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Sorrow for a husband is like a pain in the elbow, sharp and short.

Sorrow for a husband is like a pain in the elbow, sharp and

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This quote suggests that the feeling of sorrow for losing a husband is comparable to a sudden, intense pain in the elbow. It implies that the sorrow experienced in such circumstances is sharp and immediate, but not necessarily enduring. The analogy highlights the intense emotional impact of losing a spouse, yet also hints that this pain may eventually subside or become more manageable over time.

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