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Some say it wuz because Deacon Henshaw wuz present for the first time after his wive's death.

From Samantha among the Brethren — Volume 4 by Holley, Marietta

A wive's portion, a calve's head, are improper.

From English Grammar in Familiar Lectures by Kirkham, Samuel

You see, when a man hides his wive's corset and petticoat, it is governin' without the "consent of the governed."

From Sweet Cicely — or Josiah Allen as a Politician by Holley, Marietta

And then, he thinks a awful sight of his wive's brother, and wanted him to get the election.

From Sweet Cicely — or Josiah Allen as a Politician by Holley, Marietta

And the friends of Philander Daggets'es wive's brother had it all thier own way, and he wus elected almost unanimous.

From Sweet Cicely — or Josiah Allen as a Politician by Holley, Marietta