Sir, A most tedious day in which I do discuss business matters with my accountant, and instruct the groundskeeper over the lower paddock. Dinner do greatly reconcile me, and so I to my library whereupon, over a glass of brandy, I do make a study of some nudes
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, I read of the new Natural Science of "Ergonomics". By studying the interaction of the human and the world around them, improvements in comfort and efficiency may be made. I instruct maid Evelyn to stand naked as if cleaning, for me to study. To im
Sir - when Sophia decided to go for a bike ride, she rather boldly chose not to wear any underpants — and since she wanted everyone to know, she had her dress starched especially for the occasion.
Sir, I receive a letter by Empire Mail from Gussy Herbert. He writes : "Hiring new staff. Was unable to choose and so I hired all of them. Three pretty maids all in a row, eh what?". I do briefly consider hiring fresh staff such as these, but Lady B_
Sir, Gussy Herbert returns from his travels overseas. "I have had such great adventures, and tried many new things" he boasts. I ask him to elaborate, but he declines to discuss the matter further.
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
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, With an eye upon my dwindling wine cellar, I intend to cut the costs of running my estate. I issue a decree that staff should now sleep two to a bed, in a modest "top and tail" style that economises on laundry and bed space. I do note that some ma
