The Circus Boys Across the Continent; Or, Winning New Laurels on the Tanbark

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The Circus Boys Across The Continent Or Winning New Laurels on the Tanbark
by Edgar B. P. Darlington
I The Boys Hear Good News II On The Road Once More III Phil to Rescue IV Renewing Old Acquaintances V Doing a Man's Work VI The Showman's Reward VII Trying The Culprit VIII Phil Makes a New Friend IX The Mule Distinguishes Himself X His First Bareback Lesson XI Summoned Before The Manager XII The Human Football XIII Ducked by an Elephant XIV In Dire Peril XV Emperor to The Rescue XVI An Unexpected Promotion XVII The Circus Boys Win New Laurels XVIII Doing a Double Somersault XIX Marooned in a Freight Car XX The Barnyard Circus XXI When The Crash Came XXII What Happened to a Pacemaker XXIII Searching The Train XXIV Conclusion
The Circus Boys Across the Continent
You never can guess it—you never can guess the news, Teddy, cried Phil Forrest, rushing into the gymnasium, his face flushed with excitement.
Teddy Tucker, clad in a pair of linen working trunks and a ragged, sleeveless shirt, both garments much the worse for their winter's wear, was lazily swinging a pair of Indian clubs.
What is it, some kind of riddle, Phil? he questioned, bringing the clubs down to his sides.
Do be serious for a minute, won't you?
Me, serious? Why, I never cracked a smile. Isn't anything to smile at. Besides, do you know, since I've been in the circus business, every time I want to laugh I check myself so suddenly that it hurts?
How's that?
Because I think I've still got my makeup on and that I'll crack it if I laugh.