Write a character sketch of Horace …

Horace danby is a middle-aged unmarried man of fifty. He runs a reasonably well -established business of lock -making.Barring attacks of hay fever during summer months, he is hale and hearty. He has an unusual hobby of collecting rare and expensive books,which he finds difficult to buy out of his honest income. In order to satisfy his desire for books, he steals once every year. Thus,though a respectable man,he is not completely honest. Horace is meticulous planner and goes through the minutest details before executing the robbery. That is why he has been successful in most of his robbing exploits. However,at Shotover Grange robbery,despite perfect planning, he gets trapped because he forgets to wear gloves as a precautions. He trusts an unknown woman and believe every word that she tells him. He tries to please her by opening the safe for her.As a result, he not only gets caught by the police but also loses faith in the concept of 'honour among thieves '.

Horace danby was about fifty uear old and unmarried.everyone thought him a good nd honest citizen.he was otherwise very well nd happy except attacks oh hay fever in summer. He made locks nd was fairly successful at his business.horace danby was good nd respectable bt not completely honest.he used to rob a safe every year.he used to do so becoz he needed money to buy rare nd expensive books.he had passion for buying rare nd costly books.he would only rob the rich person.he never hurt anyone nd carried no weapon with him.he was not very aggressive and didn't want to go to prison..