if the dumbest of creatures are always the happiest,
then my miserable disposition inevitably leads
to the conclusion that i must be particularly bright,
although i am afraid the latter would not hold up
under scrutiny for long. and even if affirming
the consequent may seem somewhat enticing at first,
it will quickly lead to undesirable consequences,
such as the increase in the number of my heirs
born to my female readers.
hidden pilcrow 