human
I do believe, William, she said as, greatly ruffled and indignant, she gave an account of the interview to the squire,
gpt
Well, my dear, the squire said seriously,
human
I can hardly wonder at the poor woman's indignation. She has had a hard time of it, and this must be a sad blow. Naturally she believes in her son's innocence, and we must not altogether blame her, if she resents his dismissal. It's a sad business altogether, and I know it will be a worry and trouble to me for months. Mind, I don't doubt that the boy did it; it does not seem possible that it should be otherwise. Still, it is not absolutely proved; and upon my word, I wish now I had said nothing at all about it. I like the boy, and I liked his father before him; and as this story must get about, it cannot but do him serious damage. Altogether it is a most tiresome business, and I would give a hundred pounds if it hadn't taken place.
gpt
I really do not see why you should worry about it, William. The boy has always been a troublesome boy, and perhaps this lesson may do him good.