Inspired by the ITV Christmas Promo - or what would Carson say after Jimmy's bold question?
Disclaimer: Everything belongs to Julian Fellowes, so...
Drabble: Some time off
With the Crawleys heading north to Scotland, the first morning without them approached at Downton. Of course, the servants hoped that this would influence their daily life in some certain (rather enjoyable) parts.
Mr Carson sat down, and began to eat his breakfast.
Now or never, Jimmy thought.
"I wondered if we could expect to have some time off."
The butler looked at him, beeing totally horrified – to express such a wish! For a moment, he wasn't able to speak.
"This is Downton Abbey – we have to hold up the honour of the house, you shouldn't even know this term!"
