This was the case. Robert had not been placed in circumstances favorable to the formation of a polished manner, but it was innate and instinctive.
At a pause during the evening Sidney said, "Robert, can't you do something to entertain the company?"
"Would you like to see a little juggling?" asked Robert.
"Oh, yes!" cried several. Even Ronald Percy looked interested. Still he could not help sneering a little.
"Did you do that at the circus?" he asked.
"No," answered Robert, quietly. "I am not a professional magician, but we had a professor of magic with us at one time, who took the trouble to show me a few simple tricks, and these I am ready to perform at the request of Sidney."
"You couldn't please me or the company better," said Sidney, eagerly.
"I shall have to ask you for a few articles," said Robert.
"Anything in the house is at your service, Rob."