Scents and Sensibility

So, what's this one called?

You know, I'm not sure. Any suggestions?

Wow, this one actually smells really good.

Gee, thanks.

Well, you did have the one that smelled like fish.

There wasn't even any fish in it.

You guys trying out lotions?

Mmm hmm.

Don't make Margarett throw up again.

No, this one actually smells really good.

Mmm, that's actually better than the pineapple one you had a while ago.

See, I'm improving.

Did you take your medicine today?

Yes.

Yes.

I already have one mom.

Girls, your father's here with the cake.

CAKE!

I can't believe I finally finished.

I know it's about time.

Hey we can't all graduate in four years.

Oh, John's here!

Elinor?

Yeah?

I heard the Porter account came through.

Yes, just yesterday.

Good job. That's a huge client for us.

Thank you. I know.

-John, welcome -Hi.

So what do you think? You're in the presence of a remarkable woman.

Poised to take on the world of...um?

English.

After all those semesters that's what you ended up with.

Dad!

Just kidding.

That's not funny.

Well, I'm proud of you.

Thank you.

Mmhm. Thank you.

John when do you leave for Switzerland?

Uh, in a few months. The beginning of next fall.

Thanks again for opening the door for me with that company.

Happy to.

So far away, though. What are you going to do without Marianne?

Well, we won't be apart for very long.

Um, this sounds like this is getting really serious.

It is. Apparently the job that dad got him is going to put him ahead like 10 years.

Wow!

I mean I'm gonna miss him but... You never know what may happen before he leaves.

Well, take it slowly. I mean, you don't know him that well.

Trust your heart. That's what I always say.

Oh right 'cause the heart is never wrong.

When did you get so practical? Is it because you haven't had a boyfriend in two years?

Okay. I know for you that would be like a biblical drought.

How many boyfriends have you had in the last two years?

It's not about quantity, it's about quality.

Well, at least we agree on that.

Mmm hmm

Oh, I'll get it.

Hi. Can I help you?

Special Agent Wayne. Is Henry Dashwood here?

Uh, is there a problem?

Elinor.

Henry Dashwood we have a warrant for your arrest.

What?

You have to come with us now.

Daddy.

It will be okay.

Daddy. What's happening?

Call our attorney!

Henry?

Dad?

You have the right to remain silent.

What's going on?

I don't know.

Your husband is accused of fraud. What's commonly known as a ponzi scheme.

What does that mean?

Well, basically it's when a person takes an investor's money, promises a big return

and is paid with other investors' money,

but in reality most of the money is pocketed illegally

by whoever is running the scheme.

My husband would never do that.

Well, I will defend the best I can but the government's case. . .

If they win Mr. Dashwood would owe a lot of money.

The authorities have a list of a couple hundred investors.

So, what comes next?

Well, they have a search warrant to search your home and they'll take any evidence with them.

The government will also seize any valuables such as cars,

art, jewelry, any and all assets in Henry's name.

His accounts have already been frozen, so there will be no access to any of his money.

But what about the house? What about my home?

Well, remember he hasn't been convicted.

If Henry is found guilty they'll most likely auction it off,

but for the time being they'll put a lien on it.

Do you think he's guilty?

Well, what I think is irrelevant, but the authorities seem to be building a good case.

I'll do everything I can.

So, what's the worst case scenario?

If convicted, major prison time.

[ REPORTERS AND CROWDS TALKING ]

The family seems subdued today for the sentencing of Henry Dashwood.

Convicted of securities fraud, money laundering, and several other federal charges,

Dashwood was sentenced to a maximum 75 years in prison.

Mom.. Please turn that off. We have enough to worry about.

But your father, we have to appeal this.

We don't have any money.

If dad hadn't prepaid our rent then Marianne and I would be out in the street.

I cannot believe he did this.

I know, but there's evidence that he did.

Guess what? We made the front page of the tabloids.

Oh as if that's something to be proud of.

Uh, I look pale.

Oh please, we're famous.

No, stop it. You guys throw that out. You know those papers exaggerate.

What are we going to do?

Marianne and I are going to get jobs and we're going to pay our own way.

We are?

Yes.

Well, what about Margarett? Her medicine is more than $3000 a month.

Plus doctor visits. Before that was nothing, but now?

Okay but don't we have health insurance?

That's with health insurance.

We've lost everything. I am not going to lose Margarett too.

No, mom, we will get her enough of the medicine.

I mean, do you think we can make enough?

Well, your aunt Charlotte has offered a place for me to stay, and so if I work in her shop,

I may be able to bring in a third of what we need.

Okay. Alright. Well, Marianne and I will just make up the rest.

I mean all we need are jobs.

Yeah, this looks promising.

Hi, I am calling about the job listing.

Okay, thank you.

It's already been filled.

Ohhh.

Yes, I will see you in Paris. Thank you.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

No problem.

Name is Dashwood, correct?

Oh please, call me Elinor.

Dashwood, where have I heard that name before?

I'm concerned your work experience is insufficient for the required qualifications.

Um, but I have worked extensively with-

Good luck to you.

Hi! I'm calling about the executive assistant position.

Okay, thanks.

Elinor. . .

I'm sorry to waste your time but we have decided to hire from within.

Yeah, hi. Is the clerical job still available?

Work experience?

Um, none.

Dashwood.

Hmm, I, I don't know if you're the best suited for this job.

But you haven't asked me a single question.

I just, I don't think you fit into the culture we have here at the office.

Sorry.

Hey.

Uhh...You calling about a job?

If you're calling about the file clerk job, it has been filled.

For all other inquiries please press 0.

Uhh, and the ones that aren't filled, you need more work experience.

This is way harder than I thought.

If it makes you feel any better, having work experience doesn't help either.

Everybody takes one look at Dashwood Investments and promptly kicks me out the door.

I'm sorry.

I mean there are jobs out there.

They're just not quite as glamorous as I'd hoped.

Okay, this is a job. This is a job. This is a job. I am getting paid for this job.

I'm dancing with my banana. Helloo.

Hey nice coconuts.

Oh, thank you sir, thank you. Oh my goodness.

Hello, it's my money time. Hello.

AAAHHH! AAAHHH! OHHHH NOOOOO!

Ugh, who knew this would be so hard?

That costume stunk, too.

I can't believe you got fired.

I know. How was I supposed to know that the sprinklers were going to go off

and that the suit couldn't get wet. I didn't know.

Well that's why it smelled. It's never been washed.

Can it get any worse?

I don't think so. I just got fired from a job where I wore a gigantic gorilla costume

and waved a banana at cars passing by.

I...

Just wait here a moment

Okay.

I don't think she's for us.

Why not?

Recognize her?

Uh, so. She's cleaning. How hard is that?

I don't want the customers to be uncomfortable thinking that she might steal from them.

She'll be out of sight and she's got to be pretty desperate.

Alright. We'll give her a chance, but you keep your eye on her.

Hi.

Hi. Any luck?

I don't know if you call it luck but I got a job.

I am now the new custodial technician at the spa on Main Street.

Custodial Technician?

Janitor.

Sounds lovely.

Yeah, but I think it's going to be enough to cover our expenses.

I'm just worried about Margarett's medicine.