have an opportunity to have the theory demonstrated on himself.

The elephants were on their way to participate in the grand
entry, and there was not a minute to spare now. Emperor on his
way into the other tent had come across his new-found friend and
recognized him instantly, while Phil had not even heard the
approach of the elephants.

No sooner had the elephant discovered the lad than he picked him
up with his trunk, slowly hoisting the boy high in the air.

"Steady, Emperor! Steady!" cautioned the attendant. But Emperor
needed no admonition to deal gently with his young friend. He
handled Phil with almost the gentleness of a mother lifting a
babe.

Phil Forrest experienced a thrill that ran all through him when
he realized what was taking place.

"We can't stop to put you down now, my boy. You'll have to go
through the performance with us. Grab the head harness when he
lets you down on his head. You can sit on the head without
danger, but keep hold of the harness with one hand. I'll bet
you'll make a hit."

"I will if I fall off," answered Phil a bit unsteadily.

As it was, the unusual motion made him a little giddy.

"That's a good stunt. Stick to him, Forrest," directed a voice