"Are you sure it is strong enough to support them, Mr. Kennedy?"
"Yes, it will hold two at once."
"Very well."
Once more Phil took hold of the trunk and led Emperor across and
into the boat, the elephant making no protest; though, knowing
him as he did, Phil saw that the animal was timid. The beast's
confidence in the little Circus Boy overcame his fears, however.
Emperor got another lump of sugar as the result of his obedience.
"See if Jupiter will follow," called Phil.
Jupiter would not.
Observing this, Phil swung Emperor around and led him to
the dock.
"What are you going to do?" asked Mr. Sparling.
"Perhaps nothing at all. If Mr. Kennedy failed I do not see how
I shall be able to accomplish anything. Get Jupiter up to the
gangway, please."
This was done.
"When I say the word, you give Jupiter the hook good and hard
and quick. I'll promise you that something will happen.
See here; didn't I tell you fellows to keep away from
those elephants?" demanded the boy, observing two figures
edging up toward Emperor.
"Clear the dock!" roared Mr.
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