Summary: 01x02 Matthew's first impression of Mary
First Impressions
"Lady Mary Crawley," announced Moseley.
Did she hear me? Not that I care.
Matthew turned to find the most beautiful woman he'd ever laid eyes on. She was tall and slender with dark hair tucked up into a hat. Her chocolate eyes were big and round.
She took his breath away.
Mary. Lovely Mary. Oh God I hope she didn't hear me.
Matthew instantly fell in love with her and regretted the hateful words he had spoken just before she entered.
He turned between his mother and Mary trying to regain his ability to speak.
Say something you imbecile! Speak! Do anything besides standing here like a perfect idiot!
Matthew couldn't hear the words his mother spoke or most of what Mary replied, but six bitter words rang in his ears…
"I wouldn't want to push in." Mary spat.
Damn. She heard.