Judge — February 17, 1894 — page 7: what you’re looking at

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JUDGE THIRSTY THOMAS'S SUCCESSFUL SCHEME. ‘S E ADVENTURES OF A VALENTINE. Crauford—" Confound it! 1 was sure 1 would find Grimshaw in his den. However, he will probably soon return, so I'll wait. I wonder if he hasn't a drop of that old Sauterne left. (Opens closet.) Gad! what's this? A box of old valentines, as I live! I always thought there was some romance in poor Grim’s life, Nature never makes such a confirmed cynic of a man. (Looks through the box.) By Jove! what a fine valentine—one of those rare old ones I searched for in vain, If I had one like it to send Madge she would capitulate at once. Yes, Ill do it, I'l beg Grim to give it to me. He's the biggest-hearted cynic in town, and never refuses to help a fellow. (An hour, passes.) _It doesn't look as if he “And their spirits rushed together at the was coming back to-night. Hang the touching of the lips."—Zeunyson's Locksley luck! I can’t wait any longer, and 1 Hall. j must send the valentine at once to have it reach her in time. Well, here's a dilemma, I must say, But, pshaw! dear old Grim won't mind. I'll just leave a note explaining how 1 came to take the valentine, and make it right with him the next time we meet.” SPIRITUAL AFFINITY, Tuursty THomAs—" Come along, old man, Let's have a drink.— A VALENTINE TRIOLET. HE souvenir I send to you to-day Is wrapped in love and fastened with a kiss In token of a time of future bliss ; ‘The souvenir I send to you to-day Will do its duty if it whispers, ** This Is the plea of one who fain would say ‘The souvenir I send to you to-day Madge (laughing and crying by turns)—" Well, if this isn't a miracle! 1 would know that valentine among a mill- ion, It was so pretty it almost broke my heart when I returned it to Mr. Grimshaw with his letters. And to think that after all these years it should have come back tome. How unexpected it all is! Every one told me he was a confirmed cynic and never looked at a woman after our aflair was over. How different it might have been if the dear old fellow had known 1 | really cared for him and love him still. But he was so hasty in those days, and of course I had to be proud too. I'm so glad he has taken the first step toward a recon- ciliation! I'll write to him at once and explain all, It was all my blame we ever quarreled, any way, and I'm just going to tell him how sorry I am and that I never loved any one but him.” kiss,’ Atice cRany, PROOF POSITIVE. Miss Waldo —" So your daughter is a great lover of poetry ?” Mrs. Lakeside —* You're just shout ing. She stood in front of a window to- day, and I couldn't get her away until she'd read all the valentines.” UNFORTUNATE. ] SENT 2 comic valentine; ‘twas merci. Jasuas Jay o'connmet. Severe and full of biting wit. ; : _ But ah, that in a moment of forgetfulness 3 ZA I should have signed my name to it. Md, | Mi GREAT INDUCEMENTS. s+] AM deeply gratified at your determination to join the church,” said the Rev. Dr. Thirdly to young Mr. Trivvet. “Might I ask what decided you to take that step?” “Certainly. you. may,” re- plied Trivvet. “Dr. Talmage says there will be three women to one man there.” HER OPPORTUNITY. Ned—"1 hear Miss Rouge offered herself as a valentine.” Ted —" Well, she should make a very nice one, being . hand-painted.” WHAT ALARMED HER. Burglar—"Sho, miss! 1 wouldn't harm a hair of your head.” Young woman—"It_ isn’t my hair that I'm thinking of; Ban-renper—"*Say, A BRAND-NRW PAIR OF PANTS. it’s my pocket-book.” Jes’ settle fer those beers. young felier! what yer dreamin’ about? can't wait all night.” comicbooks.com