Ragged Dick
Ragged Dick The book Ragged Dick is a story about the development of a boy who starts at a very low point in society and slowly, but surely moves up to a higher point in society. ... Within the first few chapters Dick’s honesty is already present. When the fellow he is shining the shoe for gives more money then it cost, Dick goes to get change; where as most boys that were in the position would run off with the money; but that went against Dick’s morals. Dick’s honesty got him extra money, but Dick didn’t do it for the extra money, he just got rewarded for his honesty.