[INT. EDITH'S BEDROOM - EVENING]

　　LADY SYBIL

　　Golly, my corset's tight. Anna, when you've done that, would you be an angel and loosen it a bit?

　　LADY EDITH

　　The start of the slippery slope.

　　LADY SYBIL

　　I'm not putting on weight.

　　LADY EDITH

　　It didn't shrink in the drawer.

　　[Mary enters.]

　　LADY MARY

　　Are you coming down?

　　LADY SYBIL

　　I don't know why we bother with corsets. Men don't wear them and they look perfectly normal in their clothes.

　　LADY MARY

　　Not all of them.

　　LADY EDITH

　　She's just showing off. She'll be on about the vote in a minute.

　　LADY SYBIL

　　If you mean, do I think women should have the vote, of course I do.

　　LADY EDITH

　　I hope you won't chain yourself to the railings and end up being force fed semolina.

　　LADY MARY

　　What do you think, Anna?

　　ANNA

　　I think those women are very brave.

　　LADY SYBIL

　　Hear, hear.

　　[INT. DRAWING ROOM - EVENING]

　　ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM

　　How did you get on with your dressmaker? Find anything?

　　LADY SYBIL

　　I did. And she says she can have it done by Friday.

　　ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM

　　I'm sorry I couldn't come, but I didn't want to put Matthew off.

　　LADY EDITH

　　Were you pleased with the cottages?

　　ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM

　　I think they're making a very good job of them. You must all go and see.

　　CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM

　　You will restore a few every year from now on?

　　ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM

　　It was Matthew's idea. Old Cripps was rather reluctant, but I'm pleased we went forward.

　　LADY EDITH

　　I suppose it's worth it.

　　LADY SYBIL

　　Of course it is, because of the people who will live in them.

　　ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM

　　You'll be glad to hear that Matthew's conscience is much more energetic than mine.

　　LADY MARY

　　If you'll excuse me, I'm going to bed. I've rather a headache.

　　CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM

　　Of course. Should I bring you something for it?

　　LADY MARY

　　No, I'll be perfectly fine if I can just lie down.

　　CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM

　　Mary...

　　[Cora goes after Mary.]

　　[INT. LADY MARY'S BEDROOM - EVENING]

　　[Mary is sobbing.]

　　CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM

　　Oh, my darling. What is it?

　　LADY MARY

　　You heard him. Matthew this. Matthew that. Matthew, Matthew, Matthew. Oh, Mother, don't you see' He has his son now. Of course he didn't argue with the entail. Why would he when he's got what he always wanted?

　　CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM

　　Your father loves you very much.

　　LADY MARY

　　He wouldn't fight for me, though.

　　CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM

　　He wouldn't fight for you because he knew he couldn't win.

　　LADY MARY

　　You're no better.

　　CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM

　　What?

　　LADY MARY

　　You don't care about Matthew getting everything, because you don't think I'm worthy of it!

　　CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM

　　Mary!

　　LADY MARY

　　I wish you'd just admit it! I'm a lost soul to you! I took a lover with no thought of marriage! A Turk! Think of that! Oh, my dear! Don't worry, Mama. You can go down now. Everything will look better in the morning. Isn't that what you usually say?

　　CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM

　　I say it because it's usually true.

　　LADY MARY

　　Papa will wonder where you are.

　　CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM

　　Don't quarrel with Matthew.

　　LADY MARY

　　Why shouldn't I?

　　CORA, COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM

　　Because one day you may need him.

　　LADY MARY

　　Oh, I see. When I've ruined myself, I must have a powerful protector to hide behind.

　　[INT. SERVANTS' HALL - DAY]

　　[William plays the piano.]

　　MRS HUGHES

　　I'd tell you off—

　　[William stops and quickly stands up.]

　　MRS HUGHES

　　But I like to hear you play. Where are they all?

　　WILLIAM

　　Busy, I suppose.

　　MRS HUGHES

　　Haven't you got anything to do?

　　WILLIAM

　　Yes, I have. 'Course I have.

　　MRS HUGHES

　　You mustn't let Thomas get you down. He's just jealous. Everyone likes you better than him.

　　WILLIAM

　　Not everyone.

　　MRS HUGHES

　　Then she's a foolish girl and she doesn't deserve you. Though, why am I encouraging you? Forget all that for ten years at least.

　　WILLIAM

　　You're a kind woman, Mrs Hughes. I don't know how this house would run without you. I don't, truly.

　　MRS HUGHES

　　Stop flannelling and get on before I betray you to Mr Carson.

　　[William leaves. ]

　　[INT. KITCHENS - DAY]

　　[Gwen opens a letter and is disappointed by the contents.]

　　[INT. LADY SYBIL'S BEDROOM - DAY]

　　[Sybil opens a box exitedly.]

　　LADY SYBIL

　　Is there anything more thrilling than a new frock?

　　GWEN

　　I suppose not, milady.

　　LADY SYBIL

　　You shall have one, too. I thought this would be suitable for your interview.

　　GWEN

　　Well, I won't be wearing it, milady.

　　LADY SYBIL

　　Of course you will! We have to make you look like a successful professional woman. What is it?

　　What's happened?

　　GWEN

　　Well, I won't wear it because I'm not going. They've cancelled the appointment. They've found someone more suited for the post and better qualified.

　　LADY SYBIL

　　This time.

　　GWEN

　　Let's face it. There will never be anyone less suited for the post or worse qualified than I am.

　　LADY SYBIL

　　That isn't true. You'll see. We're not giving up. No one hits the bull's eye with the first arrow.