Sir, as an amateur botanist, I do find the drawing of specimens to be most time consuming, and so I use the modern photolithographic method. Maid Annie does assist me. Annie is a useful guide to size and scale. The flowering part of this plant, for examp nudes
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, On visiting the seaside to take the air. I discover that the wily yokels here have a clever scheme. This lady do stand atop the rocks and calls out, just as the Sirens in the Greek myth. Passing shipping do then run aground upon said rocks, their c
Sir, A new chandalier arrives from Paris. The correct height must be determined and I devise a novel scientific method using staff to gauge my calculations
Sir - we are fast approaching the birth of Lord and saviour, I have instructed Margot my housekeeper to devise a game that myself and my servants can entertain ourselves with during the Christmas festivities. I fear she may have got carried away with the
Gussy Herbert is on government business in Egypt. He do send me an illustration of life and fashions therewithin. I must speak to Lady B___ in regards to our next Summer destination.
Sir, my staff do oft come from a poor background, having only rags and their work clothes to wear. I do therefore occasionally treat them to an afternoon of dressing as their betters. They get so much joy from the experience, and in a curious way, I do e
To the Postmaster General. Sir, I may have rushed to judgement for only yesterday our postman was found in a state of complete exhaustion ! The fellow had collapsed in his haste to deliver a telegram. He was fortunate in that a maid was able to administe
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.