Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26

learn the truth. There was no possibility
of success for the undertaking. but Far
mum went.
Farnum scrubbed word or two on his
Garland waited to hear that an inter
view was denied. But he was ushered
tremendously into q room where Yaple
rose with tired motion from desk lit
tered with papers and received MIN WIN
slight show Of cordially.
Il hope I'm not taking too much OF your
time" ventured Farnum when the boy
had gone. For q moment ne regretted ne
had come. Yaple was chahged-wonder-
mot at ALL" said Yaple. running a
hand through his thinning hair I'm
glad to see you. How does the circus
Much the same. Davidson was killed
last night at Roburne. You remember
he had charge of the Twins"
''Oh"' exclaimed Yaple. That's awful!
What was the trouble? thought the
TOLERATED him. that's ALL" replied Far.
mum. HE lost his nerve"
Poor old fellows: I'm sorry"
Farnum was surprised at the soft light
burning in the eyes Of the man before
him.
'Yes, it leaves us in q bad way" he
went on. ''Stettiner-our present man.
ager-has wired a fellow by the name
of Mcintyre. but he can't reach here be-
fore Thursday Meanwhile the biggest
bound to hurt the show"
Yaple half closed his eyes and reflected.
One hand was fumbling nervously in
scattered pile Of papers.
said Farnum unexpectedly. Il came here
with an idea in my head, and you can
turn 1t down or not, as you like. VIII you
take charge Of the Twins for two nights?
keep his mouth shut and SO can ]. You're
running no risk. and the Twins-well, they
haven't forgotten you. man.
After seven years." Yaple's voice held
tinge of the incredulous IN 1t; but there
were tears in his eyes. He was back again
in the sitting dust Of the animal quarters.
with the two mammoth lions, knotted
with muscles of spring steel. whining JOY
ously at his touch. Again he was pat
ting them. and talking to them. and grow
ing mightier in their confidence and love
day by day.
''What is seven years?' laughed Far
mum. 1.-The Twins never forget. I'll stake
my last cent on it,
You're tempting me, Farnum." said
Yaple, smiling as If over some pleasing
memory that had come back to him. II
would like to 60"
Farnum got decisively out Of his chair.
=
realize I'm a fool for asking you To-
Yaple ended that with a finger-crushing
wrench of Farnum's hand.
Finance be hanged" he exploded un-
der his breath: Go back and tell the
Twins I'm coming
Stettiner swore In his delight when Far
mum told him what he had accomplished.
II suppose he'll come in a carriage with
q retinue and all that" he added
mot Yaple." said Farnum convincingly.
mot Yaple. You'll be surprised
Farnun1, even. was not prepared for the
man who tapped him on the arm hours
later as he stood directing a gang near
the main canvas. The man was dressed
comfortably-that was all. As Farnusn
instantly thought. 1t was the Yapie he
had known years before. come hack.
my name Is Frank Glover" said the
newcomer In a low voice that allowed
Farnum to take his cue.
II was expecting you. Mr.. Glover. This
way. please" returned Farnum tacttuily
IT believe I could md my way alone
almost" said Yaple. brealing into the
pleased laugh OF q boy. How are the
Eager to sss ss rspsa sl9ns
laughing with him. do you think it Will
make their feeling any different toward
yon-their fixing for Davidson. you
known" =
'Do your asked Yaple in return
''No. I DON'T" said Farnum shortly
mo more do L." echoed Yaple.
They found the manager in the menag-
erie quarters. He eyed Yaple's appear
ance INTERNATIONALLY. but came forward
and shook hands gratefully. Both he and
Farnum could see that Yaple was sulping
In the scene Just as 1t came to him-the
smells, the sounds. the conglomerate and
the tnarticulate noises of the animals, the
shouting and tramping OF the gangs out
side. everything man fhirsting
thirsting. and never satiated. Farnum
bent over and whispered In stettiners
ear.
Hes dreaming. do you see?" he said.
He's living and dreaming IN a real world.
Cad and how he's enjoying It, too!'
Late afternoon had been cloudy. and the