Perhaps you ungratefully retort that "it will only make one more for you to follow up and supplement." It would be an excellent plan for each member of the household to resolve to put in its proper place everything which he or she observed out of order.

By the time this rule had been established for twenty-four hours, the house would be immaculate, and the mother find ample time for her mission,--if she has any beside general chink-filler for the family.

If not, she will have an opportunity to rest.
A well-known author, who is at the same time an exemplary housewife, tells of how she retired one rainy spring morning to her study in just the mood for writing.

Husband and sons had gone to their various occupations.

She had a splendid day for work ahead of her.