"Cats don't care for them."
"Don't be a fool, Silas! That poor cat had no more to do with the robbery than I have."
"Mebbe you're right; but cats have been known to steal. I like dogs better myself."
"I don't!" cried Mrs. Wilson with emphasis. "I'm not going to have any dog trapesing over my floors with his muddy feet."
"Just as you like, Sophia. You'd better lock the pantry door in future."
"I'm not sure that that will answer, unless I hide the key."
"Do you seriously think a human being took the things?"
"Yes, I do—in the middle of the night."
"By gracious! that's serious, He might have come into our room and taken my wallet and watch."
"And maybe murdered us in our beds!" added Mrs. Wilson grimly.