surprising reply.



CHAPTER XI

THREE CHEERS AND A TIGER

"Man--Manager of Car Three?" stammered Phil.

"Yes."

Teddy's eyes grew large.

"_That_--manager of Car Three?" he said derisively.

Mr. Sparling gave him a stern glance.

"But, Mr. Sparling, I know so little about the work. Of course I
am proud and happy to be promoted to so responsible a position,
but almost, if not every man on the car, is better equipped for
this work than I am."

"They may be more familiar with some of the details, but as a
whole I do not agree with your view. In two weeks' time you will
have grasped the details, and I will wager that there will not be
a better agent in the United States."

The Circus Boy flushed happily.