French Leave

Derek and Simon are confronted with a dilemma, that their two daughters Sam and Emma both want to go on the school exchange trip to France. Derek tells Simon that he once went to France with his family and spent #500 in bargains so he is determined not to let Emma go. He says that if Sam is allowed, Emma will be jealous and upset, so she must not go either. Simon tells Sam that she cannot go to France, but Nell believes that she should not be held back because of Derek's financial worries. Nell offers to pay for Sam herself. Nell, Derek, Simon, Sam and Isobel all go to the social evening at the school to meet the French families involved in the school trip. Derek and Simon find some attractive French women and Isobel meets a handsome Frenchman. Nell finds a nice old lady called MME Morrizot who is a suitable person for Sam to stay with. Simon likes Mme Morrizot but is horrified to discover that she does not have a daughter for Sam to befriend, but a good-looking 16-year-old son. Sam an