Mr. Carson quotes from Downton Abbey

I know you have spirit, my lady, and that's what counts. It's all that counts in the end.

I don't like it when we're not on the same side.

Gwen, may I ask why you are sitting on Lady Sybil's bed?

Well, you see, I had a turn, like a burst of sickness, just sudden-like. I had to sit down.

Anna

It's true.

Well, you'd better go and lie down. I'll tell Mrs. Hughes.

No, I don't need to interrupt her morning. I'm sure I'll be fine if I could just put my feet up.

How many bedrooms have you still got to do?

Anna

Just one. Lady Edith's.

And you can manage on your own.

Anna

Well, she's no use to man or beast in that state. Go on. Shoo.

Daisy, may I ask why you are holding Lady Sybil's biscuit jar?

Daisy

Em...I was just...Polishing it...Before I put it back.

See that you do.

I was particularly sorry to spoil things for Sir Richard, knowing he was a guest of yours.

Lady Mary Crawley

Don't be. I think he found it all quite exciting.

Will we be seeing a lot of him?

Lady Mary Crawley

I don't know. Maybe.

And Captain Crawley, is he happy with the changes, so to speak? [Lady Mary looks away] May I give you one piece of advice, my lady? Tell him what's in your heart. If you still love him, let him know. Then even if he's killed, and he may be, you won't be sorry. If you don't tell him you could regret it all your life long.

Lady Mary Crawley

And what about Miss Swire?

Miss Swire. As if any man in his right mind could prefer Miss Swire to you.

I wrestled with it, m'lord, I don't mind admitting. And I wanted to be there to help Lady Mary, and--

And protect her from Sir Richard.

Well, I wouldn't quite put it like that, but yes, I suppose. Only--

Only you felt you couldn't work for a man who would offer a bribe?

That is correct, m'lord.

Are you quite sure you won't regret it? I know how fond you are of Lady Mary.

But I couldn't work for a man that I don't respect. And I certainly couldn't have left Downton for him.

I shall take that as a compliment. For myself and for my house.

I was only going to say that if I do need a new valet, I think I'd like to give Thomas a trial....There's more true goodness in him than I give him credit for.

Is there?!

Daisy

Is there anything we should do Mr. Carson?

Carry on, Daisy, as we all must.

Mrs. Hughes

Are you all right Mr. Carson?

I knew her all her life, you see. I've known her since she was born.

Human nature's a funny business, isn't it?

Mrs. Hughes

Now why didn't the poets come to you, Mr. Carson? They'd have saved themselves a lot of time and trouble.

Does this mean you've decided to return to the land of the living? Because if so, I'm glad.

Lady Mary Crawley

It means that I know that I've spent too long in the land of the dead.

I'm nervous, now it's happened.

[dismissive] What's there to be nervous about?

You're nervous because you're intelligent, Alfred. Only stupid people are foolhardy. [Other servants look at him meaningfully, but Jimmy holds his tongue.]

I like that Rudolph Valentino. He makes me shiver all over.

What a very disturbing thought.

I'm afraid that boy's interest in her may not be entirely proper.

Mr. Carson, all women need someone to show a bit of interest every now and then. Preferably in a manner that's not entirely proper.

Daisy

Why is it called a wireless when there are so many wires?

If I touch it, will I get a shock?

You'll only get a shock if you listen to it.

Lady Mary Crawley

She may cause trouble for me, but only because I've been foolish.

Oh, we can all be foolish, my lady.

Lady Mary Crawley

You know, Carson, someday there'll be something I've done that even you will condemn me for.

I doubt that very much.