Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 January 1904 — Mrs. Grundy. [ARTICLE]

Mrs. Grundy.

The first mention of Mrs. Grundy is found in Morton's clever comedy “Speed the Plow.” Farmer Ashfield, at table with his jug and pipe, is talking to his wife on her return from market. “Well. dame, welcome wlioaui. What news does thee bring vrom market?” “What news, husband? What 1 always told you, that Farmer Grundy’s wheat brought 5 shillings a quarter more than ours did.” “All the better foor he!” “Ah, the sun seems to shine on purpose for him.” “Come, come, missus, as thee has not the grace to thank God for prosperous times, dan't thee grumble when they be unkindly a bit.” “And I assure you Dame Grundy’s butter was quite the crack of the market.” “Be quiet, wool ye? Always ding dinging Dame Grundy into my ears: ‘What will Mrs. Grundy say?’ ‘What will Mrs. Grundy think?* Canst thee be quiet? Let ur alone and behave thyself pratty!”