Sir, A troupe of acrobatic artistes arrive in the village. They favour us with an invitation to see them rehearse their act backstage. I am greatly entertained even though the human pyramid is not yet perfected.
Dear Hubby, I’ve finally found a talent of my own! This darling girl Gertie is a fan dancer - quite an entrancing performer. She usually leaves a quite strategic area exposed for her audience to focus upon, and she kindly gave my ladies club a good vie
Sir, The lack of education amongst the lower orders is lamentable. I have decided to permit the more promising servants to improve themselves whilst attending to their chores.
Sir, a pleasant evening spent with Lord and Lady Oppenshaw, who have have a minstrel to play a six stringed guitar during dinner. Enjoying this novelty, upon return to my house I do I employ a local musician from the village to accompany me in my study a
Sir, At church on Sunday, and the priest do shriek and bellow about the fiery pits of hell awaiting all those who do sin. This sermon troubles me somewhat. I later invite the priest round for a glass of Brandy whereupon he reassures me that, in many way
Sir, In the hot weather, Maid Eleri do come to me exhausted from boiling the water in the copper for the weekly laundry. I instruct her to sit down, within a "scientific chamber" I had just invented. She do marvel at its efficacy in cooling. For me, th
Sirs et Madames, A very warm welcome to all new members of our fine club - 255 of you joined this past evening, a numeric value which got Mr Babbage most excited. My secretary is busy preparing membership cards for all, please to be a little patient. Wel
