The manager of "The Greatest Show on Earth" wants Phil.
Setting out to "drive the other fellows off the map." "No more
meals at the Sign of the Tin Spoon." Circus Boys have a happy
windup to an exciting show season.




THE CIRCUS BOYS ON THE PLAINS




CHAPTER I

ON THE OWNER'S PRIVATE CAR

"Bates!"

The voice of James Sparling rose above even the roar of
the storm.

A uniformed attendant stepped into the little office tent
occupied by the owner of the Great Sparling Combined Shows.
Shaking the water from his dripping cap, he brought a hand
to his forehead in precise military salute.

"How's the storm coming, Bates?" demanded the showman, with an
amused twinkle in his eyes as he noted the bedraggled condition