Thank you Jack.

Thank you for everything.

[Jack] Don't be silly, thank you.

[gentle music]

Good night.

[Jack] Good night Bea.

[gentle music continues]

[sighs]

[Man] Hello.

[item drops]

[Beatrice] Good morning Evie.

Morning.

[Lydia] The Sterns will accept,

[laughs] but then they accept everything.

[Emily] Well, are we going to invite Lady Mary?

My dear Emily,

she's the most sought after,

I really don't think-

There's no harm in asking, is there?

Had a few like her and others will come running.

But that is not the way-

I'll do it if you like.

As it is going to be at my house-

You're doing so much, as it.

As it is going to be at my house,

I really think I ought to do the inviting.

Of course Lydia,

and you'll include Lady Mary.

You've done the charmeuse very well Agnes,

I think we can trust you with the georgette.

The pleats must hang straight Betty,

otherwise the effect is ruined.

[Betty] I mean I've always done it like this Miss Evie.

[dramatic music]

[people laughing]

[phone ringing]

[indistinct chatter]

[Madge] Come on now girls, back to work.

I came to invite you and Evangeline of course,

to my party.

How kind of you aunt Lydia,

very pleased to hear you're entertaining again.

Oh it is not for me my dear,

a charity affair

to help an old acquaintance.

Yes these are very grand aunt Lydia.

It's to be a very grand party.

I thought the least I could do

was to wear one of my nieces creations.

They were to give you some ideas,

something flamboyant without being ostentatious.

Maybe call on you in a day or two.

If we choose a week day, early in the morning,

nobody around but plenty of light.

Now I can have a balloon, that's not a problem,

what I don't know,

what I'm relying on you to tell me,

is it practical to actually place the camera

inside the basket,

and would the effect make the audience seasick?

Oh Evie I'm glad I caught you.

[Evangeline] Oh I'm just off,

I'm making supper for Pen and Edmund.

Oh, what are you cooking them?

[Evangeline] I don't know something simple.

I just wanted to say,

I've returned Jack's investment to him.

[Evangeline] Why?

Well, so he can make his film.

It doesn't really affect our capital.

No, I meant why tell me?

Well I thought you'd like to know,

you are the director of the firm.

Evie?

I don't talk about money, remember?

Where's Evangeline?

[Beatrice] Unfortunately-

I'm sure she has better things to do than visit her aunt,

even on business.

You quite sure?

Yes thank you.

As a matter of fact she's moved in with Penelope Maddox.

[Lydia] That is what happens

when girls are given too much independence too soon.

We were together too much,

she needs a place of her own if-

If she is not to end up-

Like me.

I don't mind helping.

[Penelope] Go home Edmund, you've done enough already.

[Edmund] All right then.

I'll say good night.

-Good night Edmund. -Good night Edmund.

[Evangeline] He's a nice man.

[Penelope] My guvnors feel bad for me

to use the word nice.

[Evangeline] Pleasant, affable, agreeable.

[Penelope] He's all right, nothing special.

[Evangeline] Is it all right to leave that there

for Miss McCready?

Oh, she loves tidying up.

She always complains I don't make enough mess.

You can leave mess making to me.

Are you very tired?

If you think I'm going to waste the night

by going to bed early?

-Only I- -You're going to have

to make it out with Beatrice sooner or later.

Are you fed up with me already?

No, it just seems silly to keep a quarrel going

over something so trivial.

Being treated like a child is not trivial.

It is if you behave like one.

I know you need time to sort things out.

And as far as I'm concerned

you can have as much time as you want,

but do you and Beatrice you're good people,

and it's silly to waste your energies fighting one another.

Perhaps you're right.

It's just so difficult when you love someone.

[Penelope] I know.

Do you?

I was in love once.

Well I though I was.

Oh you told me, when you were driving the ambulance.

No, no, not him.

I was engaged after the war,

we had it all planned.

He wanted six children,

I said more than two is irresponsible

so we compromised on four.

And?

Well,

I had a routine medical one day and

they discovered some sort of tumour.

Nothing fatal, except the chances of giving birth.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

Hmm so was I.

Especially when he realised he wanted children

more than he wanted me.

But I saw his point,

and I got over him.

You do if you love someone.

[gentle music]

I did anyway.

[Jack] It's all set up, we'll start filming in two weeks.

[Beatrice] Wow.

[Jack] Entirely thanks to you.

[Beatrice] Nonsense.

[Jack] I mean it.

You would have found a way if you wanted to.

Bea, can I say something?

It's not just gratitude.

I rather think,

for some time now that,

I miss you when we're not together.

Jack,

I'm very fond of you.

As fond of you were of Philip White.

You're not jealous surely?

I was, and happy to admit it.

Well there's really no need.

Jack we're such good friends.

Let's not spoil it

Bea, we're neither as growing any younger.

[gentle music]

[door knocking]

[Chalmers] Anything else milady?

No.

[Chalmers] More rejections milady?

In half an hour,

I must telephone Emily Murray.

[Chalmers] Yes milady.

[gentle music continues]

[Madge] Oh hold on Agnes,

that colour needs finishing.

[Evangeline] I'll see to that Madge.

[Madge] Oh there's no need Miss Evie.

No I will be as glad to sew the back of these as you are.

The tea gowns for the [indistinct] sisters

will certainty make up a lot of change.

Good news everyone,

Mrs. McKenboy has just confirmed her order

for three evening gowns,

and Lady Weiny is coming in to talk about

a complete true silk for her older daughter.

Evie, can I interrupt?

Well we still haven't planned on Lydia's invitation.

Do you want to go?

Certainly not.

Nor do I but what do I say?

Well,

you could say we're too busy working on her new collection.

That's just what I'll say.

[gentle music]

[door knocking]

[Chalmers] Sir Desmond Gillespie, my lady.

Desmond.

Thank you Chalmers.

I told you the party was cancelled.

I know but

in its place you received an invitation from me.

My daughter is outside in the car

waiting to accompany us to the opera.

I couldn't possibly.

[Desmond] You mean you've had too much to drink.

How dare you?

I am your friend Lydia,

and I am happy to remain so,

but drink will not remove the pain,

Nor help you're returned to society.

If you would like to join us for supper,

you have three hours in which to clear your head.

Until 11?

[Jack] I thought I might find you here.

[Evangeline] Oh good join us Jack.

[Jack] But Bea and I were going for lunch.

Actually I have bit of news.

About your film?

Yes.

You know that money you gave me.

[Beatrice] Jack it was your money.

Well its Bennett's now.

What do you mean?

[Jack] He's run off with it,

and several other people as well.

Oh Jack.

It's all right.

Risky business film, I always knew that.

It doesn't put me off but, are you?

Oh, we're all right.

[Chalmers] Are you at home to Mrs. Murray milady,

only the cook says luncheon will be ready in five minutes.

Of course I'm at home Chalmers,

ask cook to wait awhile.

[Emily] Thank you.

Mrs. Murray milady.

I had to come around Lydia.

Do sit down Emily.

Thank you.

[Lydia] Would you like something to drink?

No,

no thank you.

What I wanted to say is-

You've made alternative arrangements for your fundraising.

A Victorian evening.

Like we used to have before the war.

Excellent.

I'm sure it will be most successful.

Of course you will come.

I think not.

I'm just so very sorry.

My dear Emily.

It is I who should apologise.

I presumed too much.

You shall have a cheque for your fund.

Well there's no need.

After all the trouble you went to.

There is every need.

Have you the time to join me for luncheon?

Oh well I'd love to,

but so many things to finalise.

I quite understand.

There.

Thank you.

That's very generous Lydia.

I can be generous Emily.

When I choose.

The fabric is just as important as the design.

I have never disputed that.

All right maybe

I have gone for the more expensive materials.

Maybe because I felt they were right.

With an economy here and there,

they would work Evie, they really would.

Desmond, you've always believed in originality, have you?

[Desmond] If it's practical, yes.

You sounded just like Beatrice.

I can't help being a business man Evie.

In the end though what matters?

A stunning work of design that only a few can afford to wear

or designs that will capture women's imaginations,

and that they'll want to buy?

You know my feelings.

I've listened to you both all evening,

and if you don't mind me saying,

you're both so wrapped up in this silly disagreement

that you are in danger of wasting

your most precious assets.

Which are?

Originality and flair.

You could easily compete

with the best of the Paris fashions,

and I'm enormously impressed

with all of the designs I've seen.

Daddy is always enthusing about your works.

Well, aren't you going to say anything?

Beatrice and Evie must sort this thing

out for themselves Rose.

Always the diplomat.

Rose dear-

No, this is important.

A good partnership like a marriage needs compromise.

You must learn to see the merits in each other's opinions.

Evie, what do you want to achieve?

Critical acclaim for our original designs.

Beatrice?

To create designs that will be popular with everyone.

Well there you are.

Evie can't you agree with Beatrice's aims?

Well,

if popularity means success then,

well yes I suppose I can.

I am not against critical acclaim as long as what we offer

has a wide appeal.

I do want our designs to be accessible.

Rose, do you think it's wrong to assume

that originality means using unique fabrics?

Well just think what Chanel did with Jersey.

It's inexpensive, but she makes it look sensational.

Rose, that's a very good example.

Yes, I see what you mean

it's flexible, it can be cut to suit most figures.

And we needn't use inexpensive fabrics,

it's a question of balance.

Evie, what about creating a set of evening gowns?

Bea, I've been thinking about that for ages

I just thought-

Well, I never mentioned it before because-

Using variations of blue as a main theme.

[Beatrice] Blue?

[Evangeline] Yes.

The different shades and textures, [sighs]

It'll be something unique.

That everyone will want to wear.

I'll put my order in now.

When will the collection be?

Soon.

Very soon.

[jaunty music]