S4 E2
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Season 4  "Episode 2"  4x2

Aired 10 years ago - Sep 29, 2013

Mary starts to get over the grief she is feeling, and takes an interest in the running of the estate. Lady Rose MacClare, Lady Flintshire's daughter, ends up in a predicament at a tea dance in York. Hughes attempts to convince Carson to heal an old wound.

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Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 1
Can't you see that? But is it right to exclude George?
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 2
All he needs to put him right is some paid work.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 3
You have to understand, he doesn't remember the days you spent together with any great nostalgia.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 4
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 5
How much do you owe?
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 6
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 7
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 8
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What a lovely, lovely thought. Matthew.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 10
And I have my reason for getting THAT to the dining room before midnight.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 11
Crop rotation, livestock versus cereals, or indeed the whole matter of the tax.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 12
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 13
I heard about Mr Matthew's letter. I hope it wasn't too upsetting.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 14
He always speaks highly of Mr Matthew and the changes he made.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 15
But is this quite suitable? It looks more like something for servants and farmworkers to me.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 16
I know, m'lady, and I'm very sorry.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 17
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 18
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Not Mr Bates himself, no.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 20
What?
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 21
No. You're not discourteous, Mr Bates, I'll give you that
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 22
Well, Mary, either YOU or your baby son own half of Downton.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 23
Mrs Crawley.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 24
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 25
I mean it. Compared to Papa you're a famous chef.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 26
Well, I was thinking if you are nearly German and nearly divorced,
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 27
Now, I must gulp my coffee down and run if I'm to catch the three o'clock.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 28
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 29
Oh, why are they being so slow?
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 30
We'd better, if only to check Lady Rose isn't getting in too deep.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 31
I saw you across the square, m'lady. Rose was saying what fun it is to be out like this.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 32
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 33
To see Phyllis Dare? I don't believe you.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 34
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 35
How was your trip to York? Never mind that, what's going on?
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 36
But how did you manage it? Don't I keep telling you? Prison was an education.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 37
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 38
Of course I understand how tiresome it must have been for Anna
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 39
What? Oh, never mind. We'll make you look presentable.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 40
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Well, good luck, then. It's been nice knowing you.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 45
Is Lord Grantham in the drawing room? Yes, m'lady. Thank you.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 46
Shall I leave, my lord? No. You might as well hear this.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 47
It's the only way, I'm afraid. Yes, but, you see, I don't agree.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 48
Will you come up this moment and help me serve the wine?
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 49
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 50
Hello, Charlie. Good of you to come.

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Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 2
All he needs to put him right is some paid work.
#2
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 3
You have to understand, he doesn't remember the days you spent together with any great nostalgia.
#3
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How much do you owe?
#5
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What a lovely, lovely thought. Matthew.
#9
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 10
And I have my reason for getting THAT to the dining room before midnight.
#10
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 11
Crop rotation, livestock versus cereals, or indeed the whole matter of the tax.
#11
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I heard about Mr Matthew's letter. I hope it wasn't too upsetting.
#13
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 14
He always speaks highly of Mr Matthew and the changes he made.
#14
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 15
But is this quite suitable? It looks more like something for servants and farmworkers to me.
#15
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 16
I know, m'lady, and I'm very sorry.
#16
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Not Mr Bates himself, no.
#19
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What?
#20
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 21
No. You're not discourteous, Mr Bates, I'll give you that
#21
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 22
Well, Mary, either YOU or your baby son own half of Downton.
#22
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Mrs Crawley.
#23
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I mean it. Compared to Papa you're a famous chef.
#25
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 26
Well, I was thinking if you are nearly German and nearly divorced,
#26
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 27
Now, I must gulp my coffee down and run if I'm to catch the three o'clock.
#27
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Oh, why are they being so slow?
#29
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 30
We'd better, if only to check Lady Rose isn't getting in too deep.
#30
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 31
I saw you across the square, m'lady. Rose was saying what fun it is to be out like this.
#31
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To see Phyllis Dare? I don't believe you.
#33
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How was your trip to York? Never mind that, what's going on?
#35
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 36
But how did you manage it? Don't I keep telling you? Prison was an education.
#36
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Of course I understand how tiresome it must have been for Anna
#38
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 39
What? Oh, never mind. We'll make you look presentable.
#39
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Well, good luck, then. It's been nice knowing you.
#44
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 45
Is Lord Grantham in the drawing room? Yes, m'lady. Thank you.
#45
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 46
Shall I leave, my lord? No. You might as well hear this.
#46
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 47
It's the only way, I'm afraid. Yes, but, you see, I don't agree.
#47
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 2 (S04E02) - 48
Will you come up this moment and help me serve the wine?
#48
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Hello, Charlie. Good of you to come.
#50