A Lesson in Domestic Economy (1909)
Scene 1: Accusation. Condemnation. Bridget, in the kitchen, loses her temper as the grocery man, the milkman, the iceman, etc., call and pester her for payment of their bills. Driving them out of the kitchen, she gathers up the bills and brings them to Mr. and Mrs. Newhouse, who are seated at breakfast. They accuse her of extravagance in her housekeeping and she flings off her apron and leaves the house in high dudgeon, taking care to leave her address in a prominent place. Scene 2: Experimentation. Irritation. Hubby goes to business and wifey bravely tries to do the household cooking and cleaning. She places a chicken in the oven and while she is shaving some other interesting experience she detect; a burning smell and opens the oven to find the chicken done to a cinder. Scene 3: Cremation. Lamentation. Hubby returning, slips on the soap which his wife has left on the front steps. He is about to chide her, but finds her weeping in despair and manfully peels off his coat and assumes charge of affairs. They manage to get something to eat. Scene 4: Collaboration. Conflagration. Hubby and wife try washing and get caught in the wringer. He has some sad experiences in hanging out the wash and, while ironing, he leaves an iron standing on one of his wife's dresses, burning a hole through the dress. Scene 5: Recrimination. Desperation. They each accuse the other of incompetency. He points to the cinder chicken; she points to the burned dress, and they both agree to send for Bridget. Scene 6: Inspiration. Investigation. In their distress they spy the address of the employment agency which Bridget has been careful to leave, and no time is lost in getting into telephone communication. Scene 7: Vindication. Restoration. Mr. and Mrs. Newhouse are again seated at the breakfast table enjoying a truly meal. Bridget majestically stalks around serving the dishes, while Mr. Newhouse, in his exuberation, slyly slips her a handsome tip to show his appreciation.
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