"Good boy!" said Jim. "I guess I didn't make any mistake raising your salary, Joe!"
"If you'll give me more money I'll try for a better record yet," said the boy fish with a smile.
"Say, what are you trying to do—become a millionaire?" asked the ring-master, jokingly.
"Oh, I can always use more money," replied Joe.
As he came down to the ground he saw Tonzo Lascalla looking at him. The trapeze performer had heard what Joe said last.
"We don't see much of your money," he commented, with a sneer.
"Why should you?" asked Joe, passing on.
"Oh, Joe! I congratulate you!" cried Helen, as soon as she saw him. "It was wonderful!"
"Glad you think so," he replied. "But I'm not done yet."
"Are you going to try for a longer time?"