Belle Femme
"Belle Femme" is the ninth episode of the first season of the HBO television series Boardwalk Empire, which originally aired on November 14, 2010. It was written by staff writer Steve Kornacki and directed by Brad Anderson. Nucky intensifies his efforts to deal with the threat posed by the D'Alessio brothers, while Van Alden attempts to arrest Jimmy for the shootings in the woods. Plot A recuperating Eli identifies the D'Alessio brothers as the culprits in the casino robbery. Margaret meets Nan Britton; Nan explains how she and Senator Harding met and how, in order for him to win the upcoming presidential election, he cannot acknowledge their relationship or even provide financial support for their daughter. The two women go to Madame Jeunet's to buy a dress for Nan. Jeunet asks Margaret to talk Nucky into reducing the amount of protection money she has to pay him. At first, Margaret broaches the issue directly, but this only angers Nucky. Taking a different tack, she then tells Nucky she is worried about not looking good for him if Jeunet leaves. Margaret then collects a favor from Jeunet for helping her: a fine new dress at no charge. Nucky sits down with