"Ignorance, like poverty, can be remedied," said the young man. "I shall obtain a private tutor for you, and expect you to spend some hours daily in learning." Tony's face brightened up.
"That is just what I would like," he said.
"You would like it better than going to school?"
"Yes, for at school I should be obliged to go into a class with much younger boys."
"While with a tutor you can go on as fast as you please."
"Yes, sir."
"To-night we both need a little recreation. Suppose we go to some place of amusement. Have you ever been to Barnum's?"
"Yes, sir, but I didn't take a reserved seat."
"I suppose not."