[ He's a little surprised to hear it, but he looks relieved. It's rather clear that the relief itself is more to do with the fact that he won't have to explain nearly as much. Butlers are firmly a luxury of nobility, so even in London, he's not unused to explaining his work, but it does get a bit tiring... Not that he would ever admit, that, of course. ]
Is it...? [ He partially interrupts to ask when Bruce mentions bowing, but his expression turns to one of light thoughtfulness at the other question. ] Why, it is 1888.
[ Though the fact that he asks does give Sebastian a good guess as to why he's asking, though it does bring a new set of questions with it. ]
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Is it...? [ He partially interrupts to ask when Bruce mentions bowing, but his expression turns to one of light thoughtfulness at the other question. ] Why, it is 1888.
[ Though the fact that he asks does give Sebastian a good guess as to why he's asking, though it does bring a new set of questions with it. ]
I take it that is not the case for you?