I'm glad you didn't," added Teddy,
glancing up with a bright smile.
It was the first time Mr. Sparling had ever heard the little
Circus Boy express his appreciation. He patted the
lad affectionately.
"I hope you are feeling quite well, today, my boy. You never
talked this way before. What caused your sudden change
of heart?"
"I--I guess it was the baboon," answered Teddy whimsically.
"Or else, maybe, it was the bump I got when I hit the deck
of the 'Fat Marie.'"
Phil came up and joined them at that moment, waiting for his
turn to go on in his trapeze act for the evening performance.
Mr. Sparling surveyed him keenly. He noted the trim, athletic
figure, the poise of the head and the steady clear eyes that
held one irresistibly.
"You are looking very handsome tonight, Phil," said the owner.
"Thank you, sir. 'Handsome is as handsome does,' as the saying
goes," laughed the Circus Boy. "Are you having the net watched,
Mr. Sparling?"
"Yes, my lad. Two men are keeping close tab on the big spider
web all the time, except in the afternoon, when no one would dare
to tamper with it for fear of being detected.
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