Sir, a sarcastic comment from the vicar upon the luxurious size of my chairs "wide enough for two" leads me to test his hypothesis, hoping to disprove. And do you know, they are wide enough for two. I drop an extra shilling onto the collection plate nudes
Sir, Encouraged by other members of this esteemed club I have obtained a brochure from Mssrs Thos Cook and Sons. The 'Nile Voyage' offers a paddle steamer cruise to Luxor and Aswan. I enclose details of the First Class Smoking Lounge.
Sir, for reasons that need not trouble Lady B___, I find myself interviewing for a new maid. I do set a table in front of a seat, and ask the prospective maid to proceed. Her response is most unexpected, but the presentation was not without charm. I hire
Sir, much commotion from the servants quarters. I race up there with poker in hand, expecting to find an intruder. Instead, I discover only maid Ethel, who explains that she is administering first-aid upon the postman, collapsed from overwork delivering
Sir, After a rendition of Mozart I conclude that the harpsichord is much in need of a tuner. I have glanced at the leaflet that came from the manufacturer but the proceedure seems very technical.
Sir, I enclose a magic lantern slide from a lecture at the Royal College of Surgeons. It illustrates the latest treatment that Gussie Herbert may need on his return.
Sir, A new chandalier arrives from Paris. The correct height must be determined and I devise a novel scientific method using staff to gauge my calculations
Sir, I must state it most plainly : I do not favour the modern 'impressionist' style of art. If a painting is to be enjoyed and admired, it must be of the utmost realism.
Sir, a sarcastic comment from the vicar upon the luxurious size of my chairs "wide enough for two" leads me to test his hypothesis, hoping to disprove. And do you know, they are wide enough for two. I drop an extra shilling onto the collection plate