Limerick : So this Wily Woman from Franco’s Spain – 7
On Jan. 16 : declares lost her paper(s)
On Jan. 17 : Consulate declares her spinster
Next day abandons son
Sets up shop : Free Maison*
Named worthy Napoleons’ Sexual Advisor !
• Maison : French for house or even firm.
© T. Wignesan – Paris, 2013
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