Answer: Roger was remorseful and wanted to earn Mrs Jones trust.
Step-by-step explanation:
Rogers is a young boy whom tried to steal Mrs Jones purse and it backfired. Mrs Jones was aware and took the boys home rather than taking him to the police station to teach him a lesson.
Despite what he did, Mrs Jones helped him and he was even shocked by her good attitude. When Mrs. Jones made dinner, he sat far away from the purse in order not to disappoint her. Eve when he had the chance to run, he didn't because he was remorseful and wanted to earn Mrs Jones trust.