Bates: Who from? Don't worry. Dr Clarkson: With a syringe. For always trying to be so very helpful. Martha Levinson: ...something with yachts. Mary: Granny means to make her or die in the attempt. Mary: Quite sure. Sell Downton? Thomas: Where's Alfred! Where's the show? [Carson exits and O'Brien steps up to Alfred.] [Mary and Violet's smiles fall.] [Mrs Patmore nods and puts a hand on Mrs Hughes's arm before going off to bed. [Reed surprises Alfred with a kiss.
Plan: A: the estate's future; Q: What is hanging in the balance? A: Mary; Q: Who hopes to receive a bailout from her grandmother Martha? A: Violet's help; Q: Who helps Mary put on a grand party for friends and neighbors? A: a bigger show; Q: What does Mary want to make sure Downton puts on? A: Mrs Hughes; Q: Who hears worrying news about Alfred? A: O'Brien; Q: Who tries to help Alfred? A: disapproval; Q: What does Thomas' reaction to O'Brien's efforts to help Alfred meet with? A: Thomas; Q: Who disapproves of O'Brien's efforts to boost Alfred's progress? Summary: With the estate's future hanging in the balance, Mary hopes to receive a bailout from her grandmother Martha - and with Violet's help, tries to make sure Downton puts on a bigger show than ever before with a grand party for friends and neighbours. Meanwhile, Mrs Hughes hears worrying news, and O'Brien's efforts to boost Alfred's progress meets with disapproval from Thomas.