tends to keep them from unprofitable company, and too much visiting, to
which so many are addicted.

Young girls should make and mend their own clothes, and keep them in
good order, and they should be taught to knit. The material of which
stockings are composed costs but little, and they wear much better than
those that are bought. Knitting fills up leisure moments, and promotes
industrious habits; and when age comes on, they will have a resource,
although it appears so simple, yet if it is not learned while young it
is hard to acquire when old.

When servants are guilty of faults that cannot be looked over, instead
of publicly reproving them, take an opportunity when alone, and talk
coolly; tell them of your sorrow at being obliged to notice their
conduct, encourage them to pursue a different course, and that you will
forgive them if they will strive to do better. I have known them much
improved by this mode of treatment.

By inspecting every department, not only will waste be prevented, but
dishonesty. In cities many persons find it necessary to lock up nearly
every thing; and it is a lamentable state of things that so few are to
be trusted.

Sometimes treating servants with confidence will have a good effect;
but let them be aware that you have a knowledge of every thing that
is going on.

Some young persons are completely at the mercy of their domestics. I
have known great uneasiness to be experienced, and much loss; but by
showing a little moral courage, and discharging those that are