It does not even occur to it to provide the fireguard.
"Eugenics and Other Evils"
G. K. Chesterton
2324. And now the fire is made up for the night, the fireguard replaced, and everything in the room in order for the night, the housemaid taking care to leave the night-candle and matches together in a convenient place, should they be required.
"The Book of Household Management"
Mrs. Isabella Beeton
To change the subject, however, I was over warning Bryan about his fireguard furrows, and yours hardly seem in accordance with the order.
"The Mistress of Bonaventure"
Harold Bindloss