Anna looked around her home again.
"I do love our cottage, Mr Bates." She giggled.
Stepping forward, and grabbing her by her waist, he replied
"And I love you, Mrs Bates."
Pulling her in, he kissed her passionately, until eventually, they made love. After a time, the couple moved to the big bed upstairs, where more games ensued. Soon, however, they were both tired, and they just lay back, and fell asleep, still entwined together.
Anna awoke, in the early morning sunlight. Together they had slept for the rest of the day, and the whole night. It was now morning, and the first ray of sun shone through the curtains.
Suddenly she realised what that meant. Separating herself from her husband, and climbed out of bed. She dressed quickly, and reached for her brush to her hair. Crash. The brush fell to the floor, and John awoke with a start.
"Anna, Oh my god, we slept the whole day! I mean, His Lordship-"
Anna laughed.
2Darling, I am sure that Carson won't bat an eyelid, as long as we turn up on time today! Now hurry up, you need to get dressed!"
John obeyed his wife, who went down to make tea.
"Yes" He murmured. "I'm sure Carson will understand"