From the moment they were washed and cleanly clad, a new and better spirit came upon them.

They were more orderly and obedient, and more teachable.

There was, or seemed to be, a tenderer quality in their voices as they sang their hymns of praise." Just then there came a sudden outcry and a confusion of voices from the street.

Mr.Dinneford arose quickly and went to the window.

A man, apparently drunk and in a rage, was holding a boy tightly gripped by the collar with one hand and cuffing him about the head and face with the other.
"It's that miserable Blind Jake!" said Mr.Paulding.
In great excitement, Mr.Dinneford threw up the window and called for the police.