Victor encounters another newsboy named Nacio on the job. The two become fast friends, snacking on food while waiting for their duties to begin. Victor would be beaten up by the other youngsters and forced to smoke and use vile language if he didn't have his pal at his side. When they are old enough, they go out together and work the streets. During the day, Nacio keeps Victor company as they walk around selling newspapers. At night, when it gets too dangerous for a young boy to travel alone, Victor goes home with Nacio to sleep in a stable like the other boys. In time, Victor grows up and buys a small restaurant. He hires Nacio as an assistant. When there is money left over, Victor gives some to Nacio. One day, when Victor is away from the shop, someone steals everything he has. Frustrated, Victor takes a gun that's hanging on the wall and shoots himself in the leg. He calls an ambulance but before it arrives, he falls asleep. When he wakes up, he finds that his leg has been amputated without anesthesia. The pain is unbearable. However, someone has taken care of him: his friend Nacio. Nacio was adopted by a wealthy family who owned a large restaurant chain. When he tells them what happened, they hire Victor as their manager of the street division. Victor agrees to take care of Nacio because he feels sorry for him.