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 nudes
Sir, Upon visiting my usual Turkish baths in Bishopsgate I did find them closed for repairs. I discovered another, some little way down the road. The practices within were of such great difference to Bishopsgate that I ran from the building in great shoc
Sir, much commotion from the servants quarters. I race up there with poker in hand, expecting to find an intruder. Instead, I discover only maid Ethel, who explains that she is administering first-aid upon the postman, collapsed from overwork delivering
Sir, A communique from my friend 'Gussy' Herbert, presently embracing the cultural delights of Paris. He is saving money by sharing his Dollymop with two other clients. Gussy (reclining) appears most overwhelmed by the experience.
Sir, I have been told that my economy measure of making staff share both sleeping quarters and beds is improper and unhygienic. However, whenever I quietly peer through the keyhole to check upon their welfare, it seems that my staff very much enjoy shari
Sir, The Municpal Park has a mistress in charge of the boating lake. She hails the boaters to return when their allotted time is up. I understand that there are harsh penalties for those who fail to return immediately.
Sir, Upon the last day of August, the local swimming gala took place. Baron Ampleforth's staff did win all the prizes, much to my chagrin. I have thus begun the training my staff and in doing so, I shall select the most talented among them to enter ne
Sir, Having been served a glass of port in which there were icicles forming, I did complain to maid Eva, instructing her to ensure it is at an appropriate serving temperature. And, to her credit, the very next day I found my Port most delicious and warmi
