Strange to say, Phil had not the least idea what the plan of the
owner of the show might be.
The surprise was to be a complete one.
CHAPTER V
THE CIRCUS BOYS' SURPRISE
"Come, Phil and Teddy. I want you to take a little walk with
me," called Mr. Sparling early next morning after they had
finished their breakfast.
That morning orders had been given in each of the sleeping cars,
for the performers to pack their belongings, ready to be moved
from the cars.
The show people could not understand it, and gossip was rife
among them as to the meaning of the unusual order.
Orders also had been given to the various heads of departments to
prepare to desert the train, bag and baggage.
"Where are we going?" demanded Teddy suspiciously.
"For a walk. You need not go along, unless you wish to," added
the showman.
"Of course I wish to go. Do you think I want to stay on the lot
when anything is going on somewhere else, eh?"
"There would be plenty going on, if you remained. I am
sure of that," replied Mr. Sparling, with a short laugh.
"Come along, boys.
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