Come down here, Tony,” he said sternly.
Joe, who had been instructed what to do, answered not a word.
Come down here, if you know what’s best for you,” continued the tramp.
Guess he’s hard of hearing,” laughed Abner.
Stop your wagon,” said Rudolph furiously, “I want to get hold of him.”
“Couldn’t do it,” said Abner coolly. “I’m in a hurry.”
“Will you give me the boy or not?” demanded the tramp hoarsely.
He can get off and go along with you if he wants to,” said Abner. “Do you want to get down, Tony?”
“No!” answered the supposed Tony.
You see, squire, he prefers to ride,” said Abner. “Can’t blame him much. I’d do it in his place.”