Mr. Punch's Puzzles: The Riddle of the Week

Once, again, Mr. Punch, with my help, is offering up a true Victorian riddle.  The first person to answer correctly--by posting in the comments--will receive public congratulations.  Some week, I may offer a nifty prize from our online store.  But, this week, again, I don't feel like it.

So, here's this week's riddle.  We ask that you don't Google the answer.  Mr. Punch would not find that sporting at all.  Give it a shot and see what you can come up with.  Here we go... No cheating...

I am the beginning of sorrow, 

and the end of sickness. 

You cannot express happiness without me, 

yet I am in the midst of crosses. 

I am always in risk, yet never in danger. 

You may find me in the sun, 

but I am never out of darkness.

And, the answer is...

The letter "S."  

This was a difficult one.  I think we had a lot of very clever answers tonight ranging from "Richard Simmons" to "the human face."  So, I leave you with this image from "The Simpsons" of one of Mr. Burn's most diabolical creations...

Robot Richard Simmons.  That's not the way to do it.  Come back next Friday for another of Mr. Punch's Puzzles.

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