Even if it wasn't a question, Lyall answered it anyway. "It is, sir." He fixed the curtains in place, open to let in what light they might on the dismal day, before turning to L and his tea tray, to collect the latter and address the former.

"They seem to be, for the most part. There are a few still learning how things work on a country manor--" Which there always would be, of course. Lyall had met plenty during his years before taking on this current position. "--but on the whole I am satisfied that we will run a smooth household."