The ball had important consequences, moreover, for five more of the Van Arlen girls; and the old man now lives on his pension, with his wife and eldest daughter. He often calls to mind his important position,—especially the time when he was entrusted with such very, very confidential business, of which no one knew anything at the time, and no one knows anything to this day.
Gerard Keller.
ROUGH DRAFT OF A NEW SET OF REGULATIONS.
For the Benefit of Servants and their Employers.
The milkman must be made to understand that it will not do to ring people out of their beds at seven in the morning, and make them catch cold at the front door.
Pianos are not to be locked by the family after using; the servants would like a little music now and then.
The master and mistress must consult the servants before subscribing to newspapers and magazines. The foolish choice that is often made in this respect is very trying to the feelings of the latter.
Another practice that cannot be too strongly reprobated, is that of carrying off books and magazines from the circulating library to people’s bedrooms before the servants have read them.
Madame and the daughters of the house should always knock properly before entering the kitchen.
When visiting the servants’ own rooms, they should always send some one up to announce them first.