“Why, that’s the very heart I want,” said the lady, “give it to me; That’s the one I’ve been describing to you, the heart of Lothario Lee.” As she left the shop in triumph, said Cupid, “I seem to find Each day a more convincing fact to prove that Love is blind.” * * * * * MONEY: Money is of little use in Arcady. Those who are rich spend their money lavishly, but the poor get along just as well, and often better. The principal coins of the Realm are the Lucky Penny and the Last Red Cent. Credit can always be had at the Arcadian Shops, and is extended as often as desired. * * * * * CUSTOM HOUSE: Hearts, especially if inflammable, are dutiable articles, and should be declared as such. Worn on the sleeve, they are easily examined by the Inspector, though a dishonest smuggler has sometimes gone ashore with his heart in his boots. Hearts are appraised by weight, so heavy hearts should be avoided and light hearts should be carried whenever possible. Broken hearts are not dutiable, unless they have been repaired and are quite as good as new. [Illustration: CUSTOM HOUSE “PASSIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE DECLARED”] Stolen hearts may be confiscated by the Customs Inspectors and returned to their original owners. Stony hearts are exempt. Passions should always be declared. Keepsakes and souvenirs are not dutiable and need not be shown. CUPID’S FAILURE Cupid, one day, in idle quest, Fitted a dainty dart And aimed it at Priscilla’s breast, To strike Priscilla’s heart. Clean through it went, no heart was there; Said Cupid, “I believe Priscilla’s just the girl to wear Her heart upon her sleeve.” But there, alack! it was not found; “Aha!” cried Cupid, “note Her frightened air; now I’ll be bound Her heart is in her throat.” Failure again. On slender chance He one more arrow shoots; Assuming from her downcast glance, Her heart is in her boots. Foiled, Cupid threw aside his bow; “She has no heart,” said he. (He did not know that long ago She gave her heart to me.) HISTORY The early history of Arcady is lost in the mists of ancient tradition. Looking backward through the reversed Opera Glass of Time, we see that it was originally settled by Adam and Eve. Since then it has been peopled by lovers of every age, sex, and condition of servitude. These people are usually gentle and mild-mannered, though occasionally given to angry or quarrelsome outbreaks caused by jealousy or misunderstanding. These outbreaks, however, are indulged in mostly for the pleasure of kissing and making up afterward, and forgiveness is one of their chief characteristics. The Arcadians are not gregarious, but go about in couples, or sit solitary and alone, wrapt in rapt thought.