[drawing room]
[Larry Grey speaks with Tom Branson in another part of the room.]LARRY GREY
I've known Sybil all my life. So you can imagine how curious I was when I found out you'd be here tonight. I never thought we'd meet in person.TOM
As opposed to what? In spirit?[Larry considers the comment, then straightens up pompously.]
LARRY GREY
Well, you see, to us, in marrying you, it seemed like Sybil had left Downton Abbey forever. If you...know what I mean.[Larry gives an arrogant chuckle.]
TOM
I know exactly what you mean.[Larry nods.]
LARRY GREY
Did they lose your suitcase on the way over? How maddening for you.TOM
No, my suitcase arrived safely, thank you.[Tom puts down his drink.]
TOM
Along with my manners.[Tom walks away angrily. Violet sees him as she and Isobel enter.]
VIOLET
He's still dressed as the man from the prudential, I see.[Violet takes a deep breath.]
ISOBEL
Yes, it's nice to have someone from the real world, isn't it?[Isobel walks off and Violet purses her lips. Robert and Gabriella walks over to her.]
GABRIELLA
Hello grany and Isobel, you look lovely today (Gabriella smiles)ISOBEL
You are far to nice Gabriella, thank you, you look lovely as wellVIOLET
Darling, always such nice girl, thank you, you do look lovely toROBERT
Hello, Mamma. Can I tempt you to one of these new cocktails?VIOLET
No, no, I don't think so. They look too exciting for so early in the evening, don't you think so, Carson?MR CARSON
Better avoided, my lady.VIOLET
I don't think so.[Violet waves away the tray of drinks. Edith joins Isobel and Sir Anthony in another part of the room.]
ISOBEL
What a pleasure it is to see you out and about, Sir Anthony.SIR ANTHONY
I want to say, "Can I be of any help?" but you don't seem to need any.EDITH
He doesn't need help at all, do you? He won't let me do anything.SIR ANTHONY
Mustn't be a nuisance, you know?ISOBEL
Are you coming to the wedding?[Sir Anthony opens his mouth to answer, but Edith answers immediately.]
EDITH
Of course.SIR ANTHONY
Well...if you really want me.EDITH
I do. I really do.[Edith smiles at him and he smiles back.]
SIR ANTHONY
You look very nice. Have you done something jolly with your hair?[Edith's mouth opens in pleased surprise. Sir Anthony sees something behind her.]
SIR ANTHONY
I say, what the devil?EDITH
What is it?[Edith and Isobel turn to see Larry turning away from a small table.]
GABRIELLA
Edith you do look good when you have that hairstyle
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