"I never thought the pets would act so well," added Mr. Martin.
"And did we make much money?" Janet wanted to know.
Mr. Martin was counting it. As he dropped the last penny back into the cash box he announced:
"It is ninety-nine dollars and one cent."
"Well, here's ninety-nine cents to make it an even hundred dollars!" cried a jolly voice at the tent entrance, and in walked a man who seemed to be a stranger. But at the second look Mr. Martin cried:
"Uncle Toby!"
"Yes, Uncle Toby!" laughed the man. "I got here a little too late for the show, but you can give it over again for me, and I'll put as much again in the collection box as you have there. How are all my pets?" and he laughed again and looked at the Curlytops as well as at the animals.
"We're well, thank you," said Janet, shyly.
"And Tip and Top were taken away but we got them back," added Ted.
"An' Mr. Nip he catch a bu'glar!" lisped Trouble.