The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-11-30
The Rose
In the Ring
BY GEORGE BARR M'CUTCHEON
Copyright 1910 by Dodd. Mead q Co.
Copyright 1910 by Dodd. Mead q Co.

Inc only one IN captivity, quoted
the colonel. He had the smooth. dry
voice Of a practiced man of the world.
That's what they say on the bills,
sir" lie was walking away when the
other with some acerbity called to him.
Whats your nameT'
'Snipe. sir said David after a sec
ond's hesitation.
'Ive seen you back there in the
dressing tent. You don't look like a
circus performer"
Il am a clown" observed David
coolly.
You are new nj the business Da-
yid felt that the colonel was looking
at him, Notwithstanding the fact that
they seemed TO be engaged in a close
inspection of the cages.
Il am IA beginner. Joey Grinaldi is
training me-"
Thomas Braddock was watching
them from beyond the camel pen.
1t may interest you to know that |
am accustomed TO c~iyility ia all peo-
PIE employed by this show" said Colo
mel Grand.
DO you always get what you ex-
pect:" asked David, stopping short
The colonel faced him.
Young man." said he after a de-
liberate pause, "let me add to my orig
inal remark-I always get what ex-
pect."
Then / suppose you expect me to
sever my connection with this Show
said David. looking straight into his
eyes.
The colonel smiled. Your real name
is JeniSon. isn't it,
Yes said David defantly. The
colonel had not expected this, at any
rate.
And you are wanted for murder, l
understand
Yes
by George. you take it eoolly!' ex-
claimed the other, not without a trace
of admiration in his voice.
"Why should | equivocateF' demand
ed David coldly. What do you intend
TO do about itf'
The colonel's eyes narrowed. There
was not the slightest trace of anger in
his manner. however.
Il intend to have your wages in
creased" he said.
Il don't understand" muttered the
boy.
Il expect you to remain with this
show until the end of the season. said
the colonel grimly.
David pondered this remark for a
moment.
81 nay not care to stay so long as
that" he began, puzzled by the colo
nel's attitude toward him.
Put you will stay" said the other
fastening his gaze on David's chin
doubtless in the hope of seeing ii
culver. IF you attempt to leave this
show | will Well. a word to the wise
young man
You don't own this show fared
David. And YOU can't bu. Y me-!
Not a muscle moved in the face of
the tall colonel. In slow, even tones he
remarked. Il am not cowardly enough
to bully a wretch whom | can hang"
In spite of himself David shrank
from this cold blooded rejoinder.
see here. Jenison." went on Colonel
Grand. noting the effect of his words,
81 have a certain amount of respect for
vour feelings. because you are n south
erner. as l am. You have pride and
YOU have courage. You are n gentle
man. You are the only gentleman at
present engaged In this profession. I'll
say that FOR you. There is a probable
ity that YOU may not be so unique in
The course of a week or two. | am al
ready a part owner of this concern.
You know that. of curse. 1t is pretty
generally known among the performers
that | have a creditors lien on the bust
ness. I wish YOU would oblige me by
announcing to your friends that have
taken over n third interest in the show
i'm lieu Of certain notes and mortgages.
From today | am to he recognized as
one Of the proprietors of Van Slyes
circus. DO you grasp itE'
David. n great lump in his throat
merely nodded.
considerable of my time henceforth
will he spent with the show. ! intend
10 elevate You to better associations
You are Of my class. I'm going "a
give you the society that you. rs a Ien-
iSon Of the Virginia tensions. deserve.
II went lee necessary for You to min.
Gle with rickpocSets and roustahouts
and common ring performers. There
viii be Il se.ect little co.er.e. | fancy
YOU can guess who viii comprise our
little circle u set. as you might cal
il. There are better times ahead for
you. Jeu!son."
coloret H--nJ as Hast.