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Biggley’s office to shower. Frump schemes for Biggley to catch Finch kissing Hedy in his office, but after LaRue blackmails Finch into kissing her, he realises he’s actually in love with Rosemary and proposes to her (“Rosemary”). As Rosemary is about to accept, Hedy comes out of the bathroom in a towel which angers Rosemary. She leaves, but returns to tell Finch that Bud and Biggley are just outside. Frump and Biggley walk into the office just as Finch embraces Rosemary. Ovington is forced to resign after Finch prompts him to reveal to Biggley that he is a graduate from Northern State, Old Ivy’s bitter rival. Biggley names Finch Vice-President in Charge of Advertising. Biggley leaves as Finch and Rosemary declare their love for each other, and Bud Frump vows revenge to stop Finch’s meteoric rise (“Act I Finale”).

Act II

Two days later, Rosemary feels neglected by Finch and decides to quit. Smitty and her fellow secretaries convince her to stay because she’s living their dream of marrying an executive (“Cinderella, Darling”).

The book warns Finch that because Vice-President of Advertising is a dangerous position and that to save the situation, he needs a brilliant idea. Bud Frump slyly tells Finch his idea for a televised treasure hunt. Finch loves the idea, unaware that Biggley has already heard the idea previously and rejected it. Finch tells Rosemary the idea, who responds by telling Finch that she loves him. (“Happy To Keep His Dinner Warm (Reprise)”). Hedy tells Biggley that she is unhappy as a secre