The boys stared open mouthed at such language.
He’s a fighting Quaker,” said the first one. “Keep out of his way.”
“If thee don’t, thee’ll catch it,” said Rudolph, fortunately remembering how he must talk.
He had thought of pursuing the disturbers of his peace, but motives of prudence prevented him.
CHAPTER XX
RUDOLPH FINDS TONY
Four days afterward Rudolph arrived in the town where Tony was employed. He had not been drawn thither by any clew, but by pure accident.
He put up for the night at the hotel where our hero had found work. He enrolled himself on the register as “Obadiah Latham, Philadelphia.”
“Can thee give me a room, friend?” he inquired.
Certainly, sir,” was the polite reply. “Here, Henry, show this gentleman up to No. 6. No. 6 is one of our best rooms, Mr. Latham.”