"Well, how did you make out at home?" was the question asked by
several, and then it was learned that all had had an easy time of it
persuading their parents to let them go on the proposed outing to the
Windy Mountains.

"My folks told me to beware of ghosts," said Snap with a grin.

"We needn't beware if the ghost turns out to be like that other,"
answered Giant.

"My folks told me to keep out of trouble especially with Ham Spink's
crowd," said Whopper.

"Say, fellows, I reckon you have forgotten something," said Shep.

"Forgotten something?" queried Whopper.

"Exactly."

"What?"

"There's a circus at Rallings---to-day and tomorrow."

"Why, so there is!" exclaimed Giant. "How queer we didn't remember
it before! Casso's United Railroad Shows. Do you suppose it is
worth going to see?"

"I don't know. But as the admission is only twenty-five cents we
might take it in---if we get the chance."