“Horace Danby was good and respectable — but not completely honest”. Why do you think this description is apt for Horace? Why can’t he be categorised as a typical thief?

“Horace Danby was good and respectable − but not completely honest”. This description is apt for Horace. He was about fifty years old man who used to rob only those who were rich and his intention was to buy unusual and high-priced books with that money. He did cautious preparation and stole only once a year which would be enough for twelve long months. His purpose of buying books was good, however, the fact that he used to steal things to achieve this end showed that he was not completely honest. He cannot be branded as a usual thief because he did not steal to eat or drink. He had his own house. He made locks, had two people to help him, and was a successful businessman. He only stole money only to buy the books. For a couple of days, he even kept his promise to the lady he met at Shotover Grange by not stealing or preparing any robbery.

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