“He’s also the general manager of our show company,” I informed.
Mother smiled.
“What are you,” she inquired in fun, “the traffic manager?”
I told her, with dignity, that I was the treasurer, which was a very important and trustworthy position, and handled the money.
“Peg’s the secretary,” I further informed, “and Red’s the ticket agent.”
Dad considered. [[6]]
“How would it be,” he suggested, starting his nonsense, “if you put on a trapeze act? Mother and I are crazy to get our names on the program; and trapeze stuff is our specialty.”
“The very idea!” sputtered Mother, who knew, of course, that Dad was trying to bother her. He likes to tease people. I’ll tell the world that I get my share of it!
After supper I picked up Red and the two of us went in search of Peg and Scoop to tell them the good news that the scow was ours. They were at Peg’s house, where Scoop was importantly lettering a fancy cloth sign. Here it is:
THE “SALLY ANN” SHOW COMPANY
Mystery and Magic
To-night at 8:30
Admission, Including War Tax, 15c.
Children 10c.