"Among the Jews," she said, "every match is a grand _Shidduch_ before the marriage; after, we hear another tale." "There is a good deal in that," admitted Miriam, thoughtfully.

"The girl's family cries up the capture shamelessly.

I remember when Clara Emanuel was engaged, her brother Jack told me it was a splendid _Shidduch_.

Afterwards I found he was a widower of fifty-five with three children." "But that engagement went off," said Hannah.
"I know," said Miriam.

"I'm only saying I can't fancy myself doing anything of the kind." "What! breaking off an engagement ?" said Hannah, with a cynical little twinkle about her eye.
"No, taking a man like that," replied Miriam.