"
"Very well; I want to see you after you have done so."
"I will look you up."
With that Phil hurried out into the arena. None of the
spectators appeared to recognize the lad in his street clothes.
Besides, he tried to avoid observation. He might have been one
of the spectators, except that he picked his way, among the ropes
and properties down through the center, where the public were not
allowed to go.
"The rest of you may go," said Phil, reaching the ring where
Jim lay breathing heavily. "Thank you for easing off old Jim.
I know he appreciates it."
Jim looked up pleadingly as Phil bent over him, patting the
animal on his splendid old gray head.
The attendants went about their duties.
"How'd this happen, Phil?" questioned Teddy.
"I fell off; that's what happened."
"Yes, I know you did, but there's more to it. I wonder if it's
got anything to do with the loss of my egg?"
"I guess not."
"You guess not? Well, I know something, Phil."
"I should hope you do."
"I mean about this accident."
Phil gazed at his companion keenly.
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