He looked upon our young hero as his only friend; for there was no other of the boys who seemed to care for him or able to help him.
"Is it you, Filippo ?" he said.
"Yes, Giacomo.

What luck have you had ?" "Not much.

I have only a little more than a dollar.

I am so tired; but I don't dare go back.

The padrone will beat me." An idea came to Phil.