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succumb to the influences of his home life. "He has attended school but little and is now out "doin' nothin', " as he says. His schooling has been so irregular as to be of little service to him. Begging and idling in the streets is his occupation most of the time. His cousin goes with him to act as spokesman for the twain. They indulge in light pilfering and foraging, and have been before the police court for stealing.

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The third child, "G /'(Fig. 71 i- white and shows a degree of intelligence superior to the rest. With proper training he would make a bright, intelligent, and industrious bov. His eve-* show lack of mental and moral strength, but not so great as to preclude the possibility of improvement. His father is the husband of "T- "a -ister. "G ," with the others, has i arrested for stealing small household utensils. With care he would make a good citi/en, vet he has traits which if developed would make of him a dangerous criminal. At present lie sh,,\\s more of a disposition to attend school than form