mnmmiamiimmmm 4 ' ' ; ! I X i I - 1 y i y 6 Ji k t 4 M ts ' ci yf. H i n It. of tn. ,"? la am I del " m tlvi dr his wo oft to I ova Yfm ... an buc hard wbrt am In uo) cure nr! "Ah, this is the line I have yearned to follow. It is my op portUnity to brighten love's young dream, and" "Some valentines? Yes, ladies. I'll wait on you in a moment, sir. Now, do you wish the comic variety, or " Very pretty, these. It's so appropriate to have the cupids and birdlets gamboling about on them. This large one? It is intended for a symbolic gift." m j i . ' r t 'It is meant as a frame for a photograph, you see. clever conceit. Means 'May f be your valentine ?' " Quite a "What's that, madam? You'll take this comic? This is no COMIC!" You need not apologize, madam. Although I am a workingman, I have a soul above some forms of wit. I don't care if you DO report me. I'm not going to be anybody's comic valentine." mm A Warning. I've shtood yer tricks an' foolish pranks This good Ion while for them no thanks Aich wake ye've thried yer besht to see How yet could make fool av me. So now. take war rnln. This musht shtop Or there'll be throuble sure. THE COP. To a "Nice Little Girl. Whin ye've a shmoilein face I know Ye're up to thricks that fool me so. Whin ye've a look that's schwate an' koind I'm watch in ye, now, do ye moind? Wan day ye'll get some warrum touches From wan ye persecute. THE DUCHESS. To a Faithful Officer. The roundsman thinks you're on your beat You're in our kitchen,-vhere you eat The meat and bread and cakes and pies Some day you'll get a great surprise The sergeant will learn you are tricky Unless you're good to LITTLE MICKEY. To the Ruler of the Kitchen Dear Duchess, I admire you so That's why I never like to stop Arranging pleasant plans, you know. To cheer you and your faithful cop; O, Duchess, when you get your palace. Do not forget kind little ALICE. I f V J..IM