CONCERNING CHAMBERMAIDS. 



AGAINST all chambermaids, of whatsoever age or nationality, I launch the 

 curse of bachelordom ! Because: 



They always put the pillows at the opposite end of the bed from the 

 gas-burner, so that while you read and smoke before sleeping (as is the ancient 

 and honored custom of bachelors), you have to hold your book aloft, in an 

 uncomfortable position, to keep the light from dazzling your eyes. 



When they find the pillows removed to the other end of the bed in the morn- 

 ing, they receive not the suggestion in a friendly spirit ; but, glorying in their 



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