The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 8, Issue 9 (January 1, 1934)
For Wives
For Wives.
I will sew buttons on my husband's shirts—unless he sews them on first in desperation.
I will believe him when he says he was detained at the office—but I can still think what I like.
I will never say that “I haven't a stitch to wear,” unless it is true—and it's always true.
I will not cry for a new hat—unless there is no other way of getting it.
I will never play bridge and forget to get my husband's dinner—except when I play bridge and forget to get my husband's dinner.
I will be a dutiful wife—whenever it pays.