Dutch. Dot's Mike McGinnis.
Bub. Have the dog and the monkey got some other names, too?
Dutch. No,—dey don' need dem.
Pepper. Gentlemen, our little entertainment is now about to begin. Professor Wormwood will give an exhibition of his clever animals.
[As each is called upon to do some little
"stunt," he bows elaborately, and does
whatever he has to do with a great deal of
professional air, then returns to his place,
as before. The little boys, after Dutch's
suggestion, applaud vigorously, and the
rest of the troupe look on at each other's
"acts" with condescending approval.
These are given in the following order.
- 1. Professor Wormwood and his animals.
- 2. Frencelli and Cocodilla in juggling feats.
- 3. Mr. Barlow, the minstrel, in a darkey story.
- 4. Limber Jack in acrobatic exercises.
- 5. Marco Brothers, Indian clubs.
- 6. Harry Hopkins (a) gives an exhibition of bareback riding.
- (b) as Mademoiselle Zarah, dances.
- 7. Song. Mademoiselle Zarah and Troupe.
[Mike puts the animals through a number of tricks.
Dutch [to the boys]. Abplaud! Abplaud!
Bub [puzzled]. What?