I have been made aware, through experience in Mayfair’s thirsty circles, and by attending the odd Noel Coward play in the West End, that when it comes to cocktail parties there are two camps. One claims they are the worse form of entertainment. A sort of alcohol fueled networking contest with the challenge of balancing… Continue reading Chapter XXX – An American Hen Party
I am certain the seasoned reader is familiar with the expression descend into laughter. I believe I have used it on numerous occasions, and it is one of Ypres’s favourites. Well, it does not do justice to Cousin Andrew’s reaction to the news that part of Ypres’s plan was to organise a bachelorette party at… Continue reading Chapter XXIX – Descent Into Laughter
“You will not believe what that man said, Ypres!” I closed the door to the flat behind me. Instead of Ypres’s familiar maritime face, I was confronted with Cousin Andrew in one of his more spectacular suits. Indeed, it was so spectacular that I had to do a double take, prompting him to languidly turn… Continue reading Chapter XXVIII – Thrift Shop
It continues to amaze me how individuals hold down jobs (not physically, of course, although I suppose some occupations call for it). People actually work for money, as if it were a natural state of being. The reasonable man or woman on the street puts up with 9 to 5 employment, with a commute thrown… Continue reading Chapter XXVII – Back at Work
Jotting down my recollections, safe in the comfort of the Park Lane flat, overlooking the better part of Mayfair, I have doubts about the title of this chapter: Ypres reveals all. It could be seen as a detailed account of Ypres exposing herself. Of course, she would never do that. Ypres does not really reveal… Continue reading Chapter XXVI – Ypres Reveals All
I awoke not remembering having fallen asleep. Indeed, my last memory was of Cousin Andrew announcing his imminent engagement to Ypres. The Vasa mind, a fine piece of efficient technology, soon put two and two together. This time two plus two was not four, much to the consternation, no doubt, of the Greek chap who… Continue reading Chapter XXV – Ypres
Vasa and Ypres 