A pretty minister of justice you are!" "Shall I take this man along, sir ?" asked the policeman, quite subdued.
At this suggestion the bulky Teuton hurried into his shop, trembling with alarm.

With great difficulty he concealed himself under the counter.
"You may let him go this time.

He has some excuse for his conduct, having suffered loss by the breaking of his window.

As for you, officer, unless you are more careful in future, you will not long remain a member of the force." The crowd disappeared, only Joe and his advocate remaining behind.
"I am grateful to you, sir, for your kindness," said Joe.

"But for you I should have been carried to the station-house." "It is fortunate I came along just as I did.