really worthwhile, and that was to give him his first real start
in the circus world.

"What's that funny-looking fellow over there doing?" interrupted
Teddy.

"That man down near the end of the table?"

"Yes."

"That's Billy Thorpe, the Armless Wonder," the performer informed
him.

"And he hasn't any hands?" wondered the boy.

"Naturally not, not having any arms. He uses his feet for
hands."

"What's he doing now?"

"Eating with his feet. He can use them almost as handily as you
can your hands. You should see Billy sew, and write and do other
things. Why, they say he writes the best foot of anybody in the
show."

"Doesn't he ever get cold feet?" questioned Teddy humorously.

"Circus people are not afflicted with that ailment. Doesn't go
well with their business."