When confronted by Lindsay Noseworth, the lad in his defense could only chatter, "C-c-cold!"
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The subtext here is that Lindsay Noseworth definitely thought Chick was stealing because Chick is a poor vagabond child who can't be trusted as far as the KKK could throw him. Lindsay "confronted" Chick for "unauthorizedly" "rummaging" for a jacket. I suppose Lindsay's suspicions weren't totally inaccurate seeing as how earlier in the story, Chick considered taking and pawning the silverware. So even though I despise narcs and hall monitors and uncharitable bastards, I can't totally fault Lindsay for keeping an eye on the new kid.
Although what did Lindsay think was Chick's plan? Steal all the arctic gear and bail over the side to escape?!
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