Soldiers' Wives


THE late Duchess of York having desired her housekeeper to seek out a

new laundress, a decent-looking woman was recommended to the situation.

But, said the housekeeper, I am afraid she will not suit your royal

highness, as she is a soldier's wife, and these people are generally

loose characters!--What is it you say? said the duke, who had just

entered the room, a soldier's wife! Pray, madam, what is your

mistress? I desire that the woman may be immediately engaged.



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