Why does Horace Danby consider himself an honest man despite being a thief ? How does this self-perception affect his decision in the story ? (A Question of Trust)

Honest man: Steals only from rich people Steals once a year to buy rare books He believes he harms no one Other than stealing once a year, he lives a respectable life otherwise as a locksmith How his self-perception affects his decision: Shows how self-justification can cloud judgement and lead to downfall Only because of his habit of stealing he went to Shotover Grange and got caught by the police