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, a sarcastic comment from the vicar upon the luxurious size of my chairs "wide enough for two" leads me to test his hypothesis, hoping to disprove. And do you know, they are wide enough for two. I drop an extra shilling onto the collection plate
Sir, I request new staff from the agency, and they send me not one but three. Finding their abilities greatly similar, I do devise a scheme to assist in my choosing between them. Even yet, they do all seem of comparable calibre. I fear I cannot choose an
Sir, I receive a letter from Gussy Herbert, who is currently on government work overseas. "I have grown the best moustache. It is the most fashionable style these days". He encloses a photo. I am uncertain whose whiskers are the most impressive, but I
Sir, we are invited to a reading group hosted by Dame Trumpton-Hardwicke. I confess to being sceptical at first but there was one novel that caught my eye.
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, with so many titled guests arriving the Head Butler ensures that shoes are polished and hair is neatly trimmed. One must maintain standards I feel.