Downton Abbey《唐頓莊園》精講六 Matthew向Mary求婚

Mary: Thank you for coming to Sybil's rescue. You were very brave. She told me you knocked a man down.

Matthew: I hope I did my duty.

Mary: Are you a creature of duty?

Matthew: Not entirely.

Mary: When you laugh with me or... flirt with me...is that a duty? Are you conforming to the fitness of things? Doing what's expected?

Matthew: Don't play with me. I don't deserve it. Not from you.

Mary: You must be careful not to break Sybil's heart. I think she has a crush on you.

Matthew: Well, that's something no-one could accuse you of.

Mary: Oh, I don't know.

Matthew: I assume you speak in a spirit of mockery.

Mary: You should have more faith.

Matthew: Shall I remind you of some of the choicest remarks you made about me when I arrived here? Because they live in my memory. As fresh as the day they were spoken.

Mary: Oh, Matthew. What am I always telling you? You must pay no attention to the things I say.