28 December

One did give Mr Dashwood a present he liked: This portrait, which now hangs in the dining room.

27 December

Another present from Mr Dashwood: This lovely landscape by a local artist.

26 December

Another of one's presents from Mr Dashwood: A new man to help clean Robertshaw Manor. His name is Roman.

25 December

One was very pleased with one's Christmas presents. A TRIP TO LAS VEGAS TO SEE CHER IN CONCERT! (One will be listing more of one's presents in the future.)

Mr Dashwood loved the tailored shirt he received from Lady Dashwood, and tried it on for size.


Then dinner. Eleven at our table, including the venerable Miss Knightly, Miss Cartier and her beau, and many other close acquaintances.

24 December

Miss Ayla Dashwood studies a visitor to the manor grounds with great interest.

23 December

This beautiful pillow makes Robertshaw Manor look even more stately.



One quarrelled with Sir Wayne, which was most vexing.

22 December

After a frenzy of gift-giving, one's friends at the club (and Farmer O'Meany) appeared pleased with their presents.