Tasty Mystery Baskets of Clips

I've told him I'll give him my answer the day I get back.

I wish I could.

I was practising my answer.

Good afternoon, Carson. Is Lady Edith in?

So I'll be handing in my notice. I'll serve out the month, ofcourse.

The suspense is killing me.

I'll take her up a tray in a minute,

Harder for you than for me.

back and unpacked before they get here.

When you're ready, report to the local recruiting office

I can't take it in.

And I was speaking as one lady's maid to another.

- Have you indeed? - Yes, and I want to do it.

Mrs Patmore was worried that they'd prefer Mrs Bird's cooking,

I want to say I'll make provision for you,

By the way, I want to ask a favour. What's the name ofyour cook?

Mrs Bird and I have made some lists...

I'm sure it's another girl.

Regimental silver?

If any man living understands the strength ofthe entail, it's me.

They were just going to make magic passes over your eyes?

Come on, Mr Carson. She'll get over it.

Ah! Just checking that everything's being done right, milady.

which I think is generous, but after that you're on your own.

This isn't bad at all, is it?

I'm not a puppet. I must take charge of my own life again.

Hello, this is Downton Abbey.

What am I to do?

Why? Nobody else does.

It was not a suggestion. Sit!

And now we have unimpeachable proof.

Austria won't get what it wants from Serbia. And now Russia's starting to rumble.

- The other half's under the bath. - Never mind. Thank you.

I suppose... Steady, William. This isn't a race.

No, not violent.

- Something's not right about it. - I agree.

I have a horrible feeling Simmons is about to hand in her notice.

Just make sure they don't find her food all that agreeable.

I agree. What is the matter with you, Thomas?

I know. I watched her leave.

Don't pretend Mary's sudden reluctance can't be traced back to you.

The one you brought with you from Manchester?

- No. - Only one hears stories...

I'm never down for long.

Ah! So, young lady.

You never say that to me.

It is very hard to believe.

She can't have!

You never disappoint.

- Friends? - Always friends.

but what are we going to do about Mrs Patmore?

Now do you believe me?

I'm not shouting! Who are you?

Separate the cook from the store cupboard? Where's the sense in that?

but I'd say he's keen. I'd say he's very keen indeed.

I'm sorry. I don't believe it.

Sir Anthony Strallan was at Lady Wren's party.

Any more than I'm much good at building my life on shifting sands.

By the way, Anna's told me what she learned in London.

I've got news, milady.

- So Grantham House is closed? - It will be by the end ofthis week.

Mrs Bird, at Downton Abbey