Dear Henny, whilst in London Town I’ve gone to Sotheby’s booksellers, they’ve granted me access to their statue collection, and I’m seeing to the possible acquisition of one, a wonderful Satyr piece. A daguerreotype is enclosed, with my assistant nudes
Sir, A most tedious day in which I do discuss business matters with my accountant, and instruct the groundskeeper over the lower paddock. Dinner do greatly reconcile me, and so I to my library whereupon, over a glass of brandy, I do make a study of some
Sir, for reasons that need not trouble Lady B___, I find myself interviewing for a new maid. I do set a table in front of a seat, and ask the prospective maid to proceed. Her response is most unexpected, but the presentation was not without charm. I hire
Dear Sirs and Madames, I must caution you to take utmost care during your Egyptian travels. Misunderstandings abound! As a cautionary tale I present the sight that awaited me when I requested from our guide to see a mummy unwrapped.
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, Recently, Lord Pussetshaft proposed 'A Lady, when inverted, do resemble a Gentleman, and none can tell them apart'. After much Brandy and debate, we reached no firm conclusion. I called for two servants, but alas they were unable to remain still f
Messieurs et Madames, I am sure you will be most delighted to learn that our club is once more open, and I invite you all to enjoy a fine wine or brandy with me this evening. My staff have been practising a splendid dance display, which they will perform
Sir, Having been served a glass of port in which there were icicles forming, I did complain to maid Eva, instructing her to ensure it is at an appropriate serving temperature. And, to her credit, the very next day I found my Port most delicious and warmi
