She flips on her mean switch. It’s an ugly scene on the eve of the wedding and it’s all very un-Cora like. The only thing that makes it acceptable is Cora’s deeply sincere apology. “I won’t beat about the bush, I behaved badly earlier and I hope you’ll accept my apology.” She asks Mrs. Hughes for forgiveness and beseeches her to keep the coat. Nothing like offering hand-me-downs as a pick-me-up.
This piece is full of such bon mots.
Source: ‘Downton Abbey’ recap: A wedding and a surprise guest – The Washington Post
Blithe Spirit 