I think that the ultimate solution of the "servant problem" will not be that every woman will do all her own housework, but that domestic work will become, on the one hand, very much simplified and, on the other, will be put on the same footing as teaching, nursing or secretarial work. That we are beginning to move in this direction is evidenced by the coming into existence of schools of domestic economy, to which "ladies" do not disdain to resort for training. This will undoubtedly result in domestic labour becoming a much higher-priced commodity than it is now, the housewife will have to pay at least as much for three hours help per day as she now does for nine hours, but the fact that the help will be skilled, combined with the greater simplicity of housework, will surely more than compensate for this. But what is the homemaker of limited means, who must have some help, to do under present conditions? This we must consider next month. FLORENCE DANIEL. HEALTH QUERIES. _Under this heading Dr Knaggs deals briefly month by month, and according as space permits, with questions of general interest._ _Correspondents are earnestly requested to write on one side only of the paper, giving full name and address, not for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. When an answer is required by post a stamped addressed envelope must be enclosed._--[EDS.] BOILS: THEIR CAUSE AND CURE. Miss L.C. writes:--I should be deeply indebted to you if you would advise me in the following matter. I have been suffering from a recurrence of boils on different parts of my body during the last six months. I have consulted a local doctor, but he can find no reason for their appearance, but suggested I should try a mixed diet, to include some animal food, rather than adhere to vegetarianism as I have done for some two years past. My diet is about as follows:-- _On rising._--Tumblerful of hot water. _Breakfast_ (eight o'clock).--One egg, toasted bread (wholemeal) and butter, with either a little lettuce or marmalade and either weak tea or cocoa. _Lunch_ (one o'clock).--Steamed green or root vegetable, with cheese sauce or macaroni cheese or similar savoury, or nuts. Boiled or baked pudding or stewed fruit with custard or blanc mange. _Tea_ (four o'clock).--Tea or cocoa, with or without a little bread and butter and cake. _Supper_ (7 o'clock).--Vegetable soup, milk pudding and a little cheese, butter and salad and wholemeal bread. I am forty-nine years of age, lead a fairly active life, frequently taking walking exercise. I am very tall and weigh twelve stone. Have had no serious illness, but been more or less anaemic all my life. If you can tell me whether there is anything wrong in connection with my diet and suggest the cause of, and treatment for, the boils I shall be exceedingly obliged.