Gentlemen, I am most perplexed. Having commissioned a portrait of my fiancee, I was shocked when presented with this (admittedly fine and lovely) life-size rendering of her in a most odalisque pose. I naturally anticipated viewing her in this state only
Dear Henny, what luck! Thanks to our new associate Irene, I’ve been put into contact with a wondrous double act of Odette and Colette, who perform a double trapeze act! I found it so mesmerizing, I could scarcely look away!
Dear Henny, it was delightful to see you and cousin Fanny at home. Fanny’s skill in fan dancing and your…directing skills with a crop. It was enthralling to see the two of you together, and I can hardly wait to spend all weekend with you again!
Gussy Herbert is on government business in Egypt. He do send me an illustration of life and fashions therewithin. I must speak to Lady B___ in regards to our next Summer destination.
Gentlemen, can you recommend a lawn care method? I was not pleased with the sheep - although they did a fine job of keeping the verge trimmed, their deposits attracted flies most egregiously. I then attempt the use of a dedicated gardener; however this s
Sir, Some progressives state that staff should have regular time-off each week. Well, I have been doing this for some little time now. Every week, I insist that my maids get time to enjoy themselves. I do even offer encouragement from my armchair. Their
Sir, As we approach the Yuletide once more it seems that one can hardly avoid the cook books that fill the booksellers shelves. I have availed myself of one such volume entitled 'The Hairy Diners Cook Book' There is much to be learned in the culinary a
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