do so. Phil was determined to see all there was to be seen, and
what he saw he remembered. He had no need to be told after that,
providing he understood the meaning of a certain thing at first.

Observing that one man was holding to the peak rope, and that it
was rapidly getting the best of him, both lads sprang to his
assistance.

"That's right, boys. That's the way to do it. Always be ready
to take advantage of every opening. You'll learn faster that
way, and you'll both be full-fledged showmen before you know it."

"O Mr. Sparling," exclaimed Phil, after others had relieved them
on the rope.

"Yes? What is it?"

"I have been wanting to see you, to ask what you wish us to do
tonight--where we are to travel?"

"You may sleep in my wagon. I'll take a horse for tonight."

"I could not think of doing such a thing. No, Mr. Sparling, if I
am to be a circus man, I want to do just as the rest of them do.
Where do the other performers sleep?"

"Wherever they can find places. Some few of the higher paid ones
have berths in wagons. Others sleep in the band wagon. The
rest, I guess, don't sleep at all, except after we get into a
town. The menagerie outfit will be leaving town very soon now.