Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1913-02-13

you've got to go with me. Yes, SIR"
! pulling at Uncle Dams coat. Come
on. Does your little girl live near Gym
THAI"
That's a secret" whispered Uncle
Dan mysteriously. lyon shall learn
presently"
Uncle Dan turned up the street with
him and walked directly to Cynthia's
! door.
Are you going to wait for mel"
asked Dan Junior
Certainly. can't go without my
agent. can IL" appealed Uncle Dan.
Dan junior smiled at this display Of
good comradeship on the part of his
young uncle. Then he pressed the
electric button on the door, peering
anxiously through the glass. Present.
ly the door was opened by beautiful
young woman with eyes just the color
Of the violets in the box in Uncle
Dams hand.
Miss Edna Marvln's cheeks flushed
softly when she met the eyes Of the
larger caller.
1--WE brought this to Cynthia" an
nounced Dan Junior, holding up the
envelope. Uncle Dan came along,
because it's Valentines day, and I'm
his special agent"
"Oh, see." laughed Miss Marvin,
recovering from her surprise. "Come
in" she invited them.
"Thank you." said Uncle Dan in a
strange voice. that made Dan Junior
stare ut him as Miss Marvin ushered
them into the sunny parlor.
Have Seats" said Cynthia's auntie.
Mamma and Cynthia have gone over
to the postoffice. but they will be back
| in few minutes"
Dan junior looked disappointed; but,
seeing Uncle Dan place the box OF
flowers on the piano stool. he said:
"iou ought to see the valentine that
Uncle Dan has in that box for his lit
| tie girl"
Indeed. should like to see it."
smiled Miss Marvin.
"You won't care If show Auntie
edna your valentine. will you, Uncle
Damp asked the little boy. crossing to
he piano STOOL
NO, indeed; go ahead" consented his
1ncle, fumbling somewhat nervously
witlrhis hat.
"YOu see. auntie." the emissary ex-
because his little girl went with ancth-
ar fellow. 1t made him cross and
,ranky, but l persuaded him to send
aer a valentine and tell her he was
sorry he fused with her. wanted
him to send her heart like he helped
me make for Cynthia" he continued.
untying the card that fastened the box.
but Uncle Dan said that might be 60
ing too far"
What did Uncle Dan mean by 60
ing too far?" inquired Miss Marvin half
mischievously. but hiding her pretty
face in the little fellows fluffy hair.
II guess he meant he loved her, but
was afraid to tell her." specialized Dan
junior
You have it right, youngster," I'm
Gle Dan laughed nervOusly.
IF loved little girl I'd tell her
right out. and I'd kiss her, too" declar.
ed the emissary positively. Uncle Dan
says he's never kissed his little girl.
Don't you think he ought?'
"Oh, the lovely flOwers!" cried Miss
Marvin rapturously as she glanced at
the card pinned to the bouquet. Then
she hid very rosy face back Of the
fragrant bunch as she held it as
screen between her and the larger
caller.
do you like them, auntie?" asked
Dan junior, putting his arms about the
pretty neck.
"Violets and lilies Of the valley are
my favorites," she answered, resting
burning cheek against his hair.
"That's what Uncle Dan said about
his little girl when we picked the flow
ers. Auntie Edna, wish you were I'm
Gle Dams little girl; then you could be
! my really, truly auntie. Why, how red