“Quite right; but that isn’t the highest view to take of stealing. It is wrong in the sight of God.”
“That’s what they told us at the Lodgin’ House.”
“I hope you believe it.”
“Yes, sir, I believe it.”
“And if ever you are tempted to take anything that doesn’t belong to you, think first that it will be displeasing to God. After that, you may consider that it is bad policy also.”
“It was bad for Jack and Marlowe. They was in prison half the time. They’re in Sing Sing now, hammerin’ stone, I expect.”
“You may be thankful that you are out of their reach. But you said you wanted to drive.”
“Yes, sir,” said Julius, eagerly.
“Take the reins, and I’ll show you how to do it. You will have to learn to harness and unharness the horse also.”
“That’ll be bully,” said our hero, in a tone of satisfaction.