It destroys one’s nerves to be amiable every day to the same human being.

—Beaconsfield.

September Twenty-fourth

If a widower buys a new tie and it is of a bright color, his daughters begin to grow suspicious.

—Atchison Globe.

September Twenty-fifth

“All the world loves a widow.”

September Twenty-sixth

“Do you think that was a fortunate marriage?” asked the minister’s wife.

“Oh, yes, very!” replied the reverend gentleman; “I needed the money.”