"No, not quite," he said. "I'll read a little more," and he read:
"'When our circus was wrecked we lost a valuable trick dog. He could play soldier, say his prayers, turn somersaults, and do a number of tricks. The ringmaster feels very badly about losing him, and has tried to locate him, but without success. If you should hear of anyone near you having such a dog we would be much obliged if you would send him to us, as he belongs to the circus.'"
There was a moment of silence after Bobbsey read this, and then
Freddie said:
"Why that must be Snap—our pet dog! Oh, papa you won't give him back to the circus; will you?"
CHAPTER XXII
SNAP AND SNOOP
All of the Bobbsey twins—Nan, Bert, Flossie and Freddie—looked so serious over the prospect of losing Snap that Mr. Bobbsey had to laugh. He just couldn't help it.
"Well, I don't see anything to make fun over," said Nan, with a little pout.
"Why, you all act as though you had lost your best friend—or were going to."
"Well, Snap is one of our best friends, aren't you Snap?" said Freddie.