The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1882-05-20

dld this mean!
He was incapable of trifling with a
woman, and he was sure he had not
written a note to a woman fora sud-
den thought struck him.
He sprung from his seat, and sum-
moned David Junior to judgment.
The young rascal came speedily and
his uncle at once said:
"Davy, who did you send that val
entine TOP"
"To Miss Burch," answered Davy,
promptly.
"Well, sir, look what scrape you've
got me into. She thought it was from
me, and she has answered it."
Davy's eyes danced.
"Whewl that is a sell. | VOW, un-
Gle Dave, | didn't mean any harm |
never thought of that"
II don't believe you did, boy. I'm
sure | did not But what on earth am
| going to do now, that's what | want
to know?"
"Well, now, uncle, | can tell you
what | would do" said young David,
assuming a confidential air. ''I'd Just
go in and see the thing through. She's
very nice"
''But, my goodness, | hardly know
her." exclaimed uncle Dave.
And really he didn't, except as a
little lady who frequently came to sew
for his sister.
"Well, what's the difference? [ do
and III answer for her. She's all
right" argued the young philosopher.
Il tell you she's nice. Lots nicer
than the fine ladies who come to see
mamma"
GLOW do YOU know, Davy"
ooh, because she amt never cross
to me, and don't say I'm always in the
way, like Gus does, and she's always
50 neat. | say, uncle, it would be
jolly if you would marry her, and live
in another house, and let me come
and stay ever SO long with you. Do it;
uncle, | would"
Uncle David took at his purse, op-
ened it, and drew forth coin
See this, Master Dave ?n
eyes, sir"
''Well, you're a sharp little fellow.
If I give You this, you'll keep your
mouth still, and never let Miss Burch
or any one else know that you sent
that valentine ?"
Done! Won't L? You just let me
come to- the wedding and you'll see
you and nell keep one secret"
''All right. If there's any wedding
you shall surely be there. Run off
now, for want to think bit"
Away went little David, while big
David did sit down and think deeply
for a few moments.
True, he had not intended to marry,
but he was able to ifhe chose.
Might have done SO long ago, but
since he had lived with his sister she
had made his home 50 pleasant he had
not needed any other
"A house of his own" did sound
pleasant and he would choose just a
nice quiet little homely body like Miss
Burch, if he were looking for wife.
And then he couldn't, no he
tell that tender little woman
that she had been made Jest of-he |
would sooner die than d. that.
Little Dawes advice vas good, and
SO down walked Uncle David to the
library to take it.
The little dressmakeryas not there,
out she soon came in, blushing and
ooking so sweet that Uncle David fell
n love at once, and was glad of small
David's blunder, and entirely forget
low nonsensical that valentine had
0een written.
Il couldn't think that you were in
earnest, Mr.. Hunter" she said, as
David came forward AMI took her
land, looking down into her soft
bright eyes.
"But l was" said he you are
lear little woman and you just suit
ne. Are you going to say yes? p"
Miss Burch decided that she was,
md so the end of it was, flat nobody
lad occasion to regret Little David's
Valentine
Mr.. Blaine begins t. show very
plainly the wear and tearof a quarter
If q century of exciting Political life.
He is evidently growing old, and of