Something else that gave the children enjoyment was the passage
through the train, every now and then, of the boy who sold candy,
books and magazines. He would pass along between the seats, dropping
into them, or into the laps of the passengers, packages of candy, or
perhaps a paper or book. This was to give the traveler time to look
at it, and make up his or her mind whether or not to buy it.

A little later the boy would come along to collect the things he had
left, and get the money for those the people kept for themselves. Ted
and Jan were very desirous, each time, that the boy should sell
something, and once, when he had gone through the car and had taken
in no money, he looked so disappointed that Jan whispered to her
father:

"Won't you please buy something from him?"

"Buy what?" asked Mr. Martin.

"A book or some candy from the newsboy," repeated the little girl.
"He looks awful sorry."

"Hum! Well, it is too bad if he didn't sell anything," said Mr.
Martin. "I guess I can buy something. What would you like, something
to read or something to eat?"

"Some pictures to look at," suggested Teddy. "Then we can show 'em
to Trouble. Mother just gave us some cookies."

"Then I guess you've had enough to eat," laughed Mr. Martin. "Here,