lookout for them. My comrades could be more easily deceived than I, for
I am quite sure that I would know one the moment I saw him; and would
like to see one."

"Your reply proves to me that you are intelligent and thoughtful beyond
your years, and certainly have no need of anyone to protect you, for you
can take care of yourself. I wish other boys would read more about these
light-fingered people and they would be on their guard. Now you might be
seeing something while you are waiting for your friends. We might walk
about the square and they will see us when they come out of the store,
for we will keep in sight of it."

Fritz was pleased with this proposal and walked slowly along with his
new acquaintance, who pointed out with his cane objects of interest and
at times laid his hand on the boy's shoulder like an affectionate
father, and Fritz felt perfectly at home with him.

At length they reached a tall column upon which was pasted many bills
and placards.

"Have you read this?" asked the new acquaintance, pointing to one of
them with his cane.

"No, sir."

"Well now, read it aloud."

"Way to the Zoological Aquarium," repeated Fritz.

"Now this one."