Downton Abbey (TV Series)
Episode #3.7 (2012)
Maggie Smith: Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham
Quotes
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[the estate manager has resigned because of Matthew's proposed changes, and Cora and Violet suggest that Robert offers the job to Tom]
Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham : I'll do it on one condition - no, two. First, Matthew must agree.
Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham : He will.
Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham : Second, you will both admit it when you realise you were wrong.
Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham : Oh, well, that is an easy caveat to accept, because I'm *never* wrong.
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Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham : [Edith is considering writing for a newspaper] Mama, talk to her. Talk to all of them. Say something sensible.
Isobel Crawley : Yes, let's hear how a woman's place is in the home.
Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham : I do think a woman's place is eventually in the home, but I see no harm in her having some fun before she gets there.
Lady Edith Crawley : Oh Granny! Thank you!
Isobel Crawley : [to Violet] Have you changed your pills?
Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham : [chuckles]
Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham : And another thing. I mean, Edith isn't getting any younger. Perhaps she isn't cut out for domestic life.
Lady Edith Crawley : [sighs]