When Rudolph saw him appear at the window, he called out:
“Come down quick, and open the door.”
“I would rather not,” answered Tony.
You must!” exclaimed Rudolph, with a terrible oath. “If you dare to refuse I’ll flay you alive.”
“I can’t do it,” said Tony, pale, but resolute. “You have no right to ask it of me.”
Just then Tony was startled by a voice from the bed:
“Is that your father? What does he want?”
“I would rather not tell,” said Tony.
You must!” said Abner sternly.
He wants me to open the door and let him into the house,” Tony confessed reluctantly.