Sir, Maid Moria hails from a small Scottish Isle where they have a most curious custom. Upon All Hallow's Eve, one do dress up in ghostly or demonic attire, and must request sweetmeats from strangers. I do heartily encourage such activities, they are mo nudes
Sir, As Winter closes in, Lady B_____ do complain upon the cold and also of the "rural" manner of coals burning in the grate. I send for particulars from local ironmongers, and present herewith my two choices. Pray help me choose betwixt "The Empire"
Lady B___ do oft enquire why I spend so much time in my library. It is, I explain, because I study my books therein. There is so much knowledge and learning to be found within. Historical documents of times past that can oft educate us to satisfaction
Dear Henny, it was delightful to see you and cousin Fanny at home. Fanny’s skill in fan dancing and your…directing skills with a crop. It was enthralling to see the two of you together, and I can hardly wait to spend all weekend with you again!
Sir, Philanthropists such as Mr Lever and Mr Rowntree implore the improvement of working and living conditions for staff. As a progressive employer, I do wholeheartedly agree. Why, just the other day, I gave Martha so much coal to warm the servants quart
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, I wish to complain upon my recent purchase of a Summer Chair ("Sommarsäte") from messrs Kamprad & Sons, whereupon I do find it most lacking in support and comfort. I enclose an illustration of my Maid who does significantly depress the cushio
Sir, in these troubling times of miasmas and the pox, I have instructed staff to ensure my house is well cleansed and free of bad airs. My maid Ada do have a diligent attitude to cleaning and polishing, which is most instructive to watch.
Sir, The lack of education amongst the lower orders is lamentable. I have decided to permit the more promising servants to improve themselves whilst attending to their chores.
