Sir, I did commission a local artist to provide a classical picture, in a Greek or Roman style, to hang within my study to provide inspiration and learning. I sit and admire the picture for hours on end, although I hang a small tapestry over it when Lady nudes
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, Today I discover the identity of the sender & perpetrator of the "arse" greeting card that I received not three days past. It is none other than that blaggard greengrocer, oft loitering around my backdoor, causing disturbance among my staff. I
Sir, I set maids Edith and Agnes to clean the drawing room, but upon later passing the door I hear naught but silence. Investigating, I find said maids in a most curious embrace. The maids do tell me that they had inhaled a quantity of soot and dust whil
Sir, While we spend this cold miserable month waiting for lazy staff to light the fire, I am very much anticipating the warmer months. I have booked miss Leonara Larkin to perform her one-lady adaptation of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in the summer ho
Sirs et Madames, For your interest and noteworthy study, Captain Thistlehock and Lady Seymour-Clapper do have a presentation entitled "Lifestyles of the overseas savages" which is displayed hourly within the Wharton room. (entrance - 1 Guinea)
Dear Henny, cousin Fanny has heard about your trapeze artists, and has put her amateur talents upon the swing to the test. I am verily impressed, and she insisted upon joining me returning home this weekend to show you her skills.
Dear Henny, I spent another delightful weekend with your cousin Fanny. She has some intriguing wardrobe choices she shared with me, and I can’t wait to have you try out some similar patterns when I get home.
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