"Have you heard that the son of the Earl of Grantham has gotten engaged?"
"No."
"It is quite the scandal. He is about to marry an American. An American heiress with a lot of money."
"Well, I've heard rumors that they needed money. And fast. That must be the reason."
"And he couldn't have found an English woman with a large enough dowry?"
"Who knows. It certainly is a peculiar marriage."
"One that certainly won't be happy."
"Don't be too sure about that. I heard that she is supposed to be both beautiful and kind."
"His mother certainly won't be nice to her, which will not be helpful. They won't be happy, mark my words."