From The Key of the Gulf, May 8, 1880 The first thing to be done is to catch him. Many a good husband is spoiled in the cooking. Some women keep them constantly in hot water, while others freeze them with conjugal coldness; some smother them with contention and still others keep them in pickle all their lives. These women serve them with tongue sauce. Now, it is to be supposed that husbands will be tender and good if treated this way, but they are, on the contrary, very delicious when managed as follows: Get a large jar, called the jar of carefulness - which all good housewives have on hand - place your husband in it, and place him near the fire of conjugal love; let the fire be pretty hot, especially let it be clear; above all, let the heat be constant; cover him over with affection; garnish him over with the spice of pleasantry; and if you add kisses and other confections let them be accompanied with a sufficient portion of secrecy, mixed with prudence and moderation. .
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