Sir, Noises from below stairs at 2am. I creep down with my service revolver, to discover maid Beatrice with that blaggard greengrocer. He has given her a hat 'similar to which the ladies do wear' and is giving her much more at which point I do interven
Sir, There is much to be learned from the many illustrated books of our age. In the 'Woman's Favourite Cookbook' I discover a whole chapter devoted to butter making.
Sir, Lady B____ reports a fault with her screen, whereupon it wobbles while she is dressing. "Only while dressing?" "Yes". I summon maid Harriet to assist me in recreating the problem, and do you know it took us nigh on an hour to discover the loose
Sir, Maid Moria hails from a small Scottish Isle where they have a most curious custom. Upon All Hallow's Eve, one do dress up in ghostly or demonic attire, and must request sweetmeats from strangers. I do heartily encourage such activities, they are mo
Sir, the tax collector do arrive unexpectedly today, to discuss irregularities which he claims to have detected within my accounts. I assure him they are all in order, and summon maid Irene to bring my books and ledgers. And do you know, he quickly reali
Sir, a young lady of my aquaintance informs me that in the Colonies it is common parctice for a Gentleman to give his paramour a 'Pearl Necklace' I duly oblige but cant really see what the fuss is about.
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!