for as little real sorrow as possible
while we are treading the pathway that leads to eternal peace.

[It is advisable to begin the drawing of Fig. 17 at this point, and
continue the talk as the picture develops. It is suggested that the
eyes be drawn first, then the mouth and nose, and, finally, the outer
portions. It adds to the effect, too, to stop drawing at this point,
allowing the people to study carefully the dull, gloomy expression of
the face. Then, as if to put on the finishing touches, draw the lines
of the forehead. These, of course, are the lines of the nose and mouth
of the reversed face, but the audience will not suspect the 'trick'
until it is revealed.]

[Illustration: Fig. 17]

"And yet, to judge from the way some of us act and look, it would seem
that we rather enjoy a protracted case of the miseries! Some folks
begin to fret as soon as they are out of bed in the morning; the early
day brings its worries and cares, the noontide and the afternoon are
filled with problems, and night finds them all fagged out and longing
to take rest in sleep so as to get into condition to repeat the round
of sorrows and cares which they are preparing for themselves for the
next day. Little jealousies, petty rivalries, senseless envyings and
useless fears bring wrinkles of care, which are very unbecoming; and,
before we are aware of it, the years have overtaken us, and we
advertise our inner selves by this outward kind of sign. [Display
Fig. 17 complete. This finishes the drawing of both scenes or figures,
since the second part is merely an inverting of Fig. 17.]

"But, friends, you know, and I know, that all this--or most of it--is
all foolishness. We know that 'as a man thinketh in his heart so is
he.' If he thinks gloomy things, he will be a gloomy man. If he thinks
glad things, he will be a happy man. So, let us consider this matter
now at the beginning of the new year. Strange to say, smiling is a
serious thing! It affects our influence, it means much to the
happiness of those about us, it has a direct connection with the state
of our health, and, therefore, with our material prosperity. It is
true, of course, that we are bound to have our little annoyances and
our depressing sorrows as we go through life; but, surely, we can
avoid most of the troubles which keep us unhappy if we will but lift
our thoughts above ourselves and employ our time in seeking to comfort
and brighten the lives of those about us. Happin