Jillybilly

I'm surprised Matthew Goode would be a regular character on Downton because I thought I've read that he'll still be on The Good Wife which films during some of the same time as Downton. I didn't really form an impression of his character but he and Mary do look good together. I'm still shocked that Tom would actually leave. The actor always seemed to like the show and cast. Certainly JF could have come up with some stories for him - how about a visit from his mother, more stuff with Sybbie - I could list a bunch of stuff. Some here and on other boards seem to think Tom will only be gone for an episode or two and then be back. I don't see that happening. If he comes back from American so soon he'd be coming back a failure - it's not like he's going to Texas and could hit an oil well. I could see him coming back for the final episode. I'm really going to miss him and especially Sybbie. Who JF needs to write out of the show is the Bates since he can't come up with new plot lines for them. Since both have had murder plot lines what's next - a murder they committed together? I thought the Carson marriage proposal came out of left field. I mean they were still calling each other Mrs. Hughes and Mr. Carson.

Overall enjoyable episode. I'm shocked that Tom is leaving. I thought for sure there would be something that happened that made him stay. Sorry to see him and Sybbie go - she's adorable and would have liked to seen more of her. Next season she could have had some bigger speaking parts. Edith is really afraid of Mary finding out about Marigold. What does she think Mary will do? Throw her out of the nursery she shares with George? Something I missed - probably because I fast forwarded thru the Bates stuff - who sent the telegram to Lord Sinderby's mistress?