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 nudes
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, I do hire a new maid. She hath not uniform nor working attire, but as a progressive employer I offer to provide these at no charge. I use the latest wet collodion photographic method to ensure perfect clothing fit. This do greatly please my new maid
Sir, I request new staff from the agency, and they send me not one but three. Finding their abilities greatly similar, I do devise a scheme to assist in my choosing between them. Even yet, they do all seem of comparable calibre. I fear I cannot choose an
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, It is a miracle of our age that the Safety Bicycle is such an affordable means of transportation. Why, even maid Bella did recently buy one. Admittedly she pawned her clothing, as I would not give her a raise in pay, but this does not stop her from
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!
Dear Henny, I spent another delightful weekend with your cousin Fanny. She has some intriguing wardrobe choices she shared with me, and I can’t wait to have you try out some similar patterns when I get home.
Sir, Gussy Herbert informs me that, on the continent, the pastime of smoking tobacco and other substances is becoming increasingly popular among the fairer sex. I do find this hard to believe, but Gussy subsequently provides convincing evidence of this