independent means. Her civic and social duties.

CHAPTER III

THE WIFE

Nature's intention in marriage. The woman's crime in marrying for
support. Her blunder in marrying an inefficient man for love.
The proper union. Mutual aid of husband and wife. Manipulating a husband.
By deceit. By tact. Confidence between man and wife.

CHAPTER IV

THE HOUSE

Element in choice of a home. The city apartment. Furniture for a
temporary home. Couches. Rugs. Book-cases. The suburban and country
house. Economic considerations. Buying an old house. Building a new one.
Supervising the building. The woman's wishes.

CHAPTER V

THE HOUSE

Essential parts of a house. Double use of rooms. Utility of piazzas.
Landscape gardening. Water supply. Water power. Illumination. Dangers
from gas. How to read a gas-meter. How to test kerosene. Care of lamps.
Use of candles. Making the best of the old house.

CHAPTER VI