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When young ladies marry, they frequently continue their own maid in the capacity
of house-keeper; who as they may be more attached to their interest than
strangers, become very valuable servants. To such, the economical observations
in this work will be as useful as the cookery; and it is recommendable in them
to be strictly observant of both, which in the course of a year or two, will
make them familiar in the practice.
It is much to be feared, that for the waste of many of the good things that God
has given for our use, not abuse, the mistress and servants of great houses will
hereafter be called to a strict account.
Some part of every person's fortune should be devoted to charity; by which "a
pious woman will build up her house before God, while she that is foolish (i. e.
lends nothing to the Lord,) pulls it down with her hands." No one can complain
of the want of gifts to the poor in this land:--but there is a mode of relief
which would add greatly to their comfort, and which being prepared from
superfluity, and such materials as are often thrown away, the expense would not
be felt. In the latter part of this work some hints for preparing the above are
given.
By good hours, especially early breakfast, a family is more regular, and much
time is saved. If orders be given soon in the morning, there will be more time
to execute them; and servants, by doing their work with ease, will be more equal
to it, and fewer will be necessary.
It is worthy of notice that the general expense will be reduced, and much time
saved, if every thing be
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