She was not afraid of a man, even if he did shoot people.

She would call in the police and protect her own flesh and blood.
Let him come.

Mrs.Brady was ready for him.
"No, no, grandmother, the man--man--manager at the ten-cent store," sobbed the girl; "he kissed me! Oh!" and she shuddered as if the memory was the most terrible thing that ever came to her.
"Fer the land sakes! Is that all ?" said the woman with much relief and a degree of satisfaction.

"Why, that's nothing.

You ought to be proud.