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Mrs Hughes and Mrs Patmore are going to the cottage when they are intercepted by a reporter who is declined at taking a picture. Lucy informed her aunt that he was there all day and that the bookings were cancelled; much to Mrs Patmore's shock. Mrs Hughes tries to calm her down and that they should all have some tea. At the village Elementary School, Mr Dawes introduces Mr Molesley as the new teacher in history and English literature and that the children should try and make him feel welcome. Molesley starts telling his new students that they will be studying about the Civil War of 1642<ref>[[wikipedia:English Civil War|English Civil War]]</ref>. A boy gives a girl a crude drawing of Mr Molesley. |
Mrs Hughes and Mrs Patmore are going to the cottage when they are intercepted by a reporter who is declined at taking a picture. Lucy informed her aunt that he was there all day and that the bookings were cancelled; much to Mrs Patmore's shock. Mrs Hughes tries to calm her down and that they should all have some tea. At the village Elementary School, Mr Dawes introduces Mr Molesley as the new teacher in history and English literature and that the children should try and make him feel welcome. Molesley starts telling his new students that they will be studying about the Civil War of 1642<ref>[[wikipedia:English Civil War|English Civil War]]</ref>. A boy gives a girl a crude drawing of Mr Molesley. |
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| − | Edith and Bertie are talking on a bench about how to settle their future as husband and wife, Marquess and Marchioness of Hexham. Bertie says how much things have changed from the life he originally wanted. He now desires to have wonderful children with his wife, going on parade and fighting for certain causes. He tells Edith he wants her to help get through this new life of wealth and riches. Edith is unsure if she is worthy of it. She says they should be getting back to the House as the children will be down in a moment. Bertie and Tom are entertaining young Sybbie, George and Marigold with a puppet show when they are interrupted by the unexpected arrival of Henry Talbot, much to Mary's annoyance. She interrogates Tom as to whether he had a hand in any of this. Tom quietly says that he might have mentioned to Henry that they near York. Mary is not amused at this. As the children return to the nursery, Cora welcomes Henry, who says that he still healing from Charlie's death. Cora |
+ | Edith and Bertie are talking on a bench about how to settle their future as husband and wife, Marquess and Marchioness of Hexham. Bertie says how much things have changed from the life he originally wanted. He now desires to have wonderful children with his wife, going on parade and fighting for certain causes. He tells Edith he wants her to help get through this new life of wealth and riches. Edith is unsure if she is worthy of it. She says they should be getting back to the House as the children will be down in a moment. Bertie and Tom are entertaining young Sybbie, George and Marigold with a puppet show when they are interrupted by the unexpected arrival of Henry Talbot, much to Mary's annoyance. She interrogates Tom as to whether he had a hand in any of this. Tom quietly says that he might have mentioned to Henry that they near York. Mary is not amused at this. As the children return to the nursery, Cora welcomes Henry, who says that he still healing from Charlie's death. Cora sympathises and offers for Henry to stay the night. Henry declines as he hadn't brought anything but himself, but accepts to stay for dinner. |
At the elementary school, Mr Moseley ties unsuccessfully to get the children to pay attention, but cannot continue as all the children are noisy and soon leave. At the house, Mary and Tom are arguing about Henry's coming to dinner; Mary furiously says that it is not the way for Henry to win her over. Henry then appears and is sure that they are fighting about him, and Tom says he's had enough and leaves him alone with Mary. Henry goes out with it that he finally found someone he want to spend the rest of his life with-her! Mary simply lashes out and reminds him that he be working to preserve her estate and be out-ranked by his own [[George Crawley|stepson]]. Henry realizes that she's trying to get rid of him and that he would make it as hard and horrible as he could, which says he is being extremely unfair. |
At the elementary school, Mr Moseley ties unsuccessfully to get the children to pay attention, but cannot continue as all the children are noisy and soon leave. At the house, Mary and Tom are arguing about Henry's coming to dinner; Mary furiously says that it is not the way for Henry to win her over. Henry then appears and is sure that they are fighting about him, and Tom says he's had enough and leaves him alone with Mary. Henry goes out with it that he finally found someone he want to spend the rest of his life with-her! Mary simply lashes out and reminds him that he be working to preserve her estate and be out-ranked by his own [[George Crawley|stepson]]. Henry realizes that she's trying to get rid of him and that he would make it as hard and horrible as he could, which says he is being extremely unfair. |
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Episode 6.08 is the eighth episode in the sixth series of Downton Abbey. It aired on November 8th, 2015 in the UK, and will air on February 21st, 2016 in the US.
It is a feature-length episode, lasting 72 minutes.
Synopsis
Between July 22-August 29, 1925: Bertie's circumstances at Brancester Castle change suddenly, leaving Edith uncertain whether to risk telling him the truth or keep her past a secret at all costs.
Mary wonders if she can ever make peace with her younger sister as fresh hostilities escalate between them. Spratt shows some hidden talents and Molesley's first day as a teacher does not go according to plan. Mrs Patmore's bed and breakfast attracts unwanted attention, leaving her in need of the Crawley's help.
Plot
Edith and Cora are walking in the gardens, discussing Edith's recent proposal from Bertie. Edith admits to her mother that she really does love him and would gladly accept him in a trice if not for Marigold. Cora tells her daughter that it would be impossible for her and Bertie to experience any true happiness by leading him on such a secret.
Outside, near the Servants' Hall, Sergeant Willis is questioning Mrs Patmore with Mrs Hughes watching. The inspector informs Mrs Patmore about her very first guests at her new Bed & Breakfast house, a certain "Dr. Fletcher and his wife." He reveals to a quite shocked and humiliated Mrs Patmore that the so-called "courteous and respectable people" were, in actuality, adulterers by the names of Mr McKitt and Mrs Dorrit. Such actvity at her Bed and Breakfast would make the house one of ill repute.
Upstairs, in the library, Robert reads a letter from his mother who writes that she is quite enjoying herself in France. Rosamund is angry, as their mother is being impossible and has exhausted Robert's patience, but reminds her brother that she, Violet, had given him Tiaa, who was lying in her basket. Robert then turns his attention to his wife and daughter; Rosamund wonders whether Bertie will indeed marry Edith, should he learn about Marigold's parentage. Robert says how he just does not want his middle daughter to be hurt.
In Thirsk, Tom awaits Mary, where he learns from a newspaper that the sixth Marquess of Hexham has passed away suddenly. Mary is interested in how it will affect Edith's beau, as he was/is the agent at that particular estate-mansion.
Downstairs, Anna and Mr Bates are enjoying "playful teasing" about Mrs Patmore's unfortunate difficulties. Mr Molesley is preparing for his very first lesson as a teacher at the local Elementary School. Although nervous at first, Baxter convinces him to go for it which boots his self-confidence. At Crawley House, Isobel and "Dickie" are expressing their disagreements of who had sent an invite to Isobel to attend the wedding/marriage of his firstborn son and Amelia Cruikshank. Isobel reminds Dickie that no one had ever been as rude to her as his son Larry has been to her. Lord Merton thinks that this may be Amelia's influence and motivation, to which Isobel agrees. Richard assures Isobel that Amelia is "a kind and gentle soul" but Isobel is not so certain; as she does not know her.
In Mr Carson's sitting room, Mrs Hughes hesitantly admitted that it was all she could do to stop from laughing herself about Mrs Patmore's own house being called a house of ill repute. Her husband, however, is not amused; sure that people will make a connection between Mrs Patmore's house and her longtime work at the Downton estate. Mrs Hughes assures Carson that she will not tell the family. In Mary's room, she and Anna are laughing at the exact same subject. Mary tells Anna about the sudden death of the sixth Marquess of Hexham, which might affect Edith's new boyfriend since he is/was the agent. Anna reminds her that she had not met Mr, Pelham as she was otherwise detained, to which Mary apologises; and wonders if her romance will not be the only one coming to an untimely end. Anna asks if she's heard from Henry; and says that she has not, which she considers a good thing.
Downstairs, Mrs Patmore is still shaken that her recently opened Bed and Breakfast will be from then on known as "a house of ill repute," and can't get it out of her mind. Mr Moseley suddenly comes in, accompanied by Mr Dawes, who has Daisy's exam results. He gladly informs Daisy that she has passed every test with flying colors, which delights everyone.
In the dining room, Cora is sympathetic that Bertie Pelham has had yet another tragedy: first at the car race, and next hearing that his second cousin-once-removed has died suddenly. Edith returns from having answered a telephone call from Bertie. Mary wonders what is to happen to Bertie now that he is no longer the agent of Brancaster Castle. Robert says that is all up to the next heir. Edith astonishes all by revealing that Bertie is next in line as the seventh Marquess of Hexham, which makes him more suitable for Edith's romantic affections and marriage, and out-ranking them all. This makes Mary quite jealous. As all leave for dinner, Mary still does not believe Bertie's newfound fortune and high status, he would not want to marry Edith now.
In Mr Carson's office, Molesley has told him about his new job as a teacher at the school. Mr Carson is less convinced that he can both teach and work as a footman. Mrs Hughes reminds her husband that they still have Andy and Thomas as second footmen. Mr Carson expresses his annoyance and impatience at having Mr Barrow still in his charge.
After dinner, Isobel, Rosamund, Edith, and Cora are all giggling at Mrs Patmore's ill fortune regarding her Bed and Breakfast. Cora assures Edith that they will all have solemn faces when Bertie turns up. Tom reveals to Mary that he had a call from Henry; that he is mourning Charlie's death and missing her. Mary determinedly tells Tom not ask Henry to come over or encourage him in any way. Alone, Edith and Rosamund are talking. Edith says that Mary is sure that Bertie will throw her over, which Rosamund is unsure as to why, as she thinks it is encouraging that he is coming over. Edith is concerned that he might break up with her in order to start anew. Rosamund asks if she had told him about young Marigold; Edith replies that she has not yet. Her aunt says to make a clean break with it, as she would regret it if she didn't. Edith is sure that she'll regret it either way.
Downstairs, Mr Molesley is getting ready for some test papers for comprehension he will do in the very first teaching position. Mrs Hughes offers to accompany Mrs Patmore to her cottage, where they can both help her niece Lucy face this new ordeal of probable gossip and scandal. In their bedroom, Robert still expresses delight at his second child marrying someone as wealthy and prosperous as the seventh Marquess of Hexham; whereas Mary would have gone off with "a mechanic." Cora reminds him that there is still Marigold, and that Edith must tell him about her if she and Bertie are to have any chance of happiness.
In the woods near the estate, Mary and Tom are checking where the houses should stand in the future. Tom continues to annoy Mary about Henry being the man for her.She reminds him that it is difficult to marry the second time. Tom expresses his insistence that she give Henry another chance. Uncertain of his honesty, Mary worms the truth about Marigold's family heritage out of him. Exasperated, Tom insists that Marigold won't make her happy and that Henry Talbot will.
Robert, Cora and Rosamund are in the dining room, where Rosamund now expresses her dislike at allowing Edith to deceive a young rich man into marriage and from a scandal they are all concealing him from. Cora agrees that Edith does not have to tell everyone about Marigold, but that she must tell Bertie; then it would be his choice. Edith arrives with a somber Bertie and Cora expresses her sympathy about the sudden death of his dear second cousin Peter. Bertie prefers to be called just Mr. Pelham until the service and leaves with Edith to unpack. Rosamund is indignant that Robert would want Bertie tricked into marriage; Robert ignores her and says that he is going for a walk. Cora says to her sister-in-law how little luck Edith has had in her life. Rosamund agrees, but knows that she is making a terrible mistake of keeping her future husband in the dark.
Downstairs, Mr Carson reminds the others that Mr. Pelham is now known as Lord Hexham and should be referred to as "His Lordship." Thomas gives Miss Baxter the letter than said that he was unsuitable for the job of footman, chauffeur, and butler combined, and best wishes for the future. Still feeling cut off from the world, Thomas merely says What future?" and leaves. Miss Baxter intends to follow, but Mr. Moseley tells her to just let him go.
During luncheon, Isobel asks Bertie what his late cousin enjoyed so much, and Bertie said that Peter liked going down to the beach and watch the fishermen dig in with their fishing rods while the sun glistened on them, which made it seem magical to him until everything was plunged into darkness. Isobel expresses how lyrical he must have been. Bertie says that he was indeed lyrical and was also artist. Mary asked Bertie if he was going to settle things with Edith before leaving, which Cora was slightly shocked at her sudden rudeness. Cora inquires about Bertie's mother, who he describes as Cook-a-hoop and moralistic. Tom thinks whether they should be scared of her, which Bertie says they can judge for themselves when they meet her.
Mrs Hughes and Mrs Patmore are going to the cottage when they are intercepted by a reporter who is declined at taking a picture. Lucy informed her aunt that he was there all day and that the bookings were cancelled; much to Mrs Patmore's shock. Mrs Hughes tries to calm her down and that they should all have some tea. At the village Elementary School, Mr Dawes introduces Mr Molesley as the new teacher in history and English literature and that the children should try and make him feel welcome. Molesley starts telling his new students that they will be studying about the Civil War of 1642[1]. A boy gives a girl a crude drawing of Mr Molesley.
Edith and Bertie are talking on a bench about how to settle their future as husband and wife, Marquess and Marchioness of Hexham. Bertie says how much things have changed from the life he originally wanted. He now desires to have wonderful children with his wife, going on parade and fighting for certain causes. He tells Edith he wants her to help get through this new life of wealth and riches. Edith is unsure if she is worthy of it. She says they should be getting back to the House as the children will be down in a moment. Bertie and Tom are entertaining young Sybbie, George and Marigold with a puppet show when they are interrupted by the unexpected arrival of Henry Talbot, much to Mary's annoyance. She interrogates Tom as to whether he had a hand in any of this. Tom quietly says that he might have mentioned to Henry that they near York. Mary is not amused at this. As the children return to the nursery, Cora welcomes Henry, who says that he still healing from Charlie's death. Cora sympathises and offers for Henry to stay the night. Henry declines as he hadn't brought anything but himself, but accepts to stay for dinner.
At the elementary school, Mr Moseley ties unsuccessfully to get the children to pay attention, but cannot continue as all the children are noisy and soon leave. At the house, Mary and Tom are arguing about Henry's coming to dinner; Mary furiously says that it is not the way for Henry to win her over. Henry then appears and is sure that they are fighting about him, and Tom says he's had enough and leaves him alone with Mary. Henry goes out with it that he finally found someone he want to spend the rest of his life with-her! Mary simply lashes out and reminds him that he be working to preserve her estate and be out-ranked by his own stepson. Henry realizes that she's trying to get rid of him and that he would make it as hard and horrible as he could, which says he is being extremely unfair.
In their bedroom, Cora is unsure how to handle Edith's situation with Bertie. Robert simply wants them to wait and let Edith tell Bertie about Marigold herself. Mary comes in and Rosamund does a cover up by saying that Bertie would probably not feel comfortable if he found out that Michael Gregson had made Edith his heir. Mary asks her mother why she ran Henry without consulting her first. Cora says that it was half past five and he was nearby and wanted to be polite. Robert doubts that Henry had ever gone to Durham and that he came to see Mary. Mary further expresses her exasperation as none of them think she and Henry are a good match; a professor diver with nothing to his name, and they should sent him away for all their sakes. Rosamund admits to Robert and Cora that, despite what she says, Mary is clearly quite mad about him.
Downstairs, Daisy asks Mr Moseley how his first teaching was, which he says was quite a challenge. Miss Baxter assures that there's always next day for him to become a professional teacher. Mr Moseley says that's going have some coffee and goes upstairs.
Upstairs, Robert is talking to Bertie about how he live with his newfound fortune. A little way, Henry reveals his envy that Bertie had come to see Edith and how happy she is. Edith says that her "beloved sister" is quite a handful. Mary tells Tom that she just can't see Edith and Bertie as a happy couple; unlike her and Henry if he was the new Marquess. Tom wonders if she would still set her cap at him, and Mary berates Tom to stopping lecturing her and leaves. Henry follows, that he thought he could present his arguments more effectively and realizes that he was wrong. Mary admits how she cannot bear to be maneuvered; Henry says how he is sure that they both love each other very much and that she is fighting it. He comes to conclusion that it is his lack of money and position that is the reason, which Mary is indignant that he pushes into her home uninvited and has the nerve calls her a grubby, little gold-digger. She retreats to her room and her self-pity and sadness surfaces.
In their own home, Anna reveals to Mr Bates that Mary does love Henry, but is unable to control him which frightens her. John says that her Mary is sort of a bully and likes her own way, which Anna agrees but knows that she has another side and Henry can see it. She admits that she must have been wrong about it all, and Bates smiles as any husband would when his wife admits she's wrong.
Edith and Bertie are in the gallery about to part for the night. Bertie hopes that she will send him to bed happy, which Edith thinks is an indecent proposal. Edith admits how much she loves him and that her life is not as simple and neither is she. However, she still can't bring herself to tell him the truth about her relationship with little Marigold. Bertie still takes her answer as a yes and kiss her lovingly. In the morning, Mary enters the breakfast table only to be informed of Henry's departure. Robert leaves to read a mass of letters. Bertie says that he's has news; to which Edith says that it is not the right moment. Mary asks as to why, and Edith says that since Henry abandoned her, she can't bear to see Edith happy and not her. Tom is determined to keep the peace between the two sisters. Mary sarcastically says that she is "very happy" for Edith and admires Bertie, since not all men would accept Edith's past. An uncomfortable silence stirs, and Bertie wonders what Mary could mean. Mary turns to Edith and spitefully inquires that she wouldn't accept Bertie without telling him who Marigold really is. After another long, uncomfortable silence, Edith reveals that Marigold is her daughter, which leaves Bertie displeased and leaves the room.
Mrs. Hughes appears to tell Robert, Rosamund and Cora of Lord Hexon's sudden departure, which intrigues Robert as to what happened. Rosamund asks whether Ms. Patmore is happy, and Mrs. Hughes replies that is still quite upset about her Bed & Breakfast going down. Rosamund thinks they should all pay her a visit to cheer her up and have people see them, which Cora thinks is a wonderful idea. Robert is less convinced as it meant them being seen in the papers. Cora has Mrs. Hughes relay the news to Ms. Patmore.
Isobel and Amelia are having tea and Amelia is aware of how suspicious she is of her motives regarding Larry's father. She is curious as to whether Larry accepts his father being content with her. Amelia simply says that all men are similar; Isobel wants her to explain about them to her. Amelia merely says that men dig themselves into a position before considering all the options. Isobel firmly says that she will not rekindle Lord Merton's dreams unless she is invited to do so by Larry himself. As his fiancee, Amelia is determined to speak for Larry, but Isobel wants him to speak for himself.
In the Servants' Hall, Carson expresses his disapproval of the family going to the cottage where adulterers ha, not wanting to drag the family he and the others work for into the mud. Mrs. Hughes says that is there choice as they are very grown up. Carson merely says how he knew all women were ruthless, but did not think he would find the proof in his own wife.
In the gardens, Tom reveals that Mary had thought Edith had told Bertie about Marigold. Robert wonders just how she had known; Tom says how she is not stupid and Robert says how unkind his eldest daughter can at times. Although not exactly shocked, Bertie wonders as to why Edith had not told him the whole story from the beginning and that she had not been fair to him. Edith admits that she thought that it would ruin everything and did not trust him. With nothing more to say, they wish each other luck.
Mary is sitting alone the Agent's office when Tom comes in, saying that she got what she wanted: that Bertie had left and Edith not being the Marquesas of Hexon. Mary admits it was not what she wanted at all, not having known that Edith had never told Bertie about Marigold's motherhood. Tom suddenly loses his cool, saying how Mary cannot stop ruining things for both Edith and herself, wanting anyone else to feel as frightened and alone as she. Saying how unapologetic Henry was, Mary expresses her distaste at having to 'lower herself to his level" and be grateful about it. Disgusted, Tom angrily says how she is not a princess in the prison of Zenda. Refusing to hear to anymore, Mary is about to leave, but Tom reveals that like all bullies, she's a coward.
Anna runs into Miss Baxter who is going with Mr. Moseley to see him teach. Anna sees Mr. Barrow looking forlorn and about to go into the bathroom, leaving Miss Baxter wondering.
Mary goes upstairs and hears sniffling from her sister's room. She opens to door to a tearful Edith packing for London. Mary ties to apologize, but a furious Edith stops her, and reminds her to whom she is talking to, other than Mama or Anna. Edith lashes out that she knows Mary too well; enough to be a nasty, jealous, scheming woman. Even though she is content at ruining her own life, she is still determined to ruin her sister's. Taken aback, Mary admits that she has never ruined her life. Edith interrupts Mary again, not wanting her to demean herself to try and justify her venom and just leave. She then says how wrong she is, as she had so often been: how perfect Henry was for, and that she was too selfish and stuck up to see it.
In the living room, Ms. Patmore comes to where Robert, Cora and Rosamund are. She is uncertain to let the Crawleys pay the price for her mess. Carson admits that does not want the family dragged in a local brouhaha. Robert says how loyal Ms. Patmore has been to the house and they must be loyal to her in return.
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