Deception and Appearances

Characters frequently misrepresent themselves or are misjudged, such as Jimmy being mistaken for a burglar, Spike posing as a valet, and the use of detectives and disguises, underscoring the gap between appearance and reality.

McEachern's decision to hide his true identity and past, presenting a fabricated story to society, underscores the theme of maintaining appearances for social advantage.

Jimmy deceives Spike by presenting himself as an experienced thief, using false tales of grand heists to gain the burglar's respect.

Jimmy and Spike's break-in is an act of deception, and Jimmy's refined appearance contrasts with his criminal intent, underscoring the theme of appearances versus reality.

Jimmy pretends to be a champion burglar to gain favor with the police captain, and both men fabricate a story to hide the truth from Molly.