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This isn't The Washington Post,

and she's not Katherine Graham.

And I'll tell you, that woman is not going

to negotiate any deals for this management.

Ever.

Would you ask Mrs. Winters

to come in, please?

Next thing she'll want

to be chairman of the board.

Now, Lee, we want you to know

you'll always have a home at Winterchem.

Remember, we'll always be happy

to hear any suggestions you might have.

- Mr. Ackerman, please.

- One moment, please.

- At least we didn't overestimate him.

- Hello.

- Warner, this is Hub.

- Hi, what's up?

Nothing special. I just thought

it was time we sat down...

...and had a talk

about rescheduling your loans.

- Maybe lunch next week?

- How about Thursday?

Right, fine.

By the way, I had a talk

with that Japanese conglomerate...

...that's buying up every company in sight.

- Did you?

Yeah, Shigemitsu-Han.

They wanted to talk about

the Winterchem financials.

Of course, I wouldn't,

but I thought you ought to know.

No problem.

They tried to take us over last year...

...but couldn't get enough stock.

Well, in that case, we can all relax.

So where do you guys like to eat?

How about the Bibliotheque

next Thursday at 1?

- Thursday at 1, right.

- See you then.

I can't wait to see their faces

when they think I'm gonna sell my stock.

- Hello.

- Helen.

Would you contact Shigemitsu-Han and ask

if we can have lunch Thursday at 1.

Thursday at 1.

Hi, Lee.

So she won't sell her stock, huh?

Good move, Warner.

Well, I'm starved. How about you guys?

- I could use a drink.

- So could I.

How did I do?

Ackerman didn't eat a bite.

- How long do we have to wait?

- As long as it takes.

- Lf it takes.

- Patience, patience.

They have to huddle first.

Look unconcerned, get back to the office

and argue a little bit.

They're probably flipping a coin right now

to see who has to make the call.

Yeah.

Right, put him on.

Guess who lost.

Hey, Warner, long time no see.

Hi. Listen, Hub,

I know you'll think I'm nuts...

...but we may let Lee Winters check out the

financing on that Spanish thing after all.

She's got an idea she can find

the 500 million somewhere privately.

She'll probably give away the family jewels

to get it.

Would it make you happier

if I kept an eye on her for you?

Jesus, could you?

That would be really terrific.

- We don't want to look like total idiots.

- Consider it done.

Hub, I want you to know

we'll always be grateful.

Just your friendly neighborhood banker.

They'll always be grateful.

We're not there yet.

You still have to meet the agent

for the 500 million tonight at Emery's.

Any ideas on how I should handle it?

Straightforward.

We've got nothing to hide.

Do we?

Please, Ms. Winters, excuse me.

I know this isn't the time or place...

...but did your husband ever mention

Jerry Fewster?

There's someone named Fewster. Did your

husband ever mention anything about him?

In what connection?

- You mean he didn't?

- I don't know. What was it about?

No, if he didn't mention it, that's fine.

It's fine.

- What did you say the name was?

- No, it doesn't matter.

I'm sorry I bothered you.

- Excuse me, does he work here?

- You mean Mr. Fewster?

He's one of the federal bank examiners

who come in.

He's very nervous.

I don't believe Mr. Winters

told her anything.

She looked right at me.

She didn't know what I was talking about.

That's my train.

Well, if you hear from her again,

we expect to hear from you.

Okay?

Not gonna eat your hot dog, huh?

- Well, here they are.

- Oh, Hub.

- I was concerned.

- Courtney, I'm sorry we're late.

- You know Lee Winters?

- Good evening. Lovely to have you.

Would you take her down by Max?

- Good evening.

- Good evening.

- Sorry we're late.

- Don't worry about it. So glad you're here.

- Hello, Hub.

- Sorry, Max, got caught in traffic.

Lee, I'd like you to meet Sal Naftari.

How do you do, Mr. Naftari?

Mrs. Winters, at last. I was beginning

to be afraid I might not get to meet you.

For a few seconds there,

I had doubts myself.

But I can't tell you how happy

I am that we made it.

Oh, Mrs. Winters, I was just telling Max

before you came...

...that I've just come back from Paris.

The state of the dollar is in crisis.

I don't know what you naughty bankers

are gonna do to us next.

Do you know that I couldn't buy

a single thing?

It's awful. I'm gonna have to wear

American clothes all summer.

- Two percent.

- Not this time.

Okay, 2 and a half.

Eight.

Eight? Why 8?

It's a woman. Makes it tougher.

Hub, get it out of your head.

I've got a lock on this.

These people are unpredictable.

They make up their own minds.

I'm only the agent.

I can only make the introductions.

The rest is up to you.

If my deal is too rich, you're always

welcome to try it on your own.

- Okay, 8.

- Plus a fee of 300,000 for contingencies.

- Such as?

- Lf I knew, they wouldn't be contingencies.

I'll get right on it, providing,

of course, that's acceptable.

Also, she'll have to travel.

They'll want a meeting.

- We welcome you.

- Thank you, Khalid.

We're glad to be here.

My associate, Mrs. Winters.

- How do you do?

- Mrs. Winters, welcome. Please.

Come.

I believe you know my father, Ahmed.

Of course.

He thanks you for honoring us

with your visit.

Not at all.

You honor us with the invitation.

And Mrs. Winters.

How do you do?

I feel like a beggar asking them

for alms, and I hate it.

You and the rest of the world.

I thought we had an appointment.

This is an appointment.

Mrs. Winters, please.

Hub, good to see you.

To begin with, I'm sure you will be pleased

to hear we have decided to make the loan.

But first, I think it

best to go over this...

...to make sure we are clear

on the main points.

Point one...

...the sum is to be 500 million,

of course, for the plant in Valencia...

...the money to be drawn

in units of 50 million.

At times to be negotiated.

Yes, of course.

Point two, Winterchem to hold title...

...but profits to be shared

on an equal basis.

Point three, Mrs. Winters' stock

will stand as security...

...for the entire transaction.

- Point four...

- Excuse me.

That means if something happens,

I lose all my stock.

Mrs. Winters...

...I should tell you

there are those in the family...

...who do not think we should be

making this offer at all.

I assume if you could've found

venture capital of this sort...

...for a company like Winterchem

in America...

...you would not be coming

all the way to Arabia looking for it.

If you are able to arrange better terms

elsewhere, you are free to do so.

Shall I continue?

Point four...

...after repayment of the principal

has been completed...

...all interest payments must be made

by the 15th day of each month.

If we're ever cash short when a payment

comes due, I could lose the whole company.

Don't worry. We'll cover you on that.

The bank will cover you.

I don't like the risk.

I guess it depends on how bad

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