“I’m thirsty too,” said Connie, licking her dry lips.
Mr. Carsdale led the two girls into the railroad station. There he bought four chocolate bars, giving them each a couple. At the fountain, Veve and Connie drank all the water they wanted.
“Now we’ll hop a truck and ride to the circus grounds,” declared Mr. Carsdale. “The lot isn’t far from here.”
“Will there be a show today?” asked Veve eagerly.
“Not until tomorrow,” replied the animal trainer. “The circus is having a day of rest.”
“I hope we get to see another show while we’re here,” declared Veve.
Already she was beginning to feel very much at home with Mr. Carsdale. Now that she knew she was safe, she thought it would be fun to stay with the circus several days. However, that would mean missing camp, and neither of the girls wanted to do that.
Mr. Carsdale boosted the children up into the truck. When it was fully loaded, the driver started off for the circus lot.
By this time the sky was brightening. Near the circus lot torches were burning.
“Why are the torches lighted?” questioned Connie, who wished to learn about everything. “Is it so the drivers can see better?”