My friend sent me it. She seemed to think it was a genuine extract from a 1950’s book.
Having said that I was born in the 50’s and I have no recollection of my Mum touching up her (non existent) makeup and putting a ribbon in her hair for Dad coming home!
My mum used to do that. I remember her standing in front of the mirror putting on lipstick and combing her hair ten minutes before my dad got in, with the dinner ready to be put on the table..
I only put make-up on if I was going out. My husband didn't divorce me for no make-up and dinner when it was ready