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Downton Abbey · Season 1, Episode 15

Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess and Lady Mary Crawley in “Unfinished Business”

VCViolet Crawley, the Dowager Countess

What about Sybil? Does she have anyone in her sights?

Lady Mary Crawley

Not that I know of.

VCViolet Crawley, the Dowager Countess

Are you sure she has no chap in mind? How odd! I had an endless series of crushes at her age.

Lady Mary Crawley

I don't think so.

VCViolet Crawley, the Dowager Countess

Not even some man she doesn't care to mention?

Lady Mary Crawley

What do you mean?

VCViolet Crawley, the Dowager Countess

Well, war breaks down barriers and when peacetime re-erects them, it's very easy to find oneself on the wrong side.

Lady Mary Crawley

Really, Granny! How can you say that I'm too worldly but Sybil's not worldly enough? You cannot be so contrary.

VCViolet Crawley, the Dowager Countess

I'm a woman, Mary. I can be as contrary as I choose.

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