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> The British have such a command of decorum and aplomb to which we can only aspire.
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> This message is for my friends who appreciate the finer points of the English language used correctly.
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> His Lordship was in the study when the butler approached and coughed discreetly.
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> "May I ask you a question, My Lord?"
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> "Go ahead, Carson ," said His Lordship.
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> "I am doing the crossword in The Times and found a word the exact meaning of which I am not too certain."
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> "What word is that?" asked His Lordship.
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> "Aplomb," My Lord.
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> "Now that's a difficult one to explain. I would say it is self-assurance or complete composure"
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> "Thank you, My Lord, but I'm still a little confused about it."
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> "Let me give you an example to make it clearer. Do you remember a few months ago when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived to spend a weekend with us?"
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> "I remember the occasion very well, My Lord. It gave the staff and myself much pleasure to look after them."
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> "Also," continued the Earl of Grantham, "do you remember when Wills plucked a rose for Kate in the rose garden?"
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> "I was present on that occasion, My Lord, ministering to their needs.
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> "While Will was plucking the rose, a thorn embedded itself in his thumb very deeply."
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> "I witnessed the incident, My Lord, and saw the Duchess herself remove the thorn and bandage his thumb with her own dainty handkerchief."
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> "That evening the hole the thorn made in his thumb was very sore. Kate had to cut his venison for him, even though it was extremely tender."
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> "Yes, My Lord, I did see everything that transpired that evening."
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> "And do you remember the next morning while you were pouring coffee for Her Ladyship, Kate inquired of Will in a loud voice,
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> And you, Carson, did not spill one drop of coffee ?
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> That, Carson, is complete composure, or aplomb.”
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