Back at Sterling Cooper, Peggy is angling for a raise. She wants $5 more per week, which would be a 15% increase. Before any dickering can take place, Cooper interrupts. He and Don go into Roger's office, and Don is made partner. "I'm not adding your name to the masthead, I'm restoring faith," Bert tell him. Don gets to name a new head of accounts services, and he can hire whoever he wants. Don makes sure he doesn't get a contract.
Pete immediately angles for the new head of accounts services. "I hope you're aware I'd love to throw my hat in the ring," he tells Don. "I am now," Don answers, presumably killing another little sliver of Pete's psyche. Peggy gets her raise, and a promotion to junior copywriter. "I'll speak to Miss Holloway about getting somebody on your desk while you tend to your assignment," Don tells her. "Can I tell her?" Peggy chippily asks. She and Don head home early - it's 4:30 - and the rest of the office carries on. Pete, who thinks Don is taking Roger's office, goes into Don's office and sits at the desk. The mailman drops off a package, assuming Pete is Mr. Draper. Pete leaves it, then comes back and takes it.
At home, Don tells his wife the great news. She starts to go in for the big, emotional kiss, but restrains herself, even though he clearly wants to have celebratory sex. "The heat's supposed to break tomorrow," she casually says. "It'll probably be snowing in two weeks," he replies.
Newbie Spoilers
This is of course, more than just a small bit of foreshadowing. The heat will certainly break in the sense that Don will not want to sleep with Betty before long, and it also signifies a long-term forecast. Winter is coming, for New York, for the Drapers, and for Don. Better prepare.
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Stray Observations
*"Joan's been a b**** lately. Anyone else notice?"
*How about those cravings Peggy's been having? Liverwurst? Blech.
*Music: Julie London - Fly Me to the Moon
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HAIL THOMAS