At the end of August, Belle and Ben are sitting together on the couch in the waiting room. Ben has finished reading the newspaper, and Belle is sorting checks looking for a banking error. Belle accuses Ben of waiting for Cleo this evening, but Ben denies it. The couple begins to argue one more time, when mercifully the phone rings to interrupt them. Belle answers the phone and, realizing that it is her father, hands the phone to Ben. Prince is looking for Cleo, and Ben replies that he does not know where she is or when she will return. Prince wants to come tonight to speak to Ben.
Belle is suspicious of her father's motivations and wants Ben to come home with her, but he refuses. Ben does not want another argument with.....
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