Entente Cordiale

About the show

In 1919 northern France, soldier Erb Iggins is sent to buy food and obtain signed receipts. His poor French complicates his attempt to buy a chicken from Jeanne Arcot, who refuses to sign. Erb and Bill ask a notary to write an explanation in French. When Erb gives the document to Jeanne, she reveals that he has signed a marriage contract. The wives and Charles are outraged until Jeanne explains she was joking; Bill realizes Erb’s repeated mispronunciation of “poulet” as “pool” confused the notary, since “poule” can be a term of endearment. Order and marital harmony are restored.