Sir, Having recently purchased a new townhouse, I do now peruse brochures of furniture to equip it. I particularly like the practical illustrations showing the very item in use. This mirror, for example, can be adjusted to suit the size and height of any
Sir, All is disarray this morning. Lady B___ demands to know why her tea has no milk, and Maid Elsie does gesture to assist in a most undignified way. Lady B___ dismisses maid Elsie immediately. I later send a note to Elsie offering alternative employmen
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.
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
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, 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.