Downton Abbey

I shall have arms like Jack Johnson if I'm not careful.

I'm strong enough to wheel myself.

I'll be the judge of that.

Morning.

I keep thinking about William.

How he should be here...

not exactly instead of me,

but sacrifice should be rewarded.

He was the brave one.

You were both brave.

I don't think we can say 'should' about things that happen in war.

It just happens and we should live with it.

Ought I to be jealous?

I'm sorry, what were we talking about?

I was asking about Haxby Park. I'm taking Mary over there tomorrow.

Our Haxby Park? Why? Are the Russells selling?

Not officially, but I am told they're open to offers.

Sad. The Russells and the Crawleys have been neighbours for centuries.

They're not living there any more. It'll be strange for Mary.

She's been going to that house since she was a girl in a party dress.

We all have. There's nowhere better near Downton.

I'm not sure how comfortable it is.

It'll be comfortable when I'm finished with it.

Central heating, modern kitchens,

bathrooms with every bedroom, it's all possible.

Sounds more like an hotel.

Major Clarkson.

Good morning, Lord Grantham.

Lady Edith. Sir.

We've had a request.

A Canadian Major has asked to come here

because of a family link with the house.

We've taken officers from his regiment before,

but I wanted to be sure you'd no objection.

What's his name? Gordon.

Patrick Gordon.

He was with Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry at Passchendaele.

Caught in a blast and burned, rather badly, I believe.

Poor fellow. Well, he's perfectly welcome.

I'm not aware of how we are connected, but you never know.

Sir.

I've never worked in a house where a valet and a housemaid were wed.

It'll be unusual, I agree.

I hope it doesn't break us up.

Having you two set apart in a home of your own, all special,

while the rest of us muddle on for ourselves.

You sound as if you're jealous.

I'm not jealous. I just don't want it to spoil things.

Why, because we've all been such pals until now

Give her time.

Matthew's making such progress.

I think so, but are we doing enough for him,

for all of them, when it comes to rehabilitation?

They're going to have to face a very different world after the war.

I agree, but they'll all be leaving Downton soon.

Leaving? Well, Turkey's about to capitulate

and Robert says Vittorio Veneto will finish Austria,

so it's only a matter of weeks, even days, before it's over.

We wouldn't send anyone home too soon, of course,

but some time in the new year, we will have our house back.

So you want it just to be a private house again?

Shouldn't she?

Or would you like to abolish private houses?

Well, that life of changing clothes and killing things and eating them,

do you really want it again?

Wouldn't you rather Downton was useful? The house is useful.

We provide employment. Oh, please...

Let me look into keeping it open as a centre of recovery.

I could run it. The house could be so much more than it was before.

What about you, Molesley?

Are you looking forward to

this brave new world of Mrs Crawley's imaginings?

I'm glad of my job, m'lady,

and I should very much like to hold onto it,

with Mrs Crawley's permission.

Servants are always far more conservative than their employers.

Everyone knows that.

Then I must be the exception that proves the rule.

Hello.

My name's Edith Craw-

Lady Edith Crawley, I know.

Second daughter of the house.

In charge of non-medical welfare.

So whatever you need, in the way of errands run or books to read,

then I'm your man.

Thank you.

I hope this doesn't put you off.

I can assure you, at this stage, there isn't much that puts me off.

Did they tell you we're related?

Er... Er yes, but I'm afraid I'm not much good at family history.

Although Papa's found an aunt in 1860 who married a Gordon.

Perhaps that's a clue.

No, that isn't it.

Well, as I say, I'm hopeless.

I- I thought you'd recognise my voice

but, of course, I sound Canadian now.

You mean we've met before?

It was a long time ago.

Edith, I need you.

It just explains what you're entitled to.

That's kind but, let's face it, I'm not a widow, am I? Not really.

Of course you are. No I'm not.

How long was I married? Six hours? Seven?

I shouldn't have taken his name, except it were what he wanted.

Well, I'll leave it wi' you.

Daisy?

It wouldn't please William if you don't take what's owing.

He wanted you to be looked after.

No. You made me a liar while he was alive.

You'll not make me be false to his memory.

You can leave me, Brooks. Yes, sir.

Mr Bates said you wanted to see me, sir.

Ah, yes.

I asked you up here, because I want to offer you a job.

I have a job, sir.

Yes, of course you do, I'm sure you enjoy it.

I don't mean to suggest I'm offering a better one.

Thank you.

Although it would mean a considerable increase in salary.

Lady Mary and I intend to buy a home near Downton.

It's a long way from London,

but I've made enough money to please myself, these days.

I know she holds you in high regard.

I believe she would very much appreciate your help

when she first sets up house as a bride.

You mean you wish me to leave Downton Abbey and transfer -

Tomorrow, we go to see Haxby Park.

If we buy it, we'll take on the whole 12,000 acres.

No doubt you will discover many interesting walks to enjoy.

Of course it's run down,

but there's nothing wrong with it that money can't fix.

So... what do you think?

One thing I must ask.

Is Lady Mary aware that you have approached me?

Not yet.

I wanted to surprise her.

She thinks highly of you, Carson.

I hope I won't be taking on a rival.

I await Lady Mary's instruction.

I don't dislike him, I just don't like him, which is quite different.

Did he talk about Haxby?

He's got ghastly plans for the place. Of course, Cora doesn't agree.

I'm an American. I don't share your English hatred of comfort.

Downton's comfortable enough for me. I can't wait to have it back.

That's if Cousin Isabelle allows it.

She turned up today with a hideous list of projects

that stretched to 1920 and beyond.

Surely you can put her off.

I don't know how, once the bit's between her teeth.

Well, change the bridle.

Find a cause that needs her more than Downton.

She's such a martyr.

Then we must tempt her with a more enticing scaffold.

We're safe. We've got the Decree Nisi.

I'm sure it's all right.

Except you're not sure.

Not sure about what?

What about you, Sergeant? Have you started planning for after the war?

Not really, not yet.

I know what you should be doing.

I know what we should all be doing.

Oh, yeah? What's that?

Hoarding.

It may be wrong, but this rationing is starting to bite.

Even with everyone's books,

I had a battle to get enough sugar for this week.

Are you suggesting the black market, Mrs Patmore?

I'm shocked.

Oh, I doubt that very much.

I'm sorry I couldn't get down this week, but we've had a house full.

Who's looking after the baby? My neighbour.

She's lent me her bike, so I can get back.

Oh, well, you'd best be off.

I can't, darling, I've got too much work.

We're losing two of the nurses and they must rearrange the roster.

If Mary's out with Carlisle

and Edith's going to Mama's, I'll be on my own.

What about Sybil? Sybil's on duty.

I wish you'd told me. I could've fixed something up for myself.

You could always ask Major Clarkson to join you,

if you really can't be on your own for one luncheon. I'll manage.

It's so empty.

I didn't know they'd gone.

They've given up.

You can't blame them.

When Billy was killed, it knocked the stuffing out of them completely.

What'll we do about furniture and pictures and everything?

What does anyone do?

Buy it, I presume.

Your lot buys it, my lot inherits it.

We ought to be getting back.

Why?

What's at Downton that needs your attention so urgently?

So...

Shall we rescue it?

Shall we give the house another chapter?

Well, I suppose one has to live somewhere.

You're telling me we've been feeding Ethel for some time?

We have, m'lady.

Well, supplementing her food.