The place was never proud of that face until this great day, because Nick, you see, has been the worst boy ever known in Scranton.

Why, his escapades would take a week to tell you.

He used to be the terror of everybody, the bully all boys feared and shunned.

But it seems like Nick has turned over a new leaf.

Folks didn't all believe in his change of heart; but after to-day, say, Nick could own the whole town if he was so minded.