The above quoted line was said by Roger to Mrs. Jones. Roger tried to snatch Mrs Jones’ purse but was caught red-handed by her. She scorned him and made him pick up her pocketbook. Roger realised that it is impossible to escape from the sturdy woman’s clasp. Therefore he apologized and began saying sorry repeatedly thinking that apology might compel Mrs Jones to set him free. She dragged Roger to her house and portrayed such an image where the readers would think that she had not forgiven the young lad but in reality it was her motherly affection which forced her to take Roger to her house and teach him the difference between right and wrong. Her decision to take Roger to her house instead of handing him over to the police proved that she had already forgiven him for his mischief.