Downton Abbey (TV Series)
Episode #2.2 (2011)
Robert James-Collier: Thomas Barrow
Quotes
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Thomas Barrow : Imagine Carson without a footman. Like a ringmaster without a pony.
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[Thomas is reading the blinded Lt. Courtenay's post aloud to him]
Thomas Barrow : "Things cannot be as they were and, whatever you might think, Jack has your best interests at heart."
Lieutenant Edward Courtenay : Stop.
Thomas Barrow : Who's Jack?
Lieutenant Edward Courtenay : My younger brother. He means to replace me.
[laughs quietly]
Lieutenant Edward Courtenay : It's what he's always wanted.
Thomas Barrow : [awkwardly] Yeah, well...
Lieutenant Edward Courtenay : I'm sorry. I mustn't bore you.
Thomas Barrow : [almost shyly] Don't let 'em walk all over you. You've got to fight your corner.
Lieutenant Edward Courtenay : What with?
Thomas Barrow : Your brain. You're not a victim, don't let them make you into one.
Lieutenant Edward Courtenay : [with a sad smile] You know, when you talk like that, I almost believe you.
Thomas Barrow : You should believe me. All my life they've... pushed me around... just 'cause I'm different.
Lieutenant Edward Courtenay : How? Why are you different?
Thomas Barrow : [glancing at him] Never mind. Look... look, I don't know if you're going to see again or not. But I do know you have to fight back.
[Edward places an affectionate hand on Thomas' knee, and Thomas covers his hand with his own]