Downstairs<strong>Bethany</strong>found the kitchens were still a hive of activity as everything was being cleared away and washed. As it was she had been lucky being assigned to duties upstairs for this was certainly much harder work. The gossip of course continued, but at least it was a way to pass the time.<br/><br/>Bethany was offered the tea for Rowena, during the time many of the younger women questioned her on the guests and if any of them were handsome….though of course the cook soon stopped that, gossip could begin when chores were over.<br/><br/>At least the staff would eat well upon the left over’s tonight and likely tomorrow.<br/>