[INT. SERVANTS' HALL - DAY]

　　[Mrs Patmore brings some food to the table.]

　　ANNA

　　Will you miss the extra staff, Mrs Patmore?

　　MRS PATMORE

　　Not really. When push comes to shove, I'd rather do it myself. Though God knows what I'm to feed them on. There's nothing out there to be had. Oh well. The Lord tempers the wind to the shorn lamb.

　　DAISY MASON

　　What about you, Thomas? How much longer will you stay?

　　THOMAS

　　Well, now the last of the invalids have gone, I suppose I'm finished. I'll report to Major Clarkson, but he won't be taking anyone on.

　　ANNA

　　I suppose the hospital will revert to the way it was before the war.

　　DAISY MASON

　　Where will you go?

　　THOMAS

　　What's it to you?

　　[Thomas leaves and O'Brien follows him.]

　　O'BRIEN

　　Where will you go?

　　THOMAS

　　I'll tell you where I'm going. Into business. It's all set up.

　　O'BRIEN

　　Do you mean black market business?

　　THOMAS

　　Don't look so surprised. I found a dealer, and as soon as I make the payment, I'll have the supplies.

　　O'BRIEN

　　Where will you keep them?

　　THOMAS

　　I've got a shed in the village, and I've got a [?] to deliver the stuff. I'll be well fixed as soon as word gets out. You heard her. There are shortages all around.

　　O'BRIEN

　　Isn't it dangerous?

　　THOMAS

　　I don't think so. I don't think the police are bothered about rationing now the war's over. It won't last forever. But by the time it's done, I should have enough to go into business properly.

　　O'BRIEN

　　So that's your future settled as a plutocrat. In the meantime, have you found somewhere to live?

　　THOMAS

　　Not yet, but there's no hurry. I'm sure they won't object if I stop here for a week or two.

　　O'BRIEN

　　I shouldn't bet on it.

　　[The dressing gong rings and the servants get up to prepare.]

　　[INT. LORD GRANTHAM'S DRESSING ROOM - EVENING]

　　MR BATES

　　I nearly put out the new, milord, but then Mr Carson said the Dowager was dining here.

　　ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM

　　Quite right. Mustn't frighten the horses. By the way, Her Ladyship was asking if there's any more news about Mrs Bates.

　　MR BATES

　　I don't think so, milord. They'd like to know why she did it, but I don't suppose we ever shall.

　　ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM

　　You think she'd leave a note.

　　MR BATES

　　Perhaps it was a spur of the moment decision.

　　ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM

　　Well, it can't have been, can it? And wouldn't she have to get hold of the stuff?

　　[Bates seems surprised and disturbed.]

　　ROBERT, EARL OF GRANTHAM

　　Please forgive me, I was thinking aloud. We'll drop the subject.

　　[INT. UPSTAIRS CORRIDOR - EVENING]

　　[Anna walks past Carlisle's guest bedroom.]

　　SIR RICHARD CARLISLE

　　Anna?

　　[She stops and Carlisle steps out of his room.]

　　SIR RICHARD CARLISLE

　　It is Anna, isn't it?

　　ANNA

　　Yes, sir.

　　SIR RICHARD CARLISLE

　　I want to ask a favour of you.

　　ANNA

　　Of me, Sir Richard?

　　SIR RICHARD CARLISLE

　　You. I've been waiting for you. I wonder if you could step into my room for a moment.

　　[Anna hesitates, about to protest, but checks that no one is in the corridor and follows him in.]

　　[INT. CARLISLE‘S GUEST BEDROOM - DAY]

　　[Carlisle closes the door.]

　　SIR RICHARD CARLISLE

　　You attend Lady Mary and her sisters, don't you? In addition to your other duties

　　ANNA

　　I do, sir, yes.

　　SIR RICHARD CARLISLE

　　You must be kept very busy. I hope it's worth your while. Because I would be very willing to increase your stipend.

　　ANNA

　　If this is about coming with Lady Mary when you marry, it's very good of you, sir, but you see, my fiancé Mr Bates works here and I don't think that I--

　　SIR RICHARD CARLISLE

　　No, it's-- it's not that. Although, it's a pity. Lady Mary's very fond of you.

　　ANNA

　　That's kind.

　　SIR RICHARD CARLISLE

　　You see, I'm anxious to make Lady Mary happy.

　　ANNA

　　Of course you are, sir.

　　SIR RICHARD CARLISLE

　　And to that end, I feel I need to know a great deal more about her than I do. Our customs are so strange in this country. A couple is hardly allowed a moment alone together before they walk down the aisle.

　　ANNA

　　I‘m not sure I understand, sir.

　　SIR RICHARD CARLISLE

　　I‘d like to know more about her interests. Where she goes, whom she sees, what she says to them.

　　ANNA

　　Excuse me, sir, do you mean you want me to give you a report of Lady Mary‘s actions?

　　SIR RICHARD CARLISLE

　　It‘ll be extra work, but I‘m happy to pay.

　　ANNA

　　I‘m sure. But I‘m afraid I wouldn‘t have the time. Thank you, sir.

　　SIR RICHARD CARLISLE

　　Well, it's your choice, of course.

　　[Anna turns to go.]

　　SIR RICHARD CARLISLE

　　I'd be grateful if you didn't mention this to Lady Mary. I wouldn't want her to think I was checking up on her.

　　[Anna gives him a disgusted look and leaves.]