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We must go and let the servants get in here.

I'd be grateful if we can stay a minute more.

I have something to ask you.

I was terribly sorry to hear about your cousins.

You said.

Did you know them?

Not well. I used to see Patrick at the odd thing.

I imagine it will mean some adjustments for you all.To lose two heirs in one night is terrible.

Indeed. It was terrible.

Awful. But then again, it's an ill wind. At least Lady Mary's prospects must have rather improved.

Have they? Haven't they?

I will not be coy and pretend I do not understand your meaning, though you seem very informed on this family's private affairs.

But you ought perhaps to know that I do not intend to fight the entail, not any part of it.

You can't be serious.

It pains me to say it, but I am.

You'll give up your entire estate,your wife's money into the bargain to a perfect stranger?

You won't even put up a fight?

I hope he proves to be perfect, but I rather doubt it.

Very odd thing to joke about perfect stranger

No odder than this conversation.

So, there you have it. But Mary will still have her settlement, which you won't find ungenerous.

I-I'm sorry?

I only meant that her portion, when she marries, will be more than respectable. You'll be pleased, I promise you.

Oh, heavens. I hope I haven't given the wrong impression.

You know very well... My dear Lord Grantham. Don't 'My dear Lord Grantham' me! You knew what you were doing when you came here.

You encouraged Mary, all of us, to think-forgive me, but I came to express my sympathies and friendship, nothing more. He will not, however, be me.

Lady Mary is a charming person. Whoever marries her will be a lucky man.

I see. And what was it that you asked me to stay behind to hear?

I forget.