—Widow’s Maxim.

August Twelfth

As you may find, whene’er you like to find her,

One man alone at first her heart can move;

She then prefers him in the plural number,

Not finding that the additions much encumber.

—Byron.

August Thirteenth

Mrs. Morris—“Since I have been married I have had only one wish ungratified.”

Mr. Morris—“And what is that, dear?”