Branson: I’ve told myself and told myself you’re too far above me, but things are changing. When the war is over, the world won’t be the same place as it was when it started. And I’ll make something of myself, I promise.
Sybil: I know you will!
Branson: Then bet on me. And if your family casts you off, it won’t be forever. They’ll come around. And until they do, I promise to devote every waking minute to your happiness.
Sybil: …I’m terribly flattered-
Branson: Don’t say that.
Sybil: Why not?
Branson: Because flattered is a word posh people use when they’re getting ready to say no.
Sybil: That sounds more like you.
Branson: Please, don’t make fun of me. It’s cost me all I’ve got to say these things.
Downton Abbey 2.1
I waited so long for that to happen and then nothing else was said and I want to know what her reply was!!!!! AAAAAARGH.
