Gentlemen, can you recommend a lawn care method? I was not pleased with the sheep - although they did a fine job of keeping the verge trimmed, their deposits attracted flies most egregiously. I then attempt the use of a dedicated gardener; however this s
Sir, A long day interviewing for new staff. I have settled on a final three but am frankly unable to choose betwixt them. I make some written and photolithographic records, which I intend to study at length this evening.
Sir, I to the North by carriage, where I do visit Mr Stevenson. He has some unusual ideas regarding the improvement of travel in our great land. As I leave, he hands me a gift for Lady B___ which he says will bring her much pleasure. Perhaps it makes the
Sir, By post I do receive a picture card from Gussy Herbert, currently employed on government business in the Empire. "The local ladies dress as depicted herein!" he declares. I raise the idea of a trip to Egypt with Lady B___, but she reminds me of he
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, The need has arisen for the appointment of a new maid. In addition to the usual references and letter of introduction I now demand a demonstration of their skills. This has proved most worthwhile.
Sir, I must confer, I would not usually approve of discovering a lady sitting alone within a public drinking house. As a progressive mind, however, I do find myself making some exceptions to this opinion.
Sir, I instruct my staff to prepare rooms for my guests, but they insist upon practicing their act "The Tumbling Maldinis" for the summer fayre. I offer some instruction and stage direction which is gladly accepted and do you know, I think their act ma
