es in a much shorter time than by the other
process. The butter so made contains more _caseine_ than butter
made in the usual way, but does not keep so long.

2370. It is a question frequently discussed, how far it is economical
for families to keep cows and make their own butter. It is calculated
that a good cow costs from May 1 to October 1, when well but
economically kept, L5. 16s. 6d; and from October 1 to April 30, L10. 2s.
6d. During that time she should produce 227 lbs. of butter, besides the
skimmed milk. Of course, if new milk and cream are required, that will
diminish the quantity of butter.

2371. Besides churning and keeping her dairy in order, the dairy-maid
has charge of the whole produce, handing it over to the cook, butler, or
housemaid as required; and she will do well to keep an exact account
both of what she receives and how and when she disposes of it.

DUTIES OF THE LAUNDRY-MAID.

2372. The laundry-maid is charged with the duty of washing and
getting-up the family linen,--a situation of great importance where the
washing is all done at home; but in large towns, where there is little
convenience for bleaching and drying, it is chiefly done by professional
laundresses and companies, who apply mechanical and chemical processes
to the purpose. These processes, however, are supposed to injure the
fabric of the linen; and in many families the fine linen, cottons, and
muslins, are washed and got-up at home, even where the bulk of the
washing is given out. In country and suburban houses, where greater
conveniences exist, washing at home is more common,--in country places
universal.

2373. The laundry establishment consists of a washing-house, an ironing
and drying-room, and sometimes a drying-closet heated by furnaces. The
washing-house will probably be attached to the kitchen; but it is better
that it should be completely detached from it, and of one story, with a
funnel or shaft to carry off the steam. It will be of a size
proportioned to the extent of the washing to be done. A range of tubs,
either round or oblong, opposite to, and sloping towards, the light,
narrower at the bottom than the top, for convenience in stooping over,
and fixed at a height suited to the convenience of the women using them;
each tub having a tap for hot and cold water, and another in the bottom,
communicating with the drains, for drawing off foul water. A boiler and
furnace, proportioned in size to the wants of t