Absolution

The grocer pointed at the boy they called Happy Joe, who crouched against the wall drooling on himself.

"Not only did the cretin steal fourteen dollars, but he exposed himself to Barksdale's daughter."

"Why's that my business?"

"First off, you're his Scout Master. Not to mention, that boy's your son. Plus, you're the constable and responsible for keeping the peace."

"I see where you're coming at this from, Mel. But the way I see it, every man's responsible for his own actions. I leave it to churchmen to decide the right and wrong of things. Who am I to judge?"