with a plate of wafers, of which they disposed in short order.

It was broad daylight by this time, and the boys decided to go
out and watch the erection of the tents. It was all new and full
of interest to them. As they caught the odor of trampled grass
and the smell of the canvas their old enthusiasm came back to
them with added force.

"It's great to be a circus man, isn't it, Phil?" breathed Teddy.

"It is unless one is getting into trouble all the time, the way
you do. I expect that, some of these days, you'll get something
you don't want."

"What?"

"Oh, I don't know. But I am sure it will be something
quite serious."

"You better look out for yourself," growled Teddy. "I'll take
care of myself."

"Yes; the way you did last night," retorted Phil, with a
hearty laugh. "Come on, now; let's not quarrel. I want to find
some of our old friends. Isn't that Mr. Miaco over there by the
dressing tent?"

"Sure."

Both lads ran toward their old friend, the head clown, with