Mrs Barrowsgate – Page 3

Peace an’ Quateness

Dec 3, 1937

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Peace having broken out again, Barrowsgate makes a pudding for Mistress B’s birthday but the kettle might need a polish as a result.

Mistress B Retaliates

Nov 19, 1937

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Mistress B takes over the column tis week and describes how, at the Gates of Heaven, her wretch of a husband tries to lessen his punishment for telling so many lies.

Love an’ a Lantern

Nov 11, 1937

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate is wondering what to write for this week’s column, when Mistress B gives him an idea. Note: This very blurry image is just a placeholder until a better one can be found.

The Trauchles o’ Trib

Jul 23, 1937

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate gets into trouble because Tibbie the cow got out when he wasn’t even at home.

Concernin’ Grey Maitter

Apr 30, 1937

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

A mishap turns into an argument with Mistress B and Barrowsgate ill-advisedly suggests that “weemin hinna the wit tae ken they hae a wint”.

Mistress “B” Writes and Reveals

Feb 19, 1937

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

As Barrowsgate is in bed with the flu, Mistress B takes the opportunity to set the record straight. Barrowsgate won’t be drinking from Mistress B’s secret whisky stash again …