Gipsy paused and bent one strange look upon the broken box.

Then he shook his head and departed up the alley, the two boys watching him till he was out of sight.
Before they turned, a harrowing procession issued from the carriage-house doors beneath them.

Herman came first, hurriedly completing a temporary security in Verman's trousers.

Verman followed, after a little reluctance that departed coincidentally with some inspiriting words from the rear.

He crossed the alley hastily, and his Mammy stalked behind, using constant eloquence and a frequent lath.