All language subtitles for The House of Eliott - S02E11 - Episode Twenty-Three.eng

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.