"That IS sometimes the way of it, in service." Thomas muses, nodding. "The particulars change, of course, but even in a place like Downton, we've seen our share of problems, time to time. A few leave service for other work, if it's bad, or someone marries and goes out, but that idea...does not surprise me."
AS for the shop, Thomas nodded. "I will keep it in mind. It's a decent bridge, isn't it, between then and now."