"He looks as if he might sometimes. He's kinder fractious-looking."
Tony did not care to say much on the subject of Rudolph. He felt that it was his policy to be silent. If he said anything he might say too much, and if it got to Rudolph's ears, the man's vindictive temper would make it dangerous for him.
"We get along pretty well," he said, guardedly. "Do you get up early?"
"Four o'clock. You won't have to, though."
"What time do you get breakfast?"
"Half-past five, after I've milked and done the chores. You must be up by that time, or you won't get anything to eat."
"That's pretty early," thought Tony. "I don't see the use of getting up so early."
"I guess I'll go to sleep," said Abner. "I'm tuckered out."
"Good-night, then," said Tony.