"Only one of each, to-night," said Mrs. Spencer, smiling. "I don't want two invalids for valentines, I can assure you."
So lots of the good things were left over for next day, and Marjorie remarked that she thought the next day's feast was always about as much fun as the party any way.
"Now for our presents," said Delight, as the last plates were removed, and they sat round the table still feasting their eyes on the pretty trinkets that decorated it.
So Mrs. Spencer opened her parcel first.
She found a silver photograph frame shaped like a heart. Of course, Mr.
Spencer had sent it, and the pretty card with it read:
"As at my verse I'm sure you'd sniff,
I simply send this little gift.
"VALENTINE."
The Spencers seemed to think this a fine poem but Marjorie secretly wondered if a grown-up man could think those words rhymed!
Miss Hart opened her box next, and found a heart-shaped filigree gold brooch of great beauty. The Maynards had sent her this, not only as a valentine, but as a token of gratitude for her kindness to Marjorie.
These verses were written on a fancy card: