Appletons' Home Books.

HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

BY

EMMA WHITCOMB BABCOCK.

"Domestic events are certainly our affair."

EMERSON.

NEW YORK:

D. APPLETON AND COMPANY,

1, 3, AND 5 BOND STREET.

1881.

PREFACE.

THIS little book aims to help the young housekeeper who comes to her new duties without much preparation, and with no one to advise or assist her.

The hints and suggestions I have found helpful in my own work, and have learned their value through experiences not always sweet.

E. W. B.