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- Why should I? - Because Alfred's going?
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- So? - Won't you need him now?
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I'll need a new footman, yes. But Mr Molesley has,
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as the saying goes, had his chance and missed it.
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You don't mean that. Not when he agreed to come last time.
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Yes, he agreed. Much as Kaiser Bill agreed to abdicate.
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With the greatest possible reluctance.
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- But surely - I'm sorry, Mrs Hughes.
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Young Alfred gave thanks tonight for the courtesy
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and kindness he has received here,
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both from the family and from me.
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And that is what I like to see. Gratitude.