<p>Ellis Parker Butler's 'The Cheerful Smugglers' stands as a delightful piece of early 20th-century American humor literature. Within its pages, the tale unfolds of a charming couple who, with a touch of mischief and ingenuity, institute a whimsical 'visitor tax' to secure their infant's future academic expenses. Through a series of amusing narratives, the book reflects the resourcefulness and lighthearted optimism of its characters, glimmering ...