“No, I did not leave the office.”
“Then where is the fire you put them in? I was told to burn them and I must obey orders. If you did not burn them, I will be after doing it.”
“You are always meddling in someone’s affairs, Pat. You go along. I am taking care of this place.”
“And I’m thinking you are taking care of some things in this place—at least, I would like to see those torn pieces of paper.”
“You may go to No. 78’s cell and see if he wants to come here. I would like to talk with him. Perhaps I can get some idea of the kind of work he could do.”
“I will obey you. Now it is up to the poor convict to take his choice of work. And if he plases to come, he can.”
To the prisoner: “Well, are you asleep? Would you like to take a walk over to the office? Now, you don’t have to go if you don’t want to.”
“I am willing, Pat, to do anything I am asked to do.”
“You are very obliging. I’m sure I would be plased if all the convicts would be as agreeable as you.”