Sir, I wish to pay complement to maids Elsie & Phoebe, most skilled in serving me a perfect evening brandy. Other staff do bring it chilled from the cellar and I send it back in disgust; Elsie and Phoebe understand the correct serving temperature. Th nudes
Sir, I have hired two Italian chefs to give my luncheon greater variety. The chefs are currently banging and crashing around in the kitchen - presumably the Italian way - and I am in great anticipation of what exciting new experiences they may introduce
Sir, Lady B___ do comment that she greatly dislikes the small hallway table with but two legs. "It should have four", she declares. With maid Connie's assistance, I set up a scientific experiment to see how the table might appear with two additional l
Sir, My Maids do complain upon the recent hot weather, and make requests for time off. I fear that reducing their hours will reduce their take-home pay, and as a progressive employer I would not facilitate this. Another solution to working in the heat is
Sir, Over luncheon the Lady of the house sees fit to take me to task. She claims that my letter to the Postmaster is unwarranted for the new Postman is a fine upstanding young fellow. I note that he did deliver a telegram this morning with some urgency.
Sir, I instruct Maid Jenny to adjust Lady B____'s screen, which is out of position. The maid quickly attends, but with her clothing dirtied from her earlier grate polishing duties, I do fear for the cleanliness of Lady B___'s furniture. A solution is s
Sir, a Picture Postcard arrives from Gussy Herbert. He is working as part of a trade envoy in France. He notes that "the clothing styles as worn by the Ladies of Paris are most notable". I do indeed note them, and hope that Gussy's work brings closer
Sir, A long day interviewing for new staff. I have settled on a final three but am frankly unable to choose betwixt them. I make some written and photolithographic records, which I intend to study at length this evening.
Sir, As a progressive employer I do seek to educate my staff. Whilst we are heading for the cold winter in the Northern hemisphere, the Southern parts of the empire do enter into warmth. I take my time to explain this concept to maid Elspeth, who do ask
