Explain the way Douglas infers, through word choice and description, how he regards himself as the equal of the "little white boys" he sees on the street. Highlight textual evidence that supports your answer and write a brief annotation to explain it.

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I used also to carry bread with me, enough of which was always in the house, and to which I was always welcome; for I was much better off in this regard than many of the poor white children in our neighborhood. This bread I used to bestow upon the hungry little urchins, who, in return, would give me that more valuable bread of knowledge.