[To THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECIITOR."1
Sia,—Will you kindly allow a domestic of thirty-two years' experi- ence to say a word in answer to "Dissatisfied Servant" P My experience has been, instead of domestic service being hurtful to one's health, the good food and better conditions under which we live have turned many an ailing and delicate girl into a strong and healthy woman. I certainly do not think it hurts us to take tea to those we serve at 7 a.m. or sooner if necessary, as I have always found we servants could have it at the same time if we liked. I do not think an eight-hour day will solve the problem of domestic service, but it would do much to break the friendly relations that I know exist between many mistresses and maids. I have many friends in domestic ‘service, who, like myself, have always had every consideration and much kindness shown us from those it is our privilege to serve. I think it a great pity and mistake that so many people look down on domestic servants, as I believe that alone stops a great many young girls from entering it. They think themselves much better off and much above us domestics if they go into workshop or factory, but I think good service is much above either, and servants can generally get some time for
rest most days.—I am, Sir, &c., F. E. M.
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