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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.
They take such risks. I hate it. I just hate it.
There's no such thing as slow motor racing.
Even so.
And there's no such thing as safe love. Real love means giving someone the power to hurt you.
Which I won't concede easily.
Is Granny Violet a Red Indian?
Why on Earth do you say that?
Granny (Cora) said she was on the warpath.
If this is it, just know I have loved you very, very much.
This isn't it, darling. I won't let this be it.
Don't reprimand me, Mama. I think the new system will be better, and I haven't got time to be diplomatic.
Don't you think I have enough things to worry about?
It's better we should be honest. There've been too many secrets. Let's have no more of them.
If you mean Marigold, that's settled, and you know I am sorry, now let us concentrate on Robert.
Anna could I ask you something? Is there any talk in the servants' hall about Miss Marigold?
What sort of talk, milady? Well, everyone thinks she's a lucky little girl, being taken in by the family. But they would think that.
And that's all you want to say?
Why? What else should I say?
Never mind.
Even Elizabeth Bennet wanted to see what Pemberley was like inside.
A decision that caused her a great deal of embarrassment, if I remember the novel correctly.
Is he worth it?
As opposed to your car mechanic?
I'm a car mechanic, thank you very much.
Edith, you can manage a day without us, can't you?
I can manage without you for as long as you want.
Why don't you come with us?
And watch Mary flirt with her oily driver? No, thank you.
Can't you be pleased for her?
I'm as pleased for her as she would be for me.
You mustn't let him wear you out.
Oh, he's alright m'lady. [to George] Aren't you?
I was cheering him up.
That's not what it looked like.
Will you miss me?
I miss you when you're out of sight, let alone in London.
I won't let them send him the bill.
That's unkind. His pride is more important to him than the money.
Thank you, Mr. Branson.
This is Mary's son, George. And my late sister Sybil's daughter, Sybbie. And this is Marigold.
God bless you, Marigold. What a lovely place this is to grow up.
I certainly hope so.
You've probably thought of this, but I'd place someone--maybe a servant--in each room the public will enter. Just to keep an eye on things.
Literally.
I think that's a good idea.
Carson, can you sort it out?
Of course, my lady. I understand it's only the ground floor.
Not too much of that. They'll start in the small library, then through the big library, into the painting room, the drawing room, the smoking room, the great hall, in and out of the dining room, and back outside.
Rope off across the staircases in the back wing. Who are the guides?
Do we need guides? Can't they just have a look and leave it at that?
I don't think so. Not if you want them to go away happy, and leave behind what's not theirs. Who knows about the history of the house?
Only our librarian...but he's away.
You'll have to fake it. Lady Mary, Edith, Mr. Branson--
Not me. I don't know a thing. I'll sell tickets, but that's it.
Well then, Lady Grantham. You and your daughters can take parties of ten each with no more than 30 in the house at any one time.
Crikey.
Heavens. I feel like the Belgians waiting for the invasion.
Or the monkeys in a zoo.
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