"I guess the boys in this town never saw a circus before, Mr. Burrows," replied the canvasman.
"Here, you," Mr. Burrows called to Darn. "Want to earn a ticket to the circus?"
"No," said Darn loftily. "I've got a reserved box seat." He turned and walked off.
"What did I tell you, Sam?" laughed Mr. Burrows. "There's money in this jay town and we're going to get a bunch of it."
Jerry stepped hastily forward, a light of joy dancing in his eyes, with Chris treading on his heels. "Please, mister," said Jerry eagerly, "we'll carry water for the elephants."
"We want to see the circus," added Chris.
"You're too little to carry water," said Sam. "Where're all the bigger kids?"
"They've gone home to breakfast," replied Chris. "Please, mister, we can carry water. I'm big enough."
"Yes, I guess you're big enough," said the man with the diamond in his shirt, "but the elephants are awful thirsty and it will take you a long time. Sam, you see if you can find some other boys to help you."
Sam departed instantly.