Sect. 2. If such a one cannot be had, some old maiden must be sought for; she probably may have learnt the art of frugality, and if peevish and proud, the more desirable; you will be liked the better, it will preserve her also from being too familiar with the ushers, and she will be more respected by people of quality.
Sect. 3. Never, I beseech you, attempt to marry a young woman of fortune or family.
Sect. 4. Never allow your wife to contradict you before the boys or parents.
Sect. 5. The older your wife the better; she will look more motherly, and take more patiently such names as the children may wantonly give her.
Sect. 6. Never let her be humble enough to inspect the children's heads; it will put her too much on a condition with the servants: and yet she should not be too proud to sell them ribbon, garters, studds, gingerbread, &c. It is a necessary part of her duty.
Sect. 7. When you are absent she must watch the ushers, and see that they watch the boys, and cheat them not out of their money or play-things: there is no trusting any of them.
CHAP. IX.
USHERS.
Sect. 1. Never employ a man of abilities if you can help it; he will scarce ever submit to the drudgery of your business, or pay that deference to your authority, which you may find necessary.