January was tied up with
a dog chain after that, and was not heard from again during any
trip of that season; that is, beyond his regular acts in the
sawdust arena.
The next day Phil Forrest began his investigation in earnest.
He knew that Mr. Sparling looked to him to discover who had
caused so much trouble in the show, besides which, Phil took a
personal interest because of the attempt that had been made on
the lives of Little Dimples and himself.
Teddy suggested that he go through the pilot's belongings,
expressing the firm belief that they would find the ostrich egg
were they to do so.
Phil consulted Little Dimples, that afternoon, as to her opinion
of the occurrences of the past week, but the star bareback rider
could shed no light on them, beyond the fact that certain people
with whom Phil had had difficulties might bear watching.
"That's what I think," answered the Circus Boy. "I do not like
to accuse anyone unjustly, but I have these suspicions of the
Spanish clown."
"Have you mentioned your suspicion to Mr. Sparling, Phil?"
"No.
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