The Circus Boy appeared more light-hearted than usual that
evening, as he chatted and joked with his friends among
the performers. He did not wish the man or men whom he had
overheard off on the lot to know that he was the eavesdropper.
He felt that he could make better progress in his investigation
were they not on their guard.
The pilot, Cummings, was not in the cabin. He had not been
seen there since his trouble with Teddy. Despite the pilot's
determination to resign, he was still on duty, he and
Mr. Sparling having come to a satisfactory understanding.
Teddy was helping himself liberally for the second time since his
return from the lot.
"Do you think you will ever be able to satisfy that appetite
of yours?" laughed Phil.
"I hope not," answered Teddy solemnly. "That's the only fun in
life--that and the donkey."
Just then Mr. Sparling passed through the cabin on the way to his
stateroom and office. He gave Phil a significant glance, to
which the Circus Boy did not respond. A few minutes later,
however, Phil strolled out to the deck.
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