“So Mr. Molesley wants to use precious work hours to play schoolmaster, does he?”

In Mrs. Hughes's sitting room one afternoon, Mrs. Patmore sat back in her chair and gingerly sipped her tea as Mr. Carson went off on one of his tirades.

“What’s next? Eight-hour workdays? Weekends off?” he spat out with as much disgust as she had once seen him give an over-salted broth.

Mrs. Hughes rolled her eyes. “Don’t let the staff hear you! You might give them ideas.”

A Seaside Postcard

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On his way to the silver cabinet, something caught his eye: the postcard with the lovely seaside scene, and The Beach, Brighton, printed in the top corner. The inspiration for their staff outing. He smiled to himself as it occurred to him that she must have pinned it there. To nudge him along in the right direction.

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Morning Routine

On their first morning back from honeymoon, the Carsons attempt to establish a routine in their new cottage.

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