Sir, With an eye upon my dwindling wine cellar, I intend to cut the costs of running my estate. I issue a decree that staff should now sleep two to a bed, in a modest "top and tail" style that economises on laundry and bed space. I do note that some ma
Sir, The summer is very much over and thus I instruct maid Fanny to dismantle Lady B___ 's garden chair. I observe that it has succumbed to mildew during the recent wet weather, and suggest a way to avoid dirtying her clothing. I stay awhile to ensure t
Dear Hubby, Most unfortunately our maid Bonny is yet again disruptive. Unfortunately I’ve been most busy with my ladies club, and tasked our governess Nanny to discipline her in my stead.
Sir, Following my correspondence of the 15th inst. , in which a prospective maid did display her Petticoat Lane for all to see, a number of members of our club did hand in their membership cards in a show of some disgust. To soothe the brow, I herein pre
Sir - we are fast approaching the birth of Lord and saviour, I have instructed Margot my housekeeper to devise a game that myself and my servants can entertain ourselves with during the Christmas festivities. I fear she may have got carried away with the
Sir, As a progressive employer, I do want to improve the literacy among my staff. Some were able only to write their name, and that with much difficulty. I have therefore decided to spend time helping to increase reading proficiency. It is a most rewardi
Sir, as a noted philanthropist, I do oft employ those who I feel need the greatest assistance. Maid Lilibet was from such a humble background that she had not even sat upon a chair before entering service. I gain great comfort from educating the deservin
