I would examine them well before paying any money for them."

So the future clothing merchant chatted to himself, and did not take
notice that a tall, handsomely dressed and gentlemanly-looking stranger
was gazing upon him with a smile of benevolent good-comradeship, and at
length spoke to him.

"You appear to be a stranger here, my young friend," he said in a
winning tone, and he lifted his glossy silk hat as he spoke.

"Yes, sir; I was never in Frankfort before; and came only yesterday."

"Then I am sure that there is much to see and to hear that will be new
to you."

"Yes, for I came from the country, and this is the first city I have
ever seen."

"But can you enjoy it so well alone?"

"I am not alone; two of my classmates are with me. They have gone into
this clothing house, and when they come back they will hold my dog and
I will go."

"Then I will remain with you until they come, for I love the company of
young people. I will also be a protection to you, for there are many bad
characters in a great city."

"Yes, I have read and heard of them and it is very kind in you to stay.
I have read in our newspapers of the cunning rogues, and I am on the