The Lady's Maid: My Life in Service

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I have been in a bad financial situation without steady work (I’m applying like crazy for jobs that would fix it all), whereas she is doing well financially, earning way more than I am. She owns the house we live in, and I can’t really afford to pay any cost of living right now. In such a society, there was not the vast difference of rank that characterises the gulf between Lady Mary and Anna. It is simply not possible that Anna could ever marry and become Lady Mary’s equal, whilst in the sixteenth century, it was perfectly possible that the attendant might later become the equal or superior in rank. Half an hour later, Isobel was wearing the most gorgeous dress she had ever worn in her life. She looked and felt like a proper lady. Even Daisy seemed to be impressed by her new appearance "You look like you were born to be a lady". Discretion and maintaining one’s stations were two other characteristics that needed to be acquired by those in training. Because her importance in the household she was often present when sensitive conversations occurred, This meant she frequently knew and kept secrets that involved her mistress or the entire household. If such secrets got out, they could greatly affect the standing of her mistress or the family, and, so, therefore, discretion needed to always be maintained. Moreover, a lady’s maid could not be overly familiar with her superiors as she was still a servant, even if if she was considered an upper servant. Having this type of a close and intimate relationship meant she might forget her position and “begin to act and talk as if [she] were amongst those equal to [herself] in station and respectability.”[10] This was great breech of conduct and one writer noted how important it was to for a lady’s maid to maintain her proper station: There are definitely dominant women out there who know they like the sissification of theor male counterparts.

When Henry had gone, Caroline turned to Isobel. "I'm sorry you had to see that, but it was necessary. The boy must learn his place and you must learn yours".Isobel's blood ran cold at this statement. Behind her, Master Henry began blubbing into his tutor's coat. Slavery. They intended not to kill them, but worse, sell them into slavery! Take this boy and see to it that he is suitably attired for his new role as my maid. If he gives you any trouble, do not hesitate to chastise him". Serving As A Maid In A Female Controlled Relationship Serving As A Maid In A Female Controlled Relationship A lady's maid is a female personal attendant who waits on her female employer. The role of a lady's maid is similar to that of a gentleman's valet. [1] Description [ edit ]

Henry was dressed as a maid and so he had to do a maid's work. He had to wait upon Mistresses Caroline and Isobel, launder their clothes, shine their shoes and clean their cabin. His mistresses smiled at him indulgently. Henry felt keenly the humiliation of having to serve women whilst dressed as one! Of being reduced to being a serving girl and having to wait upon one who used to be his serving girl! Miss Watkins: Oh it’s you alright my niece. I knew the moment I espied you at my door, you would look good as a girl. Polo and Tweed Maid training stands out by its top of the range trainers, the unique small scale group sizes and tailor made training options. A man who did not know how to serve, did not know how to command, was the theory. Margaret of Denmark, Queen of Scots, was insistent that her son, later James IV, should wait on her, so that he could experience both sides of the master-servant relationship.Better? Good. I am Mistress Caroline and, as you will have gathered, you are now my property". She paused to let that sink in. "However, you will find me a kind and benevolent mistress. As long as you behave. Now, is there anything you'd like to ask of me Henry Richard Appleby, aged 14, and the son and heir of a prosperous merchant, watched with boredom as a rough seaman carried his trunk aboard the passenger ship, S S Hercules.

Julie Louise Bibault de Misery (1732–1804), Première femme de Chambre to the Queen of France Marie Antoinette.

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There is the odd scenario where a female with male characteristics is looked upon favorably, wheras society with effeminate males tends to be harsher. Most women might not be totally into their men in female attire but if they are intersted in the dominant / submissive dynamic are on board with the sissification of their subs. Why Some Women May Not Want A Sissy Maid Partner

Isobel was embarressed to have to strip in front of a woman she had only just met, but knew she had no choice in the matter. Soon, she was naked and plunged into the bath. Daisy nodded approvingly and scooped up Isobel's discarded clothes.

In a marriage the wife will often set out a serious of tasks for the husband maid to complete each week Henry was trembling, but Isobel's nerves were steady in spite of her fears. All she could hope for now was that she would be sold to a kind master. Yet there are many men who are attracted to the idea of playing roles of the female without losing their masculinity.