“Particularly when he notices there is still no dowry.”
Portia FeatheringtonPhilipa FeatheringtonS2 · E1 · 00:03:01
What it sounds like
Mr. Finch may reconsider the engagement when he learns Philippa has no dowry.
What it really means
“Portia is warning Philippa that, without money to bring to the marriage, her fiancé may decide she is not worth marrying.”
Said today
“He might dump you once he finds out you’re not bringing any money to the marriage.”
What was happening
Philippa hopes the queen might let the sisters be presented again, but says there is little point because she is already engaged to Mr. Finch. Portia immediately undercuts that confidence by pointing out that he may change his mind when he discovers there is no dowry.
PortiaParticularly when he notices there is still no dowry.
The exchange, from the subtitles · Season 2, episode 1, at 00:03:01
Stings rather a lot.
How much it hurts: 3 of 5
Said plainly.
How well it is hidden: 1 of 5
Type of insultwealth, marriage prospects, direct insult.
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