o new.

2278. Linen.--Before sending linen to wash, the lady's-maid should see
that everything under her charge is properly mended; for her own sake
she should take care that it is sent out in an orderly manner, each
class of garments by themselves, with a proper list, of which she
retains a copy. On its return, it is still more necessary to examine
every piece separately, so that all missing buttons be supplied, and
only the articles properly washed and in perfect repair passed into the
wardrobe.

2279. Ladies who keep a waiting-maid for their own persons are in the
habit of paying visits to their friends, in which it is not unusual for
the maid to accompany them; at all events, it is her duty to pack the
trunks; and this requires not only knowledge but some practice, although
the improved trunks and portmanteaus now made, in which there is a place
for nearly everything, render this more simple than formerly. Before
packing, let the trunks be thoroughly well cleaned, and, if necessary,
lined with paper, and everything intended for packing laid out on the
bed or chairs, so that it may be seen what is to be stowed away; the
nicer articles of dress neatly folded in clean calico wrappers. Having
satisfied herself that everything wanted is laid out, and that it is in
perfect order, the packing is commenced by disposing of the most bulky
articles, the dressing-case and work-box, skirts, and other articles
requiring room, leaving the smaller articles to fill up; finally, having
satisfied herself that all is included, she should lock and cover up the
trunk in its canvas case, and then pack her own box, if she is to
accompany her mistress.

2280. On reaching the house, the lady's-maid will be shown her lady's
apartment; and her duties here are what they were at home; she will
arrange her mistress's things, and learn which is her bell, in order to
go to her when she rings. Her meals will be taken in the housekeeper's
room; and here she must be discreet and guarded in her talk to any one
of her mistress or her concerns. Her only occupation here will be
attending in her lady's room, keeping her things in order, and making
her rooms comfortable for her.

2281. The evening duties of a lady's-maid are pretty nearly a repetition
of those of the morning. She is in attendance when her mistress retires;
she assists her to undress if required, brushes her hair, and renders
such other assistance as is demanded; removes all slops; takes