The Good Wife's guide

Written on 13th May 1955. Appeared in the Housekeeping Monthly.

The good wife's guide

"Listen to him. You may have a dozen important things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first - remember, his topics of conversation are more important than yours."

"Prepare the children. Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces (if they are small), comb their hair and, if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part. Minimise all noise. At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of the washer, dryer or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quiet."

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This is extraordinary! You don't see such things from olden times nowadays. No doubt it'll shock some who read because some of the points are really atrocious, but still, an interesting read. Guys, if you come and tell me that's what you want in your wife, I'll knock your head off! Like my friend's friend said, you might as well go buy a robot.