But not having so good "an eye for dirt" as Mrs.Sunderland, I was not able, even after having my attention called to the fact, to see "the dreadful condition" of things.

I said nothing, however, for I never like to interfere in my wife's department.

I assume it as a fact that she knows her own business better than I do.
Our domestic establishment consisted at this time of a cook, chamber maid, and waiter.

This was an ample force, my wife considered, for all purposes of house-cleaning, and had so announced to the individuals concerned some days before she mentioned the matter incidentally to me.

We had experienced, in common with others, our own troubles with servants, but were now excellently well off in this respect.