Wanted: A Cook Domestic Dialogues

"Wanted: A Cook" by Alan Dale is a comic narrative that follows the early married life of Archie and Letitia Fairfax as they set up their first New York City home and try to hire a cook. The story opens with the idealistic couple, deeply in love and well-educated, facing the unexpected challenges of running a household, particularly their amusing struggles with the "servant question" and societal norms. This domestic comedy kicks into gear when Letitia's Aunt Julia helps them find Anna Carter, a cook whose entry into their lives promises harmony but instead brings comical chaos and personality conflicts, set against the backdrop of their disastrous attempts at "delicatessen dinners." This lighthearted tale explores the clashes between their high-minded ideals and the mundane realities of daily living.