Sir, I receive a letter from Gussy Herbert, who is currently on government work overseas. "I have grown the best moustache. It is the most fashionable style these days". He encloses a photo. I am uncertain whose whiskers are the most impressive, but I nudes
Sir, In another place there has been a discussion of ladies with rings piercing their nipples (please pardon my French) in the manner of a ring through the nose of a bullock. It is to my dismay that I do not have any illustrations of such, but I did find
Sir, that blaggard greengrocer do visit , hawking his marrows, cucumbers and carrots. I instruct my staff not to fall for his salesman's charm. Cook tells me that she has her own special method for determining the quality of such goods. I defer to her e
Dear Henny, what luck! Thanks to our new associate Irene, I’ve been put into contact with a wondrous double act of Odette and Colette, who perform a double trapeze act! I found it so mesmerizing, I could scarcely look away!
Sir, After a hard day's work admonishing my lazy staff, there is nothing more relaxing than settling down in one's study with a glass of port to read some sophisticated literature. It feeds the mind.
Sir, The need has arisen for the appointment of a new maid. In addition to the usual references and letter of introduction I now demand a demonstration of their skills. This has proved most worthwhile.
Sir, My new maid is most fastidious at cleaning and polishing; my house do shine like ne'er before. She is pleased to be earning a wage that she may soon be able to afford some clothes to wear, although I have told her there is no hurry in this matter.
Sir, I enclose a magic lantern slide from a lecture at the Royal College of Surgeons. It illustrates the latest treatment that Gussie Herbert may need on his return.
Sir, I must profusely apologise for my absence from our club. I had taken delivery of some fine Brandy at a very agreeable price. A visit from the local constabulary did alert me to some irregularities, and thus to avoid the duty men I have been touring
