Dick is an orphan. His mom and died had died when he was young. From the beginning of the book, I can tell that Dick is an honest kid. Dick believes that stealing is mean. Dicks job is to shine shoes for people. He never has any money because as soon as he gets some he spends it right away. Dick meets Mr. Whitney and his nephew Frank and shows them around the city. Mr. Whitney is a rich businessman. Frank and his uncle purchase Dick new clothes and begin giving him advice. Dick loves the new clothes and people begin treating him differently in a good way. Dick now feels obligated to make good choices and begin making money. As, Dick is showing them around the city, Frank begins to realize that Dick is smart and advises him to further
