Perhaps it would be best to do so now."
"I think--" began Phil, when his words were arrested by a loud
noise just outside the cabin, on the deck.
Mr. Sparling and Phil started up, for the instant not
understanding the meaning of the disturbance.
"Wha--what--" gasped the showman.
Phil ran to the window and looked out.
The deck at that point was deserted. He thought he saw a figure
dodge into an entrance near the stern of the boat, and looking
forward he discovered another disappearing in that direction.
The Circus Boy sprang for the door.
"What is it, what is it?" cried the showman.
"Eavesdroppers!" answered the lad, darting out into the
passageway, followed closely by Mr. Sparling.
"You go that way and I'll go this," directed Phil.
CHAPTER XVIII
MAKING A CAPTURE
The two ran down the corridor, Mr. Sparling heading for the
forward end, Phil toward the stern.
"There he goes! I see him!" shouted the showman as a figure
leaped out to the deck, slamming the door. "We have him now!"
Phil rushed out at the stern and started to run along the
starboard side of the boat.
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