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Downton Abbey is a British historical period drama television series set in the early 20th century, created by Julian Fellowes. The series first aired on ITV in the United Kingdom on 26 September 2010, and in the United States on PBS, which support… more »



Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham:
[correcting Tom on how to address a noblewoman] Don't call her "Your Grace."

Tom Branson:
I thought it was correct.

Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham:
For a servant or an official at a ceremony, but in a social situation call her "Duchess."

Tom Branson:
But why don't I call you "Countess?"

Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham:
Certainly not!

Tom Branson:
There's no logic in it.

Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham:
If I were to ever search for logic I wouldn't look for it among the English upper class.

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