"I just passed by a clock in Melvin & Adams's jewelry store, and it isn't time for me to be on the corner." "Gimme the baby," demanded Josephine.

She attempted to pull the carriage away from Maria, but Maria, although her strength was inferior, had spirit enough to cope with any poor white.

Her little fingers clutched like iron.

"I shall not give her up until four o'clock," said she.

"Go back to the corner." Josephine's only answer was a tug which dislodged Maria's fingers and hurt her.