Branson quotes from Downton Abbey

Politicians often can't recognize the changes that are inevitable.

Please don't make fun of me. It's cost me all I've got to say these things.

Oh my Lord, listen to that! It's like the cry of the banshee! [Branson walks in]

That's Mr. Carson's telephone ringing. [the phone rings again] Is someone going to answer it?

I wouldn't touch that thing with a ten foot pole!

Well, I will then.

I'm not going to fight.

Lady Sybil Crawley

You'll have to.

I will not. I'm going to be a conscientious objector.

Lady Sybil Crawley

They'll put you in prison.

I'd rather prison than the Dardanelles.

Lady Sybil Crawley

When will you tell them?

In my own good time.

Lady Sybil Crawley

I don't understand.

I'll go to the medical. I'll report for duty. And when on parade, I'll march out front and I'll shout it, loud and clear. And if that doesn't make the newspapers, then I'm a monkey's uncle.

Lady Sybil Crawley

Why are you smiling? I thought you'd be angry.

Because that's the first time you've ever spoken about "us."

You're very late. Won't they worry?

Lady Sybil Crawley

They're all so excited, they won't care where I am.

I'm pleased. I like Mr. Matthew.

Lady Sybil Crawley

He announced at dinner that he wants to get married at Downton. Somehow, it made me feel more than ever that the war is really over, and it's time to move forward.

Do you mean you've made your decision?

Lady Sybil Crawley

Yes. My answer is, that I'm ready to travel. And you're my ticket. To get away from this house, away from this life--

Me?

Lady Sybil Crawley

No, Uncle Tom Cobley. [both laugh]

I'm sorry. But I've waited so long for those words, I can't believe I'm hearing them. You won't mind burning your bridges?

Lady Sybil Crawley

Mind? Fetch me the matches! [Branson leans forward but stops] Yes, you can kiss me, but that is all until everything is settled.

For now, God knows it's enough that I can kiss you. [they kiss]