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MAKING AND BEAUTIFYING THE HOME 



come to us while we sleep. As a rule air is purer at night 

 than in the daytime, especially in the city, because at 

 that time there is less dust and smoke in it. We should 

 avoid drafts in our ideal bedroom ; this can be done by 

 placing a screen in front of the window. The furnish- 

 ings, even for the girl who likes pretty things, should be 





Name the good points of this bedroom. 



plain and simple. There should be few hangings as they 

 collect dust and dirt. It is better to have the walls painted 

 thani papered, especially in a rented house. Do you see 

 why? The floor should be uncarpeted, painted or waxed, 

 and have movable rugs, so that it may easily be kept 

 clean and sweet. A painted iron bedstead, with movable 

 springs and a moderately hard mattress, makes the best 

 bed for young growing boys and girls. If you study in 



