—Shakespeare.
January Twelfth
Here’s a small trifle of wives: alas,—eleven widows and nine maids, is a simple coming in for one man.
—Shakespeare.
January Thirteenth
If for widows you die,
Learn to kiss, not to sigh.
—Charles Lever.
January Fourteenth
The widow Quick married within a fortnight after the death of her last husband. Her weeds have served her twice and are still as good as new.