A telegram from Gussy Herbert, on an expedition for the Empire Museum. "Have found much of great scholarly interest! Shall bring something back for you!". I do hope he forgets this promise. Previously, Gussy has brought back a Mummy's foot (left) and nudes
Dear Henny, Cousin Fanny and her French wardrobe continue to delight. She’s wearing some exotic garment she calls a negligee, which seems to be a wonderfully sheer number. I do seem concerned that I have seen what can be deemed indecent, but she said w
Sir, with the forthcoming New Year's celebrations some of the staff ask permission to perform a Mummers Play. I am quite content with the spectacle but insist that reherasls are performed. Costumes are quite unnessecary at the stage.
Sir, Lady B___ do comment that she greatly dislikes the small hallway table with but two legs. "It should have four", she declares. With maid Connie's assistance, I set up a scientific experiment to see how the table might appear with two additional l
Sir, Lord Dashwood do visit. A most difficult man to do business with, he drives a very hard bargain. Upon my summoning, Maid Jess then enters, and proceeds to clean the drawing room whilst Lord Dashwood enjoys a large brandy. A great deal of business
Sir, Philanthropists such as Mr Lever and Mr Rowntree implore the improvement of working and living conditions for staff. As a progressive employer, I do wholeheartedly agree. Why, just the other day, I gave Martha so much coal to warm the servants quart
Sir, My Maids do complain upon the recent hot weather, and make requests for time off. I fear that reducing their hours will reduce their take-home pay, and as a progressive employer I would not facilitate this. Another solution to working in the heat is
Sir, The need has arisen for the appointment of a new maid. In addition to the usual references and letter of introduction I now demand a demonstration of their skills. This has proved most worthwhile.
