Downton Abbey (TV Series)
Episode #2.2 (2011)
Michelle Dockery: Lady Mary Crawley
Quotes
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Lady Mary Crawley : [referring to Carson] He gave me some advice last night.
Anna : Was it good advice?
Lady Mary Crawley : He thinks I should say what I really feel.
Anna : Sounds a bit wild for Mr. carson. Do you think he's right?
Lady Mary Crawley : Well, they say that honesty's the best policy. I think you regret being honest less often than you regret telling lies.
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[Lady Sybil and Isobel are proposing setting up a convalescent home at Downton Abbey]
Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham : I think it's a *ridiculous* idea.
Lady Sybil Crawley : Why?
Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham : Because this is a house, not a hospital.
Lady Mary Crawley : Granny, a convalescent home is where people rest and recuperate.
Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham : But if there are relapses. What then? Amputation in the dining room? Rescuscitation in the pantry?
Cora, Countess of Grantham : It would certainly be the most tremendous disturbance. If you knew how chaotic things are as it is.
Isobel Crawley : But when there's so much good can be done.
[Violet stamps her stick on the floor]
Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham : I forbid it! To have strange men prodding and prying around the house. To say nothing of pocketing the spoons. It's out of the question.
Cora, Countess of Grantham : I hesitate to remind you, but this is my house now - Robert's and mine. *We* will make the decision.
Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham : [pause] Oh, I see. So now I'm an outsider... who need not be consulted.
Cora, Countess of Grantham : Since you put it like that, yes.
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[Lady Mary is saying goodbye to Sir Richard at the station]
Sir Richard Carlisle : I want you to marry me.
Lady Mary Crawley : Why?
Sir Richard Carlisle : Because I think very highly of you.
Lady Mary Crawley : "Very highly". Goodness.
Sir Richard Carlisle : I mean it. I think we'd do well together. We could be a good team.
Lady Mary Crawley : Now that sounds better. But I can't help thinking that tradition demands a *little* mention of love.
Sir Richard Carlisle : Oh I can talk about "love" and "moon" and "June" and all the rest of it if you wish. But we're more than that. We're strong and sharp, and we can build something worth having, you and I, if you'll let us.
Lady Mary Crawley : Your proposal is improving by leaps and bounds. You must give me some time, but I promise to think about it - properly.
Sir Richard Carlisle : I'm counting on it.
[Sir Richard doffs his hat to Lady Mary and gets on the train]