Thrift and Thriftlessness by Mrs. D. A. Fitch

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 27, 1916

Thrift and Thriftlessness

By Mrs. D. A. Fitch

MRS. D. A. FITCH

It is apparent to one reading the book of Proverbs that Solomon had a working knowledge of domestic matters. Take, for example, verse 1 of chapter 14: “Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.” It is not to be understood that Solomon referred to the actual work of erecting or demolishing the house, but rather to the fact that the wise woman will not only retain that which comes legitimately into her hands, but by every proper method will seek to gain those things which thrift and economy indicate should be hers. Never will she by imprudence permit her substance to go to waste.

Her foolish neighbor gives loose rein to her wasteful propensities, actually plucking down her house with the hand that “throws out with a spoon faster than her husband can bring in with a cart.” Many a home has been mortgaged and sold because of the thriftlessness of the housekeeper.

Santurce, Porto Rico.