Sir, A communique from Gussy Herbert, Empire Correspondent. "Such warm weather here" he declares, "And fine ladies! I shall bring back many a tale for you upon my return". I sigh. Gussy's tales usually involve paying a woman sixpence and spending th nudes
Sirs et Madames, I apologise most profusely for the recent appearance of promotional handbills for strumpetry that have been left scattered around our club by tawdry urchins. The staff responsible for granting entry to said urchins have been punished.
Sir, My footman brings news of the Municipal Baths. It would appear that Gentemen and the Ladies now have communal changing rooms. It is refreshing to hear that we live in such an enlightened era.
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, Lady B___ do demand new garden furniture in anticipation of the warmer weather. I request a catalogue by post from the local merchant. The illustrations within were modern and enlightening. This particular configuration looks to be most comfortable
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
To The Postmaster General, Sir I write to complain about dire state of our mail delivery. Our old postman has retired and his young replacement I believe to be a lazy sluggard! Why, on mant occasions our first post is delayed by as much as half an hour.