Phil, the Fiddler

ild to produce no particular discomfort in those exposed to it. We advance our story two months, and behold Phil setting out for his day's wandering

or warmer than in the warmer months! Yet, Phil, with his natural vigorous frame, was better able to bear the rigor of the winte

m manifest, unless because he suspected that two would plan something prejudicial to his interests. Phil, who was generall

might be the weather, they were compelled to expose themselves to its severity. However the boys might suffer, they must bring home the usual amount. But

Filippo," said Giacom

acomo. Are y

th chattering. "I wish I were back

arm overcoat like that boy," pointing out a boy clad in a thick overcoat, and a

ddlers, and he could not help

re you cold? You look as if you

d Phil. "W

gloves for one of you. I wish I had another pair. Th

d gloves from his pocket

but having received them

n I am, Giacomo," h

e cold, too

nds in my pockets

an; for, though Phil had learned considerable E

n Brooklyn, having crossed the ferry in the morning. They had wandered to a part not

mewhere and get wa

ery store. We w

eevish-looking man, with lightish hair, stood behind

e vagabonds?" he exclaimed, harsh

il. "May we stand by y

gabonds in the city?" said the grocer, with a

knowing whether he w

id the grocer, harshly. "I don't w

rance entered the store. He heard the grocer's la

oys want, Mr. Pe

time in my shop. I have no

l. "We only want to war

here," said the

it do you to let these poor boys get warm by your fire? It will cost you nothing;

ntleman who addressed him was a regular and profitable customer, a

oy," he said, with an ill

ould have granted from a motive of humanity, more especially as, afte

cer perceived that h

fact is, I had no objections to the boys warming themselves, but they

ok like thieves. Did you ever have anyth

r, hesitatingly; "but it is likely t

say that of anyone

hil, indignantly; for he

ed the grocer. "Come and warm

rew near the stove. They spread out their hands,

gentleman who had interceded in thei

eight,

live in

n New

u go out e

sig

nce you came

yea

u like to

o his companion. "I would like to

me have you? With

the pa

hat means yo

r," answ

kind

e do not bring ho

t makes you stay with him? D

etim

e padrone do

s to fin

e does-wh

them for a

is a brute. Why don't yo

e reason for their cherishing this opinion. However brutal his treatment, I know of no case where the law has stepped in to rescue the young victim. This is partly, no doubt, because the boys, few of whom can speak the English language, do not know their rights, and s

ewhipping," said the gentleman, impetuously. "Can

hey get," said the grocer, who would probably hav

igned no reply

nty-five cents for each of you. I have one piece of advice for you. If your

ore," said t

'good-by.' Well, goo