Sir - we are fast approaching the birth of Lord and saviour, I have instructed Margot my housekeeper to devise a game that myself and my servants can entertain ourselves with during the Christmas festivities. I fear she may have got carried away with the nudes
Sir, Today I receive a postcard from Gussy Herbert, who is currently in Egypt searching for lost treasures of the pharaohs. "I have uncovered some amazing finds", he writes, "You would not believe how many whores you can hire for a shilling". I raise
Sir, Maid Evelyn welcomes all newcomers to our little club. Please make yourselves comfortable within the luxurious environs and fine leather chairs of our establishment. All are welcome here, please take heed of our simple rules in the comments section
Sir, Gussy Herbert do visit and brings great festive cheer to the house. He gives me a gift - a fine print entitled "Connoisseurs" by Thomas Rowlandson. Gussy says that this picture do remind him perfectly of myself, but I do not see the similarity at
Sir, I instruct Maid Jenny to adjust Lady B____'s screen, which is out of position. The maid quickly attends, but with her clothing dirtied from her earlier grate polishing duties, I do fear for the cleanliness of Lady B___'s furniture. A solution is s
Sir, Dr Mesmer visits from Germany and brings news of his scientific principle, whereupon he can command any to do as he desires. "For healing", he insists. Over a large Brandy, I do persuade him to cause my servants to believe they are swimming. It is
Sir, A new chandalier arrives from Paris. The correct height must be determined and I devise a novel scientific method using staff to gauge my calculations
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, I have hired two Italian chefs to give my luncheon greater variety. The chefs are currently banging and crashing around in the kitchen - presumably the Italian way - and I am in great anticipation of what exciting new experiences they may introduce
