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When Fun Outsmarts the Ride of Publicity and Pride
The narrator reflects on happiness through observations of the Schmalz family with a windmill plan, an engaged couple choosing trolley and automobile, and Mr Corbin's yacht. He notes envy and ambition blur pleasure, concluding Americans miss true fun by chasing newer amusements and overlook daily joys.
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Job
Old Man Corb
Corbin
Mrs. Corian
Samalz
Burt
Brown
Bim
Schmalz
Zee
P Densa
Tim
Jay
Wall Street
Maria
Keokuk
Schmalzes
Corbins