Here we are once again to publish yet another excellent short story written by a contemporary Brazilian author. This time, we have the pleasure to feature the work of Lenise Resende, writer of short stories, poems, and children's books.

We've selected "The Clever Woman" because it is a humorous reminder of the importance of housewives as the cornerstone of a family and the skills needed to run a whole household efficiently.

We hope you enjoy Lenise's work and feel free to comment on it.