A husband is a precious thing,
He is the woman's lord and king.
SUSAN. (aside) He was, but now he's no such thing.
GRANDMA. GRACE?
GRACE. (with a curtsey)
A wife should never hem and haw,
Her husband's word should be her law.
SUSAN. (aside) Does any woman think that? Pshaw!
GRANDMA. Next.
EDITH. (curtseys)
Woman within her home should stay
Her duties there should be her play.
SUSAN, (aside) That sentiment don't go to-day.