"Give it to him, then. I am glad he has been so provident."
Dr. Grey and Sidney obtained a carriage, and Robert was taken home to the doctor's comfortable and even luxurious dwelling, for, besides having had an extensive practice for years, he had married a lady with a fortune. Leaving Robert there in good hands, we return to the circus.
As soon as the entertainment was over, Charlie and Anak, remembering their engagement, bent their steps towards the house of Mr. Tarbox. They were detained, however, for fifteen minutes or more before being able to depart, and this gave Carden an opportunity to get at work.
"Have you seen Carden this evening, Charlie?" asked Anak.
"Yes; he was at the circus."
"I wonder whether it was he that threw the rock?" said Anak, suddenly.
"I shouldn't wonder. I didn't think of it before."
"He could have no other object in coming to the show. He had seen it plenty of times. Besides, his money must have been low."
"Perhaps he got in for nothing," suggested Charlie.