Ethel, Mrs. Bryant and others in “Unfinished Business”

[in surprise] Oh.

You didn't expect to find me here.

Isobel Crawley

No.

I thought the only person who could tell us with any accuracy the Bryants' response to Ethel's working nearby were the Bryants themselves.

Lady Grantham wrote to me explaining your wish.

Well, it was only that Mrs. Watson had answered the advertisement...

I know the circumstances. Just as I know that you would like to see how Charlie's getting on. As it happens, I've been uncomfortable about keeping a mother from her son. And though I wouldn't want to confuse him until he's much older, if then--

You wouldn't have to confuse him! I've got it all worked out! I'm his old nanny who was employed by you when he was born.

Isobel Crawley

But what about when he talks of you to Mr. Bryant?

You will please leave Mr. Bryant to me. Now Ethel, you must write to Mrs. Watson today and get it settled.

And I'll be able to see Charlie.

Isobel Crawley

It won't be easy.

It'll be easier than not seeing him. Very much easier.