candy man

candy man

"There comes the candy-man!" exclaimed a little fellow, pressing up to the side of the lady. "Quick, ma! Here, candy-man!" calling after an old man with a tin cylinder under his arm.

b) A person who sells sweets, especially a sidewalk or street vendor.

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