The officer walks away, boxing the ears of the urchin who attacked Nell as he crosses the street.

"Thanks," Nell says. "I've had that one on my back for a while. Good to see him saunter off with his tail between his legs."

"You're welcome," you say. "Just don't go getting yourself in more trouble."

"What's the point of being out here if not to get in trouble? You look fancy, but you ain't got much sense."

You think to object but decide to try reason instead. "What about that snitch? Won't he find another time to get the police?"

"Judson's just mad that I whupped him in ball yesterday. He'll get used to it."

"I see. Well, thank you, but now I should read my papers," you conclude.

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