On second thought, it's a good thing love is blind otherwise it would see too much.
Onions can make even Heirs and Widows weep.
If this lady is pleased to spend her days with Franklin, he would be just as pleased to spend his nights with her.
All would live long, but none would be old.
Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.
Take care of the halfpence and pence, and the shillings and pounds will take care of themselves.