“Mr. Finch may very well still change his mind.”
Portia FeatheringtonPhilipa FeatheringtonS2 · E1 · 00:02:59
What it sounds like
Mr. Finch might reconsider the engagement.
What it really means
“Your engagement is fragile, especially because you still have no dowry to offer him.”
Said today
“Don’t count on that engagement lasting—he may dump you when he realizes you’re bringing no money.”
What was happening
Philippa says there is no need to be presented again because she is already engaged. Portia immediately warns that Finch may change his mind, then points to the missing dowry as the reason he might.
PortiaMr. Finch may very well still change his mind.
The exchange, from the subtitles · Season 2, episode 1, at 00:02:59
Stings rather a lot.
How much it hurts: 3 of 5
Barely veiled.
How well it is hidden: 2 of 5
Type of insultmarriage prospects, wealth, direct insult.
Checked by my AI judge (98% sure). Found in 1 of 3 separate AI readings of the episode. Who said it was confirmed. How this works