“Not a very large one,” said Tony, smiling.
Abner nearly choked with laughter. This was a joke which he could appreciate.
I don’t think I’ll go to farming,” continued Tony.
You can stay here a week or two,” said the farmer, hospitably, “till you get time to look around.”
“Thank you,” said Tony. “You are very kind, but I don’t think it will be safe. Rudolph will be on the watch for me.”
“The man you came with?”
“Yes.”
“Guess he won’t touch you while I’m round,” said Abner.
I don’t think he’ll want to tackle you again,” said Tony.
Didn’t I lay him out, though?” said Abner, with a grin. “He thought it was you, ho! ho!”