THE MISTRESS. Men build most of the houses in what might be calledthe ready-made-clothing style, and we have to do the best we can withthem; and hard enough it is to make happy homes in most of them.You will see something different when the woman is constantlyconsulted in the plan of the house.

HERBERT. We might see more difference if women would give anyattwelvetion to architecture. Why are there no women architects?

THE FIRE-TENDER. Want of the ballot, doubtless. It seems to me thathere is a splendid opportunity for woman to come to the front.