He went over the same ground with his questions that Phil already had done.
"Do you suspect anyone, Phil?"
"I do not. Whom should I suspect? Nothing like this has ever happened in the Sparling show since I have been connected with it."
"You are right. It won't be healthful for the man who is responsible for this, if I catch him," growled the showman. "Somebody must be unusually fond of ostrich eggs to go to this length for one. If anyone in this show chances to dine on ostrich egg in the next twenty-four hours we shall know whom to accuse of the theft."
"I do not think you will get the opportunity," said Phil, with a peculiar smile.
"What do you mean by that remark?"
"That it was not taken because the thief wanted to eat it.
He would not be foolish enough to do that."
"Then why?"
"Probably to get even with Teddy."
Mr. Sparling eyed him sternly.