Bluster would not do, he saw.

He put his hand into a pocket and drew out a five-dollar note, which he held up alluringly.
"If you will take a note for me to Miss Lee, I will give you this five dollars." The servant shook her head and again tried to close the door.
"If you will take a note to either Miss Burrage or Miss Bellwood, I will give you the five dollars." Once more the servant sought to close the door.
"I have my orders, Mr.Badger.I cannot afford to lose my place for five dollars or fifty dollars.

And I wouldn't do what you ask, anyway.

If you do not let me close the door, I shall call for help." "All right!" said Badger gruffly, releasing the door.

"But I will see those young ladies, just the same." To accomplish this he remained in the vicinity of the house until long after nightfall.