several other fairs drawing near, at which the show-people had taken
ground; so they worked away as those who had no time to lose.

'Miss Rosie,' said Toby's voice, at about five o'clock that morning, 'they
are all going off except us. Master says we can wait a bit longer, to give
missis a little more rest. He and the other men are going off at once, to
get the theatre set up and everything ready, and master says it will be
time enough if we are there by the first night of the fair. He can't do
without you then, he says.'

'I am very glad mammie hasn't to be moved just yet,' said Rosalie; 'the
shaking would hurt her so much, I'm sure.'

Augustus came into the caravan for a few minutes before he set off. He told
Rosalie that they might stay two days longer; but on Saturday morning they
must be off early, so as to get into the town on Sunday night.

'I wouldn't have you away from the play in this town, Rosalie, not for the
world. It's a large seaside place, and I hope to make a pretty penny there,
if every one does their duty.'

'Augustus,' said his wife, in a trembling voice, 'can you stay five minutes
with me before you go?'

'Well,' said Augustus, taking out his watch, 'perhaps I might spare five
minutes; but you must be quick. I ought to be off by now.'

'Rosalie darling,' said her mother, 'leave me and your father alone.'

Little Rosalie went down the steps of the caravan, shutting the door gently