“Carl Ross, a magician and juggler. He is very clever, and I think would make a hit with the show. We have been traveling around giving private exhibitions.“
“In that case, I will be pleased to see what your partner can do. Can he come around to the dressing-tent just before the evening performance begins?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Very well then. Have him bring what apparatus he possesses with him. And remember, your old place is open whenever you care to step into it again.”
“I’ll be on hand as soon as you settle with Carl Ross,” smiled Leo.
He lost no time in hunting up Carl, who was close at hand, having heard of the arrest of the ticket thieves at the hotel.
“The manager of the circus says my old position is open for me,” said Leo.
“Are you going to leave me, Leo?” asked Carl, with an anxious look on his face.
“No. I said I would rejoin if he would give you an opening too.”
“Oh!”