Word: fide
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...about these people. There are two women I know by the window; they are talking about somebody, and if you like "feminities" you will hear something interesting from that standpoint, I am sure. One of them is a grass-widow (cause, spiritual incompatibility), and the other is a bona fide widow (cause, a few years' bad cookery with digestive powers in favor of the lady now before you). They are talking about Mrs. De Sorosis, and as I am a meek little person myself they do not mind me but continue the following conversation as though I was not present...
...Bona fide widow. - Well, I always insisted upon it that my dear husband should accompany me everywhere...
...Bona fide widow. - Well, I think it is much more respectable to have him round occasionally, even if he is not quite up to the mark - you know what a time I had with my dear John...
...Bona fide widow. - I don't believe she cares a fig for him, anyway; she excuses it by saying that her intellectual reservoir would run dry without constant replenishing...
Guiteau's case is generally regarded as almost hopeless, but every one praises Scoville's defence in the highest terms, and the lawyers regard it a most skilful piece of work throughout. A doctor has made a bona fide offer of $1000 for Guiteau's body...