“In Awe” from Onger, That is good to hear and yet I don’t see your name among the numerous subscribers to my special messenger service that will drive a coach & four to your front door (or use some other means) to deliver you the WEEKLY episode of my chronicles at NO TROUBLE to yourself. Polly Perkins of Paddington Green…, …so I thought I might as well go down to Brighton on me own….I’d been to see the new West Pier and then I thought I’d go and watch a bit of cricket up at the Level. © Bridget Whelan Step 2.

So I had to go and see my brother, Frederick Perkins down in Brighton. ( Log Out /  A milkman! Do join up at http://bit.ly/MrsFChronicles it will allay your fears and may prevent the need for a nerve tonic. Since I am the only servant you may ask if I bother. But can I trust her? And finally, Sir, if you should need further advice there are a number of housekeepers in London who can assist. Free as the wind blows. It was for both of us. Mrs Finnegan is ENTIRELY certain how to answer other enquiries, however, as well as keeping herself VERY busy at  The Regency Town House, A milkman is what I am, arrayed in grief, who humbly begs and implores your help cos, Mrs F., I have heard that you is something of a church bell.
The coach must have dropped you off at some inferior seaside town. An email flooded in this week from a London “milkman” and Mrs Finnegan, the Celebrated Authority in affairs of the HEART and HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT, isn’t entirely sure what to make of it. I entreat you, Sir, to consider other towns if you decide on travelling from Paddington Green again. Bold as brass she replied, “Oh you mean my brother. Frederick’s a footman at 13 Brunswick Square you know…. I know they say hard work never killed anyone, but why take the chance?And I have a feeling that it’s wounded a few… * I’ve just remembered what happens to bold, optimistic South Down lambs. So I was walking up the Steine when, gorblimey, I saw her. Daughter reunited with mother. Where am I going wrong?Laundry Lil of Lancing. You are a cowkeeper, sir, which is a respectable city trade that does not need dressing up in new clothes.

I am otherwise engaged for the next several years. Blue them slightly, then rinse again in cold water and IRON THEM WITH A BOX HEATER. If it’s irreplaceable or otherwise fragile, go with the first option. If you want to presoak the handkerchiefs, use 59 ml (1/4 cup) of bleach to 4.5 litres (1 gallon) of water. I’m telling you she’s the jammiest bit of jam you’ve ever seen…So I plucked up me courage and asked her if she would do me the honour of accompanying me on a day out to Brighton…, Moving on again (his sentences are like brambles. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

The world is returning to a NEW NORMAL and Mrs Hankey and the household are due back. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! ), …So at the appointed time on the Sunday morning I turned up at Victoria Station wearing me clean shirt and a brand new pair of gas pipes and waited. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. You can add 178 to 237 ml (3/4 to 1 cup) of bleach to a full load of laundry that includes handkerchiefs. ( Log Out /  Rinse well. Advice from the Brighton housekeeper from the 1830s, SAFARI FRIDAY web resources for writers and readers. * Miss Martha is of the SAME SLANT of mind, although we do not speak of it.
…yesterday I saw Polly for the first time… She was all cheerful, like nothing had happened. And choose those colours too? Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. WHEN September 20th THE TIME 12.30 THE FEE  Not a guinea, not a half crown, not a florin, not a shilling, not a tanner, not a penny! So I said, “I saw you, I saw you with that feller”. It has become the most precious day of the week and I exist in a state of nervous trepidation until I have read your words. By the way, tumbled muslin or thin dresses should be pressed out WITH AN IRON, but I … And waited, and waited but no Polly, cos that was her name, Mrs F.: Polly Perkins.

No tea, sandwiches or little cakes, I’m afraid But a large dollop of me and Mister Paul, the chef. Rinse well. You have seen all Brighton has to often (more than actually exists) and it cannot hold any other attraction for you. Soak the handkerchiefs in the bleach solution for up to 15 minutes. Address any stains or spots on the handkerchief fabric first. Iron. 418 views.

Now I work for Messrs Hoskins & Sons, Purveyors of Milk, Butter & Cream to the gentry of Paddington Green, in our great capital city. And still the pages fall out of the envelope, onto my desk and from there to the floor (from whence they will be collected & become useful fire lighters). (They have been very quiet all week. I may not answer your question…but I can tell you dear reader that it looks almost certain that I will NOT BE ALONE MUCH LONGER. They never look quite as neat and nice as other people’s.

We have no “west” pier. What! Don't fall into the trap of thinking the internet is so vast and expanding so fast (note the fancy internal rhyme)] that no one will know. Step 1. …despite everything I’m still really crushed on her and I know she aint some totty-all-colours who’d go of with any old toff. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. hand wash in sink or suitable sized vessel. and suggests you do the same. They need cutting back. …Well all this week I’ve had the morbs cos I didn’t know what to do. Wash Cambric handkerchiefs by SQUEEZING them in hot soap and water rather than by rubbing them. Your obedient servant,Samuel J Cartwright. Will Miss Martha and Mrs Finnegan take tea with the riding master? However, if you just cut and paste into your own blog or whatever and pass it off as your own then there's a very good chance I will find out. How to Wash Handkerchiefs | Hunker. I’m roasting one on Sunday…. A lady wrote the following letters at the bottom of her flour barrel: O I C U R M T. It is a little more droll than some of his recent efforts, but it reminded me of all the provisions I must order and the many, many tasks I must complete before Mrs H arrives. Sign up for my creative writing newsletter, What Bestselling Authors say about BACK TO CREATIVE WRITING SCHOOL, What reviewers and readers say about BACK TO CREATIVE WRITING SCHOOL, Join my creative writing page on FACEBOOK, What Students Say About My Creative Writing Courses…, What reviewers and readers say about A GOOD CONFESSION, Try the first exercise in BACK TO CREATIVE WRITING SCHOOL, Coping with a Tedious Tea Party and "Praise" for Old Maids - Good Advice from Mrs Finnegan, the Brighton 1830s housekeeper. Hang to dry, iron. BREAKFAST with a twist, Mrs Finnegan gives everyone the Napoleon Hello! throw in laundry with like colors, hopefully in warm to hot water as load allows. Learn how your comment data is processed. Is that a fancy London term? Our different stations in life are an INSURMOUNTABLE barrier to confidences, although at times we exchange a nod that is so slight I doubt if an onlooker would notice. Monitor the handkerchiefs in the … Change ). ), I work hard doing the washing and take great pride in it but I am constantly disappointed in the appearance of my handkerchiefs. Hang to dry. I rise early both to get business over well AND as an example to the other servants. Blue them slightly, then rinse again in cold water and IRON THEM WITH A BOX HEATER. Find out more  HERE, Don’t miss next week’s “thrilling” installment.Will Mrs Hankey return? And I trust that being a church bell is an exceedingly good thing otherwise you and I will fall out. Women - If you have started writing a novel enter this competition... Creative Writing Exercise because it's a good way to start the week.

Not unlike my thoughts. We had a very pressing family matter to attend to.

Dear reader, I shall do you the service of drawing a veil over the next two pages. This service is entirely free with no STRINGS attached of any kind. Bleach your handkerchief to eliminate stains, bacteria or viruses. Mr Peregrine Hilderbrace at Number 61 lightened the mood with an invitation to tea.

It was Polly.

I suspect, Sir, you bought a pad of paper and decided to write until it came to an end. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I believe, Sir, that you cannot trust your own senses let alone this girl.

And Miss Martha and I are supposed to be starting art lessons at D’Albert establishment at Number 60. Lay your handkerchief flat (your hanky shouldn’t be bunched up in a ball or folded in two or four … I’m not really a church person but I went to see the vicar…. But sometimes my mood changes and I am AS BOLD and OPTIMISTIC as a lamb playing on the south downs. ( Log Out / 

We have The Chain Pier for cargo and passenger boats from France (below is irrefutable evidence if you doubt me). If you want to use any of this material contact me and there is a very good chance I will say YES. Ah me! Wash Cambric handkerchiefs by SQUEEZING them in hot soap and water rather than by rubbing them. P.S.It is one of those mornings when it is hot and cold, wet and dry, bright and lowering, sad and cheerful, withering and genial, in the compass of one short hour. WHAT IS GOING ON AT NUMBER 60? (Tell me, did you make the bonnet yourself? By the way, tumbled muslin or thin dresses should be pressed out WITH AN IRON, but I expect you already know that. )Would Mrs Hankey approve of either arrangement, I wonder.Mr Peregrine included a joke with his invitation. Will you come to a special SUNDAY interactive Zoom soirée-thingymajig? I am deeply troubled, I cannot hide it. Housekeeper with mistress. Bear with me whilst I explain…, Readers, neither you or I need this explanation so we move on several pages…, …Anyway one of Mr Roget’s maids is lovely. Free, dear readers! Will he stop laughing at his own jokes? Mrs Finnegan is the creation of Bridget Whelan  and Paul Couchman, The Regency Cook. She was on the other side of the Steine and she weren’t on her own.

YET it speaks volumes. ( Log Out /  Madam, I am your most devoted follower and live for Tuesdays. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. She was all filly and foal with some young gent…. I suggest dishwashing liquid.