Sir, I sit within my library, enjoying a glass of port and perusing some books I did recently buy from a dealer. One in particular caught my eye, for it purports to show how things will be in 50 years time. The chapter on future clothing and fashions was nudes
Sir, If it pleases you, may I draw attention to this illustration from a book I have been reading in my library. I feel it perfectly illustrates modern etiquette at the table.
Sir, With regard to the modern fashions of today, it does sometimes concern me that Ladies are want to wear clothing that is a little too masculine in design. I therefore welcome this combination of styles, which I perceive to be most delightful.
Sirs, I recently enjoyed a visit from Argyle, who demonstrated his new invention, an automatic tabulator artist! Naturally we used the maids as a reference for this machine and were fairly pleased with the results.
Sir, It is 2 past the midnight hour, and I discover maid Emily relaxing in a chair of her betters. She beckons seductively with her fan. "You are such a progressive employer. 6d an hour is too much. I must repay your kindness". Lady B___ then wakes me
Sir, Lady B___ suggests a visit to the seaside to partake the air. This delights me not, and I am most morose in the carriage down to Brighton. Upon arrival, I note the fashionably modern swimming attire that the ladies do wear here, which I find far mor
Sir, a new maid arrives, and I ask her if she has any interests or hobbies. "I like to draw, I like art" she tells me. I ask if she would like to assist me with my photography, for that is the very latest thing in art. She is very excited at this idea.
Sir, Lord and Lady Gussetshaw do visit. They lead a very modern, Bohemian lifestyle. Lord G. eats only vegetables and no meat, which I find most disagreeable. Lady G. do practice naturism, which I think much more interesting. I find myself questioning La
