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One of the greatest and most deserved compliments for a wife is to be a good and artistic cook, and the companion she had chosen to set at the head of her exquisitely-appointed table revels in the delight of her wichery and dispenses hospitality quite in keeping with it. Realizing to its fullest extent, that he has secured a “Pearl of great price.” And if she acts upon all the hints given in the following chapters she will not only save him many dollars but herself much worry and vexation. Realizing that only by attention to small detail can she keep her home as she should, she, I am sure, will find her duties much lighter if she makes the meals more simple. One good and substantial meal a day is mach more enjoyed and the digestive organs in much better condition to receive it if she makes the other two quite simple, and the dear housewife will find much more time for other duties, and the enjoyment of her family. The menu for each day during the week should be prepared on Saturday for the week following, which although it may take up a few minutes of her time, she will find she has saved time and much worry in the end. Should you find a few changes necessary, supply another food in its place of like value. It is a very desirable plan to have one meal of each day entirely of left-overs. Cold meats and vegetables can be made into pies, soups, salads, sandwiches, hash, or gravies.