Logan Republican | 1905-04-08 | Page 2 | Original Mrs. Grundy

Original Mrs. Grundy. A writer tells of the origin of Mrs. Grundy, and says that "What will Mrs. Grundy say?" occurs In Morton's comedy. "Speed tho Plow," written In 1789. Ono of tho characters, Farmer Ashfield, growing weary of constant references to Mrs. Grundy, a oharactcr In tho play, by his good wife, suddenly turns upon her with: "Be quiet, v.ill ye! Always dlngdong-lne dlngdong-lne Damo Grundy Into my ears. 'What will Mrs. Orundy say 7" 'What will Mrs. Grundy think?' " Tho phrase tickled tho public ear at the time, and ta still In fashion.