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.