Helen is very much distressed. A most embarrassing state of affairs exists. Three suitors are clamoring for her hand, and every day is made discordant by the quarreling and envious strivings of these three pretenders. Would that some kind fairy would whisper in Helen’s pink-shell ear, the kindly advice her heart desires. But, no! And, therefore, she must herself devise a plan for choosing aright. At last, with her father’s aid, she hits upon an admirable scheme; she will choose the man who himself to be the most efficient housekeeper. Accordingly, the lovers are requested to present themselves upon the appointed day; aprons, brooms, feather-dusters, etc., are provided, and the test begins. The competition is rather an exciting one, as one of the suitors is extremely near-sighted, and his awkwardness is beyond defining. Many and embarrassing, as well humorous, are the troubles which beset these poor aspirants to the throne of one young and very beautiful maiden’s heart, in their mad endeavor to prove themselves worthy. At last, more out of sympathy for the furniture, etc., the gentle Helen gives her hand to the young man who went most gracefully about his appointed task, and there is great rejoicing in the home of Helen, in which, we are very much afraid, the two rejected gentlemen do not participate.