Dear Henny, Cousin Fanny and her French wardrobe continue to delight. She’s wearing some exotic garment she calls a negligee, which seems to be a wonderfully sheer number. I do seem concerned that I have seen what can be deemed indecent, but she said w nudes
Fresh from the meeting of the Liberated Ladies' Literary Club! The subject was 'The Lady, or the Tiger?' by Frank R. Stockton. The following conclusion has been achieved through most vigorous experimentation: there's no sense in choosing, for the cor
Sir, Lady B___ returns from visiting Lady Cunningham, where they daily have music played during luncheon. I am instructed to make this happen also, thus I interview local minstrels. One lady catches my eye. She is perhaps not so musical, but I feel I cou
Quelle horreur !!!! I was mortified to learn of Lady Chompenet's loss. Over dinner a diamond had dislodged itself from her tiara. I instruct the staff to carry out a meticulous search.
Sir, Lady B___ complains that her room is too dark and that I must remedy this without delay. I suggest a large mirror, to better reflect the light from the windows. Upon the mirror's delivery, I enlist maid Lottie to assist in testing it's efficacy. I
Sirs, A most hearty welcome to all newcomers! I see that our club has received a further 300 new members in the first 5 days of this new year alone. All are welcome here! I have instructed maid Dottie to put extra coal on the fire to warm you all.
Sir, Following my correspondence of the 15th inst. , in which a prospective maid did display her Petticoat Lane for all to see, a number of members of our club did hand in their membership cards in a show of some disgust. To soothe the brow, I herein pre
Sir, my staff do oft come from a poor background, having only rags and their work clothes to wear. I do therefore occasionally treat them to an afternoon of dressing as their betters. They get so much joy from the experience, and in a curious way, I do e
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!
