. Toby Tyler : or, Ten weeks with a circus . y screamed, yelled, and dancedaround on the tent-pole and ropes as if his feelings had re-ceived a shock from which he could never recover. I didnt mean to end it up that way, but it was fault, said Toby, as soon as quiet had been re-stored, and the guests, with the exception of the monkey,were seated at the table once more. Of course you didnt, said Mrs. Treat, in a kindly tone. But dont you feel bad about it one bit, for you ought tothank your lucky stars that you didnt break any of yourbones. I spose I did, said Toby, soberly, as he lo
. Toby Tyler : or, Ten weeks with a circus . y screamed, yelled, and dancedaround on the tent-pole and ropes as if his feelings had re-ceived a shock from which he could never recover. I didnt mean to end it up that way, but it was fault, said Toby, as soon as quiet had been re-stored, and the guests, with the exception of the monkey,were seated at the table once more. Of course you didnt, said Mrs. Treat, in a kindly tone. But dont you feel bad about it one bit, for you ought tothank your lucky stars that you didnt break any of yourbones. I spose I did, said Toby, soberly, as he looked back atthe scene of his disaster, and then up at the chattering mon-key that had caused all the trouble. Shortly after this, Mr. Stubbs having again been coaxeddown from his lofty position, Toby took his departure, prom-ising to call as often during the week as he could get awayfrom his exacting employers. Just outside the tent he met Old Ben, who said, as heshowed signs of indulging in another of his internal laugh-ing spells: • . .. TOBY SITS DOWN ON MR. STDBBS. Ten Weeks with a Circus. 129 Hello! lias the skeleton an his lily of a wife been givina blow-out to you too T They invited me in there to dinner, said Toby, mod-estly. Of course they did—of course they did, replied Ben,with a chuckle; they carries a cookin-stove along withem, sos they can give these little spreads whenever we stayover a day in a place. Oh, Ive been there! And did they ask you to make a speech ? Of course. Did they try it on you ? Yes, said Toby, mournfully, an I tumbled off theplatform when I got through. I didnt do exactly that, replied Ben, thoughtfully:but I spose you got too much steam on, seem s how itwas likely your first speech. Now youd better go into thetent an try to get a little sleep, cause weve got a long rideto-night over a rough road, an you wont get moren a cat-nap all night, But where are you going ? asked Toby, as he shiftedMr. Stubbs over to his other shoulder, preparatory
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