—I Timothy v:5.

December Sixth

“Take example by your father, my boy, and be very careful o’ the widders all your life.”

—Dickens.

December Seventh

Mrs. Peachblow—“Why does your husband carry such a tremendous amount of life insurance when he’s in such perfect health?”

Mrs. Flicker—“Oh, just to tantalize me! Men are naturally cruel.”

—Life.

December Eighth

She that is a widow is a lady.