Part 34 (1/2)

About this ti down in the street drew the attention of Phil Forrest Stepping to the edge of the roof he looked down

A croas pressing his er of the canary car

”Drive theet by you!”

”We will!” shrieked Teddy Tucker, now in his element

Phil turned and hurried down the ladder to the upper floor, then took the stairs in a series of juround floor

Teddy Tucker had proved hieneral He had arhly soaked in the sticky paste pots

Teddy was dancing up and down the line

”Paste theood and proper

We'll stick theet thean wielding the paste brushes

They wielded them effectively, too Every sweep of the brushes found a huht, above which could be heard the voice of thethe crowd on to violence

Phil ca out

”Drive them back!” he shouted ”But be careful that you do not hurt anybody Keep your heads, !” shouted a voice

”Never mind the police! Give it to the down the street

”Steady, fellows! Don't do anything that will cause the police to take you in,” cautioned Phil

The crowd in front gave way as the police charged in; and, as they did so, the Circus Boy pushed his way to the front of his own line

A sergeant made for him with upraised club, but Phil did not flinch

”Wait a minute, officer!” he cautioned

”I arrest you for disturbing the peace!” was the stern reply

”You will do nothing of the sort, sir We have not broken the peace We are within our rights, protecting our own property and the property of this gentle to the proprietor of the store

”Arrest the uess you had better both come over to the police station, and ill let the captain settle this,” decided the sergeant