The Gown

Ann worries about finding a dress to go out to dinner with Jeremy because Quaglino’s is an upscale restaurant. Her friend Carmen, one of the models at Hartnell’s, agrees to lend her a dress. Carmen also arranges a hair appointment with one of her friends, forces Ann to put on makeup, and lends Ann her coat. Carmen gives Ann dating advice like having him order since the menu is in French, taking off her gloves seductively, and arriving late. Ann follows Carmen’s advice, and the date goes well until a rich couple comes to the table. Jeremy doesn’t introduce Ann, and Ann notices the lady’s dress is one she embroidered; Ann compliments the lady, who snubs her and pulls her husband away. Jeremy apologizes for their rudeness saying they are snobs, but he must network for his job. After dessert, Jeremy is called away to work but makes Ann agree to call him.

The next morning at work Miss Duley announces that the queen and princesses are there to visit the workroom and see the progress on the gown. Hurriedly, the women tidy everything and then line up against the wall, except for Ann and Miriam. Miss Duley tells them to stand at their chairs in case the queen wants an embroidery demonstration.