Sir, A charming fellow with a knowledge of instruments is summoned to appraise my harpsichord. Although G major may be elusive to some he was able to locate it almost immediately.
Sir, Anticipating a visit from Lord Albermarle, and following my previous problems with seating comfort, I do now employ Maid Effie to test all of my furnishings. She do declare this chair "most soft and welcoming". Having considered her assessment at
Sir, we are invited to a reading group hosted by Dame Trumpton-Hardwicke. I confess to being sceptical at first but there was one novel that caught my eye.
Sir, If it pleases you to read this promotional correspondence,The lingua ligatum is a fully automatic machine that engages in a most unhygienic practice for the benefit of your wife. Made of gutta-percha & India rubber, this realistic device is extr
Dear Sirs and Madames, I must caution you to take utmost care during your Egyptian travels. Misunderstandings abound! As a cautionary tale I present the sight that awaited me when I requested from our guide to see a mummy unwrapped.
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
Sirs, A noise from the staff quarters do awaken me from my sleep. It is that rogue Greengrocer again. He purports to be exhibiting his finest carrots, parsnips and other produce, but I do not trust his intentions. Be on the lookout for this suspect fello
Sir, At the end of a hard day admonishing my staff, it is good to retire to my library with a glass of Port. I have many fine and ancient tomes, and I do find that literature enlightens the soul and broadens the mind. Take this fine piece as an example.