way complacent and delighted.

"The company will acknowledge the contract, Colonel Lyon," said
Dave, as they left the porch, "and attend to other details."

"I don't suppose, Dashaway," answered the showman, "that you're open
for such a week stunt as exhibiting at some of my county fairs?"

"I am under contract with the Interstate people," replied Dave. "If
I get out of a job, Colonel Lyon, I shall be glad to have you
consider me."

"I fancy I will," declared the showman with enthusiasm. "I'll make
you a liberal offer, too. You've saved the carting away of all that
stuff the burglar gathered. It make it up to you some way."

Dave waved the contract in reply.

"I couldn't have a better feather in my cap than this," he cried
gaily. "Many, many, thanks, Colonel Lyon."

"And you'll find the Interstate biplane just the best in the world,"
added Hiram.

"We've kept that chauffeur waiting a long time," observed Dave, as
they came out upon the boulevard.

"Oh, he's used to that," suggested Hiram.

"I'll give him something extra for his patience," said Dave.