Mrs. Grundy, good woman, scarce knew what to think
About the relation 'twixt drama and drink.
Well, give hall--and theatre--good wholesome diet,
And all who attend will be sober and quiet!
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[Illustration: _Younger Son of Ducal House._ "Mother, allow me to
introduce to you--my wife."
_His Wife (late of the Frivolity Theatre)._ "How do, Duchess? I'm the
latest thing in mesalliances!"]
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