"
The other turned at the caution, and seeing the approach of one
of the Metropolitan police quickly vanished. He had a wholesome
fear of these guardians of the public peace, and did not care to
court their attention.
Edward turned away, but in a moment felt a hand tugging at his
coat. Looking around, he saw that it was Phil.
"Grazia, signore," said Phil, gratefully.
"I suppose that means 'Thank you'?"
Phil nodded.
"All right, Johnny! I am glad I was by to save you from that
bully."
CHAPTER III
GIACOMO
After eating the apple Phil decided to buy his frugal dinner.
He, therefore, went into a baker's shop, and bought two penny
rolls and a piece of cheese. It was not a very luxurious repast,
but with the apple it was better than usual. A few steps from
the shop door he met another Italian boy, who was bound to the
same padrone.
"How much money have you, Giacomo?" asked Phil, speaking, of
course, in his native tongue.
"Forty cents. How much have you?"
"A dollar and twenty cents."
"You are very lucky, Filippo."
"A rich signora gave me fifty cents for playing to her sick boy.
Then I sang for some schoolboys, and they gave me some money.
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