Things Not Overtly Mentioned In Canon

[or.phan_ann]

No: HPFGUIDX 178192

In message 178183, Geoff Bannister wrote:

> Geoff:
> Yes, but I meant in the sense of going for a bath for              
> cleaning purposes and going to the toilet for... well- er -yes.
> 
> One does not usually use a toilet for one's cottage                
> industrial production line, does one?

Ann:
Dear Mr Bannister,

It is most genteel of you to agree with my argument, and I can but 
hope that you extend this courtesy to the rest of my points. I must, 
however, note that in your gallantry you have made yourself a little 
unrefined for the politest society. I hope that you will in future 
repair such a minor deficiency, and refrain from bringing a blush to 
the cheeks of the ladies onlist. 

You also mentioned the etiquette of cottage industrial chemistry. 
Given the convenience of sinks, running water, drainage, and the fact 
that a bathtub of normal size is large enough to serve as a 
replacement for even a size ten cauldron, I have no hesitation in 
stating that a bathroom is, at least on a practical note, ideal for 
practising industrial chemistry. There are but two quibbles. A 
gentleman such as yourself will already have installed a lock on the 
door to prevent the inevitable noxious fumes escaping, but one should 
also be careful not to practise chemistry in the sole bathroom of the 
house, thereby disturbing other residents, both alive and undead.

I hope this eliminates your uncertainty in etiquette. If you have any 
more, of whatever degree, do send me an owl at the usual address.

Miss Ann Manners