Downton Abbey Season 2 Episode 4: "204" Quotes
Mother.
Matthew
Finally, I would point out, your living is in Lord Grantham's gift. Your living is on Lord Grantham's land and the very flowers in your church are from Lord Grantham's garden. I hope it's not vulgar in me to suggest that you find some way to overcome your scruples.
Violet
I don't think asking permission is his highest suit.
Mary
Is this an instrument of communication or torture?
Violet
No it bloody well isn't. I'm a working class lad and so is he. And I get fed up seeing how our lot always get shafted.
Thomas
It always happens. When you give these little people power, it goes to their head like strong drink.
Violet
Dr. Clarkson, I am no Jacobson revolutionary nor do I seek to overthrow the civilized world. We just need one bed for a young man from this village.
Violet