It’s the News-boys’ Lodgin’ House, on Fulton Street,” said…
““It’s the News-boys’ Lodgin’ House, on Fulton Street,” said Dick, “up over the ’Sun’ office. It’s a good place. I don’t know what us boys would do without it. They give you supper for six cents, and a bed for five cents more.” “I suppose some boys don’t even have the five cents to pay,–do they?” “They’ll trust the boys,” said Dick. “But I don’t like to get trusted. I’d be ashamed to get trusted for five cents, or ten either.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A modest lodging provides essential support, yet the speaker feels uneasy about being trusted for such small favors.
In simple terms: Small comforts are valuable, but trust feels uncomfortable.
Key Takeaway
Value support while reflecting on trust.
Themes
trust
humility
community
poverty
dependence
Mood
humble
reflective
Type
narrative
ethical
When to use this quote
- social work
- historical fiction
- personal ethics
Key Concepts
social dynamics
economic hardship
Questions to Reflect On
- Why does trust feel shameful?
- How can you accept help gracefully?
A Different Perspective
Trust may be exploited.