Our brightest blazes of gladness are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks. - Samuel Johnson

AMBRY (A'MBRY) n.s.[a word corrupted from almonry.]1. The place where the almoner lives, or where alms are distributed.2. The place where plate, and utensils for housekeeping, are kept; also a cupboard for keeping cold victuals:a word still used in the northern counties, and in Scotland.

A gentleman who had been very unhappy in marriage, married immediately after his wife died: Johnson said, it was the triumph of hope over experience.

A jest breaks no bones.