Act 1, Scene 3 Summary

In the fitting room at the department store, an effeminate clerk named Ronald helps Wyler out of his old clothes and into his new suit, talking about how wonderful Alexa is and how everyone she's ever helped has become extremely famous. As Wyler is getting down to his underwear, Alexa appears with a shirt for him to try on. Ronald and Alexa banter as Wyler puts it on, and then as Alexa hands him the pants from the suit, Ronald quotes jokingly from Auntie Mame and goes out to find a tie. As Wyler puts on the pants, he tells Alexa that he feels guilty that she's paying for the suit after offering him such a good salary. Alexa assures him that the purchase of his first real suit is a moment she needs to be part of and that he'll...