"
"You are right. It won't be healthful for the man who is
responsible for this, if I catch him," growled the showman.
"Somebody must be unusually fond of ostrich eggs to go to this
length for one. If anyone in this show chances to dine on
ostrich egg in the next twenty-four hours we shall know whom to
accuse of the theft."
"I do not think you will get the opportunity," said Phil, with a
peculiar smile.
"What do you mean by that remark?"
"That it was not taken because the thief wanted to eat it.
He would not be foolish enough to do that."
"Then why?"
"Probably to get even with Teddy."
Mr. Sparling eyed him sternly.
"You mean somebody had a grudge against Teddy?"
Phil nodded.
"Who?"
"I do not know."
"Teddy, who is it in this show who has a grudge against you?"
Teddy pondered.
"I don't know of anybody unless it's January," he made
solemn reply.
"The fool donkey? Bah!"
"I guess the donkey did not unlock your trunk and steal your egg,
Teddy," answered Phil, a half smile curling his lips.
"I am not going to ask you again whom you suspect.
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