About Imagination

Sitting in a cafe last evening 1 hearri ! two men discussing the phüosophy of imagination, s;iys a writer in the New York Continent. Each was an imaginary master of his own peculiar theory. "I tellyou," saidone, a venerable-looking gentleman with refined and intelligent features, "imagination is a myth. The word has no basis. It deals in intangible things. It is a monstrosity. The word 'imagination' shouldbeeliminated f rom the dictionary; it means nothing." "Imagination is ideality," remarked his companion. "It deals in images of the mind. These images are distinet mental shapes; therefore they are things. The world would be a barren place if there were no imagination. Therefore, I say, 'imagination' is a good word. It must remáin in any complete dictionary." The dispute began to wax noisy. Just then the proprietor happened along. Ilis imagination began to work. "I imagine," said he, "that you two have talked cnough. Nowskip." The contentious pair moved out. And the champion of imagination, as a significant Anglo-Saxon word, was heard whispering to his companion: "I teil you, imagination is a fact. That man's remark proves it." And his companion simply remarked: "Correct." Where to find work- In the dictionnry.