Sir, Relaxing in my library with a glass of brandy - if the lazy servant girl can be bothered to bring it when I ring the bell - I do find it most enlightening to study old texts. I could easily remain here all night, studying.
Sir, I instruct my maids to decorate the drawing room with paper chains in celebration of the yuletide. The high ceilings therein necessitate the use of a ladder, but maid Elsie is anxious of its flimsy construction. I observe that her petticoats must ha
Sir, By post I do receive a picture card from Gussy Herbert, currently employed on government business in the Empire. "The local ladies dress as depicted herein!" he declares. I raise the idea of a trip to Egypt with Lady B___, but she reminds me of he
Sir, Today I do ask maid Verity to test the comfort of Lady B___'s dressing seat. Being but an ill-bred maid, she do not appreciate such fineries, and so I suggest a more natural way of determining comfort. At which point, Lady B___ do enter. Sirs, if I
Sir, As a reward for their service I have on occasion permitted some of my staff to use my indoor skiitles. Judging for the noises that I hear from below starirs it has proved a most popular game.
Sir, To-day was most unseasonably hot, and my servants did complain about having to work in the heat. But grates must be scrubbed, rugs must be beaten and tables must be dusted. I do suggest to the maids that they may remove their clothing. It is most jo
Sir, Gussy Herbert do send, by the Queen's post, a most modern "Christmas Greeting Card", within which he inscribes : 'A Merry Yule, you fool! May you get all you desire. I know I did!' He notes that 'Swells Academy' have a 2-for-1 offer upon Tues