But in the morning there was bad news for the Curlytops. Their mother, who had gone out to the barn to open the door for the animals, came hurrying back to the house as Teddy and Janet descended for their breakfast.
"Where is Top?" asked Mrs. Martin.
"Top!" exclaimed Teddy. "Why, isn't he in the barn with Sky and the other pets?"
"No," answered his mother, shaking her head. "Top is gone! The barn door was locked, and all the other animals are there, but Top is gone!"
CHAPTER XVII
THE DOG SHOW
Teddy and Janet looked at each other in sorrow and dismay. It seemed that the worst had happened—Top missing just when they were getting ready for the show! First Tip was gone, and now Top! Could it be true?
"Are you sure, Mother?" asked Teddy. "Maybe Top is hiding behind a box or something."