“Where are you going?” demanded Ralph.
“I am going home.”
“Not yet.”
“Why not?” demanded Abner, facing about.
“Because I can't spare you yet.”
“What right have you to interfere with my movements?” said Abner.
“None, perhaps; but I will inquire into that afterward. It is enough that, for the present, you must stay here.”
“I shall do no such thing,” said Abner, and he again turned to go.
Ralph deliberately lifted his weapon, and took aim.
“What do you say now?” he asked.