“Now what is it you have to say to me?” he demanded.
“About this boy,” said Abner, insinuatingly. “He is bound to me.”
“Well?”
“And the law gives me authority over him.”
“Well?”
“I want him to go back with me.”
“Well?”
“Will you promise not to interfere between us?”
“I can't promise that,” said Ralph, briefly.
“Stay a moment,” said Abner, seeing that he was on the point of leaving him; “of course, I am willing to make it worth your while. I'll give you—well, three dollars, to help me secure him, and carry him back to my house.”