The confession was taken down in writing, and then Griswold signed it in the presence of several outside witnesses.
By this time it was late in the evening, but Leo was too excited to sleep.
“Can’t we take the first train east?” he asked of Barton Reeve. “I am anxious to let Squire Dobb know what I think of him.”
“I will see Lambert and see if we can get off,” replied the menagerie manager.
They sought out the general manager, and, after putting the whole case to him, got permission to leave the “Greatest Show on Earth” for three days.
There was a midnight train eastward, and this they boarded.
Barton Reeve had secured sleeping accommodations, but Leo was too excited to rest.
The following noon found them in Hopsville.
From the railroad station they walked to Nathan Dobb’s house.
“Hullo! there is Daniel Hawkins’ wagon standing in front,” cried Leo. “He must be calling on the squire.”