"Howdy," said the Toyman.
"Howdy, pardner," replied he.
"I'd like four tickets. Here is the money. One whole ticket and three half tickets too."
The man counted the money and gave him the tickets. Then the Toyman asked:
"Did you see a little boy 'bout this high, with a little yeller dog?"
The man with the big black moustache and the tall silk hat shook his head.
"Sorry I can't oblige you, pardner. I've seen lots of kiddies but nary a one with a yeller dog."
"Well then," said the Toyman, "will you kindly show these youngsters to their seats while I look for that little lost boy and his dog?"
"Certainly, be most pleased," was the answer, for all circus men are very polite on Circus Day.
So the man with the black moustache and the tall silk hat called a man in a red cap. Jehosophat took Hepzebiah by the hand, and the man in the red cap led them into the big tent. He showed them their seats, and they sat down in the very front row.