“After all, we don't want another scandal attached to your family name.”
Marina ThompsonColin BridgertonS1 · E7 · 00:16:44
What it sounds like
Daphne says she wants to spare the Bridgertons another scandal.
What it really means
“She pointedly reminds Marina that her deception brought scandal to the family and uses that shame to dismiss her.”
Said today
“Let’s go—I’d rather your lies didn’t cause my family another scandal.”
What was happening
Marina has admitted she lied to Colin, who leaves heartbroken. As Daphne ends the meeting, she echoes her earlier concern about scandal attached to the Bridgerton name, turning it into a cutting parting remark.
MarinaAfter all, we don't want another scandal attached to your family name.
The exchange, from the subtitles · Season 1, episode 7, at 00:16:44
Stings rather a lot.
How much it hurts: 3 of 5
Wrapped in lace.
How well it is hidden: 3 of 5
Type of insultsarcasm, reputation, family, dismissal, irony.
Checked by my AI judge (97% sure). Found in 2 of 3 separate AI readings of the episode. Who said it was worked out from the whole episode. How this works