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The Project Gutenberg EBook of Best Short Stories, by Various
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Title: Best Short Stories
Author: Various
Release Date: April 20, 2005 [EBook #15667]
Language: English
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BEST SHORT STORIES
Collected by THOMAS L. MASSON
Published by DOUBLEDAY, PAGE & COMPANY for REVIEW OF REVIEWS CO. 1922
A FOREWORD TO EVERYBODY
There is a wide difference of opinion, even among the most
discriminating critics, as to what constitutes the point of a good joke.
Aside from varying temperaments, this is largely due to one's experience
with life in general. Or intimate acquaintance with certain phases of
life gives us a subtler appreciation of certain niceties, which would be
lost upon those who have not traveled over that particular path. The
doctor, the lawyer, the family man, and the soldier, each have their
minds sensitized to their own fields of thought. Human nature, however,
works according to universal laws, and a really first-class joke strikes
home to the majority.
The compiler of this collection has had it in mind to get as much
variety as possible, while at the same time to use only such material as
serves to illustrate some easily recognizable human trait.
It is almost needless to say that this book should not be read
continuously. It should be taken in small doses, as it is highly
concentrated.
Many old friends will be noticed in the crowd. But old friends, even
among jokes, should not be passed by too lightly.
BEST SHORT STORIES
THE POINT OF HONOR
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