Valentine's Day

It is the custom among the youth of Beauneville who attend Beauneville Latin to send notes and gifts on Valentine's Day to the object -- or objects -- of their affection. Said notes may be slipped under doors, placed in mailboxes or be delivered anonymously, but they always convey serious intent; thus, in Beauneville, one does not witness the scattershot sort of Valentine greetings one observes elsewhere. If you get a Valentine in Beauneville, it means that somebody wants you. But you may not always know who.

On Valentine's Day morning, Roderick found one instantly recognizable greeting in the mailbox. It read:

Let's cuddle. Love, Megan

Roderick did not receive a Valentine from Molly, nor did he give her one. They both agreed that no such communication was necessary.

Natasha waddled to the door and found a small gift-wrapped box. Opening it, she found a recording of songs of Fanny Mendelssohn, with a note from Henry. She was in rapture.

Molly Bloom, Megan Cupcake, Bibi Ericson and a host of other girls all found unsigned notes. They all instantly recognized Donny Clapper's unique grammar, style and approach to amour.

Dickie Wickett sent Katie Zeppelin an amorous email. She hearted him on Facebook.

Bibi Ericson is unfamiliar with Beauneville customs concerning Valentine's Day. At lunch, she approached Roderick.

"Vat eez ze Day of Falentine? Eet eez about ze sex, ya?"

Roderick nodded. "Possibly."

Mary Bloom received a number of queries about a possible Valentines Day date, all of which she declined. Marketing 101: customers value something more when it's hard to get.

Catherine Bloom wrote a note to Mr. Fuzzums:

Happy Valentine's Day. To my dearest, my one and only, my love.

In the darkness of Catherine's backpack, Mr. Fuzzums sought to woo Miss Kitty. Miss Kitty, however, in keeping with her character, was demure.