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The housewife is uneducated. Being an illiterate, she lays aside negligently an important communication, leading to a considerable material loss for the family, More over, she remains irresponsive to the anger of her husband, enjoying, to a provocative extent, the cosy comfort of her slumber. The poet's ability to deal with the situation in a lighter, satirical vein gives the piece an enjoyable reading.