When she was nearly out he started on a run, and was at a safe distance before Mrs.Payson was in a situation to pursue him.
The old lady shook herself to make sure that no bones were broken.

Next, she sent Sam down into the hole to pick up her bag, and then, finding, on a careful examination, that she had recovered everything, even to the blue umbrella, fetched the astonished Sam a rousing box on the ear.
"What did you do that for ?" he demanded in an aggrieved tone.
"'Taint half as much as you deserve," said the old lady.

"I'm goin' to your house right off, to tell your mother what you've been a-doin'.

Ef you was my child, I'd beat you black and blue." "I wish I'd left you down there," muttered Sam.
"What's that ?" demanded Mrs.Payson sharply.

"Don't you go to bein' sassy.