Mr. Sparling's stern, judicial eyes were fixed upon them. He demanded to hear from them their version of the affair, which Larry related, leaving out all mention of his having ducked Teddy. His story agreed in the main details with what Phil already had said, excepting that Larry's recital threw the blame on Teddy and Phil.
Mr. Sparling took a book from his desk, making a memorandum therein.
"Is that all, sir?" questioned Larry.
"Not quite. If I hear of any further infraction of the rules of this show on the part of either of you two, you close right then. Understand?"
"Yes."
"That's not all; I'll have you both jailed for assault. As it is, I'll fine you both a week's pay. Now get out of here!"
Larry hesitated, flashed a malignant glance at Phil Forrest; then, turning on his heel, he left the tent.
"Don't you think you had better fine me, too, sir?" asked Phil.
"What for?"
"Because I shall have to do it again some of these days."