. . .an tries to analize a kiss, the more he can’t; the best way to define a kiss is to take one.” Kisses are commodities costing nothing, never wearing out, and always to be had in abundance. After all, why are kisses pleasant? A scientist says that kissing is pleasant because the teeth, jawbones and lips are full of nerves, and when the lips meet an electric current is generated.

Oh that a joy so soon should waste! Or so sweet a bliss as a kiss Might not forever last! So sugared, so melting, so soft, so delicious. The dew that lies on roses, When the morn herself discloses, Is not so precious. Oh, rather than I would it smother, Were I to taste such another. It should be my wishing That I might die kissing.

The late George D. Prentice said he had a female correspondent who wrote “when two hearts are surcharged with love’s electric. . . Read More