[ CHAPTER XI
CELLAR, ATTIC, AND CLOSETS ]

By SARAH CORY RIPPEY

The cellar floor—Ventilation—The partitioned cellar—Order in the cellar—Shelves and closets—The attic—Order and care of attic—Closets—The linen closet—Clothes closets—The china closet—Closet tightness—Closet furnishings—Care of closets and contents

[ CHAPTER XII
HANGINGS, BRIC-A-BRAC, BOOKS, AND PICTURES ]

By SARAH CORY RIPPEY

The charm of drapery—Curtains—Portières—Bric-a-brac—The growth of good taste—Usefulness with beauty—Considerations in buying—Books—Their selection—Sets—Binding—Paper—Pictures—Art sense—The influence of pictures—Oil paintings—Engravings and photographs—Suitability of subjects—Hanging of pictures

[ CHAPTER XIII
THE NICE MACHINERY OF HOUSEKEEPING ]

By SARAH CORY RIPPEY

Monday—Tuesday—Wednesday—Thursday—Friday—Saturday—House cleaning—Preparation—Cleaning draperies, rugs, carpets—Cleaning mattings and woodwork—Cleaning beds

[ CHAPTER XIV
HIRED HELP ]