Sir, Relaxing in my library with a glass of brandy - if the lazy servant girl can be bothered to bring it when I ring the bell - I do find it most enlightening to study old texts. I could easily remain here all night, studying.
Sir, in these troubling times of miasmas and the pox, I have instructed staff to ensure my house is well cleansed and free of bad airs. My maid Ada do have a diligent attitude to cleaning and polishing, which is most instructive to watch.
Sir, As a reward for their service I have on occasion permitted some of my staff to use my indoor skiitles. Judging for the noises that I hear from below starirs it has proved a most popular game.
Sir, during a most enthusiastic debate with Lord Albermarle, on the matter of the British Protectorate, I do lose a cufflink. Only discovering the loss the following morning, I do instruct Maid Elsie to hunt for it. She does not find it, but I do find
Sir, Encouraged by other members of this esteemed club I have obtained a brochure from Mssrs Thos Cook and Sons. The 'Nile Voyage' offers a paddle steamer cruise to Luxor and Aswan. I enclose details of the First Class Smoking Lounge.
Sir, with the forthcoming New Year's celebrations some of the staff ask permission to perform a Mummers Play. I am quite content with the spectacle but insist that reherasls are performed. Costumes are quite unnessecary at the stage.
Messieurs et Madames, welcome all new subscribers to our little club - over 120 of you in the last day alone! Please take a seat, and enjoy one of our fine wines or French brandies. My maid is preparing membership cards and particulars as we speak.
Maid Clara do have a most novel way to test the chairs of her betters for comfort and cleanliness. At least, this is what I told Lady B___ when she entered the room unexpectedly. However, I am not sure my explanation was believed. I have instructed the b
