Every week, a young widow faithfully tended to her husband’s grave, watering the flowers without looking back as she left. Her devotion caught the eye of a young man who admired her consistency. He approached her one day and remarked on her unwavering respect. “I think it’s really lovely that you don’t turn around when you go,” he said, echoing her routine.
Curious about her dedication, he learned she had married an older man for his wealth, yet continued her visits out of duty. Intrigued, the young man couldn’t help but comment again on her actions. Her response was unexpectedly humorous: “Well, sir, my husband used to tell me that I had a behind capable of raising the dead from their graves. I wish to avoid taking any chances.”
Despite her initial motivations, her commitment to her husband’s memory remained steadfast, capturing both admiration and amusement from those who noticed her weekly ritual.
