—Addison.

January Fifteenth

She was clever, witty, brilliant, and sparkling; but possessed of many devils of malice and mischievousness; she could be nice, though, even to her own sex.

—Kipling.

January Sixteenth

A rogue met a pretty young Mrs.,

A widow, and stole a few Krs.,

And the lady, though she was astounded,

Said she’d waive prosecution,

If he’d make restitution,