p. 124

...sleeps in the apartment of his wife. In former times, since the women controlled the land and carried the family pocket book, the husband's made no contribution to the care of their children. Instead they were supported by their wives and received their pocket money as a gift from them. Now many men have attained "economic independence" through the opening of new occupations and business opportunities brought about by the Dutch occupancy and such men are expected to bring a gift of food, clothing, or money to their wives upon the occasion of each visit. No law compels this attention but popular opinion has thus far done its perfect and few men avoid the obligation.