But it must be taught seriously to make it worth while, and as in the teaching of needlework, the foundations must be plain.

To begin by fancy-work in one case and bonbons in the other turns the whole instruction into a farce.

In this subject especially, the satisfaction of producing good work, well done, without help, is a result which justifies all the trouble that may be spent upon it.

When girls have, by themselves, brought to a happy conclusion the preparation of a complete meal, their very faces bear witness to the educational value of the success.

They are not elated nor excited, but wear the look of quiet contentment which seems to come from contact with primitive things.