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A late riser is rarely punctual in her engagements, and more of the happiness of
married life depends on forming a habit of strict punctuality, than young
persons are generally aware of.
If you are distressed at having acquired habits of late rising, and want of
punctuality, remember by perseverance, they can be overcome. Fix an hour for
rising, and let nothing but illness prevent your being up at that time. While
forming this useful habit, you should retire to rest early.
Many things can be better attended to at an early, than a late hour in the
morning.
Where families rise before the sun, the day seems much longer; all the active
employments of the early riser are accomplished before her later neighbors have
finished their breakfast.
The duties of the bath and toilet being performed, her chamber well aired and
arranged--and her parlor in order, she is ready for the more quiet employments
of reading and sewing.
In a well regulated household, servants perform their duties with life and
energy. Determine on an hour for your meals, and if all the members of the
family adhere to it, scrupulous exactness will soon be established.
Hints to Young Wives.
The authoress is well aware of the difficulties which surround a young wife on
her first setting out, particularly if situated at a distance from the kind
mother who has hitherto directed her, with servants who watch every movement,
and who will soon discover whether the new mistress is qualified for the task
she has undertaken.
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