“No.”
“That is strange.”
“I don't know why it should be.”
“I suppose I ought to hate you, because you have brought me to this pass,” said the burglar, thoughtfully, “but I don't. That is strange, too.”
“I am so glad you feel so,” said Herbert. “I am very sorry for your pain, and I will do what I can to relieve it.”
“I have no money to pay the landlord and the doctor.”
“Mr. Carroll says he will pay all needed expenses.”
“The man I wanted to rob?”
“Yes.”
“Then hang me, if I ain't ashamed of trying to rob him,” said the burglar, earnestly.