Roger decides that he does not want to be mistrusted by Mrs. Jones as he comes to respect her for her kindness and trust in him. Because he respects her, Roger, in turn, wants her to think better of him than she has during her first impressions.
After Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones's purse, she grabs him and shakes him,
“If I turn you loose, will you run?” asked the woman. “Yes’m,” said the...
Roger decides that he does not want to be mistrusted by Mrs. Jones as he comes to respect her for her kindness and trust in him. Because he respects her, Roger, in turn, wants her to think better of him than she has during her first impressions.
After Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones's purse, she grabs him and shakes him,
“If I turn you loose, will you run?” asked the woman.
“Yes’m,” said the boy.
“Then I won’t turn you loose,” said the woman. She did not release him.
Mrs. Jones drags Roger all the way to her living quarters. Once there, she tells him to wash his face and hands while she prepares a meal for them. Roger thinks of running, but he does not. Clearly, he is moved by the kindness of Mrs. Jones and the trust that she now puts in him not to steal her purse because she leaves it where he could easily grab it. And, since he now respects her, Roger, in turn, wants her to think better of him. So, he remains and sits where she can easily see him so she will know that he has no intention of going into her purse. For, Roger appreciates the second chance too much.
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