:05:26
"It has been far too long
since we last corresponded.
:05:29
However, it is
with great reluctance
:05:32
I must decline your kind
speaking invitation.
:05:35
Unfortunately I would be
of little assistance
:05:39
to the Junior
Assistance League,
:05:42
particularly if my purpose
were to appear
:05:44
as an alumna who is gifted
at public speaking. "
:05:46
And what do you really
want me to say?
:05:48
Thank you and if you ask again
I shall scream.
:05:52
Why don't you ask your husband
for some pointers?
:05:54
He's a pretty gifted public speaker,
don't you think?
:05:58
No really, you should
get out once in a while
:06:00
and accepting that invitation would
be good for Franklin's career.
:06:03
Mr. Howe, wouldn't you
be more comfortable
:06:05
waiting for my husband outside?
:06:07
- In the street, Mrs. Roosevelt?
- If you like.
:06:12
Aha! I see it's not even 8:00 A.M.
And already the gloves are off.
:06:15
- Good morning, Babs.
- Good morning.
:06:18
- Hello, Miss Mercer.
- Good morning, sir.
:06:20
You're late. Honestly, why do you enjoy
keeping people waiting?
:06:24
Because they always seem
more grateful to see me when I arrive.
:06:27
You have
a lovely day, Babs.
:06:29
Should I expect you
for dinner?
:06:31
Well, I have the naval reception
this evening. I'll be home quite late,
:06:35
unless you've changed
your mind about coming.
:06:37
Do you wish me to come?
:06:39
Well...
:06:42
whatever you'd like.
:06:46
Thank you, no.
:06:48
Very well then.
:06:51
- Good day, Miss Mercer.
- Good day, sir.
:06:55
Let's make this
a simple day, Louis.
:06:57
I'd like to be done
by 5:00 if possible.
:06:59
What are you a banker?
You've got a lot to do.