"Hasn't he just as much right to sell papers as you?"
"He can go somewhere else."
"So can you."
"He's a new boy. This is the first day he's sold papers."
"Then you ought to be able to keep up with him. What's your name, young un?"
This question was, of course, addressed to Ben.
"Ben," answered our young hero. He did not think it necessary to mention his other name, especially as, having run away from home, he had a vague idea that it might lead to his discovery.
"Well, Ben, go ahead and sell your papers. I'll see that you have fair play."
"Thank you," said Ben. "I'm not afraid of either of them."
"Both of them might be too much for you."