This is a book written by Jane Prince, in the form of a letter from a housekeeper to a friend about her daily life. She described her role as a housewife and her perspective on the owner she serves.

1. Economy in the household
2. The budget
3. Servants
4. Maid of all work
5. Weekly cleaning
6. Family meals
7. Duties of servants
8. Behind the scenes at a dinner.