Aliasa

The story is a reflection on the life and thoughts of a man, particularly regarding his wife Aliasa. He discusses his own self-reflection and how he often reflects on his past and present, considering how he would behave in various situations. He also mentions the lack of respectability in society, such as betting on horse races, wearing dress pants on Sundays, and having unup-to-par door handles.
also he discusses his love for his house and the importance of making small changes to it. He acknowledges that he cannot afford to make these changes due to budgetary constraints. He also mentions his wife Aliasa, who is a woman of considerable effort and excellent principles. However, she sometimes decides for herself without seeking his guidance. He also mentions his early arrival home on Saturdays and his conversation with Aliasa. He reveals that they have a drawing room fire and that their aide, Janet, has gone insane. Aliasa disagrees, and the author tries to explain that she is satirical. He then informs Miss Sakerts, who is supposed to have a booth at the bazaar to raise money for the new church. Aliasa and Miss Sakerts work on needlepoint after tea, and the author admits that she is not sure what Aliasa is making. She mutters and asks him to take her around their tiny garden. They leave without noticing him. In the end, the he expresses his love for Aliasa and the difficulty of dealing with the situation. He also mentions the orchestra he received from Lady Sandlingy's stall at the bazaar, which he believes was for the Deserving Inebriates.