Bub and Sonny. Yes, sir——

Pepper [giving Tim money]. Here, Tim, you run out and telephone to—— Simpson, is it?

Bub. Yes, sir,—Jonathan Simpson.

Pepper. And tell him his kids are safe, and we'll take care of 'em all right. [Tim starts out.] And, Tim—— [Follows him and speaks aside.] Fix it up with him to let 'em stay to the afternoon show.

[Pepper lingers with Tim at tent door.
Troupe overcome with surprise.

Barney. Will yez all hark to that!

Harry. I didn't think 'as 'ow 'e 'ad h'it h'in 'im!

Others. No!

[Enter Dutch with thick sandwiches, which
the boys munch eagerly.
Pepper comes
forward and watches.