Servants would have lived very closely with the family, and be more or less permanent. Remember that John speculates at one point that a servant might have been involved in the Duke's death, but simply isn't able to countenance the thought. But Percy was a member of the family, and John's friend. Unless Tom actually saw them embracing or having sex, he wouldn't be likely to think there was anything unusual about their relationship. -- LJG Discussion board

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Date Posted: 11:55:59 10/29/07 Mon
Author: maddiej
Subject: Servants would have lived very closely with the family, and be more or less permanent. Remember that John speculates at one point that a servant might have been involved in the Duke's death, but simply isn't able to countenance the thought. But Percy was a member of the family, and John's friend. Unless Tom actually saw them embracing or having sex, he wouldn't be likely to think there was anything unusual about their relationship.
In reply to: kgp 's message, "I think John is discreet enough that Tom does not absolutely know. He is already accustomed to John spending nights away from the house when the regiment is gearing for campaign that he wouldn't question him staying at the new brother's as it is closer to quarters. Percy was also discreet in the two notes he sent to John, not signing them, etc. I think Tom takes scolding liberties as part of his duties. Doesn't Benedicta even at one point show concern over the effort of the staff? I think it is a characteristic of the family that staff are considered in a fashion as family also. On campaign, Tom effectively holds 'home' for John. He's also shown himself to be quite resourceful and intelligent, especially in PM. John might encourage open comment from him." on 07:29:41 10/29/07 Mon

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I agree. I tend to think that even should Tom suspect (which I don't necessarily think he does), it would never be something John would be able to be open about- even in the sense of knowing someone else knows. Jaime, Clair, Bree- these end up being the only people in his life who know him as he is- despite his wonderful ability to fit into society and hide his true nature, the very fact that he must always pretend must be emotionally exhausting at times. Even if it is second nature. (NT) -- Oleander, 13:33:17 10/29/07 Mon
- I also think Tom has such a regard for John's integrity both as a man and as employer that he wouldn't countenance such a thought. Guarding one's words is exhausting. Perhaps by his rank and status his daily conversations with subordinates would never approach the topic and it's only in social circumstances with someone such as Quarry that he need truly be on his toes. (NT) -- kgp, 16:25:05 10/29/07 Mon

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