His soul was a great deal bigger than his body, and he was always generous, even to his own injury, among his companions.

It was evident to him that Tom had no claim to any part of the reward; but he could not endure the thought even of being accused of meanness.
"I'll tell you what I will do, if you think I ought to share with you.

I will leave it out to Squire Lee; and if he thinks you ought to have half, or any part of the money, I will give it to you." "No, you don't; you want to get me into a scrape for hooking jack.

I see what you are up to." "I will state the case to him without telling him who the boys are." "No, you don't! You want to be mean about it.

Come, hand over half the money." "I will not," replied Bobby, who, when it became a matter of compulsion, could stand his ground at any peril.
"How much have you got ?" "Thirty-five dollars." "By jolly! And you mean to keep it all yourself ?" "I mean to give it to my mother." "No, you won't! If you are going to be mean about it, I'll smash your head!" This was a favorite expression with Tom Spicer, who was a noted bully among the boys of Riverdale.