human
The idea of such a thing! she exclaimed.
gpt
These constables don't seem to have natural sense. The idea of charging anyone who is known as a respectable young man with such a thing as that, and shutting him up without a question. Why, there can't be any evidence against you.
human
There's no saying, mother, Reuben replied.
gpt
You mustn't be too sure of that. Don't you remember that affair of the dog? Well, the same hand is at work now. Before, I only suspected who had done it; but I am sure now. However, whatever evidence they may have got, we know it isn't true. I have four years' good character here to speak for me. Still, it is hard that I should get into positions of this sort, without any fault of mine.
human
It's better that it is without any fault of yours, Reuben.
gpt
That is right enough, mother, so we will both keep up our spirits.