He removed Midget from the clown's arms, and led the way to the outer air.
Yells and shots sounded from the main tent. Outside there was a swaying, excited mob. Andy evaded them, leading the way to the street lining the circus grounds at one side.
"Look there," suddenly exclaimed the clown in a gasping tone.
The main tent was on fire. A mob was trying to pull down the menagerie tent.
"Hi!" yelled the leader of a gang of boys rushing past them and halting, "here's some show folks."
"Pelt them!" cried another voice. "They won't pay my father his feed bill."
An egg flittered towards the fugitives. It struck Miss Starr on the back, soiling her pretty dress.
Andy ran back, Midget held on one arm. He let drive with his free hand and knocked the egg thrower head over heels.
This was the signal for a wild riot. The crowd of young hoodlums pressed close on Andy, and he retreated to the others.
"Take him, Miss Starr," he said quickly, placing Midget in her arms.
"Hurry to the lighted street yonder."