But on their going upstairs to their bedrooms--which they very soon did--Mr Bevan informed him that domestic drudgery was far beneath the exalted range of these Philosophers, and that the chances were a hundred to one that not one of the three could perform the easiest woman's work for herself, or make the simplest article of dress for any of her children.
'Though whether they might not be better employed with such blunt instruments as knitting-needles than with these edge-tools,' he said, 'is another question; but I can answer for one thing--they don't often cut themselves.

Devotions and lectures are our balls and concerts.

They go to these places of resort, as an escape from monotony; look at each other's clothes; and come home again.' 'When you say "home," do you mean a house like this ?' 'Very often.

But I see you are tired to death, and will wish you good night.

We will discuss your projects in the morning.