Shy. St. Valentine -- Don't be afraid to take 'em, boys. They're valentines; not subpoenas: John S. Pughe, centerfold lllustration showing an old man labeled "St. Valentine" carrying a "U.S. Mail" letter pouch, delivering valentines to "Col. W.D. Mann", John A. "McCall", Henry H. "Rogers", John D. Rockefeller, Jr., John D. "Rockefeller", "Son McCurdy", Edward L. "Hamilton", and Richard "Pat McCurdy", in Puck, v. 59, no. 1511, 14 February 1906 (Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress)
Valentine's -- day when it's sometimes unwise to enquire
For whom the toga'd postman knocks, or delivery-door bell tolls.
Smarter perhaps to become small, hide under the refrigerator.
For whom the toga'd postman knocks, or delivery-door bell tolls.
Smarter perhaps to become small, hide under the refrigerator.
North Side Gang members following the Chicago St. Valentine's Day Massacre: photo by Tony Berardi, 14 February 1929; image by Thejoker111, 22 November 2008 (Chicago History Museum)
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