Washington Jones, this shows that the boy wanted to say some other things than just thank you ma'm,another example ''You gonna take me to jail?” asked the boy, bending over the sink. 

“Not with that face, I would not take you nowhere,” said the woman. that shows that she is showing care and concern for him

nor nobody else’s—because shoes come by devilish like that will burn your feet." in that part, it shows how kind she become, and here is what he feels about her after “Thank you, ma’am” and he was scared at first but now he is not she feeds him and let him wash his face

going to last awhile, you got another thought coming. When I get through with you, sir, you are going to 

remember Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones.” this shows that Mrs. Jones is upset with the boy and is scolding him for his wrong doings. another peice of evidence, “I’m very sorry, lady, I’m sorry,” whispered the boy. this also shows that the boy is regreting what he did and is trying to say sorry, but the woman scoldes him.

When they were finished eating she got up and said, “Now, here, take this ten dollars and buy 

yourself some blue suede shoes. And next time, do not make the mistake of latching onto my pocketbook 

nor nobody else’s—because shoes come by devilish like that will burn your feet. I got to get my rest now. 

But I wish you would behave yourself,
 This shows that the women feels remorce for him pity 

Thank you, ma’am” to Mrs. Luella Bates 

Washington Jones, but he couldn’t do so as he turned at the barren stoop and looked back at the large 

woman in the door. He barely managed to say “Thank you”  this shows that he feels thankful for the women

right now is to wash your face. Are you hungry?” 
This shows that Ms. Jones really cares about him and wants to teach him right from wrong
Another piece of evidence is
“Then I won’t turn you loose,
This shows that the boy is nervous and scared of Ms. Jones

This shows that he nervous and scared 

Another example  is When Roger say“Now, here, take this ten dollars and buy 

yourself some blue suede shoes.
This shows that Ms. Jones feels/wants to help and him and tell him that you can learn from wrong to right

going to say, but I didn’t snatch people’s pocketbooks. Well, I wasn’t going to say that.” Pause. Silence. 

“I have done things, too, which I would not tell you, son—neither tell God, if he didn’t already know. So 

you set down while I fix us something to eat. You might run that comb through your hair so you will look 

presentable.” 
This evidence shows that Ms. Jones can connect to Roger as she admits to doing some stealing herself instead of shaming him.

“I’m very sorry, lady, I’m sorry,” whispered the boy. "

This small piece of evidence shows that Roger must be feeling very ashamed as he whispers all of his words.It must also show that he might not want to furthur upset the woman.

yourself some blue suede shoes. And next time, do not make the mistake of latching onto my pocketbook 

nor nobody else’s—because shoes come by devilish like that will burn your feet. I got to get my rest now. 

But I wish you would behave yourself, son, from here on in.”  she feels mad but happy because she got to teach the boy a lesson. Another example is when Roger said .''He 

did not trust the woman not to trust him. And he did not want to be mistrusted now. 

“Do you need somebody to go to the store,” asked the boy, “maybe to get some milk or 

something?” It is showing how he is trying to gain her trust agin.

yourself some blue suede shoes. And next time, do not make the mistake of latching onto my pocketbook 

nor nobody else’s—because shoes come by devilish like that will burn your feet. this shows she is caring even thought he tried to steal from her . hes happy he can get his shoes but also is ashamed by saying Thank you, ma’am”

yourself some blue suede shoes. And next time, do not make the mistake of latching onto my pocketbook 

nor nobody else’s—because shoes come by devilish like that will burn your feet. I got to get my rest now. 

But I wish you would behave yourself, son, from here on in.” 

This shows that Mrs Jones wants the boy to learn his lesson and never do it again.

Another example is “ Do you need somebody to go to the store."

This shows that the boy wants to pay pack and wants the woman to forgive her

things I could not get.” 

 

yourself some blue suede shoes. And next time, do not make the mistake of latching onto my pocketbook 

not nobody else’s.

This shows that she is feeling Bad for the boy because he is homeless.

Another for Roger is: That Roger was convised because was trying to steal the purse but The woman was still nice and let him so to his house.

This example shows that Roger should not try to steal because the person might be nice to you even if you guys trying to do something mean.