How does Bob describe Jimmy in both his strengths and weaknesses in "After Twenty Years"?

Bob describes Jimmy to the policeman on the beat, telling him that Jimmy Wells is "the finest chap in the world." He adds that they were like brothers, and Jimmy was very loyal. However, he adds that Jimmy had a weakness as he was always "a kind of plodder," meaning that Jimmy would not be competitive and take chances.

Further, Bob adds that Jimmy is a "good fellow" and a reliable friend who will show...

Bob describes Jimmy to the policeman on the beat, telling him that Jimmy Wells is "the finest chap in the world." He adds that they were like brothers, and Jimmy was very loyal. However, he adds that Jimmy had a weakness as he was always "a kind of plodder," meaning that Jimmy would not be competitive and take chances.

Further, Bob adds that Jimmy is a "good fellow" and a reliable friend who will show up for their reunion. He implies, of course, that he himself is loyal and reliable because he comes from many miles away to their arranged meeting spot. Ironically, Bob does not realize that all he has said about his old friend is addressed to that very man: Jimmy Wells is the policeman on the beat. But, because Officer Wells recognizes Bob as a wanted man--"Silky Bob"--Jimmy does not have the heart to arrest him, and so he pretends to not know him. Instead, he writes a note of explanation and has a plains clothes officer make the arrest in order to save Bob the embarrassment, proving that he is, indeed, "the finest chap in the world."