Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess I'm glad I'm a revelation and not a disappointment. Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess I never argue. I explain. Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess There's nothing sad here. I have lived a privileged and an interesting life, and now it's... it's time to go. I'm leaving the family and the place that I treasure in talented hands.