Sir, I do take a glass of port to my library and do study for many hours. Kepler's Somnium, Bacon's New Atlantis and even Swift's Gulliver's Travels do reveal a future world unknown to us. Upon taking a third glass of port, I do imagine another world
Sir, Gussy Herbert informs me that, on the continent, the pastime of smoking tobacco and other substances is becoming increasingly popular among the fairer sex. I do find this hard to believe, but Gussy subsequently provides convincing evidence of this
Sir, A trip into the country to visit Lord Bumpton where we do dine heartily until late. The following day, I am all out of sorts. Bumpton suggests a visit to the local apothecary. Upon my arrival, I do observe the doctor treating another patient. I hast
Sirs et Madames, I apologise most profusely for the recent appearance of promotional handbills for strumpetry that have been left scattered around our club by tawdry urchins. The staff responsible for granting entry to said urchins have been punished.
Gentlemen, be aware that competition for an open position may become quite fierce if your salary far exceeds the norm. The situation was most entertaining, albeit distressing to see such beauty in peril.
Sir, My Greco-Roman mural remains incomplete after unpleasantness with the artist. This displeases me, as the water-carrier figure had not yet been painted. I then do remember that I have servants standing around idle, and so do deploy Maid Eva. I sit an
Madames et Monsieurs, I have been censured over my last missive. I may have been hoodwinked by a charlatan offering images made by the Devil's own hand. To make amends I shall insist on only the finest mosaics from antiquity
Sir, we are invited to a reading group hosted by Dame Trumpton-Hardwicke. I confess to being sceptical at first but there was one novel that caught my eye.
