CHAPTER XVIII
PHIL ELUDES HIS PURSUER
Phil had already made up his mind where to go. Just across the
river was New Jersey, with its flourishing towns and cities,
settled to a large extent by men doing business in New York. The
largest of these cities was Newark, only ten miles distant.
There Phil decided to make his first stop. If he found himself
in danger of capture he could easily go farther. This plan Paul
approved, and it was to be carried into execution immediately.
"I will go down to the Cortlandt Street Ferry with you, Phil,"
said Paul.
"I should like to have you, if it will not take you from your
business, Paolo."
"My business can wait," said Paul. "I mean to see you safe out
of the city. The padrone may be in search of you already."
"I think he will send Pietro to find me," said Phil.
"Who is Pietro?"
Phil explained that Pietro was the padrone's nephew and assisted
in oppressing the boys.
"I hope he will send him," said Paul.
Phil looked up in surprise.
"I should like to see this Pietro. What would he do if he should
find you?"
"He would take me back."
"If you did not want to go?"
"I couldn't help it," said Phil, shrugging his shoulders.
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