Andy, who had seen the trick, smiled, but he was satisfied with the recovery of the purse.
The passengers looked puzzled. They had not made up their minds as to the guilt or innocence of the man charge with the theft.
"You see, young man," said Andy's neighbor, in a tone of reproof, "you were mistaken."
Andy smiled again.
"I saw him drop the purse on the floor," he answered, quietly.
"Bless my soul! Are you sure?"
"Yes, sir."
The passengers left the car, Andy and the thief among them.
Andy lost track of his acquaintance till, as they reached Fulton Street, he heard some one hissing in his ear:
"Boy, you are too fresh! I'll get even with you yet!"