The gentleman left disgusted with newsboys.
“I will let you boys settle this among yourselves,” said the president.
They went upon the street, into the alley. Half an hour later the newsboy accused of swearing returned. Timidly he approached the president and said.
“I swore but I will never do it again, and I mean it, I am sorry.”
At the door the president saw four little faces peeping through the window. They were watching their friend.
“Where is your badge?” asked the president.
“The boys took it from me, they’re out there,” he replied.
They were beckoned to come in.
“Did you do the right thing?” one of the boys asked the accused.