Sir, I may from time to time complain about the behaviour and laziness of my staff, but I wish here to pay compliment to maids Rosie and Bethany, who both do admirably warm my brandy and extinguish the candle before bed. To watch them is proof of how muc
Sir, As we approach the Yuletide once more it seems that one can hardly avoid the cook books that fill the booksellers shelves. I have availed myself of one such volume entitled 'The Hairy Diners Cook Book' There is much to be learned in the culinary a
Dear Henny, A thousand pardons for my dearth of letters. My holiday along the Nile was dreadfully lost in the cataracts, and the heat has been most dreadful.
Sir, In readiness for the feast of St Stephen, I do restock the wine cellar. Maid Elsie do assist. In the course of our work, we do both sample a little wine, brandy and port. Reclining with ease, Elsie declares it "most fine", and I do very much agree
Dear Henny, I was able to find your cousin Fanny - a most eponymously endowed name! - and we had a most wonderful weekend upon the ton, and look forward to conjugating agin next weekend! She’s been a most generous and diverting hostess!
Sir, There is much to be learned from the many illustrated books of our age. In the 'Woman's Favourite Cookbook' I discover a whole chapter devoted to butter making.
Sir, As a progressive employer I do seek to educate my staff. Whilst we are heading for the cold winter in the Northern hemisphere, the Southern parts of the empire do enter into warmth. I take my time to explain this concept to maid Elspeth, who do ask
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
