Mad Men 2x3

The Benefactor*

Season 2, Episode 3

& Harry: I accidentally opened Ken Cosgrove's paycheck. He makes 300 a week.


& Salvatore: You told your wife about this?
    Harry: I know. I do that. I keep doing it. I didn't know what to do.
    Salvatore: There's nothing you can do. That's why you don't tell your wife. Wish you hadn't told me.
    Harry: I think she's right.
    Salvatore: But isn't media a meritocracy*? Do you think that?
    Harry: What's that supposed to mean, anyway? I have plenty of merit*.
    Salvatore: Merit defined within reason. As in this place can't run without you? How the hell do we do that? Then you're worth every penny they're paying you.

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& Don: Are you trying to think of what you could possibly say to make up for what's happened here?
    Lois: What happened?
    Don: I think you're not suited for this job.
    Lois: What did I do?
    Don: In addition to being incompetent, you threatened my reputation, and not just today.
    Lois: Mr. Draper, I try to cover for you all the time.
    Don: You do not cover for me. You manage people's expectations.


& Don: How do you feel about Lutèce monday night?
    Betty: Lutèce?
    Don: Pleased, I guess. And you get to meet Jimmy Barrett.
    Betty: Why?
    Don: Business.
    Betty: Is this one where I talk, or I don't talk?


& Roger: Cooper thought it showed initiative. So, you're in here now, and I'm smiling. What do you want?
    Harry: I guess, for one thing, I think that we should have a television department. All the other agencies have them. And I think I should run it.
    Roger: You're now the head of the TV department, which is comprised solely of you. Anything else?
    Harry: Well, actually, um... I think I deserve a raise.
    Roger: And I think you've already received a sizable reward. Let's not get greedy*.
    Harry: I'm not being greedy.
    Roger: Are you arguing with me? How much do you make?
    Harry: Two hundred dollars a week.
    Roger: Plus drinks. Give me a number.
    Harry: How about ... 310?
    Roger: No one makes that around here. Not even close. How about two and a quarter? Say yes.
    Harry: Yes!
    Roger: I'll throw in new business cards. You drive a hell of a bargain*.



-- Dict:
Benefactor — Благодетель
meritocracy — система, при которой у власти стоят высокоинтеллектуальные люди
merit — заслуга; достоинство
greedy — жадный
bargain — выгодная сделка


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