Part 6 (1/2)

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”It looks to me like a basket of flowers,” finally decided Phil

”Has sorunted Teddy

”It certainly looks that way”

”Why, I really believe he is co into my front yard? Mercyup

”Why, Mrs Cahill, Emperor wouldn't hurt a little baby I hope he does come in Sit still Don't be afraid”

”He'll spoil my flower beds--he'll tra--”

”Yes; here he comes,” exulted Phil

At thatout of line and entered the garden gate Turning to the left they headed directly across the lawn The precious flower beds lay right in his path

”Oh, my flowers! They're ruined,” moaned the

”Watch him and you'll see,” answered Phil, his face wreathed in smiles

She did, and her eyes opened wider when Emperor cautiously raised one ponderous foot after another until he had stepped clear of the first bed of flowers The saot to the second bed Not even the irass of the lawn

Mrs Cahill's eyes were large and wondering A sudden i up and flee into the house

Phil, noting it, laid a restraining hand lightly, on her arm

”Don't be afraid,” he reassured ”Emperor will not harm you

You see how careful he is of your lawn and your flower beds

I think he is co here for soht in front of the porch, the elephant's little eyes fixed upon the slender form of Phil Forrest

”Good boy, Emperor!” breathed Phil ”Did so basket, and such a handsome collection of flowers did it contain as to cause Mrs Cahill to open her eyes in wonder A card was tied to the handle of the basket with a big pink ribbon Phil began to understand theof the scene, and he felt sure the name on the card was that of Mrs Cahill

A low spoken coot down on his knees, keeping those small eyes on Phil Forrest all the time

”Mrs Cahill, E Combined Shows to present a basket of flowers to you in the na himself, and the show people, too He has carried it all the way fro,” declared Mr Kennedy

The people on the street were now pressing closer, in order to see as going to happen Phil was sht at Mrs

Cahill's nervousness