Of course in school I can look after the boys and see they come to no harm; but after school hours of course they are out of my control, and then it is I'm afraid of their coming to mischief.

My assistant, I hear, has been in the habit of walking home with them, and from what I know of him he is not a desirable companion for them, and I think it is my duty to put you on your guard, Mr Rosher.

They should not be encouraged to see too much of him out of doors or bring him to the house." "It bothers me why you keep the man if he's that sort!" said Mr Rosher.
"What's wrong with him ?" "I'm afraid he's a bad character.

I have only discovered it lately, and intend to dismiss him as soon as I get a new assistant." "What dost mean by a bad character?
Is he a thief ?" Trimble looked very grave.
"I wish it was no worse than that." The farmer's jaw dropped.
"What ?" said he.

"Dost mean to tell me the man's a murderer ?" Jonah looked terribly shocked.
"It's a dreadful thing to suspect any one," said he, "but it would not be right of me to let things go on without warning you.