The wife's ten commandments

HER TEN COMMANDMENTS

These are the new commandments ten;

which wives now create for married men

1.  Remember that I am thy wife; whom thou must cherish all thy life.

2.  Thou shalt not stay out late at night; when lodges, friends, or clubs invite.

3.  Thou shalt not smoke indoor our out; or chew tobacco round about.

4.  Thou shalt with prise receive my pies; nor pastry made by me dispise.

5.  My mother thou shalt strive to please; and let her live with us in ease.

6.  Remember 'tis thy duty clear; to dress me well throughout the year.

7.  Thou shalt not be a drinking man; but live on the prohibition plan.

8.  Thou shalt in manner mild and meek; give me thy wages every week.

9.  Thou shalt not flirt, but must allow; thy wife such freedom anyhow

10.  Thou shalt get up when the baby cries; and try the child to tranquilize.

These my commands from day to day; implicitly thou shalt obey!