This is a guest post written by regular contributor Lissie from The Fascinating Woman.
My favorite book series is Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. Part of the reason they are still my favorite is because there’s a book for every stage of life. Anne’s House of Dreams covers early marriage. Near the end of the book Gilbert (Anne’s husband) gives “rules for the management of a husband” to Miss Cornelia who will soon be married. In his own words, here they are:
“Since you are determined to be married, Miss Cornelia,” said Gilbert solemnly, “I shall give you the excellent rules for the management of a husband which my grandmother gave my mother when she married my father.”
“Well, I reckon I can manage Marshall Elliott,” said Miss Cornelia placidly. “But let us hear your rules.”
“The first one is, catch him.”
“He’s caught. Go on.”
“The second one is, feed him well.”
“With enough pie*. What next?”
“The third and fourth are–keep your eye on him.”
“I believe you,” said Miss Cornelia emphatically.
* Lissie’s Note: Acceptable substitutions include cookies, potatoes, brownies, bratwurst, steak, and bacon.
