“Yes, sir.”
“And you have never done anything dishonest before?”
“No, sir.”
“You have never even been a thief?”
“No!” exclaimed Samuel indignantly.
The other noticed the tone of his voice. “But why did you begin now?” he asked.
“I was persuaded that it was right,” said Samuel.
“But how could that be? Had you never been taught about stealing?”
“Yes, sir,” replied the boy—“but it's not as simple as it seems. I had met Professor Stewart—”
“Professor Stewart!” echoed the other.