He reached in his pocket and, pulling out a small box, held it toward her.
The lid was punched full of holes.
"Reginald," he said solemnly. "I've had him all winter. Some boys caught
him in the park, and I brought him home."
He left her standing there speechless with surprise, with the box in her
hand, and ran down the stairs and out into the Street. At the foot of the
steps he almost collided with Dr. Ed.
"Back to see Sidney?" said Dr. Ed genially. "That's fine, Joe. I'm glad
you've made it up."
The boy went blindly down the Street.