The show reached Milroy shortly before dark that evening, after
a most delightful trip down the river. The horse tents were
unloaded and pitched on the circus lot and the stock stabled in
them so the animals could get their rest and food.
Some of the show people strolled out through the little town,
while others remained on board the boat and went to bed.
All hands slept aboard that night. Bright and early, on the
following morning, the boats were unloaded and the tents pitched,
the men working much better for their day on the river.
Everyone appeared to be in high good humor and the wisdom of
Mr. Sparling's methods was apparent. The tents went up more
quickly that morning than at any time that season.
Breakfast under the cook tent was a jolly meal. Teddy had nearly
forgotten the loss of the ostrich egg, but Phil Forrest had not.
Phil, while not appearing to do so, was watching certain persons
in the dressing tent, among them being Diaz, the Spanish clown.
During the dressing hour before the afternoon performance the
clown had his trunk open to get out some costumes which were
at the bottom, beneath the lower tray.
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