A Princess for Christmas (2011 TV Movie)
Oxana Moravec: Mrs. Birch
Quotes
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Ashton Prince of Castlebury : Jules... I know we don't have hot wings or hockey in Castlebury, but we do have crumpets and cricket. Is it possible that you, Milo, and Maddie would consider extending your stay here at Castlebury Hall?
Edward Duke of Castlebury : [watching them] Beautiful gown Jules is wearing.
Floyd : Oh, yes, sir.
Abigail : Yes, sir.
Mrs. Birch : Lovely.
Paisley Winterbottom : Excellent taste.
Edward Duke of Castlebury : Mm, I wonder where she obtained it. I suppose if you wish to be reimbursed, you should produce a receipt for me by morning.
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Mrs. Birch : Jules, where are you going?
Jules Daly : Mrs. Birch. I'm... I'm taking a train to the airport.
Mrs. Birch : You've left something behind.
Jules Daly : I... I did?
Mrs. Birch : Yes. It's in the car. Come on.
Jules Daly : Okay.
[being pulled to the car, she sees the house servants in the back]
Jules Daly : Hi. You're all here.
[Abigail offers a clothing bag]
Jules Daly : Oh, what's this?
Mrs. Birch : Your ball gown.
Jules Daly : Oh, that's so sweet of you. Were you able to fix it?
Mrs. Birch : Not exactly.
Jules Daly : I'm sure it's fine. Thank you so much for doing this.
Mrs. Birch : Don't you at least want to have a look-see?
Jules Daly : Sure. Um...
[opening the bag]
Jules Daly : Oh, that... that's not my dress.
Floyd : Oh, yes, ma'am. Paisley had it brought in from Vienna.
Jules Daly : But... who... who paid for this?
Abigail : The entire staff pitched in, Miss.
Jules Daly : This is too much.
Mrs. Birch : Come on. We can discuss this later. Floyd, get in the front seat. Gibson, raise up the partition. Jules has a ball to get ready for.
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Mrs. Birch : Did I wake you?
Jules Daly : Is everything all right?
Mrs. Birch : No. There's been a slight incident.
Jules Daly : Incident?
Mrs. Birch : Mm-hmm.
Abigail : [in the kitchen, with Jules' ruined ball gown, sobbing] I'm so sorry, miss. I didn't realize the iron was so hot.
Jules Daly : It's okay, Abigail. It's okay.
Mrs. Birch : I don't know what you're blubbering about. Miss Daly is the one with nothing to wear to the ball tonight.
Paisley Winterbottom : What's that burning?
[seeing the hole]
Paisley Winterbottom : Oh, I say. Oh, that's a big one.
Mrs. Birch : Thank you, Paisley, for your keen observation.
Paisley Winterbottom : Well, what are we to do? All the village dress shops are have closed for Christmas.
Mrs. Birch : We'll have to repair it as best we can.
Jules Daly : Maybe this is a sign.
Paisley Winterbottom : What do you mean?
Jules Daly : I shouldn't go to the ball.
Mrs. Birch : You can't be serious.
Paisley Winterbottom : My dear Miss Daly, if it wasn't for you, there wouldn't even be a ball.
Jules Daly : That's very kind of you to say, but... I think I'm gonna sit this one out.
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Abigail : [looking for Jules' ball gown] Miss Jules said it was beige.
Mrs. Birch : Huh? Hmm. This must be it. Not much of a ball gown.
Abigail : Maybe a good pressing will help.
[Mrs. Birch is skeptical]
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Mrs. Birch : Those decorations are off-limits.
Jules Daly : Why?
Mrs. Birch : His Grace would never approve. And take this monstrous tree back where it came from.
Jules Daly : You're kidding, right? It's Christmas.
[seeing her look of disapproval]
Jules Daly : You're not kidding. Oh, can't you let it slide just this once?
Mrs. Birch : We don't slide around at Castlebury Hall.
Jules Daly : Um... Mrs. Birch, do you have kids?
Mrs. Birch : No.
Jules Daly : Nieces or nephews?
Mrs. Birch : No.
Jules Daly : But you were a kid once, right? How can you deny two children a tree at Christmas? Don't you remember what it was like?
Mrs. Birch : [sobbing a few moments later] It was a miserable childhood. I never had a happy Christmas. One year... I actually got a lump of coal in my stocking.
Floyd : That's terrible.
Jules Daly : No little girl deserves that.
Mrs. Birch : Well, I might have. But still.
[getting to her feet with a laugh]
Mrs. Birch : All right. I'm ready.
Jules Daly : That's the spirit, Mrs. Birch. Right.
[she's passed an ornament]
Jules Daly : First decoration on. Done.
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Jules Daly : I really do like to unpack myself, if you don't mind.
Mrs. Birch : It's my job, miss.
Jules Daly : Oh, I won't tell.
Mrs. Birch : If you insist. The dinner will be served at half past 8:00. And please be prompt. His Grace does not abide tardiness.
Jules Daly : [following her as she leaves] Oh, Mrs. Birch! Ah. Ooh, Mrs. Birch! Oh, wait, wait. Oh. Mrs. Birch.
[coming to a locked door]
Jules Daly : She's a quick one.
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Paisley Winterbottom : This is the Great Hall. It was originally Baroque, was remodeled in the Empire style in 1852.
Milo Huntington : [awed] Wow.
Maddie Huntington : Whoa.
Jules Daly : We're not in Buffalo anymore.
Paisley Winterbottom : The servants will show you to your quarters. I shall go and inform His Grace that you've arrived. This way, please.
Jules Daly : [slipping on the floor] Whoa, that's slick.
Mrs. Birch : Yes. We keep it waxed.
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Milo Huntington : [seeing the house servants awaiting their arrival] Who are they?
Jules Daly : I think this is the staff.
Paisley Winterbottom : Let me introduce you to everyone. They're all terribly excited to meet you. This is Mrs. Birch, the head housekeeper, who will give you any assistance required, Miss Daly.
Jules Daly : Hi, there. Just Jules is fine. What should I call you?
Mrs. Birch : [stiffly] Mrs. Birch.
Jules Daly : Okay.
Paisley Winterbottom : And this is Abigail, who'll be looking after Miss Maddie.
Maddie Huntington : You're pretty.
Paisley Winterbottom : And this is Floyd, the under-butler, who'll be looking after Master Milo.
Milo Huntington : I have a butler? That's insane.
[attracted to her]
Milo Huntington : Actually, can I have Abigail instead?