The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-06-10
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to wait. He was congratuating him
self upon his good fortune when he al
but colllded with flying apparition
vanishing In the direction OF the mali
tent. Sophisticated eyes would hav,
seen only a rather stout acrobat cla(
In pink tights, but Elverson was no
sophisticated, and he teetered after thu
fitting angel, even unto the forbidden
portals Of the big top.
He was peeping through the curtains
/ which had fallen behind her and was
getting his first glimpse of the great
sawdust world beyond when one OF
the clowns dashed from the dressing
tent on his way TO the ring.
The clown was late. He saw the
limp coattails of the deacon, who was
three-quarters In the tent. Here was
chance to make funny entrance
He grabbed the unsuspecting little man
from the rear. The terrified deacon
struck out blindly In all directions, his
black arms and legs moving like a cen.
tlped's, but the clown held him firmly
by the back and thrust him headfore-
most into the tent.
Strong returned almost Immediately
from his unsuccessful search for the
pastor He looked about the lot for
Elverson.
Hey, there, Elversonw he called
Justify. There was no response
Now. where's he got tor grumbled
Strong. He disappeared quickly around
the corner Of the dressing tent, re-
solved to keep sharp lookout for
Douglas.
Elverson was thrust from the tent
soon after. splitting sawdust and much
discomfted, by the laughing perform
ers who followed him. His knees al
most gave way beneath him when Bar
ker came out OF the ring, swapping bis
long black whip.
Get out Of here you blokew roared
Barker, and Elverson got"
No one had remembered to tell the
groom that Polly was not to ride to-
night, so Bingo was brought out as
usual when their turn" approached.
Take him back, Tom" Polly called
from the entrance when she learned
Bingo was waiting, "and bring Barba-
rian I'm not going on tonight. Elolse
Is going to ride In my place"
This was the second time today that
Bingo had been led away without 20
ing into the ring. Something In his
big wondering eyes made Polly follow
him and apologize. He was very
proud. was Bingo and very consclen-
tious. He felt uneasy when he saw
the other horses going to their work
without him.
Never mind, Blngo," she said, pat
ting bis great, arched neck; wen
show 'em tomorrow" He rubbed his
satiny nose against her cheek. We'll
make them sit up again. Barker says
our acts no good--that I've let down
But It's not your fault. Bingo. I've
not been fair to you. I'll give you a
chance tomorrow. You walt. He'll
never say 1t again, Bingo, never
againp'
Polly had nothing more to do to-
night except to get Into her street |
clothes The wagons would soon be |
moving away For moment she |
glanced at the dark church steeple;
then she turned to 20 inside the tent. |
A deep. familiar voice stopped her.
'Pollyw
She turned quickly. She could not
answer Douglas came toward her. |
He gazed at her In nmazemcnt She
drew her cape about her slightly clad |
figure. She seemed older 10 him, more 4
1nnpproachable with her hair heaped
high and sparkling with jewels.
She found strength at last 10 open
her lips, ba, still no sound came from
them. She and the pastor looked at
each other strangely, like spirits new
y met from far apart worlds. She,
loo. thought her companion changed
He was older: the circles beneath bis
eyes were deeper. the look IN their
icpfhs more grave.
I'VE were such close neishDors to- 4
lay IL rather thought you'd call
be stammered de was uncertain
shat he was saying II did not matter
he was there with ber.
when you're IN circus there Isn't
much time for calling
That's why I've come % cali on
Tou.% They might baYe been shep-
ieri aud shepherdess on a May day
Tooing for the balting way IN which
h.ir words came
You're all nghtY' be went on.
You're happyy
Yes. very" abe said Her eyes
we're downeast-