Rudolph went downstairs, thinking:
“That woman’s a devil if ever there was one. How coolly she hires me to kill the boy. I don’t half like the
job. It’s too risky. But there’s money in it, and I can’t refuse. The first thing is to find him!”
CHAPTER XIX
THE FIGHTING QUAKER
The tramp decided that the best way to find Tony would be to return to that part of the country where he had lost him, and make inquiries for a boy of his description. He could do it comfortably now, being provided with funds, thanks to Mrs. Middleton.
But there was a difficulty which gave him uneasiness. He was liable to be arrested.
I must disguise myself,” thought Rudolph.
It was not the first time in his varied experience that he had felt the need of a disguise, and he knew just where to go to find one. In the lower part of the city there was a shop well provided with such articles as he required. He lost no time in seeking it out.
What can I do for you, Mr. Rugg?” asked the old man who kept the establishment.