They say that those unable to display a stiff smile in daily intercourse lack a sense of humor, according to amateur surgeon Zarathustra D. Johnson. To aid these unfortunate souls, author Diderik Humble jr. has invented a new, great devise: a novel gesture in sign language, by which it will be possible to spare one's facial muscles and instead smile by means of a sign!!! (A hand signal.)

It is opined that the invention (method) will be of significance not only to preserve marriage, but also to promote international understanding.

On behalf on the South Minnesota Ignoramus Society
(the Reception Committee)

Darwin P. Johnson
president