Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess and Robert Crawley, Lord Grantham in “Unfinished Business”

Well, Mary must read it (Matthew's letter) before you send it anywhere. Or are you trying to hide from the truth?

What truth?

That you would prefer to be in sole charge of the estate and not share the crown with Mary

Don't be silly. This won't make any difference to all that. She won't want to get involved.

When you talk like that, I'm tempted to ring for Nanny and have you put to bed with no supper.