"That isn't enough to buy a farm."
"Not a very large one," said Tony, smiling.
Abner nearly choked with laughter. This was a joke which he could appreciate.
"I don't think I'll go to farming," continued Tony.
"You can stay here a week or two," said the farmer, hospitably, "till you get time to look round."
"Thank you," said Tony. "You are very kind, but I don't think it will be safe. Rudolph will be on the watch for me."
"The man you came with?"
"Yes."
"Guess he won't touch you while I'm round," said Abner.
"I don't think he'll want to tackle you again," said Tony.