Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-02-16

| than a bear. He had his green glasses
on. and stared at us so hard that L was
| plad when a gentleman came IN 10 sec
| Him. and one of the clerks took MS
place. :. ,,,r;o
kept telling us that the rubbers were
the latest things in the market, ana 1
laughed right out at the thought OF u. $
knowing or caring whether they were
in STYLE"
..Tben." resumed Lila, 'tas we were
leaving the store. Mr.. Brooks stepped
forward. and said, in the sternest tone,
to Rosa-you know she used to work nj
his house, wish you would walt
few moments, Rosa; desire to speak to
you;' so we left her there.
1t was a picture not soon to be forgot
ten that met Mr.. Goods gaze as he
came upon the little group in the coy
stting-room, lighted only by the bright
Goals in the CRATE.
"Still talking valentines?" he asked,
kissing mamma, and lifting Fay from
her arms to his own Then sitting down,
and putting her on his knee, he ques-
toned: ..Well, how about them?"
Lila and Margie then began an ac-
count of buying Dinah's rubber shoes,
and when they were brought for his in
spection, to their great delight he
dropped piece of money in each.
Now Rosa will have a s'prise, too
cried Fay, clapping her hands.
Supper over, the sleigh came round,
and soon the package was left at li-
nah's door, and the children were home
again.
"Now, must try that example once
more" announced Lila. as she bent
over her book. Then, after a few mo-
ments' study, "Oh! see-I have it,"
she cried, triumphantly: I'D works just
twice as fast as A"
I'D must have worn pair of stylish
rubbers,'' laughed Margie. ''Proba-
bly, A couldn stand as firmly in the
ditch.''
While they were laughing at Margie's
explanation, Jane came to the door with
some valentines, which excited the usu-
al amount of wonderment.
Sc had no idea we'd get so many"
said Lila, in satisfied tone; 81 don't
believe Madge can be ahead of us.
Another knock, and Rosa presented
herself with ''Can l come imp which
showed all her beautiful teeth. The
children made a rush for the young col
ored girl, and overwhelmed her with
questions.
"Oh, chillen, she Uas so pleased, and
so berry thankful! She wanted to come
right over and show dem to you all. but
l 'suaded her to wait till mornin'."
And then Rosa went on to say what a
perfect fit the rubbers were, and how
Dinah was singing around, as happy as
could be, and in hurry for morning,
that she might wear them.
"Does she s'pect who sent 'em?"
asked Fay.
''Ts 'fraid she does, honey, cause
when she went to try dem on, some
money fell out, an 1 said: Dem care
less chillen! rs feared Miss Goods
bringin' dem up to tink money grows on
bushes;' an Aunt Dinah said: Did
dey glib emp so | jest said: 'I'll take
de money dar fust, anyway, an see,'"
and Rosa held up two silver pieces, say
ing: "Who lost, rs found?''
Why, Rosa, it's your s'prise," ex-
planned Fay-"your vantaline,'' at
which Rosa's establishment and delight
knew no bounds
Altogether it's been the incest Val
entine's Day we've ever had" Lila and
Margie agreed, as they were getting
ready for bed, and Fay said. drowsily.
l.
care, noaC, if Madge Hammond and
then the words came slower and slower.
s. should bripg-twenty- rubbers-in-
a-ditch.'
Jane came into the nursery next morn
ng, saying: There is a valentine at
each of your plates this morning;'' but
lot another word would she say about
hem.
You may be sure no one was late to
breakfast that morning, and wish YOU
could have seen how three expectant
aces lit up as each spied a tiny basket
If flowers at her plate
"When did they come?'' "Who
ould have sent them9" Will they keep
resi- till Monday?''
"Wait a minute said papa. feelino
or his pencil. Il must write down ali
hese questions. Now I'm ready for
lumber four"
4" Don't tease us, papa" pleaded Mar
Re. 'Just answer what we've asked
lready."
s. Agreed: firstly, they came last night.
nd mamma thought it best not to wake
on; secondly, Mr.. Brooks sent them.''
''Mr. Brooksn' all in chorus.
Yes, he's kind of bear, heard
said papa.
Lila looked ashamed. -
Thirdly, they aoiU keep till Monday,
good care is taken.''
Then we can carry them to school,
oyfully exclaimed Lila.
And what do you think of Mr..
'rooks now?' asked mamma.
"Why, don't know achat to think.
m SO surprised. Are you certain
ley'r re from him?''
. Judge so, from what Rosa told me
lst night Mr.. Brooks asked her who
on were, and when she told him YOU
ere going to send the rubbers as
aientine to Dinah, he said; Il believe
il write down theirnames: One good
Urn deserves another And more
ian that Rosa says he is one of the
Indest men she ever knew, and far
ON being as cross as he looks.''
" l think " said Lila, Il shall re-
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