"I had never intended to have spoken of it, and I came out to Australia in order that I might be away from everyone who knew the story, but I couldn't accept your offer without your knowing it.

I am leaving England because I have been tried for burglary." "Nonsense!" both Reuben's listeners exclaimed, incredulously.
"If you don't mind, I will tell you the whole story," Reuben said, "and then you can judge for yourselves." Reuben then related at length the whole circumstances, with which the reader is already acquainted.
"I remember reading your story in the papers, Reuben," Captain Wilson said.

"Being in the force, you know, I take an interest in these things.

I own I was puzzled at the time--because, you see, I did not know you--but how anyone who did know you, could think you guilty, passes my comprehension." "I call it infamous," Mr.Hudson added warmly.

"They must be a pack of fools, down at that place Lewes." "Well," Captain Wilson said, "I am glad you have told me your story; for I have all along been puzzled as to what made you give up your trade, and emigrate, at your age.