It’s Rudolph,” he thought instantly. “He’s trying to call my attention.”
He thought of pretending to be asleep, and taking no notice of the signal. But he feared Abner would awake, and ascertain the meaning of it. He decided to go to the window, show himself, and stop the noise if he could.
He rose from his bed, and presented himself at the window. Looking down, he saw the dark figure of Rudolph leaning against the well curb, with his eyes fixed on the window.
Oh, you’re there at last!” growled Rudolph. “I thought I’d never wake you up. Is the man asleep?”
“Yes,” said Tony.
Then come down and let me in.”
“I would rather not,” said Tony, uneasily.
What’s the fool afraid of?” answered Rudolph, in a low, menacing tone.
The man might wake up.”
“No danger. Such animals always sleep heavily. There’s no danger, I tell you.”