Are entirely under the direction of the Upper House Maid, and are
chiefly employed in cleaning and scouring the stoves and grates,
scouring the coal skuttles, kettles, and fire-irons, beating and
cleaning the carpets—scouring the floors, stairs, and passages;—washing
the dishes when there is company, &c. &c.; besides assisting to
make the beds, and carrying up the coals and water. In the afternoon,
evening, or at leisure time, they are engaged with the _Upper House
Maid_ at their needle-work, in making and mending the household, bed
and table linen,—mending stockings—washing and mending their own
linen, and occasionally, assisting in the laundry. When there is no
still-room-maid, the Under House Maid has to wait at table in the
house-keeper’s room. Wages 10l. to 12l. per year.