—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.