A Daughter of the Rich
35
"Oui, oui, monsieur le docteur;" and Doctor Heath beat a hasty retreat to avoid further misunderstandings.
In the afternoon, Hazel received a box by messenger, with, "Please return by bearer," on the wrapper. On opening it, she found the Doctor's valentines with the following sentiments appropriately attached.
I
'T is not a Heart that one should scorn:
For use each day, the whole year through,
Where find a Valentine so true?
II
(Buddie made the box).
Eat it soon, or you will judge,
She made it all of rocks.
III
Mother baked it—but, by hookey!
I can't find another rhyme
To match with this your valentine.
Your loving Valentines,
Rose, March, "Budd and Cherry," May Blossom.
(We're one.)
Mount Hunger, February 14, 1896.
