Sir, A communique arrives from Gussy Herbert, currently a government delegate in France. "Arrived in Gay Paris. Trade delegation very dull, though great success after an impromptu meeting in the carriage from Lille. Much business was done in those few nudes
Maid Clara do have a most novel way to test the chairs of her betters for comfort and cleanliness. At least, this is what I told Lady B___ when she entered the room unexpectedly. However, I am not sure my explanation was believed. I have instructed the b
My agent in Andalusia recently recruited a new nanny. Since my boys are coming of age soon, I felt it appropriate that a physical description was provided before I agreed to hire the maid. This epistle arrived by post today, and I believe the qualificati
Sir, The summer is very much over and thus I instruct maid Fanny to dismantle Lady B___ 's garden chair. I observe that it has succumbed to mildew during the recent wet weather, and suggest a way to avoid dirtying her clothing. I stay awhile to ensure t
Sir, I receive a letter from Gussy Herbert, who is currently on government work overseas. "I have grown the best moustache. It is the most fashionable style these days". He encloses a photo. I am uncertain whose whiskers are the most impressive, but I
My Dear Henny, I have another find for your charity talent show! This young maiden Irene is a gymnast and trapeze performer of some skill, and has graciously showcased her most impressive talents. I’ve sent her to your tea club posthaste, I’m sure yo
Sir, Having filled the cellar with wines,spirits & brandies, I find myself short on funds. Laundry seems excessively expensive, but a philanthropist like myself would never ask staff to pay for their clothing to be washed. Thus I devise an alternativ
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
Sir, With an eye upon my dwindling wine cellar, I intend to cut the costs of running my estate. I issue a decree that staff should now sleep two to a bed, in a modest "top and tail" style that economises on laundry and bed space. I do note that some ma
