Munson Aldrich Havens

Name: Old Valentines — IX
Author: Munson Aldrich Havens

Old Valentines — IX (1914)

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“Old Valentines — IX”, published in 1914, is a work by Munson Aldrich Havens. It explores elements such as Rowlandson, Phyllis and valentines.

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Munson Aldrich Havens, Old Valentines — IX (1914)

“ Sir Peter stood silently by the fireplace, his back turned to the old bookseller. Mr. Rowlandson set his empty wine-glass carefully on the table, and then drew from their paper the valentines Phyllis had left at the shop.
"I read an essay of Mr. Benson's, last night,—and one bit comes to me now," he said. "The essay opens with an old French proverb, 'To make one's self beloved is the best way to be useful.' Then the essayist goes on to say that this is one of the deep sayings which young men, and even young women, ignore; which middle-aged folk hear with a certain troubled surprise? ”

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Munson Aldrich Havens, Old Valentines — IX (1914)

“ Rowlandson smiled again, at Sir Peter's back. He turned the valentines over, one at a time:—
"My me! My me!" he mused, aloud. "Think of all the old loves, of bygone years, these represent. School-boy and schoolgirl loves—most of them, probably; springtime loves. The perfume will always linger in these poor, faded leaves. You never married, Sir Peter, did you? ”

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Munson Aldrich Havens, Old Valentines — IX (1914)

“ Under his arm were three parcels.
"Glad to see you, Rowlandson," said Sir Peter. "How have you been since we met last? H'm. It must be two years, or longer."
"Thank you. I have enjoyed very good health, Sir Peter. Yes, it is all of two years. I hope you are quite well, sir."
"Fair; fair," said Sir Peter.
"We do not get younger as we grow older," observed Mr. Rowlandson. He laid two of the parcels on the big table, under the reading-lamp, and proceeded to untie the other.
A smile flickered across Sir Peter's face; he liked the old bookseller's sturdy, independent ways. ”

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Munson Aldrich Havens, Old Valentines — IX (1914)

“ Rowlandson smiled pleasantly, and patted the old valentines under his hand.
"And then," he continued, "the essayist says, we make further discoveries that give us pain; that when we have seemed to ourselves most impressive, we have only been pretentious; that riches are only a talisman against poverty; that influence comes mostly to people who do not pursue it, and do not even know they possess it; and that the real rewards of life have fallen to simple-minded and unselfish people who have not sought them. ”

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Munson Aldrich Havens, Old Valentines — IX (1914)

“ Mr. Rowlandson held his wine-glass to the light again, and looked through it with half-closed eyes.
"Fifty pounds," he quietly repeated, "and took her note, with interest at five per cent. I could have made it six as well as not, she wanted the money so badly."
Sir Peter turned his back on the bookseller the pen busied itself with the check. A moment later it was offered to him.
"Thank you, Sir Peter. My interest in this transaction is not for sale." Mr. Rowlandson spoke in a low tone, firmly.
"But I say my niece shall not be indebted to you! Not one penny!" ”

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Munson Aldrich Havens, Old Valentines — IX (1914)

“ Benson, that the sun and moon and the eleven stars, to say nothing of the sheaves, will make obeisance to us. And then, as we grow older the visions fade. The eleven stars seem unaware of our existence and we are content if, in a quiet corner, a single sheaf gives us a nod of recognition. ”

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Munson Aldrich Havens, Old Valentines — IX (1914)

“ Sir Peter's fist came down on one of the parcels lying on the table. There was a crash of broken glass. Mr. Rowlandson's eyes twinkled merrily.
"That is the Charterhouse print," said he. "My customer will be disappointed. It was promised for this evening."
The trivial incident cooled Sir Peter's wrath.
"I insist on your taking the check, Rowlandson" he said sternly. "You will understand it is an impossible situation. My niece is not under the necessity of seeking aid from strangers. She knows that all I have is hers. ”

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Munson Aldrich Havens, Old Valentines — IX (1914)

“ Old Rowlandson is a brick."
"He is a very shrewd man of business," said Phyllis, looking at John with misgivings "He always has a sum of ready money laid by, for perfectly businesslike investments."
"Of course," he reassured her.
He knew he could meet the interest on Phyllis's note. As to the principal—well, if worst came to worst he would be justified in breaking his promise to his father that he would never borrow on his expectations. Justified! John could almost see his father's smile of approval. ”

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