[Comprehensive] The daily life of Miss Downton Fourth

This is just an ordinary morning in Downton Abbey, but it is not ordinary, because today is the birthday of the owner of Downton, the Earl of Grantham.

The servants downstairs get up early and start preparing things for the day, cleaning the manor, and lighting the fire in the fireplace.

Fourth Miss Cynthia was still the first to ring the bell today. Gwen walked quickly to Cynthia's room after telling Anna.

When Gwen entered the room, the curtains were drawn.The shattered sunlight shone on the carpet, and Cynthia was sitting on the dressing table sealing an envelope.

Hearing the sound of the door being pushed, Cynthia turned her head and gave Gwen a smile, "Good morning, Gwen."

Although Gwen has been a maid for four years, she almost watched Cynthia grow from a child to a girl, but she still dazzled by her smile.

The sun shone on Cynthia's blond hair, as if casting a soft light on her.Cynthia, who has just shown her exquisite facial features, is like a goddess in mythology. She just sits there and smiles at you, and you seem to be infected by her smile and become happy.

"Good morning, Miss Cynthia."

Cynthia handed the letter to Gwen and told her to post it as usual.Gwen put away the letter, and then took out the prepared skirt from the closet to help Cynthia change into it.While Gwen was helping Cynthia with her hair, Cynthia looked at herself in the mirror and burst out laughing.

Can't believe she's been here for over a decade.

Cynthia has been carrying memories since she was born. Just a moment ago, she was an ordinary girl in the 21st century and was about to go to college.The next moment she was born in England at the end of the nineteenth century, even in an aristocratic family.The two memories made her confused for a long time in her childhood, and she finally accepted the fact that both were hers.

"All right, miss."

Gwen is skilled in movement, and there is also a reason why breakfast is not very formal, so Cynthia's hairdo is fine as long as it is not loose.If it's a dinner party, then the time spent on hairstyle will be even longer, after all, she still has to wear all kinds of jewelry.

"Thanks, oh yes. Can you ask Mrs. Patmore if she is free before lunch? I want to go to the kitchen and it won't trouble you too much. I want to surprise daddy today It's his birthday."

Gwen's expression was tangled, a well-bred lady should not stay in a place like the kitchen.What's more, from what Miss Cynthia said, she seems to be making food by herself, which is even more unacceptable.

"Come on, Gwen. I was in America for Dad's birthday last year, and I really wanted to surprise him this year. I promise I won't cause any trouble. I'm a quick learner, just a little bit."

Cynthia took Gwen's hand and said coquettishly, she already had the embryonic form of a girl, but she acted coquettishly like a child wanting to get a certain toy, just looking at you pitifully.

Gwen couldn't refuse, and promised to speak to Mrs. Patmore for her.When she went out, she regretted it, regretted that she didn't hold on this time.

Anna who passed by Gwen tugged her, "Miss Mary is also up, busy day. Seeing you like this, you can't resist Miss Cynthia again."

Before Gwen could say a few words, she arrived at Miss Mary's room. Anna signaled her to speak later with her eyes, and Gwen immediately restrained her voice.

By the time Cynthia's three sisters and father appeared at the dinner table, Cynthia had sat reading the latest story in the Strand Monthly.

Mary, who just sat down, looked at the newspaper and frowned, "Cynthia, do you think it's appropriate to read those sensational stories at breakfast time?"

As the eldest daughter of this family, Mary is given high hopes by the family, and of course she is also exceptionally outstanding.So this caused Mary to always act like I am the eldest sister to her sisters, and I have the obligation to remind you of your bad things.

Robert looked at his youngest daughter and his best daughter, and finally chose to eat his breakfast quietly and read his newspaper.

Cynthia was obviously used to her sister's personality, so she put down the monthly magazine.Anyway, she has seen it almost, not bad for a while.

At this time, the butler Carson sent up a telegram, and Robert put down the tableware in his hand and took it. After he read the above content.

He glanced at Cynthia first, then turned to Carson and said, "Please send me a telegram that we are very happy to receive them, thank you, Carson."

The second lady, Edith, asked after hearing this: "Who is coming to today's dinner temporarily?"

Robert nodded, "Harrick said he was bringing two friends over, but he didn't mention their names."

Edith lowered her head again, most of the people who came tonight were people they knew well.There are very few examples of bringing friends here temporarily, so she just asked curiously.

Cynthia didn't care much about how many people came to the dinner, she was full of the case just described in the newspaper.After figuring out one of the joints, she realized that Edith's complexion didn't seem very good.

"Edith, are you sick? You look a little listless."

Mary, who was eating, glanced at Edith, who was clearly smiling, and said coldly: "I'm afraid I feel uncomfortable, after all, today is a big day."

big day?It's Dad's birthday today, yes, but why does Edith feel uncomfortable about it?Cynthia felt that she had been in the United States for a few months, and when she came back, she became more and more confused about what kind of riddle was going on between the sisters.

"Mary, don't say that. It's Dad's birthday. Edith is too happy. Maybe she didn't have a good rest yesterday."

The third miss, Sipper, obviously knew something too. She glanced at Robert to see that he didn't find anything, and she was relieved. It seemed that she was helping Edith to cover up one thing or two.

Cynthia was now sure that something must have happened in her absence, maybe she could ask after the cake was ready.

Now it's better to help them cover up the past.She immediately caught Robert's attention by making a noise.

"Actually, Dad, I have a birthday surprise for you."

Robert raised his eyebrows, his expression showed that he was interested, and he looked at Cynthia lovingly.

"If you say that, I'm looking forward to it."

On the contrary, Mary was not very satisfied with the surprises her little sister made.

"Since you have returned to the UK, you have to get used to the British way, Cynthia. The British don't like surprises and surprises. At the beginning, I opposed you and grandma going to the United States. Before you went, the tutor said that you are the happiest, come back You really haven't changed at all."

In fact exultation was the best word Mary could think of, and Cynthia was a nightmare for governesses, she did not obey discipline at all.

This was the second time she was taught a lesson by Mary today. Cynthia finally chose not to bear it anymore. She put down the tableware in her hand and put her hands back on her lap.

"I'm good at French and music. As for socializing, I don't think it's worth my time to spend time with a man who needs me to talk to. I don't have any interest in this class. I might as well Learn a little more social science, oh, are you going to say again that a lady doesn't need to know chemistry and math, but I think those are important!"

This Chase's rebuttal made Mary blush, she had never been robbed like this before.Ever since Mary started socializing, she has been the eye of the people.The earl's daughter and her own excellence, Mary can say that there are few people who are more outstanding than her in London.

"Dad, look at her etiquette. That's how the United States taught her to talk to her sister. Grandma didn't teach her well at all."

Robert coughed lightly. His wife was not here, so it was a little awkward for him to deal with the children's quarrel.He can only choose to avoid talking about his mother-in-law and American education.

"Cynthia, you shouldn't disrespect your tutor and your sister. The tutors we hired for you have no problem with their knowledge. Your sister said this for your consideration. You can't completely avoid social interaction."

Of course not, the ultimate goal of girls in this era is to marry themselves out through social interaction, marrying a nobleman with a title and family property.

But how many real nobles are there in Britain now?Titled but heavily indebted men looking for a rich heiress, how many of those rich can call themselves a true gentleman?There are many nobles who have wives and children at home, and lovers and singers outside.

Cynthia also knew that she impulsively expressed her heart just now, and it was not Mary's fault that the social situation was like that.In the end she had nothing wrong with her, she was just a girl who was raised by the general consensus, and she shouldn't get mad at her.

She sincerely apologized to Mary: "I'm sorry, Mary. I shouldn't have talked to you like that, it was so rude."

"I'm just reminding you, I hope you don't forget that your surname is Crowley."

Mary's words were a little stiff, and thinking about it, she would not forgive Cynthia easily.Her pride had just been trampled on by her little sister in front of so many people, and it took a long time for Mary to get over that.

Apparently the head of the family, Robert, is quite satisfied with the current results, and he nodded to indicate that this is the best.Afterwards, he picked up the napkin at hand and wiped the corners of his mouth, which was not stained with anything, before getting up and leaving.

The remaining four ladies finished their breakfast in a quiet atmosphere. Sipper tried to ease the atmosphere but failed.

After going out of the restaurant, Cynthia felt a little depressed.She returned to her room and continued to flip through the newspaper in her hand.It wasn't until Gwen came in and asked when she would use the kitchen that Mrs. Patmore was ready that Cynthia cheered up a little.

She followed Gwen directly to the kitchen. The masters had just finished their breakfast, and most of the servants, who were relieved, sat downstairs to rest for a while before continuing to work.Seeing Cynthia walk down, they immediately put down the things in their hands and stood up.

"Did I disturb your rest? Please don't pay attention to me. I will only use the kitchen for a while and leave soon."

They sat down and waited until Cynthia followed Mrs. Patmore into the kitchen.

Mrs. Manor's personal maid, O'Brien, picked up the glass and said, "If she really finds it troublesome, she won't come down. Which noble lady can use the kitchen? Miss Cynthia didn't learn this in America, did she?"

Thomas replied with a smile: "That's not what you said, Madam grew up in the United States. Have you ever seen her stay in the kitchen?"

O'Brien replied without thinking, "Of course not, Madam won't go into the kitchen except to discuss the dinner menu."

So the conclusion is that only Cynthia would do this, and the servants all know that the Fourth Miss of Downton Abbey is a special case among the masters.You see she's talking to a kitchen helper who isn't allowed to stay upstairs.