I agree with Vautrin.
In addition, just because someone is a theif...doesn't mean he didn't truly love the girl or wasn't wonderful with her.
But as you pointed out....you don't ever know ALL of anyone. You only know portions. It's the 'other' portions of them that you have to guard yourself against. Granted, living next door to a thief would be more than discerning....but anyone you ever know in life has the capacity of disappointing you.
I'm sure it put you in turmoil though. Sometimes....life just SUX that way! I'm sorry Luba.
