And kissing full sense into empty words;

Which things are corals to cut life upon,

Although such trifles.

E. B. Browning

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MOTHERS-IN-LAW

Justice David J. Brewer was asked not long ago by a man.

"Will you please tell me, sir, what is the extreme penalty for bigamy?"

Justice Brewer smiled and answered:

"Two mothers-in-law."