He hurried from the vicinity, fearful that his aunt might change her mind and call him back.
"I don't understand it," he mused. "I can't figure it out. That paper fixes it so she can't stop me joining the show, nor force me back to Fairview. Then what is she having dealings with Murdock for?"
Andy could not solve this puzzle, and did not try to do so any further.
Within an hour the two precious documents were "signed, sealed and delivered," and Andy Wildwood entered on his career as a salaried circus acrobat.
CHAPTER XXV
A BEAR ON THE RAMPAGE
"Hoop-la!"
All a-spangle, to the blare of quick music, the great tent ablaze with light, the rows of benches crush-crowded with excited humanity, Andy Wildwood left the spring-board. For a second he whirled in midair. Then, gracefully landing on the padded carpet, he made his bow amid pleased plaudits and rejoined the row of fellow tumblers.
"You've caught the knack," spoke the ringmaster encouragingly. "Be careful on the double somersault, though."
"It's just as easy to me," asserted Andy.