The pity is that the women meant for the world too often fly to the cloister, and the women who would have made admirable nuns- "Devout and pure, Sober, steadfast, and demure," persist in taking upon themselves those duties of Wifehood and maternity for which they were never fitted at all.
"A Vanished Hand"
Sarah Doudney
The world has advanced, Mr. Mario, and is filled with sad-eyed mothers and with widows who have scarcely known Wifehood.
"The Orchard of Tears"
Sax Rohmer
Again that keen, sweet feeling of companionship-Wifehood-came to Rose as they walked out side by side into the parlor.
"Rose of Dutcher's Coolly"
Hamlin Garland