Sir, After a tiresome day scolding servants, I do retire to my library to peruse my books over a glass of brandy. Upon the page, a morality tale do appear : When hiring two doxies be sure to watch them both, or one will surely steal your roast beef and p
Sir’s, I recently returned from my trip to New York in the former colonies. I was most intrigued by the “boyish” behaviour the sailors exhibited to each other in the dock yards. Would anyone know if this occurs in London, I’m most intrigued to le
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, As we approach the Yuletide once more it seems that one can hardly avoid the cook books that fill the booksellers shelves. I have availed myself of one such volume entitled 'The Hairy Diners Cook Book' There is much to be learned in the culinary a
Sir, An unusual chill for an early September eve, and so I to my study where a glass of port and some educational literature soon warms the heart and brain. I note some fine fashions from the past - 1794 ! - and wonder how we have lost our way in these p
Sir., following the unfortunate incident in the drawing room with Maid Molly and Ada, I do insist that immediate repairs be undertaken to the damaged drapes. Molly do exert such effort, and maid Ada assists and encourages. I remain a while, to validate t
