Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1890-02-06
"HERBERT WILSON, ESQ"

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"HERBERT WILSON, ESQ"
How Berries Valentine Was Directed,
and What Became of 1t.
Hundreds and hundreds of valentines
were scattered about the floor: some in
envelopes, some in boxes, all shapes and
sizes. The curious part of it was that
every one was addressed to the same
very crazy letters: Herbert Wilson,
Esq"
BERTHE was simply bewildered. Who
could have sent so many valentines to
him?
Quickly taking hold of the biggest box
he began to open it. All at once the lid
flew up, and hit him in the face. Then
the other boxes jumped up and began
to knock his head, arms, and legs; and
then they all began shouting: st is
Valentines Day at last
BERTHE rubbed his eyes, gave him self
shake, and woke to find that it was
only dream.
There were no valentines knocking
him, but his sister Rhoda was knocking
at his door, trying to wake him, and
shouting: Its Valentines Day. Wake
up. BERTHE. wonder who will have the
most valentines.''
With one bound BERTHE was out of
bed, and before Rhoda had finished ty-
ing her pinafore he was halfway down
stairs.
''Rat-a-tat-tat.' came the pos man' 5
knock at the door, and five letters were
left in Bertie's hands.
But just as he was going to examine
his treasures hand was stretched over
his shoulder. and Rhoda snatched the
letters from him, and ran with them in
to the breakfaSt-room.
''Rhoda. BERTHE, What noise!" ex-
claimed Mrs. Wilson.
'Mother-the letters" gasped Rhoda
quite out of breath.
valentines Day" said Berthe;
'there's one for me on the top"
Say Good morning properly, chill
dren. and give me the letters" said Mr.
Wilson.
He looked at the letters.
Zone for Rhoda, one for mother and
three for me-" he said; There are none
for you, BERTHE. You are not Herbert
Wilson, Esq The top one is for me-"
BERTHE went very red, and murmured
something about feeling sure it was for
him. But no one took any notice.
There, Master BERTHE" cried Rhoda,
''who has the most Valentines"
But BERTHE was anxiously watching
his father Mr.. Wilson, however, did
not seem in any hurry to- open his let
ters.
''Well, as it is Valentines Day, chill
dren," he said, .'how would you like a
half-holiday this afternoon, and drive
with me into town.
How would they like it? Rhoda
beamed, and troubled BERTHE nearly
smiled.
Il am sure they would Like it very
much" said Mrs. Wilson. What time
do you start?'
1.-Two o'clock; so come home early
from school,"
ut is time you were off now, chill
dren," said Mrs. Wilson. Run and get
ready"
Rhoda jumped up, but BERTHE walked
fathers chair he glanced longingly at
the unopened letter.
When he returned to the room with
his hat on he looked very unhappy, for
he saw the letter in his fathers hand.
He stepped forward to speak, but to his
surprise his father said:
Il am sorry. children, to have to dis
appoint you, but this is notice of a
meeting which | must attend. / shall
have to go into town much earlier
OH" said Rhoda; and it was very
long OH
Mr.. Wilson turned to his wife.
''It is very queer" he said. Il thought
the meeting was next week, not this"
Ask Mr. Brown about it," said Mrs.
Wilson: ''he is sure to know"
Il will. Rhoda, as you go to school,
take this note in to Mr.. Brown, and ask
if he has had one like it,
Shall / take it?" asked BERTHE.
"Well, you may both take it; and if it
is all right you need not come back
BERTHE put his sachel over his shout
der very thoughtfully-so thoughtfully
that he never noticed that he had for
gotten to put any books in it first
Rhoda took the big umbrella, and then
hand-in-hand they went down the walk
BERTHE looked very cross. He felt so
worried that he never looked round to
wave his hand to his mother. who stood
at the gate watching the children
BERTHE" said Rhoda, gently, cit is q
pity we can not have our ride
| ''Ume said BERTHE.
/ 'sBertie," said Rhoda again, 81 am so
Iprry I had valentine and you didn't.
Eou are certain to have one some time
tday, because'-th she hesitated-
because l sent you one myself"
fRhoda, I'll" began BERTHE, but just
TIN Rhoda ran across the road to gem
tlaan.
VI. dear, it's Mr.. Brown" said BERTHE.
Heatched Mr.. Brown open the letter,
he wv Mr.. Brown frown, and then
heahhim say something about NO no.
tIce;bnsense. Speak to father" Then
trowhg, Mr.. Brown walked back to
the h$e, followed by Rhoda and Ber-
tie.
"Didpu mean to insult me, Mr.. Will
son, aed Mr.. Brown, sending me a
silly ven like this and asking if / had
receivedae?''
Verse said Mr.. Wilson, verse?
sent you notice of a meeting"
But Mr-srown passed him the pa
per On twas written in very tipsy
letters
The ross red. the yiolet's blue,
} Carnate sweet, aud so are you;
ANA SO athey that send you this,
Ana Wnese meet Wen have kiss