Mr. Carsdale nodded toward the entrance of the big tent. The circus child stood there, watching the Brownies. But when the little girl saw them looking at her, she slipped back out of sight behind the flap of the canvas.
“Bashful, I guess,” chuckled Mr. Carsdale.
A few minutes later, Mr. Carsdale went away to talk to one of the circus workmen who was driving a stake. Again Eva peeped out at the Brownies. This time she did not appear in the least shy.
“H—ist!” she whispered, looking directly at Veve and Connie.
The two Brownies scarcely could believe their eyes. Plainly, Eva was motioning to them, signaling for them to come over to the entranceway of the tent.
CHAPTER 7
The Lost Keys
“WHAT do you suppose she wants?” whispered Veve.
“Let’s go over and see,” replied Connie, who also had seen Eva’s strange motions.
The two girls sauntered over to the entranceway of the tent where the circus rider stood.