Booth's honesty: Lloyd v Mudd

[jonathan]

Concerning Mudd's slow trip home that day, I think it further served himself because it would have drawn no interest from any neighbors or travelers he might have passed on his way. Surely his neighbors were questioned about whether they had seen any strangers around or any suspicious activity. It would not be good for Mudd if someone casually mentioned that they had seen him barreling home after having been to Bryantown. I'm sure Mudd was a very smart guy, I think he took his time to ponder his fate and try and figure out what to do. I just don't think there's any way Mudd wouldn't have rushed home unless he knew exactly who was there and what potential threat they posed to his family. He knew his family would be okay as long as nobody knew Booth was at his house.