Sir, Upon the last day of August, the local swimming gala took place. Baron Ampleforth's staff did win all the prizes, much to my chagrin. I have thus begun the training my staff and in doing so, I shall select the most talented among them to enter ne nudes
Sir, A great commotion in the drawing room. Maid Molly explains she was standing upon Ada's shoulders to better reach the drapes for cleaning; she slipped and all came down. A gust of wind blew their clothes clean away. Concerned for their safety, I sup
Sir, I set maids Edith and Agnes to clean the drawing room, but upon later passing the door I hear naught but silence. Investigating, I find said maids in a most curious embrace. The maids do tell me that they had inhaled a quantity of soot and dust whil
Sir, I wish to complain upon my recent purchase of a Summer Chair ("Sommarsäte") from messrs Kamprad & Sons, whereupon I do find it most lacking in support and comfort. I enclose an illustration of my Maid who does significantly depress the cushio
Sir, A picture post-card arrives from Gussy Herbert, on a trade envoy to Greece. "Am enjoying the Retsina and the unusual sports of this place. One of the wrestlers has offered to show me some of his 'moves' tomorrow night, quite exciting!". I raise
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, Lady B___ do feel that the gardens are somewhat dull and lacklustre, requesting a marble statue, in a classical Greek or Roman style. The cost of such an item do cause me great consternation, but I soon put an idle servant to work which proves much
Fresh from the meeting of the Liberated Ladies' Literary Club! The subject was 'The Lady, or the Tiger?' by Frank R. Stockton. The following conclusion has been achieved through most vigorous experimentation: there's no sense in choosing, for the cor
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.