"Hullo, old Square-Toes," he hiccupped; "what the devil are you?" "Friend, thee is shaky on thy legs," said Ringan, in a mild voice, "It were well for thee to be in bed.

" "Hold your peace, Square-Toes," cried the leader, "and let's get to business.

Several times he faltered, for the devil showed him, first, all his old friends calling him "Saint" and "Square-toes," and a dozen hard names, and whispered to him that his motives would be misunderstood, and he would only be left alone with the new boy; whereas it was his duty to keep all means of influence, that he might do good to the largest number.

It wasn't his square-toe shoes that made the difference, or his grey hat, or his baggy trousers.