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00:21What are they paying to see?
00:23We've nothing to show them.
00:24A decent Reynolds, a couple of Rummys and a Winterhalter.
00:27That's your lot.
00:28They'd do better taking a train for London and visiting the Tate.
00:31That's not the point.
00:32People want to see a different sort of home.
00:34It's not the things in it.
00:35How the other half lives.
00:37If you want to put it like that.
00:38There's a curiosity about these places, about this way of life.
00:40Dr. Clarkson, what do you feel?
00:42Keeping people healthy takes a lot of money in this day and age.
00:45And we could raise more than you think.
00:46Robert, we're opening the house for one day for charity and there's an end to it.
00:50Mary and Tom have made the decision.
00:51Ah, I know well enough that when Mary has spoken, my opinion has little bearing on the matter.
00:56You don't really mind, do you?
00:58No, but I think it's crackers.
01:01I don't like it, poking and prying around the house.
01:04What's to stop them slipping the odd first edition into their back pocket?
01:08You've a very poor opinion of your fellow man.
01:10I have the opinion that life has taught me.
01:12I don't see why anyone would pay good money to come and look.
01:15That's because you're not curious about how other people live.
01:18No, I'm not.
01:19And if you'd the chance to see the private rooms of the king and queen, would you give sixpence for
01:22that?
01:22But what would it tell me?
01:23They sleep in a bed?
01:24They eat at a table?
01:25Well, so do I.
01:26I suppose I always wonder whether someone else is having a better time than I am.
01:29But that's what's so dangerous.
01:31You think they must be having a better time.
01:33Then you want them not to have a better time.
01:35The next thing you know, there's a guillotine in Trafalgar Square.
01:38Ever the optimist.
01:39I think all these houses should be open to the public.
01:42What gives them the right to keep people out?
01:44The law of property, which is the cornerstone of any civilisation worthy of the name.
01:48Well, to me, it could be a good thing to let them enjoy fine craftsmanship and beautiful paintings.
01:54But then, of course, they're bound to start asking why the Crawley's got all of this, and I haven't.
01:59Thank you, Mr. Molesley.
02:00I couldn't have put it better myself.
02:02But why have they, Mr. Carlson?
02:04How is your job search going, Mr. Barrow?
02:10But why should anyone pay to see a perfectly ordinary house?
02:14Not everyone lives in a house like Downton Abbey.
02:17No, roll up, roll up.
02:19Visit an actual dining room, complete with a real-life table and joe.
02:25People have always tipped the butler to look round a house.
02:28Even Elizabeth Bennet wanted to see what Pemberley was like inside.
02:31A decision which caused her a great deal of embarrassment.
02:33If I remember the novel correctly.
02:35And what about Robert?
02:37He's still very ill.
02:38He's on the mend.
02:39It's been a few weeks now.
02:40And Cora's very competent.
02:42Yes, she's competent.
02:44Leading a revolution without turning a hair.
02:47Well, anyway, it's been agreed.
02:48Downton Abbey will open to the public for one day.
02:51Dr. Clarkson is very grateful.
02:53Clarkson was there?
02:54Oh, so he really has weakened.
02:56I prefer to think he's begun to see sense.
02:59You believe that, even after Robert's life was saved by a hospital being nearby.
03:06I know you think that changes things, but as Lord Merton pointed out, Robert would have been treated there even
03:11after the handover.
03:12How is Lord Merton?
03:16As he always is.
03:18And you?
03:20Are you weakening?
03:22No.
03:29Who was it?
03:30Bertie Pelham.
03:31He's going to be in London on the 11th and he wanted to meet up.
03:34Why don't you ask him to stop in here, on his way back to Northumberland, if he'd like to.
03:37I would rather.
03:39Is he worth it?
03:40As opposed to your car mechanic.
03:41I'm a car mechanic, thank you.
03:43We're opening the house that weekend.
03:45He may have some ideas.
03:47I'll ask him.
04:02I should go.
04:03I'm late as it is.
04:05I'll be back tomorrow.
04:06Don't feel you must look in every day.
04:08You should be working for your exams.
04:10Can't be long now.
04:10Not too long, no.
04:12Are you nervous?
04:13I should be.
04:14I do know it.
04:15The question is kind of summing it up when the time comes.
04:18Where is taking them?
04:19The school.
04:20The headmaster will oversee it.
04:21Mr Morsley's settling the details.
04:23You owe him a great deal.
04:25I know.
04:25But he's enjoyed it too.
04:28Oh.
04:29This is for Mrs Patmore.
04:31What is it?
04:32A note to thank her.
04:33I'm grateful.
04:34She already knows that.
04:36It never hurts to say it.
04:38You don't want to encourage her.
04:39She's too curious for her own good.
04:41Just give her the note.
04:45Oh, this is good of you.
04:48You should have let one of the footmen bring it up.
04:50I wanted to see how you are, my lord.
04:54And I thought you might fancy some of this.
04:58Crumbs, that looks frightening.
05:01It's a little chateau chaspleen, my lord.
05:05I put it in this for ease of carriage.
05:07Chaspleen?
05:08Now you're talking.
05:09I believe it was a favourite of Lord Byron's.
05:11He knew a thing or two about wine.
05:13And women.
05:18But do you know, Carson, I think I'm going to have to say no.
05:22Really, my lord?
05:23I'm afraid so.
05:24Sometimes in life sacrifices have to be made.
05:28And I think the time has come for me to accept that I cannot go on as I used to.
05:33I'm very sorry to hear you say so, my lord.
05:35Not as sorry as I am.
05:38Speaking of necessary sacrifices, I've been thinking about things lying here.
05:42We must get on with simplifying the household.
05:45I know we've talked about it, but we haven't really done much.
05:48The new maids live in the village and so cost a lot less.
05:51And we only have one groom and a stable boy.
05:54But we still have an under-butler and two footmen in this day and age.
05:58I do believe that Mr. Barrow has genuinely been looking for other employment.
06:01But not finding it, is there anything we can do to help?
06:05I'll speak to him, my lord.
06:09What do you think of the plan to open the house for a day?
06:11I think it's a dangerous precedent, since you ask.
06:14But I'm not sure how useful it is of me to say so.
06:17Dangerous?
06:18I think it's idiotic.
06:18It adds up to the same thing, my lord.
06:20It's a mistake.
06:22I suppose it's too late to stop it now.
06:24Far too late.
06:26But what on earth can we show them to give them their money's worth?
06:28Lady Grantham knitting.
06:32Lady Mary in the bath.
06:38What's this?
06:40Oh, it's addressed to me.
06:42Oh, it's from Mr. Millison.
06:44How did he get here?
06:45I wondered where I put it. He asked me to give you it.
06:47Well, why didn't you then?
06:48I couldn't find it.
06:50It must have fallen in the rubbish by mistake.
06:52Why'd it been opened?
06:53Had it?
06:58Whatever happened to that man?
07:00Do you know what his sentence was?
07:02Ten years, my lady.
07:03Ten years? My goodness.
07:05I know. I'm glad in a way I didn't have to testify against him now.
07:09Good night, Baxter.
07:19Are you here?
07:20What time is it?
07:22It's late.
07:23Go back to sleep.
07:25I think we ought to ask Mama to come and see me.
07:28She must be feeling rather left out.
07:30Her mind is on other things.
07:32She's hoping her operation will persuade people over to her side.
07:37I would have died if I'd had to be taken to York.
07:40But they'd still operate here in an emergency, so nothing's changed.
07:44Well, let's not make it worse.
07:46I'm afraid it must get worse before it gets better.
07:56What about a fire?
07:57It's a bit indulgent, but we've earned it.
08:00Not for me. I'm going to bed.
08:02You're not feeling ill, are you?
08:03Anna, if you're not well, you must tell me.
08:05We're finished with this business if you're keeping me in the dark.
08:08I'm not ill, exactly.
08:09Have you told Lady Mary?
08:11I didn't like to bother her.
08:12Bother her? First thing?
08:14I could tell Dr Clarkson.
08:16No. You're seeing Dr Ryder if you're seeing anybody.
08:18Don't be silly. We can't afford that.
08:20I can't expect Lady Mary to keep shedding out.
08:22I'll pay. I have savings.
08:24We're selling a house, aren't we?
08:25Yes, to buy another house.
08:27Now you're the one being silly.
08:28Talk to her tomorrow. She'll agree with me.
08:31And I'm paying.
08:35I wouldn't mind having breakfast here sometimes.
08:38Not every day, but sometimes.
08:39I don't think anyone would object.
08:41How are you at making coffee?
08:43I can make coffee. It's not very hard.
08:45Oh, that's where you're wrong. There's quite an art to it.
08:49You might like to have a word with Mrs Patmore.
08:51Of course, if you'd like me to.
08:54I want to start bringing things a little more up to standard.
08:57I wonder if we could have the hallboy to do some polishing.
09:00I don't see why not.
09:02And you might ask one of the maids about making the bed.
09:06Isn't that good enough either?
09:08Oh, it's not bad. I didn't mean that.
09:11But I do like those sharp corners.
09:14Well, I'm glad it's not bad.
09:17I wish you'd told me before.
09:19I'm sure it's nothing.
09:21What does Bates say?
09:23He wants me to see Dr Ryder again.
09:25He wants to pay, but it seems an extravagance to me.
09:29I'm happy to talk to Dr Clarkson.
09:31No, let's go to London.
09:33I'm sure Dr Clarkson could manage it, but I feel like a jaunt.
09:36And stay the night?
09:37With Lady Rosamund.
09:38Pack something for the evening.
09:40Medium smart.
09:40I'll make some telephone calls.
09:44I got your message.
09:45What's happened?
09:47I'll ring for some coffee.
09:48You've said as if you should ring for some smelling salts.
09:51If you mean it, is it serious?
09:52It is.
09:53I received a letter this morning from the Board of Governors.
09:55Go on.
09:56They are going to combine us with York.
09:58As we knew they must.
10:00Indeed.
10:01I am to remain in my post here.
10:03Good.
10:03Mrs Crawley is to stay on as an almoner.
10:05Very sensible.
10:06But they want to offer the role of president to you.
10:10Me?
10:10Why?
10:11You made a very good impression when you went into York.
10:13I don't understand.
10:13What about Mama?
10:15Lady Grantham is to be, and I quote,
10:18allowed to step down after so many years of noble service.
10:24Golly.
10:24They've sacked the captain.
10:26You can see their point.
10:27How could they have someone in the management of the new system
10:30who thinks the whole idea is a horrible mistake?
10:32And you support this notion?
10:34Of course he does.
10:35He put your name forward as a replacement.
10:37Lady Grantham is not as young as she was.
10:39And as Mrs Crawley says,
10:40I'm afraid she'd be almost willing the new regime to fail.
10:43Probably.
10:43Besides, I want to involve the new president
10:45in the logistics of running things,
10:47and she would never have agreed to take that on.
10:49So I'm to step into her shoes
10:51and then be given more responsibility than she had?
10:54We both think you'd be marvellous.
10:57And who's going to tell her?
10:58They'll write as soon as they hear back from me.
11:02I need to talk to Lord Grantham.
11:04The thing is,
11:05we don't want someone to come up with another name.
11:07Don't we?
11:08It might be easier all round if they did.
11:14Good.
11:15I'll see you at eight.
11:17Don't tell him it's me.
11:18I want to be the surprise guest.
11:20Well, you'll think of something.
11:22All right.
11:23Bye.
11:25So this is the urgent business that takes my lady to London Town.
11:27It's not the only thing.
11:28But it is getting serious.
11:30Dinner with Evelyn Napier at the Criterion
11:32doesn't sound very serious to me.
11:33I used to go to the Criterion with Michael.
11:36Do you have to put a dampener on every restaurant in the capital?
11:38As a matter of fact,
11:39I have very happy memories of it.
11:41Send him my best wishes.
11:42I hope to see him again soon.
11:44Oh, Evelyn, yes.
11:45Send him my love too.
11:46Evelyn, or whoever else might be there.
11:49Why don't you come with me?
11:50It'll be fun.
11:51I dare you.
11:52You haven't been anywhere in ages.
11:53All right.
11:54I'll go and pack.
11:55But we can't be too long.
11:56I want to be sure we're ready for the opening.
11:58Oh, we've masses of time for that.
11:59We'll be home tomorrow.
12:00Edith, you can manage for a day without us, can't you?
12:02I can manage without you for as long as you want.
12:07Why don't you come with us?
12:08And watch Mary flirt with her oily driver.
12:10No, thank you.
12:11Can't you be pleased for her?
12:13I'm as pleased for her as she would be for me.
12:18Barrow, you mustn't let him wear you out.
12:20Oh, he's all right, my lady, aren't you?
12:23I would cheer him up.
12:24That's not what it looked like.
12:26Do you need cheering up, Barrow?
12:28We all need it sometimes, my lady.
12:31I mean it, George.
12:33You must let Mr. Barrow get on with his work.
12:36Again, again.
12:37All right.
12:39Off we go.
12:51We're off.
12:53I'm taking Tom.
12:55It's time he had a break.
12:56Oh, I envy you.
12:57I'm so sick of this room I could scream.
13:01Barrow's in the gallery, looking rather glum.
13:04Do we know why?
13:04We've talked about making changes in the household.
13:08Carson and I both feel he's the obvious candidate.
13:10I'm not going to sack him.
13:12I hope not.
13:13I hope he's going to find another job.
13:14Oh, I see.
13:16Well, that explains it.
13:18He's awfully sweet with George and the girls.
13:20You do know that.
13:21And when George is older, he can ask him back.
13:25Goodbye, darling.
13:27Get some rest.
13:29Rest.
13:31Don't worry, Bates.
13:33We'll have her home soon.
13:34I don't think there'll be anything to concern ourselves about.
13:37Anna has an appointment this evening.
13:39I'll telephone you after.
13:40Mr. Mead won't mind.
13:42I'm very grateful to you, my lady, for arranging it.
13:45But Anna will ask him to send me the bill.
13:48Dr. Ryder was my idea, not yours.
13:50And it was a good idea, my lady.
13:52An idea that has brought us to within shouting distance of our greatest happiness.
13:56But I can pay my way and I'd be more comfortable to do so.
13:58Very well.
13:59We won't fight about it.
14:04Will you miss me?
14:05I miss you when you're out of sight.
14:07Never mind London.
14:09I'm glad to hear it, Mr. Bates.
14:14I won't let them send him the bill.
14:17That's not kind.
14:18His pride is more important to him than the money.
14:20Thank you, Mr. Branson.
14:28Mr. Barrow, in twenty years' time, I doubt there's one footman working at Downton.
14:34Lady Edith already manages without her own maid.
14:37And if Anna were to leave, I doubt that Lady Mary would replace her.
14:41It's not just you.
14:42But I am the first.
14:43But you are the under-butler.
14:46A post that is fragrant with memories of a lost world.
14:50No one is sorrier to say it than I am.
14:53But you're not a creature of today.
14:55And you are?
14:56I don't believe that a house like Downton could be run without a butler.
15:01In that sense, yes, I am.
15:04Oh, he's busy.
15:06No, no, we're finished, Mrs. Hughes.
15:08Or at least one of us is.
15:10Good day, Mr. Carson.
15:16I thought we might have our dinner at the cottage tonight.
15:20If you like.
15:21Perhaps you could get some guidance from Mrs. Patmore.
15:23It doesn't have to be anything very complicated.
15:26Doesn't it?
15:26Oh, that's a relief.
15:33I'll give you the date as soon as I have it.
15:36Right, I'm quite excited.
15:37How mad is that?
15:38Can Mrs. Patmore spare Daisy for the day?
15:41For it will be the whole day.
15:42There are six separate papers.
15:43Well, they'll spare her.
15:44Everyone there thinks she's taking the right step.
15:46Especially her ladyship.
15:47I hope they appreciate your role in all this.
15:49You've been very kind.
15:51Well, I think it's because I miss the boat
15:54that I feel it's so important for others to catch it.
15:59Mr. Morsley, I've had an idea.
16:01What would you say to helping me out?
16:03What?
16:04I'm not necessarily suggesting you might teach.
16:07I need a clearer idea of what you know.
16:08But I like your respect for education.
16:11I like your enthusiasm.
16:12And I want to harness it if I can.
16:15I don't know what to say.
16:17First, you can decide if you'd sit a test of my own devising.
16:20Of general knowledge as much as anything.
16:25This is kind of you, Mama, but, as you can see, I'm miles better.
16:29I assumed it was a good sign.
16:31But I hadn't been summoned in haste.
16:34Anyway, I'm here and I'm glad of the chance to talk about this mad scheme of opening the house.
16:41It's all fixed, Mama, by Mary.
16:43Well, why anyone would come beats me.
16:47But, since it is, should I cut a ribbon when the doors are flung open?
16:53Well, as president of the hospital, I ought to have a formal role.
16:57That is why we are raising funds.
16:59I don't believe we need a ceremony.
17:01The doors will be open from nine.
17:03Who'd want to get here for then?
17:05It wouldn't kill me.
17:06No, but it might kill us.
17:07Oh, well, let me know what you decide.
17:12The patients are my priority.
17:15As president, I am their representative on Earth.
17:19I have a feeling your collapse will have changed a lot of people's minds about the so-called reforms.
17:26Don't worry.
17:27I shall be magnanimous in victory.
17:32Is everything ready for tonight?
17:34I think so.
17:35You're not expecting a banquet, are you?
17:38I'm expecting a delicious dinner prepared by the fair hands of my beautiful wife.
17:42There's a threat in there somewhere.
17:44I don't understand.
17:46He wants you to sit the exam as well as Daisy.
17:48No, not to matric.
17:50He wants to assess my general knowledge.
17:52With a view, too.
17:53He wasn't very specific.
17:56I would guess he didn't want to make a promise he might have to break.
18:00Are you going to take the test?
18:01If Mr Carson gives me the time off, what have we got to lose?
18:10We'll meet you upstairs after our dinner.
18:12My room or yours?
18:13I don't mind.
18:14Mine then.
18:15The lighting's better.
18:26You're back.
18:27I thought I was going to have to dress myself.
18:29I am so sorry, my lady.
18:30Only I could not get a bus.
18:31Never mind.
18:32What did he say?
18:33It's fine.
18:34Standard pregnancy pain.
18:35Something to do with the ligament, but don't ask me what.
18:38I won't.
18:39He gave me exercises and suggested a warm towel if it lingers, but it's just the body adjusting.
18:44I don't think ligaments were invented when I was having Master George.
18:47Master George does make me laugh.
18:49He rules Mr Barrow with a rod of iron.
18:51Yes, Barrow's rather sweet with the children.
18:53Do you think he's trying to get in with us?
18:55I'd say he's genuine, my lady.
18:57I doubt he'll have any children of his own, and he enjoys their company.
19:02This Marigold's fitted in surprisingly well.
19:05Yes, but then they're all...
19:07They're all what?
19:09They're all clever and pleasant.
19:12What were you going to say?
19:14Just what I did say, my lady.
19:16Now, has Mr Talbot found out you're coming tonight?
19:19No.
19:20I suppose I should have jumped out of a cake.
19:22Then you'd have to wait for the pudding before you saw him.
19:26I must give Clarkson an answer soon, and Mama will find out in some other way, before the letter arrives.
19:34This is a secret, Baxter.
19:36Of course.
19:37Will that be all?
19:38Yes, thank you.
19:43That was high risk.
19:45Not really.
19:46She won't talk.
19:48Anyway, it'll be public soon.
19:50I suppose you want to accept.
19:51I do.
19:54But not if it will upset you.
19:55Mama's the one who'll be upset when she's deposed.
19:58Although the fact you're the usurper who's stolen her throne will clearly make it worse.
20:03But if that wasn't an element?
20:05I only worry if it's too much for you.
20:08It sounds as if Clarkson almost wants you to work there.
20:10So?
20:12I've had one career already, bringing out my daughters.
20:16They don't need me now, so I'm ready for the next.
20:19The girls still need you.
20:20But anyway, isn't it time for a rest?
20:22You're not like Isabel.
20:23In what way?
20:24I only mean you don't need a job.
20:26I don't think she needs a job.
20:27I think she wants a job.
20:29She enjoys it.
20:30So would I.
20:32You're not old, are you?
20:34I didn't say you were.
20:35Didn't you?
20:47If Anna says she doesn't know anything, I'm sure she doesn't.
20:50Why must there be something to know?
20:52If I found out you knew and didn't tell me, I'd be terribly upset.
20:55I'd see it as a real betrayal.
20:57Don't say that.
20:58So you are in on it?
20:59Welcome.
21:00Evelyn.
21:01My hand is complete.
21:02Darling.
21:03Heavens, we are quite a party.
21:05Do you know Lady Anne Ackman?
21:06Hello.
21:07Mrs. Dupper and Mrs. McVeigh?
21:09Anne and I shared a governess, and Jill and I came out together.
21:13A small world.
21:14You know Henry Talbot.
21:15And I think you met Charlie Rogers up at Brankester.
21:17We've met again since then.
21:18This is Mary's brother-in-law, Tom Branson.
21:21Hello.
21:21You're over here.
21:24I shall read lots into your wanting to be a surprise, am I right?
21:29A table of singletons at our age.
21:31Well done.
21:32You're single now.
21:33You're all war widows.
21:34I'm not a war widow.
21:36Good to see you again, Mr. Rogers.
21:38You too.
21:39Although I haven't been allowed to forget you.
21:41Henry talks of nothing and nobody else.
21:43I didn't think you knew enough about me for that.
21:45Tell me, are you pleased with your progress this season?
21:47I certainly am.
21:48We're both driving in Brooklyn's on the 9th of the next month.
21:50In the car you tested in Yorkshire?
21:52Exactly.
21:53See?
21:53We'll get you interested yet.
21:55No, you won't.
21:56You've got me interested.
21:57Well, do you want to come, Tom?
21:58I don't get down to London much.
21:59Well, you're here tonight.
22:00Why not come specially?
22:01You could watch it in the pits with the rest of the team.
22:02Yes, I think you'd enjoy it.
22:04I know I'd enjoy it.
22:05Mary?
22:06Tom, you should go if you like.
22:07And what about you?
22:08Well, I don't keep my diary in my head.
22:10Ask me nearer the time.
22:16How are we doing?
22:23Oh, what is it?
22:25Um, Glen Veer smoked salmon from last night's upstairs dinner.
22:31Lemon?
22:32I don't believe it.
22:34What?
22:34Mrs Patmore gave me two lemons and I left them on the kitchen table.
22:38I'll tell you what would be nice for this.
22:41Some horseradish, thinned with a little sour cream.
22:44I agree.
22:46That would be heavenly.
22:47Except we don't have any.
22:49Ah.
22:50What are we drinking with it?
22:51The thing is, I don't think we should drink.
22:54Not if his lordship feels obliged to give it up.
22:56But his lordship is suffering from a burst ulcer.
22:58We're not.
22:59I know, I know.
23:00But somehow it feels disloyal.
23:02Well, he is my officer and I should follow his lead.
23:05And it won't make you grumpy?
23:06I don't think so.
23:08Well, what's next?
23:13Duck.
23:14Oh, is the skin crispy like Mrs Patmore does it?
23:17Did you ask her advice?
23:18We certainly talked about what it's like to cook dinner for you.
23:21I bet she had a lot to say.
23:23We both did.
23:27Well, good night then.
23:29Shall I get us a taxi?
23:30Well, it's such a lovely night.
23:31Why don't I walk you back?
23:31Where are you based?
23:32We're staying with my aunt in Belgrave Square.
23:35Perfect.
23:35What do you say?
23:36I think it'd be nice.
23:38Except I have a lot of reading to do.
23:41So I might just go straight back.
23:42Only if you're sure, Tom.
23:44I'm sure.
23:44You better be sure.
23:45Well, I hope we meet again.
23:47Perhaps at Brooklyn's.
23:48You'd have a good time.
23:49It's really quite swanky these days.
23:50How enchanting you make it sound.
23:53Goodbye, Evelyn.
23:55You're a darling.
23:56Shall we?
24:01I hope you will come south next month.
24:03Partly to watch me driving, of course, but mainly so that I can see you.
24:07And I know you're not interested in racing.
24:09It's not only that.
24:12I don't know why I haven't told you before now, but Matthew died in a car crash.
24:19Yes, I know.
24:20Evelyn told me.
24:21So you understand?
24:23Of course I understand.
24:25The car is your enemy.
24:27But it's my friend.
24:29And all I ask is that you give it a second chance.
24:32After all, it's not as if you're driving around in a handsome cab.
24:37Excellent.
24:38No.
24:39In here.
24:41No.
24:44No.
24:45No.
24:47No.
24:49No.
24:49No.
24:49No.
24:50No.
24:50No.
24:59Heavens, Mr. Talbot.
25:01Is this part of your plan to convince me?
25:04Look, you don't have to if you don't want to.
25:07Plenty of driver's wives have to go near the racetrack.
25:09Wives?
25:11I only meant that if we do get involved, it doesn't have to be part of the plan.
25:15It's not compulsory.
25:17But you'd like me there to watch?
25:20Yes.
25:21But only so I can be near you.
25:23Henry, to be honest, this is moving much faster than I'd imagined.
25:28Look, I know I'm not what you're after.
25:32My prospects are modest at best, and you, well, you're a great catch.
25:40But you're also a woman that I happen to be falling in love with.
25:46Gosh, that sounds rather feeble, doesn't it?
25:47No, not at all.
25:49As an argument, I think it's rather compelling.
25:56It doesn't show any signs of stopping.
25:58No.
25:59Should we run for it?
26:00Well, you're the boss.
26:05Come on.
26:06Careful.
26:10Were you caught in the rain?
26:12Not too badly.
26:13We dashed for cover till it slackened off a bit.
26:16How romantic.
26:19Why are you playing Cupid?
26:20He's nice.
26:21He's mad about you, and he loves cars.
26:24I rest my case.
26:25I don't see how it would work.
26:26Why?
26:27He'll have to settle down eventually, go into some sort of business.
26:29Why couldn't he do it from down to?
26:31I know.
26:31He won't be as rich as you.
26:33He won't be as rich as your child.
26:34But he's a gentleman.
26:35And if I say that, it must be true.
26:38Would you like a drink?
26:39Just a tiny glass of whiskey and water.
26:43When does Edith's bow arrive?
26:45Friday.
26:45Just in time to interfere with the opening.
26:47I liked him when we met.
26:48He seemed a decent sort.
26:50But boring to an Olympic degree.
26:53If Edith's happy, it improves things for everyone.
26:57She's so stupid to have saddled herself with a child.
26:59I mean, Marigold's sweet, but why would any man want to take her on?
27:16I thought you'd forgotten me.
27:19Thank God I found you.
27:21The car wouldn't start, so I had to get Stark to do it.
27:24I'm glad I don't have to walk the whole length of the drive.
27:26Hop in.
27:26I will.
27:27But first...
27:33It feels so nice and automatic.
27:37Which is good.
27:38It is for me.
27:44I hope you don't mind my taking a chance.
27:46And I got your letter, and I wanted to discuss it.
27:49This is Miss Cruickshank.
27:51She's engaged to Larry.
27:52Yes, I saw it in the papers.
27:54I know I've rather pushed in.
27:56But I did so want to meet you.
27:57Does your fiancƩ know you're here?
27:59I gather you and he haven't exactly seen eye to eye in the past.
28:02Not exactly, no.
28:04As you can imagine, I was amazed and very pleased
28:06when she asked if she could join me to pair call.
28:08You mustn't blame him.
28:10It was completely my idea.
28:11Well, life is full of surprises.
28:13I know you and Larry rather got off on the wrong foot.
28:16That's one way of describing it.
28:18Well, please know, not all of Lord Merton's family feel the same way.
28:23Goodness.
28:25After that, I don't know if I can concentrate on business.
28:28I wondered if old Eddie Grantham had received the letter yet.
28:31Not that I've heard of.
28:32Although Dr Clarkson has told them that Cora is happy to serve.
28:36Only we're coming to the house opening on Saturday to support it.
28:39Well, don't say anything if you see her.
28:40I hate things like this.
28:42We'll all come off very badly when she does find out.
28:44I'm afraid that's probably true.
28:49It's odd to think you'll be sitting side by side writing exams.
28:52Well, my paper won't be anything like as long as Daisy's.
28:54She's got six to do.
28:55Thanks.
28:55I admire you, Daisy, to give yourself a second chance.
28:58When the time comes, Daisy will need some lunch.
29:01Maybe I will as well.
29:02Well, I thought of that.
29:03I'll do lunch for Mr Dawes too.
29:04You could ask Mr Mason to join you on the day.
29:07He'd enjoy that.
29:08Don't bother him.
29:09Not when he's got so much work to do.
29:11I'll tell him as soon as we have a date to see if he'd like to look in.
29:14I don't understand why he can't just leave him alone.
29:16Daisy, that's not very gracious.
29:18Well, I don't.
29:21It's nerves.
29:22She's worked long enough for this moment.
29:24It's partially nerves, yes.
29:26But I don't think it's all nerves.
29:28And I will write a note to Mr Mason.
29:37This is nice.
29:39Now we can go down together.
29:40Less nervous making.
29:41Absolutely.
29:43But I was going to look into the night nursery first.
29:45Well, can I come?
29:47Of course.
29:50Good evening, Nanny.
29:51This is Mr Pelham.
29:53Good evening, sir.
29:54Good evening.
29:54My lady, could you be here while I just run down to the same room?
29:57Of course.
30:01This is Mary's son, George.
30:03And my late sister, Sybil's daughter, Sibby.
30:07And this is Marigold.
30:13God bless you, Marigold.
30:16What a lovely place this is to grow up.
30:19I hope so.
30:21I'm an experienced housemaid and a housekeeper for how many years?
30:24And he doesn't think I can make a bet.
30:26Well, you always knew he was old to be trained as a husband.
30:29Good evening.
30:29What are you doing here?
30:31I thought I'd look in.
30:32What's that for?
30:33I brought these to say thank you to Mrs Patmore.
30:35You've already said thank you.
30:37That's very nice of you, Mr Mason.
30:39Why bother?
30:40Have you seen the kitchen gardens here?
30:41There's enough vegetables to feed an army.
30:43You need them more than we do.
30:45Never mind her, Mr Mason.
30:47I think it's a lovely thing to have fresh farm vegetables just for me.
30:51I'll make soup and stock and all sorts.
30:54Well, I'll leave you to it.
31:01You've probably thought of this, but I'd place someone,
31:03maybe a servant, in each room the public will enter,
31:05just to keep an eye on things.
31:06Literally.
31:07I think that's a good idea.
31:08Carson, can you sort it out?
31:10Of course, my lady.
31:11I understand it's only the ground floor.
31:13Not too much of that.
31:14They'll start in the small library,
31:16then through the big library,
31:18into the painted room, the drawing room,
31:19the smoking room, the great hall,
31:21in and out of the dining room and back outside.
31:23Rope up across the staircases in the back wing.
31:25Who are the guides?
31:27Do we need guides?
31:28Can't they just have a look and leave it at that?
31:30I don't think so.
31:32Not if you want them to go away happy,
31:33leave behind what's not theirs.
31:35Who knows about the history of the house?
31:37Only our librarian, Mr. Pattinson.
31:39But he's away.
31:40You'll have to fake it.
31:42Lady Mary, Edith, Mr. Branson.
31:44Not me.
31:44I don't know a thing.
31:45I'll sell tickets, but that's it.
31:47Well then, Lady Grantham,
31:49you and your daughters can take parties of ten each,
31:51with no more than thirty in the house at any one time.
31:54Crikey.
31:54Heavens.
31:55I feel like the Belgians waiting for the invasion.
31:57Or the monkeys in a zoo.
32:01Do you all know your positions?
32:02Are we allowed to sit, Mr. Carson?
32:05The place will be open for nine hours.
32:08Find an inconspicuous chair in the corner,
32:10but keep a sharp eye out and stand if any member of the family comes in.
32:14What about the upstairs luncheon?
32:16Sandwiches in her ladyship's room.
32:17We'll set up at two of the tea tables.
32:19Mr. Moseley, you can serve,
32:21and your place in the hall will be taken by Daisy.
32:24And look respectable.
32:27Right.
32:29Do you know where my walking stick is?
32:32I thought I might equip myself with it for tomorrow.
32:34In case you catch a thief red-handed?
32:36You never know.
32:38But it's not at the cottage,
32:40and I wonder if it might have got left behind in my wardrobe.
32:43He knows a lot about everything.
32:45The trouble is, I think he does.
32:47Did you enjoy our London spree?
32:49I did.
32:50Have you decided if you're coming to Brooklands?
32:51I will if you will.
32:52I know I won't enjoy it one bit,
32:54but at the same time...
32:55You'd like to see him again.
32:56It's not that.
32:57I could see him for a walk in the park.
33:00No, I suppose I want to get over it.
33:02To get over myself.
33:03He asked me if I'd give cars another chance.
33:06Perhaps I should.
33:07Who is this flexible and reasonable person?
33:08I don't recognise my own dear sister, Mary.
33:11Could this be love?
33:12Oh, shut up.
33:14He seems nice.
33:15He's certainly organised.
33:17Tom was quite jealous.
33:18But what are his prospects?
33:19An agent stuck up in Northumberland
33:21managing someone else's estate.
33:23What are Edith's prospects?
33:25Oh, I don't know.
33:26With her magazine,
33:27I think she could develop
33:28into one of the interesting women of the day.
33:30Ten years ago,
33:31that very idea would have filled you with horror.
33:34I've changed.
33:34You've changed.
33:35The world's changed.
33:37He is a gentleman.
33:37You can't object to him on that score.
33:39If she loves him,
33:40I don't object to him on any score.
33:42But I don't think we should encourage it.
33:44She took him to see Marigold,
33:45but she didn't tell him why.
33:47Nor should she.
33:48She must, eventually.
33:49Let her make that decision for herself.
33:52Now, you need some sleep
33:54before your hideous day tomorrow.
34:06Andrew,
34:07what were you doing
34:08in Mr. Barrow's room?
34:09We were...
34:10I was borrowing a book.
34:12What book?
34:12Where is it?
34:14I left it there.
34:16I'll get it in the morning.
34:17Good night, Mr. Carson.
34:38Thank you, Mr. Malston.
34:57I'm sorry for the wait.
34:59Can you form parties of ten?
35:01We've been here since nine o'clock.
35:04You are in the next group.
35:10No, the third earl built it.
35:12Well, he didn't really build it
35:14so much as envelop it.
35:15Because this room
35:17is originally medieval.
35:19It was the monks' refectory of an abbey
35:21that King Henry sold
35:23after the dissolution of the monastery.
35:25Is that why it's called Downton Abbey?
35:27I guess so.
35:30Who painted that?
35:32I'm not sure.
35:33But this...
35:38This is a Reynolds,
35:39so that is worth looking at.
35:42That's quite good, too.
35:44Tell us about these people.
35:47Oh.
35:48Well, they were all rather marvellous
35:51and sort of living that life.
35:53It's not very cosy, is it?
35:55Isn't it?
35:56It is cosy at night,
35:58with the lamps in the fire.
36:00What about the architect?
36:01Sir Charles Barry, yes.
36:03He built the Houses of Parliament.
36:05Or at least he finished them.
36:08And, you know,
36:09he built lots of lovely, big buildings.
36:13No, that's him.
36:15I think.
36:15Or his son.
36:17Or it might be his father.
36:19Who's the little girl?
36:21Ah, the little girl is a little boy.
36:23But who, I could not say.
36:26Ah, Granny.
36:26Thank God you're here.
36:27What else could I tell them about the library?
36:30The library was assembled by the fourth Earl.
36:33He loved books.
36:34What else did he collect?
36:35Horses and women.
36:37Where's your mother?
36:38She's in the Great Hall.
36:39Oh, thank you.
36:41Excuse me, please.
36:43Oh, why are those shields on the chimney piece blank?
36:48Do you know, I've never really noticed that before.
36:50Isn't that strange?
36:52I haven't a clue with the answer.
36:54Cora?
36:55Excuse me.
36:57Did you know when I was last here?
37:00Mama, I think maybe we should...
37:01Did you know when I was last here?
37:06And you let me babble on about my victory.
37:09Have you told Robert?
37:11Mama, you of all people don't want to bore her.
37:13I've just been quiet.
37:15Excuse me.
37:17You all right?
37:23I was going to see if her ladyship needs anything.
37:25She needs a glass of water and a fan.
37:26If you'd heard what I'd heard.
37:30What is it?
37:31I've had a letter from Coyle.
37:34What?
37:34He wants me to visit him in prison.
37:37Well, don't even answer it.
37:38Ignore it completely.
37:39Throw it on the fire.
37:40Mr. Monsley, there's no one on duty in the library.
37:43Right away, Mr. Carson.
37:52Daisy, can you relieve me?
37:53I ought to get the tables upstairs.
37:55What about the sandwiches?
37:55I'll take them up when I've got the tables organised.
37:57Oh, tablecloths.
37:59Oh.
38:01You wouldn't believe what happened up there.
38:03In front of everyone.
38:04Oh.
38:05Try me.
38:06My son's wife, whom I have treated like a daughter.
38:10Too like.
38:11That she should connive at my humiliation.
38:14Should revel as I am cast into the dust.
38:17Steady the buffs.
38:19Cora doesn't control this any more than you.
38:21You've had different opinions, but neither of you made it happen.
38:24If only Mr. Chamberlain had spoken.
38:27He was never going to say a word.
38:30The truth is, Mama, officialdom doesn't care what we think anymore.
38:34Our influence is finished.
38:35You can say that.
38:37You, whose very life has been saved.
38:39You know dealing with emergencies won't be affected.
38:42Do be logical.
38:43I am sick and tired of logic.
38:46If I could choose between principle and logic, I'd take principle every time.
38:51Would you...
38:52Just tell Cora I do not wish to see her face until I am used to having a traitor in
38:57the family.
39:03Why is she in such a tizzy?
39:06Well, you know mothers, they get terribly wrought up about things.
39:10My mum does.
39:11There you are.
39:13Mine does too.
39:17May I ask what you're doing here?
39:19I come to see your house.
39:21With me mum and dad.
39:23Do they know where you are?
39:25No.
39:25Why is it so big, your house?
39:28I'm not sure, really.
39:30It's the way they used to manage things.
39:32Why not buy somewhere comfy?
39:34You must have enough money.
39:36Maybe.
39:38But you know how it is.
39:40You like what you're used to.
39:47Why are you in here?
39:48Wouldn't you like to know?
39:50Cheeky rascal!
39:51Let him go.
39:53No harm done.
39:54Are you sure, my lord, should we shake out his pockets?
39:57I don't think so.
39:59He was more of a philosopher than a thief.
40:05So your house is finished?
40:07Finished and ready to receive my guests.
40:10And who'll run it day to day?
40:12My niece, my sister's girl.
40:13She's agreed, so I'm all set.
40:16And how will you attract the visitors?
40:18Put an advertisement in the papers.
40:20How will they get in touch?
40:22How do you think?
40:23I've installed a telephone in the house.
40:26Your own telephone?
40:28My, my.
40:29You're blazing a trail now.
40:31Have you found anyone to hit with that yet?
40:33If I had my way, I'd hit a lot of them.
40:36But it's going all right.
40:37Well, it seems so.
40:39Mr Carson, can I have a word?
40:41Certainly.
40:42I'll leave you to it.
40:44It's something or nothing.
40:46Only, I'm a bit worried about Andy.
40:49Now, he may be innocent.
40:50I'm not saying I'm infallible.
40:52But he's young.
40:54And you ought to know.
40:58Lady Grantham.
41:00Oh, nice.
41:01This is my soon-to-be daughter-in-law, Miss Crookshank.
41:03She was curious to see the Abbey, so I brought her here with me today to support the opening.
41:07And I've already taken her to meet Mrs Crawley.
41:09What does your fiancƩ say to that?
41:11Forgive me, but I think there's been a misunderstanding.
41:14Larry isn't Mrs Crawley's enemy.
41:16No.
41:17He gives a marvellous impression of it.
41:19Please tell Mrs Crawley when you see her that I'm her friend.
41:22I would never want to stand in her way, and nor will Larry.
41:25I promise.
41:26Not while I'm around.
41:27It's just very interesting.
41:29Oh, interesting and encouraging.
41:31I'll leave it as interesting for now.
41:34Good day, Shibeth.
41:37Mama, can I speak to you?
41:40No, you may not.
41:47Is dinner finished?
41:49It is.
41:50They've had coffee taken up to the ladyship's bedroom, so they don't want us there.
41:56Oh, what a day.
42:00I hope you've thrown away that letter.
42:03No, not yet.
42:04I think you should.
42:06I don't know.
42:07I have to think.
42:08Think about what?
42:10Nothing that would interest you.
42:12You don't know what might interest me.
42:14Well, that's rather what I want to talk about, Mr Barrow.
42:21Do you want us to leave you to it, Mr Carlson?
42:23If you wouldn't mind.
42:29I hope you're not planning to hit me with that.
42:30No, but I will not beat about the bush either, Mr Barrow.
42:35So, someone has reported that you seem to have a private understanding with Andrew.
42:40Not this again.
42:41I might not have given it much mind, but I was upstairs last night quite late, and I saw
42:45him leave your room.
42:47Mr Carlson, how long do I have to work in this house before I am given any credit?
42:50That is all very well, but we're talking about a vulnerable young man, and I must look to
42:54his welfare.
42:55Yes, and if I were to give you my word of honour that nothing took place of which you would
42:58disapprove?
42:59If I could just be sure.
43:02So my word is still not good enough, Mr Carlson, but for so many years.
43:08I only wish it were.
43:22Golly, Moses, you astound me.
43:24And all from the sale of tickets.
43:26It's a great deal of money.
43:28I don't suppose we could open the house on a regular basis.
43:30For charity, you mean?
43:31No, for us.
43:32Well, the house costs a ton of money to run, and at the moment it doesn't raise a penny
43:35towards washing its own face.
43:36Tell me you're not being serious, Tom.
43:38To charge money so people can come and snoop around our home?
43:42What a revolting suggestion.
43:43It is rather a frightful idea.
43:45All right.
43:46But there may come a day when we simply can't ignore such a large source of income at our
43:50fingertips.
43:50Hopefully when I am dust.
43:52Still, Tom and Isabel were right.
43:54People are curious about what it's like to live here.
43:56Which is sad, in a way.
43:58Why?
43:59Because it means our way of life is something strange.
44:02Something to queue up and buy a ticket to see.
44:04A museum exhibit.
44:05A fat lady in the circus.
44:07Trust you to cast a pall of doom over our successful day.
44:10I had a visitor.
44:11A child who'd escaped his mother.
44:13He thought we were mad to live here, when we could be so comfy in a normal house.
44:17Oh, I refuse to listen.
44:19Downton Abbey is where the Crawleys belong.
44:20I hope we'll stay as long as we can.
44:22But I suppose we all realise it may not last forever.
44:25Oh, this is weakling talk.
44:27Thankfully, George and I are made of sterner stuff than the lot of you.
44:29That, I'm sure, is quite true.
44:31And we are not going anywhere.