I was a drummer boy in a Georgia regiment, said the showman reminiscently.

I haven't had mine either, said the showman.

Perhaps both of you may own a show much sooner than you even dream, said the showman, significantly.

"This," said the showman, "is the mouse that ran up the clock.

'Now, Colonel,' says the showman, 'let me-letme lead you through the statue gallery.

"I am pleased to make your acquaintance, Mr. Mayor," said the showman, offering his hand.

"You are a queer boy, Phil Forrest," said the showman, gazing at the lad intently.

"And, Phil," said the showman in a more kindly voice, even, than he had used before.

We will have a meal, and it won't be at a contract hotel, either, said the showman, with a twinkle in his eyes.

"I reckon you can do anything on a horse that you happen to feel like," said the showman.

"As for the coach-house and stable," said the showman, "I can get your horses put up in the village."

"However much you close your eyes," said the Showman, "you will cancel nothing of the pictures on the screen."

"Shooting stars," said the showman.

"Well, old friend," said the showman, "you have not yet told us which way your face is turned this afternoon."

"You would succeed well in my business," said the showman, "but I am very careful how I recommend it to boys.

"I am in hopes we shall hear no more about eggs all the rest of the trip, after I give you another," said the showman.