![]() ![]() When all was ready the pupil would take a running start, jump into the air and try to turn.At the same time, the man holding the free end of therope would give it a hard pull, thus jerking the boy free of the ground and preventing his falling on his head. >From it a rope led up over a pulley, the other end of the rope being securely held by someone. This consisted of a belt placed about the beginner's waist. For this purpose what is known as a "mechanic" was used to assist them in their schooling. On the side they were taking lessons in tumbling as well. During all this time, Phil and Teddy had worked faithfully on the rings under the instruction of Mr. So important did the owner consider them that the names of the two circus boys were now prominently displayed in the advertisements, as well as on the billboards. The acts of Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker had proved to be among the best drawing cards in the circus performance proper. The owner of the show was in high good humor over the profits the show was earning. The show had by this time swung around into Pennsylvania, and was playing a circuit of small mining towns with exceptionally good attendance. I'd rather lose a horse than have anything happen to that lad." Days followed each other in quick succession. No he's more of a man than any two in the whole outfit. "If I thought that young rascal really thought he knew, I'd take him across my knee and spank him until he told me. There was a scowl on the face of James Sparling. "No! I expect you'll own this show yet." He watched Phil walking away from the tent. Sparling?" he asked after the interview had come to an end. He refused to give the slightest intimation as to whom he suspected. It may take some time, but before I get through I'm going either to fasten the act on someone-on a particular one-or else prove that I am wholly mistaken." The showman stormed, but Phil was obdurate. Sparling, it is a serious accusation you ask me to make against a man on proof that you would say was not worth anything. "It would not be right-that is, not until I am sure about it." "Tell me, or get out." "Remember, Mr. ![]() "Who is he?" "I would not care to answer that question just now, Mr. ![]()
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