While the writer was visiting friends in their country home not long ago, many questions of domestic economy came up. It was suggested that a book devoted to such matters would be of service to many housekeepers. This work is the result. The information contained herein is derived from practical experience. Naturally it has come from manifold sources; it has been accumulated in the course of observation and of practice; it is made up of knowledge handed down in the writer's family, and imparted by numerous friends, who herewith are accorded hearty thanks.

L. M. B.

Malden, Mass., June, 1913.

The Sunlit Doorway Of A Sunlit House.

Illustrations

The Sunlit Doorway of a Sunlit House

Frontispiece

An Egg Salad for Luncheon .... 32

A Stuffed-Beet Salad for Dinner ... 32

A Vegetable Salad for the Vegetarian . 52 and Jelly Salad for a Relish . 52

Fresh Air in the Bed-Room means Refreshing Sleep..........66

Cleanliness in the Kitchen means Pure Food 72

A Sunshiny Kitchen is the Best Kitchen . 80

A Fire-Place gives Cheer and Ventilation 90

Sunshine is the Best Bath-Room Disinfectant 108

The Sunlight pours into this Pleasant Room 132

Uncarpeted Floors with Rugs are most easily kept clean.........156

Sunshine is the Chief Ornament of the Healthful House.......160

Fresh Air is essential in a Healthful Bedroom ..........170

Even the Simplest Dining-Room may be sunny 182

The Best Thing in this Good Room is its Sun-niness..........194

Letting in the Sunlight .....200

Have the Back-Door as Attractive as the Front-Door.........210