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CHAPTER XIX. ANOTHER ARREST.
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 Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous1 to our friend Dick.
 
He felt that the book-keeper had acted meanly to him, and he meant to have his revenge if a good opportunity should ever offer. He was very much disappointed to think he must do without the watch which he had set his heart upon. He would have felt no particular scruples2 against stealing it, but that would be rather dangerous. He began to wish he had kept the pocket-book. Very probably it contained more than enough to buy the watch.
 
But, in spite of his disappointment, he had one satisfaction. He had avenged3 himself upon Dick, whom he had long disliked. He knew nothing of Tim Ryan's testimony4, and supposed there was no doubt of Dick's conviction. He would like very well to have been present at the trial; but he had unpleasant associations connected with the court-room at the Tombs, having figured there on several occasions in an important but not very enviable capacity.
 
As he was standing5 by the park railings, his particular friend and admirer, Limpy Jim, came up.
 
"Mornin', Jim," said Micky. "What luck?"
 
"None at all," said Jim. "I haven't had a shine yet, and I'm precious hungry."
 
"Come and take breakfast with me," said Micky, in an unusual fit of generosity6; for he was generally more willing to be treated than to treat.
 
"Have you got stamps enough?"
 
"Look at this," and Micky displayed the bill which he had received from Gilbert.
 
"You're in luck, Micky. Did you make all that by shines?"
 
"Never mind how I made it. I guess it's good. Come along if you're hungry."
 
Limpy Jim followed Micky across Printing-House Square to a cheap restaurant on Nassau Street, between Ann and Beekman Streets, and they were soon partaking with relish7 of a breakfast which, as they were not very fastidious, proved abundantly satisfactory.
 
"I've got some news," said Micky, after he had drained his cup of coffee. "You haven't forgot Ragged8 Dick, have ye?"
 
"He's set up for a gentleman. I saw him a week ago strutting9 round as if he lived on Fifth Avenue."
 
"Well, he's set up for something else now."
 
"What's that?"
 
"A pick-pocket."
 
"What?" asked Jim, amazed.
 
"He stole an old chap's pocket-book yesterday afternoon, and I seed a policeman haulin' him off to the p'lice station."
 
"That's where he gets his good clo'es from?" suggested Jim.
 
"Most likely. I expect he's on his way to the Island by this time."
 
"Serve him right for puttin' on airs. He won't pretend to be so much better than the rest of us now."
 
"Wonder what Tom Wilkins'll say? He's a great friend of Dick's."
 
"He's a sneak," said Micky.
 
"That's so. I wanted to borrer a shillin' of him last week, and he wouldn't lend it to me."
 
This Tom Wilkins was a boot-black like the two who were expressing so unfavorable an opinion of his character. He had a mother and two sisters partially10 dependent upon him for support, and faithfully carried home all his earnings11. This accounts for his being unwilling12 to lend Limpy Jim, who had no one to look out for but himself, and never considered it necessary to repay borrowed money. Tom had reason to feel friendly to Dick, for on several occasions, one of which is mentioned in the first volume of this series, Dick had given him help in time of need. He was always ready to defend Dick, when reviled13 by Micky and his followers14, and had once or twice been attacked in consequence. Limpy Jim was right in supposing that nothing would disturb Tom more than to hear that his friend had got into trouble.
 
Micky, who was in a generous mood, bought a couple of cheap cigars, of which he presented one to his satellite. These were lighted, and both boys, feeling more comfortable for the hearty15 meal of which they had partaken, swaggered out into the street.
 
They re-entered the park, and began to look out for patrons.
 
"There's Tom Wilkins now," said Limpy Jim.
 
Tom was busily engaged in imparting a scientific shine to the boots of an old gentleman who was sitting on one of the wooden seats to be found in the neighborhood of the City Hall.
 
When he had completed his task, and risen from his knees, Limpy Jim advanced towards him, and said, with a sneer16, "I've heard fine news about your friend Dick."
 
"What's that?" asked Tom.
 
"He's got nabbed by a 'copp.'"
 
"I don't believe it," said Tom, incredulously.
 
"Isn't it so, Micky?" said Jim, appealing to his friend.
 
"Yes, it's true. I seed him hauled off for pickin' an old fellow's pocket in Chatham Street."
 
"I don't believe it," repeated Tom; but he began to feel a little uneasy. "I saw him and spoke17 to him yesterday mornin'."
 
"What if you did? It didn't happen till afternoon."
 
"Dick wouldn't steal," said Tom, stoutly18.
 
"He'll find it mighty19 hard work provin' that he didn't," said Micky. "You won't see him for the next three months."
 
"Why won't I?"
 
"Because he'll be at the Island. Maybe you'll go there yourself."
 
"If I do, it'll be for the first time," retorted Tom; "and that's more than either of you can say."
 
As this happened to be true, it was of course regarded as offensive.
 
"Shut up, Tom Wilkins!" said Micky, "if you don't want a lickin'."
 
"None of your impudence20!" said Limpy Jim, emboldened21 by the presence and support of Micky, who was taller and stronger than Tom.
 
"I've only told the truth," said Tom, "and you can't deny it."
 
"Take that for your impudence!" said Micky, drawing off, and hitting Tom a staggering blow on the side of the head.
 
Limpy Jim was about to assist Micky, when there was a very unlooked-for interruption. Micky Maguire was seized by the collar, and, turning indignantly, found himself in the grip of a policeman.
 
"So you are fighting, are you, my fine fellow?" demanded the guardian22 of the public peace.
 
"He insulted me," said Micky, doggedly23, not attempting resistance, which he knew would be ineffectual. "Didn't he, Jim?"
 
But Jim had already disappeared. He had a prejudice, easily accounted for, against the metropolitan24 police, and had as little communication with them as possible.
 
"I don't know anything about that," said the policeman. "All I know is that you're wanted."
 
"Just for hittin' him? I didn't hurt him any."
 
"He didn't hurt me much," said Tom, generously, not desiring to see Micky get into trouble on his account.
 
"He says I didn't hurt him," urged Micky. "Can't you let me go?"
 
"That isn't what I want you for," said the policeman.
 
Micky was astonished. The real cause of his arrest never once occurred to him, and he could not understand why he was "wanted."
 
"What is it, then?" he asked in some surprise. "What 'ave I been doin'?"
 
"Perhaps you don't remember relieving an old gentleman of his pocket-book yesterday in Chatham Street."
 
"'Twasn't me."
 
"Who was it then?"
 
"Ragged Dick,—the feller that was took at the time. I seed him pick the man's pocket."
 
"It seems that you remember something about it."
 
"But it was Dick that did it. If he says I did it, he lies."
 
"I've nothing to do with that. You must tell your story to the judge."
 
"Has he let Dick go?"
 
"Yes."
 
Micky received this intelligence with dismay. Somehow it had got out that he was the real thief, and he began to think that his chance of getting off was small. Just then, while in custody25 of the policeman, he saw advancing towards him the man who had inveigled26 him into the plot,—Gilbert, the book-keeper. His anger against Gilbert overcame his prudence27, and he said, "Well, if I did take the pocket-book, I was paid for doin' it, and that was the man that hired me."
 
With some surprise, the policeman listened to this story.
 
"If you don't believe me, just wait till I speak to him."
 
"Mr. Gilbert!" called Micky.
 
Gilbert, who had not till now noticed his confederate, looked up, and, rapidly understanding what had happened, determined28 upon his course.
 
"Who speaks to me?" he said, quietly.
 
"You've got me into trouble, Mr. Gilbert," said Micky, "and I want you to get me out of it."
 
"What does he mean?" asked Gilbert, coolly, addressing the policeman.
 
"You hired me to steal a man's pocket-book, and I'm took up for it," said Micky. "I want you to help me, or I'll be sent to the Island."
 
"The boy must be crazy," said Gilbert, shrugging his shoulders.
 
"You give me a dollar to do it," said Micky, very much incensed29 at the desertion of his confederate.
 
"Do you know the boy?" asked the policeman respectfully, for he put no faith in Micky's statement.
 
"He blacked my boots once," said Gilbert. "That's all I know about him. What is he arrested for?"
 
"For picking pockets. There was another boy arrested on suspicion, but it appeared on trial that he was innocent, and that this boy really took the wallet."
 
"He looks like a young scamp," said Gilbert, coolly. "I'm much obliged to him for introducing my name into the matter. I hope he'll get his desserts."
 
This was too much for Micky's patience. He assailed30 Gilbert with such a shower of oaths that the policeman tightened31 his grip, and shook him vigorously. Gilbert shrugged32 his shoulders, and walked off with apparent unconcern.
 
"Wait till I get free," said Micky, furiously. "I'll fix him."
 
In regard to Micky, I have only to say further at this time, that he was at once conveyed to the Tombs, summarily tried and convicted, and spent the same night on Blackwell's Island, where we leave him for three months.

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1 disastrous 2ujx0     
adj.灾难性的,造成灾害的;极坏的,很糟的
参考例句:
  • The heavy rainstorm caused a disastrous flood.暴雨成灾。
  • Her investment had disastrous consequences.She lost everything she owned.她的投资结果很惨,血本无归。
2 scruples 14d2b6347f5953bad0a0c5eebf78068a     
n.良心上的不安( scruple的名词复数 );顾虑,顾忌v.感到于心不安,有顾忌( scruple的第三人称单数 )
参考例句:
  • I overcame my moral scruples. 我抛开了道德方面的顾虑。
  • I'm not ashamed of my scruples about your family. They were natural. 我并未因为对你家人的顾虑而感到羞耻。这种感觉是自然而然的。 来自疯狂英语突破英语语调
3 avenged 8b22eed1219df9af89cbe4206361ac5e     
v.为…复仇,报…之仇( avenge的过去式和过去分词 );为…报复
参考例句:
  • She avenged her mother's death upon the Nazi soldiers. 她惩处了纳粹士兵以报杀母之仇。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • The Indians avenged the burning of their village on〔upon〕 the settlers. 印第安人因为村庄被焚毁向拓居者们进行报复。 来自《简明英汉词典》
4 testimony zpbwO     
n.证词;见证,证明
参考例句:
  • The testimony given by him is dubious.他所作的证据是可疑的。
  • He was called in to bear testimony to what the police officer said.他被传入为警官所说的话作证。
5 standing 2hCzgo     
n.持续,地位;adj.永久的,不动的,直立的,不流动的
参考例句:
  • After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
  • They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。
6 generosity Jf8zS     
n.大度,慷慨,慷慨的行为
参考例句:
  • We should match their generosity with our own.我们应该像他们一样慷慨大方。
  • We adore them for their generosity.我们钦佩他们的慷慨。
7 relish wBkzs     
n.滋味,享受,爱好,调味品;vt.加调味料,享受,品味;vi.有滋味
参考例句:
  • I have no relish for pop music.我对流行音乐不感兴趣。
  • I relish the challenge of doing jobs that others turn down.我喜欢挑战别人拒绝做的工作。
8 ragged KC0y8     
adj.衣衫褴褛的,粗糙的,刺耳的
参考例句:
  • A ragged shout went up from the small crowd.这一小群人发出了刺耳的喊叫。
  • Ragged clothing infers poverty.破衣烂衫意味着贫穷。
9 strutting 2a28bf7fb89b582054410bf3c6bbde1a     
加固,支撑物
参考例句:
  • He, too, was exceedingly arrogant, strutting about the castle. 他也是非常自大,在城堡里大摇大摆地走。
  • The pompous lecturer is strutting and forth across the stage. 这个演讲者在台上趾高气扬地来回走着。
10 partially yL7xm     
adv.部分地,从某些方面讲
参考例句:
  • The door was partially concealed by the drapes.门有一部分被门帘遮住了。
  • The police managed to restore calm and the curfew was partially lifted.警方设法恢复了平静,宵禁部分解除。
11 earnings rrWxJ     
n.工资收人;利润,利益,所得
参考例句:
  • That old man lives on the earnings of his daughter.那个老人靠他女儿的收入维持生活。
  • Last year there was a 20% decrease in his earnings.去年他的收入减少了20%。
12 unwilling CjpwB     
adj.不情愿的
参考例句:
  • The natives were unwilling to be bent by colonial power.土著居民不愿受殖民势力的摆布。
  • His tightfisted employer was unwilling to give him a raise.他那吝啬的雇主不肯给他加薪。
13 reviled b65337c26ca96545bc83e2c51be568cb     
v.辱骂,痛斥( revile的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • The tramp reviled the man who drove him off. 流浪汉辱骂那位赶他走开的人。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
  • The old man reviled against corruption. 那老人痛斥了贪污舞弊。 来自《简明英汉词典》
14 followers 5c342ee9ce1bf07932a1f66af2be7652     
追随者( follower的名词复数 ); 用户; 契据的附面; 从动件
参考例句:
  • the followers of Mahatma Gandhi 圣雄甘地的拥护者
  • The reformer soon gathered a band of followers round him. 改革者很快就获得一群追随者支持他。
15 hearty Od1zn     
adj.热情友好的;衷心的;尽情的,纵情的
参考例句:
  • After work they made a hearty meal in the worker's canteen.工作完了,他们在工人食堂饱餐了一顿。
  • We accorded him a hearty welcome.我们给他热忱的欢迎。
16 sneer YFdzu     
v.轻蔑;嘲笑;n.嘲笑,讥讽的言语
参考例句:
  • He said with a sneer.他的话中带有嘲笑之意。
  • You may sneer,but a lot of people like this kind of music.你可以嗤之以鼻,但很多人喜欢这种音乐。
17 spoke XryyC     
n.(车轮的)辐条;轮辐;破坏某人的计划;阻挠某人的行动 v.讲,谈(speak的过去式);说;演说;从某种观点来说
参考例句:
  • They sourced the spoke nuts from our company.他们的轮辐螺帽是从我们公司获得的。
  • The spokes of a wheel are the bars that connect the outer ring to the centre.辐条是轮子上连接外圈与中心的条棒。
18 stoutly Xhpz3l     
adv.牢固地,粗壮的
参考例句:
  • He stoutly denied his guilt.他断然否认自己有罪。
  • Burgess was taxed with this and stoutly denied it.伯杰斯为此受到了责难,但是他自己坚决否认有这回事。
19 mighty YDWxl     
adj.强有力的;巨大的
参考例句:
  • A mighty force was about to break loose.一股巨大的力量即将迸发而出。
  • The mighty iceberg came into view.巨大的冰山出现在眼前。
20 impudence K9Mxe     
n.厚颜无耻;冒失;无礼
参考例句:
  • His impudence provoked her into slapping his face.他的粗暴让她气愤地给了他一耳光。
  • What knocks me is his impudence.他的厚颜无耻使我感到吃惊。
21 emboldened 174550385d47060dbd95dd372c76aa22     
v.鼓励,使有胆量( embolden的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • Emboldened by the wine, he went over to introduce himself to her. 他借酒壮胆,走上前去向她作自我介绍。
  • His success emboldened him to expand his business. 他有了成就因而激发他进一步扩展业务。 来自《简明英汉词典》
22 guardian 8ekxv     
n.监护人;守卫者,保护者
参考例句:
  • The form must be signed by the child's parents or guardian. 这张表格须由孩子的家长或监护人签字。
  • The press is a guardian of the public weal. 报刊是公共福利的卫护者。
23 doggedly 6upzAY     
adv.顽强地,固执地
参考例句:
  • He was still doggedly pursuing his studies.他仍然顽强地进行着自己的研究。
  • He trudged doggedly on until he reached the flat.他顽强地、步履艰难地走着,一直走回了公寓。
24 metropolitan mCyxZ     
adj.大城市的,大都会的
参考例句:
  • Metropolitan buildings become taller than ever.大城市的建筑变得比以前更高。
  • Metropolitan residents are used to fast rhythm.大都市的居民习惯于快节奏。
25 custody Qntzd     
n.监护,照看,羁押,拘留
参考例句:
  • He spent a week in custody on remand awaiting sentence.等候判决期间他被还押候审一个星期。
  • He was taken into custody immediately after the robbery.抢劫案发生后,他立即被押了起来。
26 inveigled a281c78b82a64b2e294de3b53629c9d4     
v.诱骗,引诱( inveigle的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • He inveigled them into buying a new car. 他诱惑他们买了一辆新汽车。 来自辞典例句
  • The salesman inveigled the girl into buying the ring. 店员(以甜言)诱使女孩买下戒指。 来自辞典例句
27 prudence 9isyI     
n.谨慎,精明,节俭
参考例句:
  • A lack of prudence may lead to financial problems.不够谨慎可能会导致财政上出现问题。
  • The happy impute all their success to prudence or merit.幸运者都把他们的成功归因于谨慎或功德。
28 determined duszmP     
adj.坚定的;有决心的
参考例句:
  • I have determined on going to Tibet after graduation.我已决定毕业后去西藏。
  • He determined to view the rooms behind the office.他决定查看一下办公室后面的房间。
29 incensed 0qizaV     
盛怒的
参考例句:
  • The decision incensed the workforce. 这个决定激怒了劳工大众。
  • They were incensed at the decision. 他们被这个决定激怒了。
30 assailed cca18e858868e1e5479e8746bfb818d6     
v.攻击( assail的过去式和过去分词 );困扰;质问;毅然应对
参考例句:
  • He was assailed with fierce blows to the head. 他的头遭到猛烈殴打。
  • He has been assailed by bad breaks all these years. 这些年来他接二连三地倒霉。 来自《用法词典》
31 tightened bd3d8363419d9ff838bae0ba51722ee9     
收紧( tighten的过去式和过去分词 ); (使)变紧; (使)绷紧; 加紧
参考例句:
  • The rope holding the boat suddenly tightened and broke. 系船的绳子突然绷断了。
  • His index finger tightened on the trigger but then relaxed again. 他的食指扣住扳机,然后又松开了。
32 shrugged 497904474a48f991a3d1961b0476ebce     
vt.耸肩(shrug的过去式与过去分词形式)
参考例句:
  • Sam shrugged and said nothing. 萨姆耸耸肩膀,什么也没说。
  • She shrugged, feigning nonchalance. 她耸耸肩,装出一副无所谓的样子。 来自《简明英汉词典》


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