"I only did my duty as a police officer, and am disgusted at those scoundrels having got away.

I have done all I could, since I arrived; but I can't help feeling, being in command of the force here, that we are to some extent to blame for these fellows carrying on, as they have done for months, without being caught." "I think you had better come down, Whitney," Mr.Barker said.
"There is something bright and hopeful about you, and I think that a talk with you might cheer the poor things up a bit.

When people are in the state they are, they seem to turn to everyone for a gleam of hope, and comfort." "Oh, if you think I can do any good, of course I will go; though I would rather stop here, by a good way." So saying, Reuben went down with Mr.Barker to the house.

A lady met them at the door.
"Arthur has just dozed off," she whispered.

"Mrs.Barker is sitting by him.