Lady J. Liveblogs

DA - 2x03

Sun, 13 May 2012 11:08:00 -0400

“From your phrasing, I gather the answer you want from me is ‘no’?” - one of my favourite Elsie Hughes quotes.

One thing, Mr. C.—from the look on your face, *I* gather you’d rather ask the woman a question to which she’d answer with a ‘yes’… GO ON THEN, MAN, WE’RE ALL DYING HERE TO SEE THIS.

…and that’s a wrap! Thank you for being patient with me… ;)

DA - 2x03

Sun, 13 May 2012 11:04:42 -0400

The Most Reluctantly Accepted Proposal Ever.

And Elsie’s smile, making everything better.

And then there’s the look on her face when the general’s leaving and Mr. Lang loses it… how is this woman not nominated for a BAFTA, please?

DA - 2x03

Sun, 13 May 2012 11:01:47 -0400

“Sharing” is clearly not the word Cora and Isobel were hoping to hear.

Yay, Edith! (No need to look so surprised, Lady G.!)

Michelle, get out with your face, you’re killing me…

DA - 2x03

Sun, 13 May 2012 10:57:00 -0400

Elsie saves the day yet again. See, Mrs. P.? She’s ALWAYS right.

…and of course she notices something’s off with Branson.

The Downton Derby, or: Can You Run Fast Enough To Stop A Potential Murder?

Ahh, the music in that scene… the strings are killing me.

Elsie’s wrath. Probably the scariest thing in the world.

DA - 2x03

Sun, 13 May 2012 10:43:17 -0400

Oh, Mrs. Patmore, I know you mean well, but…

Poor Mary. She’s got so much going on… And Edith, dear Edith: kudos to you, girl.

DA - 2x03

Sun, 13 May 2012 10:39:49 -0400

Did you see that little nod Charles gave Elsie there? It clearly meant ‘Go on, I’ll join you in a minute—just don’t lock the door…’

DA - 2x03

Sun, 13 May 2012 10:38:11 -0400

ELSIE. IN A NIGHTDRESS.

And O’Lang.

If this scene lacks anything, it’s Charles forgetting himself and following Elsie to her bedroom instead of his own. Just sayin’.

DA - 2x03

Sun, 13 May 2012 10:35:55 -0400

Mr. Carson is not amused. Neither is Dr Clarkson…

That scene, in which Charles, Richard and Robert all squirm to try and get away from an awkward conversation = perfection.

And so Edith finds her purpose. Good for you, love.

Branson Conspires Against The World. A-ha!

DA - 2x03

Sun, 13 May 2012 10:32:23 -0400

Mary’s fighting her grandmother and aunt for the sake of Lavinia. It’s rather awesome, if you don’t mind my saying so.

I want Anna’s hat. But the pub scenes make me sad.

DA - 2x03

Sun, 13 May 2012 10:27:48 -0400

Elsie is not amused by Ethel’s antics.

And she sees everything, and everyONE. She’s basically a goddess.

Ahh, the curling iron. Looking pretty, Anna!

DA - 2x03

Sun, 13 May 2012 10:26:19 -0400

Cora’s crazy eyes give me the chills.

…and now Branson gets angry, and defensive. WHAT’S WRONG WITH THIS EP???

DA - 2x03

Sun, 13 May 2012 10:21:29 -0400

The very first appearance of the ping-pong table.

The long camera movements, running the length of the ground floor: beauty itself.

“My lips are sealed.” - priceless little gesture.

DA - 2x03

Sun, 13 May 2012 10:16:33 -0400

Elsie to the rescue! I love it when she lets the more emotional side of her personality take over.

DA - 2x03

Sun, 13 May 2012 10:14:07 -0400

Robert and Charles conspiring in the bedroom. So many ideas, so little time…

DA - 2x03

Sun, 13 May 2012 10:12:42 -0400

Again with the defensiveness. Get off Isobel’s back, everyone.

DA - 2x03

Sun, 13 May 2012 10:08:41 -0400

I love it when Mary gets all perceptive.

Lavinia Swire battles the Scilla and Harybdis, aka. Violet and Rosamund. Keeping my fingers crossed for her.

Everyone is so defensive is this episode… why?

DA - 2x03

Sun, 13 May 2012 10:05:09 -0400

Don’t get all defensive, Edith. Sybil doesn’t mean you any harm.

DA - 2x03

Sun, 13 May 2012 10:00:43 -0400

Anna Smith Investigates! Hell yeah!

DA - 2x03

Sun, 13 May 2012 09:55:12 -0400

Look how everyone looks to Elsie first for help/opinion/approval. Well done, all.

And she’s being motherly to Branson, again, in just one look. So much love for the two of them.

DA - 2x03

Sun, 13 May 2012 09:53:33 -0400

Mary’s epic eyebrows are epic. As are Violet’s chuckles.