EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1678, 27 April 1904, Page 26

EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES

A certain spinster, who. has lived alone in her beautiful and stately home for many years, is a notable housewife. No childish fingers have ever marred the brilliance of her mirrors and windows, Or played havoc with the handsome bronzes and vases in the daintily cared for dining-room.

At the home of her brother, where seven children romp from morning until night, the same exquisite perfection of housekeeping is impossible, as may be imagined. One day the spinster s spall niece returned home after a tea-party at aunty’s, and in an awed tone said, “Mamma, I saw a fly in Aunt Maria’s house, but (thoughtfully) it was washing itself.”