Sparling.
A sudden thought seemed to strike Phil. He left Emperor and
stepped around to the other side of the animal walking about and
peering into the faces of the people who now were standing back
at a respectful distance. Most of them proved to be villagers,
with a few circus people sprinkled among them.
"Did you notice who those two men were who were standing on the
other side, Mr. Sparling?" he asked in a low tone.
"No; why?"
"I wanted to know."
"Why do you ask that question?"
"Because I am suspicious of them, that's all."
Making sure that the dock was clear, Phil led Emperor up to
Jupiter, placing the former's head against the hips of the
stubborn elephant.
"Now!" he shouted, at the same time giving Emperor the signal
to push.
The big elephant threw all his great strength into a
forward movement. Jupiter, taken off his guard, plunged
across the gangplank, with Emperor pushing him along, the former
trumpeting wildly in his fear and rage. Another minute, and
Jupiter was landed safely on the lower deck of the "Fat Marie."
CHAPTER X
ALL ABOARD FOR THE GULF!
Day was breaking.
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