Adult Imps Are Seductive

The imp impish children have a fearlessness that we adults have lost. They go full throttle as if their impishness were uncontrollable and thus natural. If you play the part, don't worry about offending people. You are too lovable, and inevitably they will forgive you. Just don't apologize or look contrite, for that would break the spell. Whatever you say or do, keep a glint in your eye to show that you do not take anything seriously. True spontaneity is a delightful rarity. For everything in life conspires to rob us of it. We have to learn to act carefully and deliberately, to think about how we look in other people's eyes