Realizing later that Andrew had the better business idea, Clarence, with the aid of a corset, diguises himself as an out of work chambermaid in order to see his brother to apologize. He sees that Andrew and his sister have fallen on hard times, and are gravely ill. Clarence shows them how long the laces are on his corset and offers them the chance to join him in a new business venture. The trio sing of forgiveness and family ties, and are soon joined by the rest of the household staff, now each wearing a brand new corset. But on the last, triumphant note, Andrew collapses.
The sister discloses that Clarence will inherit the fading business. Stiff-backed, Clarence vows to pull it together and henceforth becomes known a "tight lacer." Back at the corset factory, the entire company reprises the title song, "Family Ties," before the curtain comes down.
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At any moment you must be prepared to give up who you are today for who you could become tomorrow.
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