If Downton Abbey had Cellphones

Blackmail

Denker: How is your nephew, Mr. Spratt?
Spratt: I thought we agreed we weren't talking about him anymore.
Denker: And I said I'd see if it's needed.
Spratt: What do you want Ms. Denker?
Denker: Can't I just express concern?
Spratt: I suppose, but knowing you, you are not just expressing concern.
Denker: Very well. I need you to pull some strings with her ladyship and convince her that I should be accompanying Princess Darrel on her travels to London.
Spratt: Why do you want to do that?
Denker: To go to the palace, of course. Will you do it?
Spratt: Ms. Denker, not only do I not being blackmailed, but Lady Darrel does not need someone to accompany her. And if she did, Lord Grantham would never suggest you.
Denker: She is our princess Mr. Spratt. Someone needs to look after her.
Spratt: Mr. Branson takes her to the station and guards meet her in London. Besides, why would she want her grandmother's maid going to London with her??
Denker: Just do it Mr. Spratt.
Spratt: I can't.
Denker: She leaves in a week, figure something out.
Denker has left the conversation
Spratt has added Darrel to the conversation
Darrel: Good afternoon Mr. Spratt.
Spratt: M'lady, I hope I am not interrupting you.
Darrel: Of course not, you're getting me out of reading some boring emails the Prince of Wales has sent me.
Spratt: I need your help m'lady.
Darrel: Of course, what is it?
Spratt: Please scroll up and read the conversation between me and Ms. Denker.
Darrel: I assume you're nephew has done something wrong.
Spratt: The police are after him m'lady, but I can't hand him in.
Darrel has added Denker to the conversation
Denker: Hello m'lady.
Darrel: Denker, the blackmailing stops now, is that understood? Otherwise, you'll be answering to me. Is that perfectly clear?
Denker: M'lady, he's a harbouring a criminal.
Darrel: He is helping his relative, which I'm sure you would do as well if you were in his position. Now, if I hear any more of this nonsense, you know I have the power to make sure you never work again.
Denker: Yes m'lady.
Darrel has left the conversation
Denker: You should be very happy Lady Darrel has a heart. Not many ladies...or anyone would towards someone like you.
Spratt: I hope I won't have to text her again, Ms. Denker.
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