The tramp strode off, vowing dire vengeance against both Abner and Tony.
"What does this mean?" demanded the tramp furiously. "This
isn't Tony."—(See page [45].)
CHAPTER VII. A STRANGE HOTEL.
From the upper window in the farm house, which was situated on elevated ground, Tony saw his old guardian follow Abner. Thus the way was opened for his escape. He waited, however, a short time to make sure that all was safe, and then bade farewell to the farmer and his wife, thanking them heartily for their kindness to him.
"Won't you stay longer with us?" asked the farmer. "You can as well as not."
"Thank you," answered Tony, "but I wouldn't dare to. Rudolph may be back for me, and I want to get away before he has a chance."