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Mrs. Beetroot’s book of household mismanagement 13. Carpetsocks.

A revolutionary improvement in the disposition of the appurtenances in this household has occurred by the most fortuitous and accidental occurrences of a simultaneity in nature that was not only unlooked for but appeared, initially, to be disadvantageous. I can … Continue reading

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Mrs Beetroot’s book of household mismanagement. 11.

Breeding one’s own servants. Upon occasion one can find oneself excessively vexed in the matter of a sufficiency of servants.  If a person in one’s employ should commit some crime such as the theft of dust or failing adequately to … Continue reading

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Mrs Beetroot: Spring bedding.

One of the purposes of our great ignoramus, Mrs Beetroot, in putting pen to paper, was to inform those of greater dimness about all that was necessary to keep the Victorian household up and running.  Seasonal considerations in those long … Continue reading

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Mrs Beetroot’s book of household mismanagement 8

Come with me to yesteryear, let us float there on a river of laundry.  Past the ancient twin tub, round the bend with the removable agitator paddle, over the poss stick falls to arrive at last in the calm and … Continue reading

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Mrs Beetroot’s book of household mismanagement 7

It is heartening to note that after a mere six episodes, email correspondents are starting to refer to Mrs Beetroot as ‘that woman.’ One should not really laugh at such domestic tragedy.  Nevertheless………. ++==++==++==++==++==++==++==++==++==++==++==++==++==                     Bed making with the maid … Continue reading

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