Judge — August 1938 — page 30: what you’re looking at

Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.

Every little widow has a meaning all her own. The idea that widows are made, not born, is a mistake. Every widow is born to be a widow. Marriage only fits her for her occupation. Some widows are widows only occa- sionally; others pursue widowhood as a permanent vocation; they are not really happy unless: they are grieving over some deceased husband. There is a peculiar joy about loving a widow which can only be defined by the 28 WIDOWS initiated, lucky as these fellows are. Never, however, marry a widow from your own home town; always take one at a distance. No widow is without power save in her own country. It is better, also, in marrying a widow not to have known her husband. It is always hard to describe a perfect man to one who knows him. A widow maketh the heart glad, she sheddeth joy in the waste places and causeth the home to echo the peace and the contentment in men’s souls. This is especially true if she be a wealthy widow and owneth the home in her own right. This being the case, do not attempt to take it away from her. Be happy in using it in her name. Always, indeed, make a point to live within the income of the widow you marry. Remember, that her former hus- band has worked hard to put you where you are. The Judge Album—1910-1912 comicbooks.com azs~ae