St. Nicholas/Volume 32/Number 1/Smiling Face
The Order of the Smiling Face.
By Lucy Foster.
We ‘ve formed a new society— “The Order of the Smiling Face”; An honored member you may be, For every one may have a place.
The rules say you must never let The corners of your mouth droop down; For by this method you may get The habit of a sulky frown.
If playmates tease you, let your eyes A brave and merry twinkle show; For if the angry tears arise They ’re very apt to overflow.
If you must practise for an hour, And if it seem a long, long while,Remember not to pout and glower, But wear a bright and cheerful smile.
The rules are simple, as you see; Make up your mind to join to-day.Put on a smile—and you will be An active member right away.