when Tim meets Betsy she is reluctant to give him any information about Sam. Betsy doesn't want him to know, Tim is a tory.
In " My brother Sam is dead" Tim is persuaded by Sam and Betsy to listen in on talks at the bar in order to support the Rebel cause. Tim says he has to go since he feels uneasy about the request. He begs Sam to give him back the Brown Bess rifle that belonged to his father.
Tim discovers that he now has a new sense of responsibility for the pub, a drive to complete tasks effectively, and an inclination to put off work since his return from Verplancks Point. He eagerly envisions bragging to Sam about how well-versed he is in bar operations and maintenance.
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