"I presume you actually mean to take the apparatus?" he asked.
"Why," said Frank, surprised, "of course! It was given to me, and, with its aid, I shall be able to go on the road and do a thriving business."
"I thought you were under contract to Barnaby Haley?"
"I am; but I have every reason to believe my engagement with him will not last much longer."
"How is that?"
"I am certain the 'Empire Theater Comedy Company' will not stay out another week."
"Well, what if it does?"
"I shall try to get Mr. Haley to let me off and fill my place with somebody else."
"Then you are determined to go on the road as a traveling magician?"
"I have about decided to do so."