There was a scowl on
the face of James Sparling.
"If I thought that young rascal really thought he knew, I'd take
him across my knee and spank him until he told me. No; he's more
of a man than any two in the whole outfit. I'd rather lose a
horse than have anything happen to that lad."
Days followed each other in quick succession. The show had by
this time swung around into Pennsylvania, and was playing a
circuit of small mining towns with exceptionally good attendance.
The owner of the show was in high good humor over the profits the
show was earning. The acts of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker had
proved to be among the best drawing cards in the circus
performance proper. So important did the owner consider them
that the names of the two circus boys were now prominently
displayed in the advertisements, as well as on the billboards.
During all this time, Phil and Teddy had worked faithfully on the
rings under the instruction of Mr. Miaco. On the side they were
taking lessons in tumbling as well. For this purpose what is
known as a "mechanic" was used to assist them in their schooling.
This consisted of a belt placed about the beginner's waist.
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