The art of being a good husband is not an easy one. This little guide was written for the middle classes of the 1930s who were reading one of the first modern self-help books. Illustrated with contemporary line-drawings, it contains advice by turns delightfully arcane and timelessly true, for example: Don't squeeze the tube of toothpaste from the top instead of from the bottom. This is one of the small things of life that always irritates a careful wife. Don't think that your wife has placed waste-paper baskets in the rooms as ornaments. Don't tell your wife terminological inexactitudes, which are, in plain English, lies. A woman has wonderful intuition for spotting even minor departures from the truth. Do cultivate the habit of coming down to breakfast with a smile. Remember that as the head of the house, it is your duty to see that everyone starts the day in an atmosphere of happiness. Don't criticise the food at your own table when you are entertaining and especially refrain from doing so before the servants.
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By Alison
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Bought this for my brother, I thought it was very funny, hope he does too and gets it right this time!!
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By A D. Pate
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It's not the greatest piece of literature on the planet, given.
But it makes a pretty good wedding present.
As a once serious guide, it's pretty funny to compare to modern life.
But it makes a pretty good wedding present.
As a once serious guide, it's pretty funny to compare to modern life.
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Nice little book for the new hubby on valentines day! only bought it for a laugh and it did the trick !!
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