"I should say it does," answered Phil, his eyes lighting up appreciatively.
"And now we come to the point I have been getting at."
"Yes; what is it you have in mind for me?"
"I am going to ask you to join the advance for the rest of the season, Phil."
"I, join the advance?" questioned the lad in a surprised tone.
"Yes."
"And leave the show?"
"That will be a necessity, much as I regret to have you do so."
Phil's face took on a solemn expression.
"How would you like that?"