He cooked his own food and washed his own dishes.

The runaway cat ventured to return, found other viands than beans in its saucer, and decided to remain, purring thankful contentment.

The captain made his own bed, after a fashion, when he was ready to occupy it, but he was conscious that it might be better made.
He refused, however, to spend his time in sweeping and dusting, and the dust continued to accumulate on the carpets and furniture.

This condition of affairs troubled him, but he kept his own counsel.

Asaph and Bailey called often, but they offered no more suggestions as to hiring a housekeeper.