And all his being answered, “Not that way!” + 

Never a word he spoke. Stealthily creeping + 

Back from the door he drew. Quick! No delay! + 

Quick, quick, but very quiet!⁠—backward peeping + 

Till fairly out of sight. Then shouting, leaping, + 

Shaking himself, he ran⁠—as puppies do + 

From bathing⁠—till that door was out of view. + 