The Wit And Humor of America, volume I. (Of X.)

Happiness and laughter are two of the most beautiful things in theworld, for they are of the few that are purely unselfish. Laughter isnot for yourself, but for others. When people are happy they present acheerful spirit, which finds its reflection in every one they meet, forhappiness is as contagious as a yawn. Of all the emotions, laughter isthe most versatile, for it plays equally well the role of either parentor child to happiness.Then can we say too much in praise of the men who make us lau