INT. KITCHEN - 1811 WALNUT STREET - MORNING Molly, Mrs. Bingham, and Anna huddle around at the kitchen table. Anna nervously wrings a handkerchief inher hands.

ANNA
I don't believe he bought that house just to catch Mr. Peebles doing something underhanded. He's planning to return there, and it's not at all healthy for him to withdraw from the world in this way. Mrs. Bingham tries to allay Anna's fears, but she's worried too.

MRS. BINGHAM
There, now, Anna. He's probably just going to use the house as a summer home.

ANNA
(earnestly, passionately) But I went there. I saw his face.There's something worrisome stirring within him. Very worrisome indeed! Anna averts her eyes downward, hoping to conceal her affection for Cal. But Molly sees Anna cares for himdeeply. Molly and Mrs. Bingham exchange knowing glances.

MRS. BINGHAM
Yes, I know you care very much about our Mr. Hockley, Anna. Molly eyes Anna, then comes up with an idea.

MOLLY
Well, I think I have just the thing to pry him out of his shell. I heard there's a great production happening right here in Philly--

ANNA
I'm afraid it will take much more than a night on the town to mend his spirit, Mrs. Brown.

MOLLY
I know, darlin', but it'll make a good first move. Sometimes going through the motions is the best way to start digging yourself out of a rut.

ANNA
(unconvinced) Yes, I suppose it couldn't hurt. MRS. BINGHAM What sort of production is it, Mrs. Brown?

MOLLY
The Philadelphia orchestra's hosting a ballet. It's a traditional piece, and it'd be fun to watch. It's just the kind of thing Cal would like. You suppose he'd go if I got us some tickets?

ANNA
I don't know. He doesn't go out very frequently. MOLLY (smiling persuasively) I bet he'd go if you were coming along. Anna fears her love for Cal has been discovered.

ANNA
Oh, Mrs. Brown, don't be silly. I am just his governess! Molly pretends she has no inkling that Anna loves Cal.

MOLLY
Hey, but it'd be great for you.You'd see that fireball of a new conductor of theirs... Leo...

ANNA
Leopold Stokowsi?

MOLLY
Yeah, that's right. Now, he'd make any woman's heart go pitter pat.You can't miss it... and remember, you'd be helping Cal. Anna feels better about Molly's plan. Little Marie peers in the doorway, eavesdropping.

ANNA
Okay, you've convinced me. I'll do it.

INT. DINING ROOM - 1811 WALNUT STREET - NIGHT

Cal and Molly eat dinner together.

MOLLY
I had the pleasure of meeting Anna today. She's quite a girl, Cal.

CAL
Oh, yes! Anna is certainly a young woman of great grace and intelligence. She's quite knowledgeable in the arts, and practically everything, really.

MOLLY
And she's so good with the children. She's got a big heart, and a lot to offer.

CAL
I couldn't agree more. She's more of an idealist than I, but I must admit she usually succeeds in making her ideals come to life. Molly sees that Cal is very fond of Anna. She wonders if they would be a good match.

MOLLY
She admires the way you treat your workers, Cal. Not many men in your position pay their workers a living wage, much less worry about how they like their working conditions. Cal begins to feel uncomfortable.

CAL
It's simply good business, Mrs. Brown. Workers are more productive under such conditions... and a wage increase was necessary to attract the industry's best when we were hiring. Cal stares down at his plate, nervously sawing off a bite of meat. Molly knows Anna must like Cal for somegood reason.

MOLLY
Now, you can't fool me, Cal. I heard how your men cheered when you fired that old pumblechook of a manager of yours.

CAL
He disobeyed my explicit orders.Of course, I fired him. Molly peers disbelievingly in Cal's direction, unable to understand his perpetual need to be a jerk. She notices Marie has intruded upon their dinner. Thetension in the room dissipates. Molly squints at Mariein mock guile.

MOLLY
Hey, little girl! You spying on us? Marie likes to listen to the grown-ups' conversations.She comes up with a ruse. MARIE I'm thirsty. Molly rises from her chair.

CAL
Don't trouble yourself, Mrs. Brown.This is what I have servants for.

MOLLY
No trouble, Cal. Your kids are a delight.

INT. KITCHEN - 1811 WALNUT STREET - NIGHT

Molly hands Marie a glass of water.

MOLLY
There you go, sweetie! MARIE Master Hockley likes Mrs. Livingston, doesn't he, Mrs. Brown? Molly bends down to Marie's eye level. MOLLY (voice lowered) Why, you're a wise little thing, aren't ya? MARIE But Mr. Hockley never asks her out, 'cause he's scared. And Mrs. Livingston likes him, but she's scared too.

MOLLY
Well, we'll have to do something about that, now won't we? Marie nods approvingly. Molly extends her hand, and they shake on it. Molly winks at Marie. Marie tries to wink back.

INT. DINING ROOM - 1811 WALNUT STREET - NIGHT

Molly takes her seat back at the table, confident of her plan.

MOLLY
Hey, Cal... there's this great show playing tomorrow night. Ruth's heard it's fabulous. What you say we go and see what all the fuss is about?

CAL
I'm really not feeling up to it.

MOLLY
But it's "Swan Lake"! It'll be me and Ruth... and her new beau...

CAL
I'm sorry--

MOLLY
We've got an extra pair of tickets for ya, and the perfect girl to go with you too. She's a real admirer of yours. Cal feels manipulated. He quickly loses his temper.

CAL
Oh! This is really too much! Cal slams his napkin down on the table, ready to leavethe room.

MOLLY
Anna would really love to go... Cal's heart jumps. He freezes.MOLLY A young lady like her should get out some. She works so hard, it would be nice for you to show her she's appreciated.

CAL
(exasperated) It seems you have me successfully cornered, as usual, Mrs. Brown.

MOLLY
Great! I can't wait to tell her!Now, she'll need something to wear... and maybe you could pick her up a nice necklace. Cal silently glares at her.

INT. PHILADELPHIA JEWELRY STORE - DAY

Cal browses, attended by the shop's JEWELER and his ASSISTANT. Cal's eye is caught by the store's showpiece, a ring.

CAL
You have quite a selection of fine diamonds, sir. May I see this one? The jeweler presents the ring proudly to Cal. JEWELER It's the finest craftsmanship I've seen. It is from France, sir. Cal gets deja vu. His manner hardens. He motions forthe jeweler to return the ring to the display case.

CAL
But I am looking for a necklace.Something simple will do. The jeweler shows him a simple necklace. Cal realizeshe really wants to get her something nice.

CAL
No, too plain. How about this one? While the jeweler and his assistant retrieve a necklace,Cal's eyes drift back toward the ring.

INT. ANNA'S BEDROOM - 1811 WALNUT STREET - NIGHT

Molly fastens Anna's dress, pleased with her handiwork.

MOLLY
Anna, you look fabulous!

ANNA
I can't thank you enough, Mrs. Brown. Mr. Hockley will have a splendid time this evening. Anna sits on the bed to put on her shoes. Molly joins her.

MOLLY
Tell me... you really like Cal, don't you? ANNA (nervously) Oh! Yes, he is a fine employer.

MOLLY
Cut the crap, darlin'. You can't fool this ol' girl. Now, tell it to me straight.

ANNA
(squirming) Truly what you are suggesting is impossible. I am simply not in his league.

MOLLY
Oh, Cal doesn't care for all that stuff much anymore. You're a fine young lady, Anna... and just wait 'til he sees you all dressed up.

ANNA
Why, this whole thing is just an attempt to pair me up with Master Hockley, wasn't it?! MOLLY (with a devilish grin) In a way, yes.

ANNA
Oh, I cannot! This is completely inappropriate! Besides, he has no interest in me whatsoever.

MOLLY
Oh, I wouldn't be so sure about that. Molly rises and turns to leave.

MOLLY
Now, you two just go and have a nice time together. I think he's waiting... Molly instills a sense of urgency in Anna. There is nobacking out now.

INT. PARLOR - 1811 WALNUT STREET - NIGHT

Molly peers into the room. She sees Cal sitting in a chair, fidgeting and brooding apprehensively. He's having second thoughts about the whole affair. Molly approaches Cal with an air of secrecy. Cal givesher a quick glance, then looks away.

CAL
What I don't do to please you, Mrs. Brown. MOLLY (whispering conspiratorially) Ssshhh! She'll be coming in any minute. I got her an outfit and all the fixin's. Now, did you get the necklace?

CAL
(sulkily, impatiently) Yes, I have a necklace.

MOLLY
She's a wonderful girl, Cal.You'll have a great time together. Anna gracefully enters. She sparkles, sheathed in a blue satin dress that shimmers in harmony with the azure glow of her eyes.

MOLLY
Now, doesn't she look beautiful?! Cal's sense of embarrassment gives way to awe. Genuinely impressed, he rises to his feet.

CAL
Why, yes! You do look quite lovely, Anna! Anna's sense of embarrassment also vanishes. She is brimming with joy at his response, but decides it bestto treat the whole thing as a joke.

ANNA
Thank you, sir. She curtsies gracefully, then lets out a little snicker. The atmosphere of levity is a relief to Cal. He follows suit by bowing to Anna, in jest (mocking Geoffrey).

CAL
Charmed to meet you, Madam. Anna breaks out in laughter. Molly's thoroughly pleasedto see they're going through the motions of courtship.

MOLLY
I believe Cal has something for you, Anna.

CAL
Um, yes. Cal self-consciously produces the jewelry box. He opens the lid. Anna is overwhelmed. The necklace is dazzling.

ANNA
Oh, Mr. Hockley! Cal fastens the necklace. Molly leads Anna to a mirror. As Anna views herself, she is overcome with feelings of modesty. ANNA (quietly) Thank you, sir. You're so very kind. Cal nods tensely, as embarrassment creeps in upon him once again. Molly doesn't let this moment linger.

MOLLY
Well, let's get going. Ruth and Harry said they'd meet us there in half an hour.

INT. ACADEMY OF MUSIC - NIGHT

Anna, Cal, Molly, Ruth and Harold sit in a balcony together. Below them, the orchestra tunes up. The trumpeting of the brass instruments resounds above therest. Harold removes a handkerchief from his pocket and heartily blows his nose - honk, honk. Ruth shrinks with embarrassment.

MOLLY
All tuned up there, Harry? Ruth graciously smiles at Molly's joke. Harold is oblivious. Cal and Anna are engaged in their own conversation.

INT. ACADEMY OF MUSIC - NIGHT

The ballet company performs "Dance of the Little Swans".Leaning in close to whisper, Anna explains the scene toCal. Anna's enthusiasm for the ballet and the spectacleof the show lift Cal's spirits. They feel more at easewith each other, and carry on an almost animated conversation.

CAL (VO)
I could not help but succumb to Anna's infinite charm, despite the fact that there could be no union between us, and that we were being watched. Molly looks on, pleased that Cal is having a good time. She nudges Ruth. Ruth smiles at Molly when she sees them. Annoyed, Cal hurls an accusing glance at them. They pretend they were simply commenting on the ballet.

INT. PARLOR - 1811 WALNUT STREET - NIGHT

All converse about the ballet. Anna rises from her chair, thinking perhaps her welcomeamong the upper class has worn out.

ANNA
It's time for me to be off to bed. Molly glares at Cal. Cal takes the hint.

CAL
Don't feel you need to go. Anna returns to her chair, gladdened by his invitation.

ANNA
Yes, I suppose I can stay a while longer.MOLLY I'm the old lady here. Time for me to turn in, not you. RUTH
Yes. It's been a busy day for Harold and me. Harold takes the hint after a glance from Ruth. The three chaperones rise and prepare to leave. Cal glares imploringly at Molly and Ruth, but they continue to exit. Anxiety overtakes Anna, as she pretends to not notice that Cal appears equally vexed. The artificial "first date" scenario makes them both feel as if it really were their first encounter.

CAL
Uh... the ballet was quite entertaining. Where did you gain such knowledge of it's plot... it's subtleties and nuances?

ANNA
I've always loved to dance, and I'm fond of art of all sorts. Cal thinks of Rose.

CAL
Hmmm. Mrs. Brown is also a great patron of the arts, I hear.

ANNA
Yes, she values lofty pursuits like art, but she's also been very active in the world. She's a suffragette, and she's done much to direct the people of Denver in petitioning for maritime reform.

CAL
Well, I hope she hasn't been directing YOUR life while she's been here. She'd direct mine every step of the way if she could.

ANNA
Uh... no! She's been most kind.How does she attempt to direct your life, sir?

CAL
Oh, she's always attempting to mother me. Is it something in my facial expression, that I am in need of mothering?

ANNA
(smiling, chuckling) Well, perhaps a little bit, sir.

CAL
(surprised, but amused) Really! The tension has broken.

ANNA
I'm sure she just has your best interest in mind, though, sir.

CAL
She's a born mother, I suppose. Like old Mrs. Bingham... always cajoling one into doing what one doesn't want to do.

ANNA
Like eating one's vegetables?

CAL
Yes! Yes! She's been after me about that... and this whole idea of going to the ballet. It seems no intrusion is too large for Mrs. Brown. Anna feels her glass slippers melting away.

ANNA
I really think it is time for me to be going to bed, sir. Good night. She maintains her composure while she excuses herself.

INT. HALLWAY - 1811 WALNUT STREET - NIGHT

Anna runs down the hall in tears. Molly emerges from her room. She sees Anna disappear behind her bedroom door. Molly storms down the hall toward the parlor. She is through with being polite.