20 MARCH 1926, Page 15

THE " SPECIMEN DAY OF A DOCTOR'S WIFE [To the

Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—The letter from " A Doctor's Wife," is more than interesting ; it is amazing. The average gross income from the practice is clearly not above £800 a year—probably less ; and £610 are spent on " working expenses," education, and house rent and taxes. This leaves at most £190 for the maid's wages, light, fuel, insurance, &c., clothing for six persons, food for five persons (seven during the holidays) and the constant drain for charities. I am sure that many of your readers would be more than grateful to " A Doctor's Wife.". if she would explain how the money is made to go round.—