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circumstances of her husband, she will endeavor strictly to keep within their
bounds; always remembering that losses and events, over which he has no control,
may occur and greatly reduce his income. And how will it assist her to bear a
reverse of fortune, if she has acted with discretion; it will strengthen the
wife to encourage and cheer her partner, and enable him to struggle through
difficulties which were thought insurmountable. Happiness will not forsake such
a family; though they lose almost every thing, the peace which is the result of
a good conscience will remain; this will strengthen them to begin anew, and the
Divine blessing will attend such efforts.
A few Remarks to Encourage Young Housekeepers in their First Attempts.
As bread is the most important article of food, one of your first attempts
should be to make a few loaves of good bread and rolls, of the most simple kind.
Bread rolls are very easily made. If you succeed tolerably, it will encourage
you to try again. When you make cakes, begin with the simple kinds; plain
jumbles or cakes that you can roll out, or crisp gingerbread. Sponge cake is
easier than those that have butter in them; I have known young persons succeed
very well with it. Bread rusk is also easily made, or a few plain pies. Do not
trust the baking to an ignorant person, but superintend it yourself. Sometimes
baking in a stove, is protracted by the dampness of the wood. Before you bake,
have dry wood prepared. Watch the time; it is a good plan to have a clock near
the kitchen. Do not have too many things on hand at once; but perfect yourself
in the knowledge
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