Sir, my staff have of late shirked several duties due to complaints of hysteria. As dear Dr. Hartschäft occasionally strains to honour constant demand for treatment, he has thus instructed the staff in the art. The practise has been most effective thus fa
Sir, the greengrocer did visit today. I am wary of this man, who dresses in a suit and tie yet is little more than a tradesman. But the cook and our maid were much impressed with the quality of his carrots and parsnips. Today's stew certainly had great fl
Sir, A Gentleman's micturation is a troublesome and time consuming activity. One evening, having consumed my fifth or sixth glass of port, I stumbled upon a solution. I have staff sitting around doing nothing, and they can damn well piss for me. I have en
Sir, Although I have had the mains water for several years now, I confess to preferring the taste from the Broad Street pump. I therefore send Dolores out twice a day with a large jug. As this is hot strenuous work, I have instructed her to wear simple, l
Sir, In our modern times we must be aware of new risks to life for servants. I have recently read a most enlightening medical book showing treatments for those suffering from miasmas, electrical fluids or overwork. I have instigated practice sessions twic
Sir, as another of my servants is mysteriously With Child, I am forced to seek a new maid. On requesting particulars, I received a novel and most modern photographic presentation. I may take some little time studying their merits.
Sir, My new maid Ada is employed under-rate - ('tis only proper for a new servant). But, as a considerate master, I have promised quadruple wages and a penny for coal if she can lick her fundamentals. She reports to me weekly with updates on her progress.
Sir, I recently dismissed another maid for burning my breeches by placing them too close to the fire to dry (and I do not wish to discuss her "traditional" sans-soap laundering methods). I have found a superior maid who has most ably demonstrated the appr
My good [gentleman] friend Captain Reginald Smythe has returned from a colonial voyage, and has brought back with him mystic herbs, spices and learnings. He demonstrated to me a most astounding feat that had been taught to him by a wise guru of the East.
