"In my day, even when I was young, it was pretty rare for anyone to use horses for regular transportation. We had cars for ground transportation. But in Miss Elliot's time," -- he gestured toward her -- "they were still around more, I believe. And definitely still used for farm work."
Frank realized he might be rambling again and shut up.
[OOC: I, on the other hand, worked a night shift and I'm off to sleep. But I'll be on again in before my next shift.]