Lord Grantham quotes from Downton Abbey

[grumbles to Robert] Just how long is she here for?

[sighs] Who knows?

No guest should be admitted with no departure date settled.

Lady Mary Crawley

People like us should lead the fight to keep tradition going.

Isobel Crawley

If you mean we can never change, I can't agree.

Nor me. Accepting change is as important as defending the past.

Lady Mary Crawley

The role of houses like Downton is to protect tradition. That's why they're so important to maintain.

Lady Edith tells me you're very interested in politics.

[smirks] Tom is our tame revolutionary.

Every family should have one.

Matthew Crawley

As long as you are tame. [glances at Branson knowingly]

Tom Branson

Tame enough for a game of billiards.

[looks at Eryholme] We won't need more than eight servants, tops. So it'll be very economical.

What about me? Where am I to go?

We still own most of the village.

Oh. Perhaps I could open a shop?

What a harsh world you live in.

Tom Branson

We all live in a harsh world, but at least I know I do.

They didn't try to stop me, but it doesn't mean they won't come after us. Unless Papa can persuade them otherwise.

Tom, how could you have left her all alone to fend for herself?

It wasn't like that. We thought this might happen and we decided what to do. The question is: What now?

You mustn't travel anymore. Not before the baby's born.

But Tom wants it to be born in Dublin.

Tom Branson

She's so beautiful. Oh, my darling, I do love you so much.

I just want to sleep really.

Of course you do. You've earned it. She's a wonderful baby.

Mama.

Yes, my darling?

Tom is thinking of taking a job in Liverpool and going back to being a mechanic. But it wouldn't be right for him. He needs to move forward.

Lady Mary Crawley

Sybil! She can't hear me. Sybil! Sybil, it's Mary! Can you hear me!?

It looks as if...

It look as if what!?

This is eclampsia.

It cannot be. Sir Philip, you were so sure!

Matthew Crawley

This is unbelievable. Somebody do something!

The human life is unpredictable!

But you were so sure!

Why...why did she say that?

Because there is some truth in it.

My dear, when tragedies strike, we try to find someone to blame. And in the absence of a suitable candidate, we usually blame ourselves. You are not to blame; no one is to blame. Our darling Sybil has died, during childbirth, like too many women before her. And all we can do now is cherish her memory and her child.

Nevertheless there is truth in it.

Lady Edith Crawley

Now that the funeral's over, we ought to think about the christening. Do know what you'd like her to be called?

Tom Branson

I'd like to call her Sybil.

Matthew Crawley

Of course.

You don't think it might be a little painful?

Tom Branson

Very painful at first, but I think it's right. I want to remember her mother whenever I look at her.

Lady Edith Crawley

Of course you do. And she would want to be remembered. I'll go and see Mr. Travis this afternoon.

Tom Branson

Why Mr. Travis?

Lady Edith Crawley

To fix the date.

Tom Branson

But Sybil will be Catholic.

What?!

Tom Branson

My daughter is Irish and she'll be Catholic like her father.

Did you hear about Tom's announcement at breakfast? He wants the child to be a left footer.

Lady Mary Crawley

Papa, I know it's hard for you--

There hasn't been a Catholic Crawley since the Reformation!

Lady Mary Crawley

She isn't a Crawley, she's a Branson.

The only chance that child will have of achieving anything in life is because of the blood of her mother!

Lady Mary Crawley

Well, I don't agree. And besides, Sybil--

That's another thing! I think it's ghoulish to call her after Sybil!

Lady Mary Crawley

Well, I don't!

Lady Mary Crawley

I wish you'd come back to the drawing room.

I'd only set your mother's teeth on edge.

Lady Mary Crawley

She'll come through it. She will. Which brings me to your performance today. How did that help?

I was angry with Isobel for exposing you all to gossip.

Lady Mary Crawley

You were angry all right, but not with Isobel or Ethel. I think it's because the world isn't going you way. Not anymore.

Lady Mary Crawley

You won't win over the christening.

Not if you're against me.

Lady Mary Crawley

I'm never against you. But you've lost on this one.

Did Sybil truly not mind?

Lady Mary Crawley

She wanted Tom to be happy. She loved him very much, you know. We all need to remember that.

I keep forgetting she's gone. I see things in the paper that would make her laugh. I come inside to tell her that her favorite rose is in bloom, and then suddenly...

Lady Mary Crawley

Say that to Mama. Please.

She doesn't want to hear it from me.

You're very good to play.

Tom Branson

Don't know why I made such a fuss about it. Can I ask you something?

Of course.

Tom Branson

If I were to say I'd live with you while Sybbie's little, that we wouldn't move out until she's older, would you mind?

I should be delighted. And I know it's what Sybil would want.

Tom Branson

I think you're right.

We knew things we awkward between them. but now that I'm here, I don't think Susan handles it very well.

But it's so complicated with a young daughter who's so full of new ideas. She thinks you're fighting her when all the time you're just frightened and...I'm sorry.

We all miss her. Every single day.

Your ladyship! I didn't see you there.

Obviously not.

I was just--I was just having a game with Miss Sybbie.

I want you to pack tonight and leave first thing in the morning.

But your ladyship--

Please put Master George back into his crib. You are not to touch the children again.

Mrs. Hughes

Oh, I thought it was Nanny West ringing.

No. Mrs. Hughes, Nanny West is leaving. Can you find her a bed for the night and ask one of the maids to sleep with the children?

But, your ladyship, I was only joking!

Please, Miss West, I prefer not to discuss it. Except to say that your values have no place in a civilized home. Now Mrs. Hughes, I will wait here while Nanny West packs. You will fetch a maid and prepare a room. You understand me? Miss West is not to be left alone with the children, not for one minute.