Annie begged him to come back. But he said he wished to look and see if there were any fishes down there in the water. In the mean time Annie walked along very carefully, taking long steps over the cracks, and choosing her way with great caution. Presently she heard a noise behind her, and looking round she saw a wagon coming. This frightened her more than ever. So she began to run as fast as she could run, and very soon she got safely across the bridge. When she reached the land, she went out to the side of the road to let the wagon go by, and sat down there to wait for her brother.
Presently Rodolphus came. Annie left her seat and went back into the road to meet him, and so they walked along together.
“If his name is truly Antonio,” said Annie, “why don't you call him Antonio?”
“Oh, I don't know,” said Rodolphus, “the boys always call him Beechnut.”
“I mean to call him Antonio,” said Annie, “if I see him.”
“Well, you will see him,” said Rodolphus, “for we go right where he lives.”
“Where does he live?” asked Annie.
“He lives at Phonny's,” said Rodolphus.
“And where is Phonny's?” asked Annie.
“Oh, it is a house up here by the valley. Didn't you ever go there?”