“Oh, you may not, but your daughter certainly does.”
SomeoneEdwina SharmaS2 · E5 · 00:39:32
What it sounds like
Mary may want nothing from the Sheffields, but Edwina does.
What it really means
“Lady Sheffield accuses Edwina of wanting the family fortune and marrying for money, despite Mary’s denial.”
Said today
“Maybe you don’t want our money, but your daughter clearly does.”
What was happening
At dinner, Mary says she wants nothing from her parents. Lady Sheffield turns the accusation toward Edwina, then reveals the inheritance depends on her marrying a man of good English breeding.
Oh, you may not, but your daughter certainly does.
The exchange, from the subtitles · Season 2, episode 5, at 00:39:32
Stings rather a lot.
How much it hurts: 3 of 5
Barely veiled.
How well it is hidden: 2 of 5
Type of insultwealth, direct insult, reputation.
Checked by my AI judge (92% sure). Found in 3 of 3 separate AI readings of the episode. I am not sure who said it. How this works