Help to shake the carpets and mats.
Be honest, industrious, and saving.
Go down to the store if occasion requires it, such as sickness, etc.
Mistress Pratt
Mind Mrs. Pratt, but come to me first.
Keep the wood house in order and grind coffee.
Carry meals to the table, set it and then wait upon it.
Bring up coal for use in parlors and chambers.
Help to watch if anybody is sick, if required.
Keep and render a just account when you have money to pay out for anything.
Bring in manure for yards when wanted and spread it carefully.
Or Anything Else
Wheel home a barrel of flour when wanted or anything else.
Expect no character when you go away from me unless I choose to give it and then nothing more than you deserve and if you refer to me the bad will come out.
Wash and clean bottles and bottle wine.
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