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important item is a hair-pin box or basket, well filled. A comb, 

 brush, a fine comb, clothes-brush, hat -brush, hand-mirror, button- 

 hook, and glove-buttoner are among the must-haves. A dainty 

 work-basket, well fitted up, with a needle-book, a pair of sharp 

 scissors, thread, both white and black, a spool of black silk, and 

 one of black linen for sewing on shoe-buttons ; a few buttons 

 pearl for underwear, shoe-buttons, glove-buttons, and a few pants- 

 buttons should also be added, and a thimble. Provide, also, for 

 the use of your guest, letter-paper, envelopes, a few postals and 

 stamps, a calendar and a blotter, with pens and ink. A scrap- 

 basket is also a necessity as well as an ornament to the room. 

 A tray for burnt matches will be of much use, and certainly 

 has very saving qualities concerning the pretty bureau-covers 

 and fresh paint, so many people throw burnt matches around 

 anywhere, leaving an abominable black mark on the dainty 

 furnishings. 



A match-safe, well filled, may be fastened up on the wall near 

 the head of the bed, convenient to reach. A soft dozer made 

 of cheese-cloth, lightly wadded, and laid rolled up at the foot of 

 the bed, or a knitted afghan, may be a cause for gratitude ; also 

 an extra quilt conveniently placed, in case of need. Plenty of 

 towels, good soap, and hot and cold water should be daily 

 attended to. Do not let your guest surfer from cold or from 

 too much heat either day or night, if possible to keep the tem- 

 perature of the room comfortable according to your friend's 

 feelings. 



If convenient, a lounge, on which are placed two or three soft 

 cushions, may be placed near one of the windows, where your 

 guest may enjoy a quiet resting or reading hour before dressing 

 for the afternoon or evening, or returning fatigued from some 

 pleasant outing, or when the hostess may be busily engaged 

 with domestic duties. A few small bottles containing camphor, 

 cologne, and ammonia may be provided, and prove refreshing. 

 Two or three of the latest magazines may be placed upon the 

 table, with perhaps a couple of the* best late novels ; and should 

 you know your friend's taste, add one or two of good standard 

 works, with perhaps a choice book of poems. Of course you 

 will also place your library at the service of your friend, as you 

 may not have divined her preferences ; neither would you wish 



