On his way home from church he unfortunately met Tim Bunker, who had evidently placed himself in his way to confirm his fidelity to the Rovers.
Tim saw that he was meditating something dangerous to the success of his scheme.

Charles was cold and distant.

He appeared to have lost his enthusiasm.
"If you play us false, it will be all up with you," said Tim, in a low, determined tone.

"I can prove that you stole the purse.

That's all." It was enough to overthrow all Charles's good resolution.