"Yes," agreed Teddy, "I suppose it is. But I wonder where Tip can be?"
But of course no one could tell him that.
So it was settled that the money that was taken in for the show of the Curlytops and their pets should go to the orphans, so they might have a few weeks in the green country during the hot summer.
The Curlytops were much excited that evening, telling their father about the performance for the orphans, and Mr. Martin agreed that no better use could be made of the money.
"You must take good care of your pets from now until the time of the show," he said. "Don't let them get away or become ill, or you will not be able to give a good circus."
"Let's go out to the barn now, and see if they are all right," proposed Janet.
"All right," agreed Teddy.
It was early evening, and light enough to see in the barn. Top and Skyrocket barked a welcome, Snuff and Turnover mewed their delight at seeing the children, and while Mr. Nip shrieked away about being a "crack-crack-cracker" Jack chattered. About the only quiet ones were the white rats and mice, and Slider, the alligator.
"They're all right, and ready for the circus," said Teddy as he came out and locked the door after him.
"Yes, I can hardly wait!" murmured Janet.