Have you reason to believe it is someone
connected with this show?"
"I am sure that at least one of the men is."
"Then there is more than one in this thing?"
"There are two men. At least I have seen two. There may be more
for all I know."
"Now, tell me what it is all about. You haven't said a word
regarding this plot yet," urged the showman drawing his chair
around the corner of his desk and leaning forward with his hands
on his knees.
Phil told how he strolled off into the field adjoining the
circus lot, and went on in detail to relate all that had
occurred after that. As he proceeded with his story the face
of James Sparling grew serious and then stern.
"I presume I should have stood my ground and given battle to
them, if for no other reason than to find out who they were,"
concluded the lad, somewhat ruefully.
"Phil Forrest, you should have done nothing of the sort,"
answered Mr. Sparling sharply. "You take quite enough risk as
it is. You think the plot now is to tamper with the big net?"
"Yes, sir."
"Is it possible that such scoundrels are traveling with the
Sparling shows?"
"I wish I did not think so.
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