Neither Alfred nor Oscar, I am sorry to say, was entirely free from this wicked and disgusting habit; but they had made so little advance in this vice, compared with their new friend, that even they were slightly shocked by the frequent and often startling oaths of Joseph.
The younger lad, whose name was Stephen, appeared to be quite unlike his brother.

Though sociable, he was less gay and more reserved than Joseph, but he seemed to be much interested in the novel sights that met his eye at every step.
On their way, the boys came to a cellar which was occupied by a dealer in fruits and other refreshments.

Around the entrance were arranged numerous boxes of oranges, apples, nuts, candy, and similar articles, to tempt the passer-by to stop and purchase.

The owner was not in sight, and Joseph, as he passed along, boldly helped himself from one of the boxes, taking a good hand-full of walnuts.

On looking around, a moment after, he saw a man running up the cellar steps, and concluded that he, too, had better quicken his pace.