An old woman wearing a bonnet is carrying a candle stick and snuffer. Etching by William Heath.

1829

Lettering: Mrs Double. U. the housekeeper. Nobody can tell the trouble I have to keep the sluts in order - sad waste before I came into the House What Peelena I say there's no good to be got out of that Wench since she's become acquainted with those nasty Thieftakers. The fairest among the daughters of Britain shew themselves good statesmen as well as a good Housewives. vide Addison. Household Servants - in six plates by William Heath. No 3.