How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"I don't think so, sir," I said as politely as I could. "I don't think he believed his father was to blame until we found the hidden door."
"Humph!" snorted the constable. "Even if that's true, it doesn't exonerate him, William Henry. Your loyalty is admirable, if tragically misplaced. I know you, who have lost so much, must fear losing him, too, but I shall personally see to it that you are found a decent home no matter how this horrid business is resolved. You have my word: I will not rest until you are placed in the proper environment."
"I don't want to be placed. I want to stay with him." (12.120-122)
Why doesn't Will Henry jump at the chance for a new beginning? Wouldn't you? Either he is still dedicated to honoring his father's memory by working for Dr. Warthrop or he's developed a bad case of Stockholm syndrome.