I just had an interesting "Mr.-Obvious-Revelation-Moment" while I was in the shower. (Hey, don't knock it, I do some of my best thinking in there. You should try it instead of singing ).

Anyway...

There's a reason that they call "US" *raises fist in 'we stand united' pose* the "second" wives. It doesn't indicate succession of marriage. Nope. Instead, it indicates rank of importance.

Second wife = second best/second in line for needs to be taken care of

Coincidence? I think not...

Bitterly Yours,

Wicky