Lord Grantham quotes from Downton Abbey

Who was that on the telephone?

Simon Bricker.

Oh God. What does he want?

I shall answer without commenting on your tone. He wants to have the painting photographed for his book.

Lady Mary Crawley

Granny, what do you think?

Oh, it is you. I thought it was a man wearing your clothes.

Tom Branson

It suits you.

It's certainly just the sort of thing I'd expect of you.

Edith is obsessed with that child.

She's a dear little thing.

So she is. But as a matter of fact, there is something about her.

About Marigold? What?

I don't know. A sense of déjà vu. Can't quite put my finger on it.

I've realized today what it is about Marigold that keeps catching my eye.

Oh, yes? What's that?

She reminds me of Michael Gregson. Just tell me if I'm wrong.

You're not wrong. Don't tell Edith you've guessed.

Why not? It certainly makes things a little clearer than they were.

Just don't, not yet. Mary doesn't know either nor Tom. Please let it be Edith's secret a little while longer.

Very well. I must say it's an unusual sensation to know there's a secret in this house I'm actually privy to. But I'll be silent if you wish.

And you'll love her? Your new granddaughter?

I think, and perhaps to my surprise, I rather think I will.

I don't know why you're making such a fuss, Mama. You'd visit Denker if she were locked up.

Only to check if the locks were sound.

The English have strong principles except when it comes to good shooting or eating well.

Lady Edith Crawley

Papa? Is something the matter?

No, nothing's the matter, and that's what I want to make clear.

Lady Edith Crawley

I don't understand. What's this about?

Marigold.

Lady Edith Crawley

I see. And what do you have to say about Marigold?

I think you know what I want to say--what I want you to say.

Lady Edith Crawley

I can't give her up.

No, of course not.

Lady Edith Crawley

I want your forgiveness, Papa. Am I allowed to say that still?

It's not the way I would have things. I won't lie to you about that, but this is what's happened. I believe Michael Gregson was an honorable man.

Lady Edith Crawley

Oh, he was, Papa! He really was. He would have married me as soon as he could. I know that!

I think so, too. So now we must do our best for his child. For his sake as well as yours.

Lady Edith Crawley

That's so lovely of you.

But I think we should keep it in the family. Even in 1924, there are plenty of people who might be unpleasant.

Lady Edith Crawley

But do you forgive me, Papa?

Oh, my darling, I'm sure I need your forgiveness quite as much as you need mine.

[regarding Rose] She'll love you forever, if you'll let her. That's who she is.

I know that now. How stupid not to have seen it before.

You'll be pleased to hear that I am not about to have a heart attack. Your father has an ulcer.

Lady Mary Crawley

Oh, that's a relief!

Lady Edith Crawley

Well, yes, it is a relief, but you've got to be good with your diet.

Well said, we'll take it seriously. White fish, chicken, no alcohol--

Steady on!

Please be careful on Christmas Eve if you do decide to drink. You'll get plastered on a snifter of sherry.

Ah, paradise.

Now, what should Marigold call me?

Donk.

Oh, why not? She can call me "donk." And when she does I'll be reminded of you.

What were you not saying about your visit to the Drewes?

Only that Mrs. Drewe has definitely not got over Marigold.

No?

No. She looked as if she wanted to swallow her whole.

Well, how clever was it to take the child there in the first place?

Mary made the plan. There was no way to cancel it.

I wish Edith would just tell her.

No. She thinks Mary would use it as a weapon, and she may be right.

It's very kind of you to let Henry and me push in to a family party.

In return, please don't let Mama pull you into the fight [over the hospital].

Really, Robert. You paint me as such a schemer.

No one has sharper eyes than a loving son.

You read that somewhere.

Why do you never think I can make something up?

I've an idea that when you mentioned Mrs. Harding's connection with us, you were trying to catch her out.

Well, I--

I don't like to see such things, Barrow. I don't care for a lack of generosity. Do you understand me?

Yes, my lord.

I've enjoyed my time as butler.

I hope you've learned something from it. You see, Barrow, Carson is a kind man. Don't overlook that. It's why people are loyal to him.

I'll bear it in mind, my lord.

Do. It should be helpful when you-- that is, when the hour strikes--

[strained] To move on. Yes, my lord.