Ben Franklin Advice

Discuss amongst yourselves...

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advice_to_a_Friend_on_Choosing _a_Mistress.

A classic!

Because the are so greatful!

I don't get it. There is nothing at that Wiki page.

http://www.bibliomania.com/2/9/77/12.../frameset.html

Oh MISTRESS! I keep reading it as MATTRESS and thinking Why would anyone needs advice on choosing a Mattress???