Part 33 (2/2)

”No It isn't neces--”

Just then Teddy uttered a howl The rope, which he had not properly secured, suddenly slipped from the bar overhead

Teddy dropped like a shot

CHAPTER XIX

THE CIRCUS ON AN ISLAND

Teddy landed in the net with a sasp

”Are you hurt,” cried Mr Sparling, running forward

Teddy got up, rubbing his shi+ns gingerly, working his head from side to side to make sure that his neck was properly in place

”N-n-no, I guess not I'll bet that net got a cluh Folks, the show is all over

Youto the audience and waving his hand to the that there was nothing more to be seen, finally decided to start for ho man, that I had that net under you,”

announced Mr Sparling

”Lucky for me, but a sad blow to the net,” answered Teddy hu shook his head hopelessly

The tent was beginning to darken and the showlanced up apprehensively

”What's the outlook?” he asked as Mr Kennedy passed

”Just a shower, I guess”

The owner strode to the side wall and peered out under the tent, then crawled out for a survey of the skies

”We are in for a lively storht, and I hardly think it will before then

Please tell the director to cut short all the acts tonight

I want every stick and stitch off the lot no later than eleven o'clock tonight”

”Shall we cut out the Grand Entry?”