“He still bothers you?”
“Yes, I’ll pay as long as I have a penny. I’ve thought of taking Pauletta and going away, but he would trace me.”
“Who is the man, Mr. Judson?”
“I can’t tell you.”
“Is it either Anchor Joe Landa or Peter Fenestra?”
Mr. Judson’s face did not alter. “I can’t tell you,” he repeated.
“I wish you would talk to Dad,” Penny said after a moment. “He might be able to help you.”
“No,” returned Mr. Judson, growing agitated again, “you gave your promise that you would not tell.”
“Of course, I’ll keep it,” responded Penny. “It does seem to me, though, that the easiest thing would be to admit the truth and be rid of the man who robs you. Pauletta would understand.”
Mr. Judson shook his head. “I have made my decision,” he said. “As long as I can, I shall abide by it.”