At that moment a policeman came up.
“What’s the matter?” he asked.
“My window was broke—dat’s what’s de matter.”
“Who broke it?” asked the policeman.
“I caught dat boy standing outside,” pointing to Joe.
“Aha, you young rascal! I’ve caught you, have I? I’ve had my eye on you for weeks!”
And Joe, to his dismay, found himself collared anew.
“I’ve only been in the city two days,” said Joe.
“Take him to jail!” exclaimed the German.
And the policeman was about to march off poor Joe, when a voice of authority stayed him.