The circus man asked for the full name of the Brownie Scout leader, writing it on an envelope. As he talked to the girls, other circus folk wandered by from the sleeper cars. They too paused to ask questions. Everyone seemed quite friendly.
Suddenly, in the group, Connie caught sight of Mr. Carsdale. The animal trainer saw her at the same instant.
“Hello!” he exclaimed. “How did you get here?”
Once again Connie related how she and Veve had been locked inside the box car.
“Mr. Carsdale, do you know these youngsters?” asked the workman who had found them.
“Sure, they’re old friends of mine,” replied the animal trainer. He told of his meeting with the entire Brownie troop at Rosedale.
“Then suppose I turn the girls over to you,” proposed the first man. “You might see that they get breakfast and a place to sleep if they’re tired. I’ll send off the telegram right away.”
“Sure, I’ll be glad to look after them,” promised Mr. Carsdale.
“Are we to have something to eat right away?” asked Veve, who was very hungry.
“Just as soon as the cook tent is up,” replied Mr. Carsdale. “That shouldn’t be long now, for we’re unloading the circus. Meanwhile, I’ll get some chocolate bars to tide you over.”