It was mid-morning, and the local thieves were beginning to stir.

Even the thieves and killers were beginning to believe they could have a new start.

The thief began to toss his head back and forth, whimpering softly.

Weakly, the thief on the floor began to chuckle.

The thief in die next cell began to rave deliriously.

The thieves began gradually to close in on him.

The first thief was beginning to move and make noise.

The thief began to breathe in short, hard gasps.

The thief bent over the body and began to rifle through his pockets.

The thief began to suspect there was truth in the story after all.