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You may copy it, give it away or -re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included -with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org - - -Title: Mr. Stubbs's Brother - A Sequel to 'Toby Tyler' - -Author: James Otis - -Release Date: January 5, 2009 [EBook #27702] - -Language: English - -Character set encoding: ISO-8859-1 - -*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK MR. STUBBS'S BROTHER *** - - - - -Produced by David Garcia, Martin Pettit and the Online -Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This -file was produced from images generously made available -by The Kentuckiana Digital Library) - - - - - - -</pre> - +<div style='text-align:center'>*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK 27702 ***</div> <p class="tbrk"> </p> @@ -104,52 +78,52 @@ by The Kentuckiana Digital Library) <p class="tbrk"> </p> -<hr /> +<hr > -<div class="center"><a name="ill-002.jpg" id="ill-002.jpg"></a><img src="images/ill-002.jpg" width='487' height='700' alt="MR. STUBBS'S BROTHER MISBEHAVES HIMSELF" /></div> +<div class="center"><a id="ill-002.jpg"></a><img src="images/ill-002.jpg" alt="MR. STUBBS'S BROTHER MISBEHAVES HIMSELF" style="width: 487px; height: 700px"></div> <blockquote><p class="right"><b>[See p. 205]</b></p></blockquote> -<h4>MR. STUBBS'S BROTHER MISBEHAVES HIMSELF</h4> +<div class="h4">MR. STUBBS'S BROTHER MISBEHAVES HIMSELF</div> -<hr /> +<hr > <h1>MR. STUBBS'S BROTHER</h1> -<h3>A Sequel to</h3> +<div class="h3">A Sequel to</div> <h2>"TOBY TYLER"</h2> <p class="tbrk"> </p> -<h3><span class="smcap">By</span> JAMES OTIS</h3> +<div class="h4"><span class="smcap">By</span> JAMES OTIS</div> -<h4>AUTHOR OF<br />"TIM AND TIP," ETC.</h4> +<div class="h4">AUTHOR OF<br >"TIM AND TIP," ETC.</div> -<h4>ILLUSTRATED</h4> +<div class="h4">ILLUSTRATED</div> <p class="tbrk"> </p> -<div class="center"><img src="images/ill-003.jpg" width='142' height='172' alt="logo" /></div> +<div class="center"><img src="images/ill-003.jpg" alt="logo" style="width: 142px; height: 172px"></div> <p class="tbrk"> </p> -<h3>HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS</h3> +<div class="h3">HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS</div> -<h4>NEW YORK AND LONDON</h4> +<div class="h4">NEW YORK AND LONDON</div> -<hr /> +<hr > <p class="tbrk"> </p> -<h4>MR. STUBBS'S BROTHER<br />————<br /> -COPYRIGHT, 1882, 1910, BY HARPER & BROTHERS<br />————<br /> -COPYRIGHT, 1910, BY JAMES OTIS KALER<br />————<br /> -PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA</h4> +<div class="h4">MR. STUBBS'S BROTHER<br >————<br > +COPYRIGHT, 1882, 1910, BY HARPER & BROTHERS<br >————<br > +COPYRIGHT, 1910, BY JAMES OTIS KALER<br >————<br > +PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA</div> <p class="tbrk"> </p> -<hr /> +<hr > <h2>CONTENTS</h2> @@ -179,7 +153,7 @@ PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA</h4> </ul> </div> -<hr /> +<hr > <h2>ILLUSTRATIONS</h2> @@ -192,13 +166,13 @@ PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA</h4> </ul> </div> -<hr /> +<hr > -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_1" id="Page_1">[1]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_1">[1]</a></span></p> <h1>MR. STUBBS'S BROTHER</h1> -<h2><a name="Chapter_I" id="Chapter_I"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter I</span></h2> +<h2><a id="Chapter_I"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter I</span></h2> <h3>THE SCHEME</h3> @@ -213,7 +187,7 @@ way on the rather sharp point of a large rock, on which he had seated himself in order to hear what his companions had to say that was so important.</p> -<p>"Will you come down with me to Bob<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_2" id="Page_2">[2]</a></span> Atwood's, an' see what he says about +<p>"Will you come down with me to Bob<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_2">[2]</a></span> Atwood's, an' see what he says about it?"</p> <p>"Yes, I'll do that if you'll come out afterwards for a game of I-spy @@ -233,7 +207,7 @@ from his Uncle Daniel and the town of Guilford in order to be with a circus, and who, in ten weeks, was only too glad to run back home as rapidly as possible.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_3" id="Page_3">[3]</a></span></p><p>During the first few months of his return, very many brilliant offers +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_3">[3]</a></span></p><p>During the first few months of his return, very many brilliant offers had been made Toby by his companions to induce him to aid them in starting an amateur circus; but he had refused to have anything to do with the schemes, and for several reasons. During the ten weeks he had @@ -248,7 +222,7 @@ closed during the summer season; and he was rather more disposed to listen to the requests of his friends.</p> <p>On this particular night, Reddy Grant had offered to go with him for the -<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_4" id="Page_4">[4]</a></span>cows—an act of generosity which Toby accounted for only on the theory +<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_4">[4]</a></span>cows—an act of generosity which Toby accounted for only on the theory that Reddy wanted some of the strawberries which grew so plentifully in Uncle Daniel's pasture. But when they arrived there the strawberries were neglected for the circus question, and Toby then showed he was at @@ -263,7 +237,7 @@ playing; and that, in itself, would have made Toby suspicious if he had paid much attention to the matter.</p> <p>Bob was perfectly willing to talk about a circus—so willing that, -almost before Toby was aware of it, he was laying plans<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_5" id="Page_5">[5]</a></span> with the others +almost before Toby was aware of it, he was laying plans<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_5">[5]</a></span> with the others for such a show as could be given with the material at hand.</p> <p>"You see we'd have to get a tent the first thing," said Toby, as he @@ -282,7 +256,7 @@ ahead an' fix up the show, I'll be on hand with a tent that'll make your eyes stick out over a foot."</p> <p>Bob nodded his head to show he was convinced Reddy could do just as he -had promised; but Toby was anxious for more<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_6" id="Page_6">[6]</a></span> particulars, and insisted +had promised; but Toby was anxious for more<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_6">[6]</a></span> particulars, and insisted on knowing where this very necessary portion of a circus was coming from.</p> @@ -303,7 +277,7 @@ arranged for them, he asked:</p> <p>"Where you goin' to get the company—the folks that ride, an' turn hand-springs, an' all them things?"</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_7" id="Page_7">[7]</a></span></p><p>"Ben Cushing can turn twice as many hand-springs as any feller you ever +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_7">[7]</a></span></p><p>"Ben Cushing can turn twice as many hand-springs as any feller you ever saw, an' he can walk on his hands twice round the engine-house. I guess you couldn't find many circuses that could beat him, an' he's been practising in his barn all the chance he could get for more'n a week."</p> @@ -321,7 +295,7 @@ one up or not."</p> have promised to buy tickets if we'll let 'em do some of the ridin', or else lead the hosses."</p> -<p>"But how are you goin' to get any<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_8" id="Page_8">[8]</a></span> hosses?" asked Toby, thoroughly +<p>"But how are you goin' to get any<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_8">[8]</a></span> hosses?" asked Toby, thoroughly surprised at the way in which the scheme had already been developed.</p> <p>"Reddy can get Jack Douglass's blind one, an' we can train him so's @@ -338,7 +312,7 @@ as he snapped an imaginary whip with so many unnecessary flourishes that he tumbled over the saw-horse, thereby mixing a large quantity of sawdust in his brilliantly colored hair.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_9" id="Page_9">[9]</a></span></p><p>"An' Reddy's goin' to be ring-master," explained Bob, as he assisted +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_9">[9]</a></span></p><p>"An' Reddy's goin' to be ring-master," explained Bob, as he assisted his friend to rise, and acted the part of Good Samaritan by trying to get the sawdust from his hair with a curry-comb. "Joe Robinson says he'll sell tickets, an' 'tend the door, an' hold the hoops for you to @@ -357,7 +331,7 @@ the crowning glory to some brilliant work.</p> which he had not even dreamed; and at Bob's last remark he left his saw-horse seat as if to enable him to hear more distinctly.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_10" id="Page_10">[10]</a></span></p><p>"Yes," continued Bob, "we can get a good many of some kinds. Old Mrs. +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_10">[10]</a></span></p><p>"Yes," continued Bob, "we can get a good many of some kinds. Old Mrs. Simpson has got a three-legged cat with four kittens, an' Ben Cushing has got a hen that crows; an' we can take my calf for a grizzly bear, an' Jack Havener's two lambs for white bears. I've caught six mice, an' @@ -372,7 +346,7 @@ tendin' the door, so's to make 'em sound right."</p> he's goin' to write 'em out on paper so's to have a book to sell," added Reddy, delighted at the surprise expressed in Toby's face. "Nahum Baker says if we have any kind of a show he'll bring up some lemonade an' some -pies to<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_11" id="Page_11">[11]</a></span> sell, an' pass 'em 'round jest as they do in a reg'lar circus."</p> +pies to<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_11">[11]</a></span> sell, an' pass 'em 'round jest as they do in a reg'lar circus."</p> <p>This last information was indeed surprising, for, inasmuch as Nahum Baker was a man who had an apology for a fruit-store near the wharves, @@ -389,7 +363,7 @@ ever known.</p> games we'll make him leave, no matter how good a trade he's doin'."</p> <p>"Now, where we goin' to have the show?" and from the way Toby asked the -question it was easily seen that he had <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_12" id="Page_12">[12]</a></span>decided to accept the position +question it was easily seen that he had <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_12">[12]</a></span>decided to accept the position of manager which had been so delicately offered him.</p> <p>"That's jest what we ain't fixed about," said Bob, as if he blamed @@ -409,7 +383,7 @@ Reddy decidedly; "for you see that won't be so awful large, an' it would make it look kinder small if we put it where the other circuses put theirs."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_13" id="Page_13">[13]</a></span></p><p>"Well, then, I s'pose we'll have to make that do, an' we can have two +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_13">[13]</a></span></p><p>"Well, then, I s'pose we'll have to make that do, an' we can have two or three shows if there are too many to come in at one time," said Toby in a satisfied way that matters could be arranged so easily; and then, with a big sigh, he added, "If only Mr. Stubbs hadn't got killed, what a @@ -424,11 +398,11 @@ Ben Cushing, for the purpose of having him give them a private exhibition of his skill, in order that Toby might see some of the talent which was to help make their circus a glorious success.</p> -<hr /> +<hr > -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_14" id="Page_14">[14]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_14">[14]</a></span></p> -<h2><a name="Chapter_II" id="Chapter_II"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter II</span></h2> +<h2><a id="Chapter_II"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter II</span></h2> <h3>THE BLIND HORSE</h3> @@ -443,11 +417,11 @@ with the floor.</p> <p>When the three visitors stood at the door and looked in, Ben professed to be unaware of their presence, and began a series of hand-springs that -might have been <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_15" id="Page_15">[15]</a></span>wonderful, if he had not miscalculated the distance, +might have been <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_15">[15]</a></span>wonderful, if he had not miscalculated the distance, and struck the side of the barn just as he was getting well into the work.</p> -<div class="center"><a name="ill-025.jpg" id="ill-025.jpg"></a><img src="images/ill-025.jpg" width='488' height='700' alt="PLANNING THE CIRCUS" /></div> +<div class="center"><a id="ill-025.jpg"></a><img src="images/ill-025.jpg" alt="PLANNING THE CIRCUS" style="width: 488px; height: 700px"></div> <h4>PLANNING THE CIRCUS</h4> @@ -464,7 +438,7 @@ they listened anxiously for his decision.</p> <p>"I'm goin' into it," said Toby after a pause, during which it appeared as if he were trying to make up his mind, "'cause it seems as if you had it almost done now. You know when I got home last summer I didn't ever -want to hear of a circus or<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_16" id="Page_16">[16]</a></span> see one, for I'd had about enough of them, +want to hear of a circus or<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_16">[16]</a></span> see one, for I'd had about enough of them, an' then I'd think of poor Mr. Stubbs, an' that would make me feel awful bad. I didn't think, either, that we could get up such a good show; but now you fellers have got so much done towards it, I think we'd better go @@ -481,7 +455,7 @@ of this one, an' we'll do just what you say."</p> <p>Toby almost blushed as this great honor was actually thrust upon him, and he hardly knew what reply to make, when Ben ceased his acrobatic -exercises, and, with<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_17" id="Page_17">[17]</a></span> Bobby and Reddy, stood waiting for him to give his +exercises, and, with<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_17">[17]</a></span> Bobby and Reddy, stood waiting for him to give his orders.</p> <p>"I s'pose the first thing to do," he said at length, "is to see if Jack @@ -499,7 +473,7 @@ surprisingly short time he was back breathless and happy. The coveted horse was to be theirs for as long a time as they wanted him, provided they fed him well, and did not attempt to harness him into a wagon.</p> -<p>The owner of the sightless animal had<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_18" id="Page_18">[18]</a></span> expressed his doubts as to +<p>The owner of the sightless animal had<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_18">[18]</a></span> expressed his doubts as to whether he would ever make much of a circus-horse, owing to his lack of sight and his extreme age; but he argued that if, as was very probable, the animal fell while being ridden, he would hurt his rider quite as @@ -516,7 +490,7 @@ distant hills as if he were trying to peer in at the gates of that city where so many loved ones awaited him, and it was some moments before Toby could make him understand what it was he was trying to say.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_19" id="Page_19">[19]</a></span></p><p>"So ye didn't get circusin' enough last summer?" asked the old +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_19">[19]</a></span></p><p>"So ye didn't get circusin' enough last summer?" asked the old gentleman, when at last he realized what it was the boy was talking about.</p> @@ -533,7 +507,7 @@ better tie her lame leg on, or she'll shake it off when you get to makin' her cut up antics."</p> <p>Then Uncle Daniel returned to his reverie, and the show was thus decided -upon, the projectors going again to view the <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_20" id="Page_20">[20]</a></span>triangular piece of land +upon, the projectors going again to view the <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_20">[20]</a></span>triangular piece of land so soon to be decorated with their tents and circus belongings.</p> <p>Each hour that passed after Toby had decided, with Uncle Daniel's @@ -549,7 +523,7 @@ Douglass. He had an idea that it all depended upon himself, with very little reference to the animal, and he was sure he had his lesson perfectly.</p> -<p>Early as he got up the next morning, his<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_21" id="Page_21">[21]</a></span> partners in the enterprise +<p>Early as he got up the next morning, his<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_21">[21]</a></span> partners in the enterprise were waiting for him just around the corner of the barn, where he found them as he went for the cows, and they walked to the pasture with him in order to discuss the matter.</p> @@ -567,7 +541,7 @@ out which you want. If you try him in the pasture the fellers won't see you; but if you did it down by your house, every one of 'em would huddle 'round."</p> -<p>Toby thought the general idea was a<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_22" id="Page_22">[22]</a></span> good one; but he was just a trifle +<p>Toby thought the general idea was a<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_22">[22]</a></span> good one; but he was just a trifle uncertain as to how the blind horse would get along on such uneven ground. However, he said nothing, lest his companions should think he was afraid to make the attempt; and when Ben and Bob proceeded to mark @@ -584,7 +558,7 @@ with a stone on it, so that he should be sure to find it when his rehearsal was done.</p> <p>It was a warm job Bob had undertaken, this leading the blind animal -along the ill-defined line that marked the limits of the<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_23" id="Page_23">[23]</a></span> ring, for the +along the ill-defined line that marked the limits of the<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_23">[23]</a></span> ring, for the sun shone brightly, and there were no friendly trees to lend a shelter; but he paid no attention to his discomfort because of the fact that he was doing something towards the enterprise which was to bring them in @@ -601,7 +575,7 @@ encouraged the ambitious clown in his labor.</p> <p>"Keep it up, if it is hot!" he shouted; "an' when we get him so's he can do it alone, he'll be jest as good a circus-hoss as anybody would want, -for we can stuff him<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_24" id="Page_24">[24]</a></span> with hay an' grass till he's fat," and Ben looked +for we can stuff him<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_24">[24]</a></span> with hay an' grass till he's fat," and Ben looked at the clearly defined ribs in a critical way, as if trying to decide how much food would be necessary to cover them with flesh.</p> @@ -617,7 +591,7 @@ horse's did; "he's got so he knows enough to turn out for that second knoll, though he does stumble a little over the first one."</p> <p>By this time Ben had the bridle adjusted to suit him, Toby was ready to -make his first attempt at riding since he left the <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_25" id="Page_25">[25]</a></span>circus, and the more +make his first attempt at riding since he left the <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_25">[25]</a></span>circus, and the more serious work was begun.</p> <p>Ben bridled the horse after some difficulty, Reddy drew out from its @@ -638,7 +612,7 @@ more used to the ring."</p> <p>Joe threw himself on the ground as if he felt quite as much aggrieved because he was thus left out of the programme as the horse apparently -did because he was in it, and Bob consoled him by explaining that<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_26" id="Page_26">[26]</a></span> he +did because he was in it, and Bob consoled him by explaining that<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_26">[26]</a></span> he had no reason to feel slighted, since he, who, as the clown, was to be the life of the entertainment, could take no other part in these preparatory steps than to lead a blind horse around a still blinder @@ -658,7 +632,7 @@ he found standing there an entirely different matter from standing on the broad saddles that were used in the circus, and the boy and the horse made a shaky-looking pair.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_27" id="Page_27">[27]</a></span></p><p>"Shall I start him?" asked Bob, while Reddy stood as near the centre of +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_27">[27]</a></span></p><p>"Shall I start him?" asked Bob, while Reddy stood as near the centre of the ring as he could get, prepared to snap his cod-line whip at the first signal.</p> @@ -676,7 +650,7 @@ such a decided motion did the horse have.</p> <p>"He won't ever do for a ridin' hoss," said Toby with much difficulty, when he was half-way around the circle, "'cause you see his bones is so -sharp that he feels<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_28" id="Page_28">[28]</a></span> as if he was comin' to pieces every time he steps."</p> +sharp that he feels<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_28">[28]</a></span> as if he was comin' to pieces every time he steps."</p> <p>"Jest get him to trottin' once, an' then you can tell what he's good for," suggested Reddy, anxious to try the effect of his whip; and, @@ -692,7 +666,7 @@ the pasture at a rate of speed that would have surprised and frightened Mr. Douglass had he been there to see it.</p> <p>Shaken first up, then down, and from one side to the other, Toby -stretched himself<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_29" id="Page_29">[29]</a></span> out at full length, clasping the horse around the +stretched himself<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_29">[29]</a></span> out at full length, clasping the horse around the neck as the patched bridle broke, and shouting "Whoa!" at the full strength of his lungs.</p> @@ -710,7 +684,7 @@ they had big, wide saddles, an' the hosses didn't go anything like him."</p> <p>"Well, we can fix a saddle," said Bob, thoughtfully; "but I don't know as we could do anything to the hoss."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_30" id="Page_30">[30]</a></span></p><p>"Perhaps old Whitey'll go better, 'cause she's lame," suggested Reddy, +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_30">[30]</a></span></p><p>"Perhaps old Whitey'll go better, 'cause she's lame," suggested Reddy, feeling that considerable credit was due him for having made it possible to test the animal's qualities in so short a time.</p> @@ -728,11 +702,11 @@ could fight mosquitoes and talk over their plans at the same time, while Joe was perspiring in his self-imposed task of educating the blind horse.</p> -<hr /> +<hr > -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_31" id="Page_31">[31]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_31">[31]</a></span></p> -<h2><a name="Chapter_III" id="Chapter_III"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter III</span></h2> +<h2><a id="Chapter_III"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter III</span></h2> <h3>ABNER BOLTON</h3> @@ -747,7 +721,7 @@ the firm should have been present at this first rehearsal.</p> <p>"Well, you see, he had to split some wood, an' he had to take care of the baby. I offered to help him with the wood; but he said he couldn't -get away any quicker<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_32" id="Page_32">[32]</a></span> if I did, for just as soon as the baby saw another +get away any quicker<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_32">[32]</a></span> if I did, for just as soon as the baby saw another feller waitin' 'round, she'd yell so awful hard he'd have to stay in all day."</p> @@ -766,7 +740,7 @@ the public, Bob cried out:</p> wanted; an' I wonder how he come to know we was here? I'll send him off mighty quick now, you see."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_33" id="Page_33">[33]</a></span></p><p>The boy who had disturbed Bob so greatly was so near when he was first +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_33">[33]</a></span></p><p>The boy who had disturbed Bob so greatly was so near when he was first discovered that by the time the threat had been uttered he was close upon them. He was a small boy, not more than eight years old, and hardly as large as a boy of six should be; he walked on crutches because of his @@ -784,7 +758,7 @@ let me watch you, 'cause I wouldn't bother you any."</p> goin' to have anybody watchin' us. You may come to the show if you can get three cents."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_34" id="Page_34">[34]</a></span></p><p>"I don't s'pose I could do that," said the boy, looking longingly +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_34">[34]</a></span></p><p>"I don't s'pose I could do that," said the boy, looking longingly towards the shade, but still standing in the sun. "I don't have any chance to get money, an' I do wish you boys would let me stay where you are, for it's so awful lonesome out to the poor-farm, an' I can't run @@ -802,7 +776,7 @@ Abner turned to go away, looking thoroughly sad and disheartened.</p> perhaps we can fix it for you."</p> <p>The cripple turned as Toby spoke, and the look which came into his face -went right to the heart of the boy, who for ten<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_35" id="Page_35">[35]</a></span> long weeks had known +went right to the heart of the boy, who for ten<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_35">[35]</a></span> long weeks had known what it was to be almost entirely without a friend.</p> <p>"I don't see what you want him 'round here for," said Bob, petulantly, @@ -821,7 +795,7 @@ he can do something in the circus."</p> <p>"The fellers will laugh at us, an' say we're runnin' a poorhouse show," replied Bob, sulkily.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_36" id="Page_36">[36]</a></span></p><p>"Well, let 'em laugh; we'll feel a good deal better'n they do, 'cause +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_36">[36]</a></span></p><p>"Well, let 'em laugh; we'll feel a good deal better'n they do, 'cause we'll know we're tryin' to let a little feller have some fun what don't get many chances;" and, in his excitement, Toby spoke so loudly that Joe came running up to see what was the matter.</p> @@ -837,7 +811,7 @@ let him, I'll give you my part of all the money we make."</p> both Ben and Bob now looked favorably inclined towards it.</p> <p>"Don't you do that, Toby," said Abner, his eyes filling with tears -because of the kindness shown him. "I'll go right away,<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_37" id="Page_37">[37]</a></span> an' I won't +because of the kindness shown him. "I'll go right away,<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_37">[37]</a></span> an' I won't come into the village again to bother you."</p> <p>"You shall come into the village every day, Abner, an' you won't bother @@ -854,7 +828,7 @@ a stool to sit on, an' he can do jest as much as if he could stand up."</p> <p>By this time Bob and Ben had decided that, in consideration of Toby's offer, Abner should be counted as one of the company, and the matters -under discussion that<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_38" id="Page_38">[38]</a></span> had been interrupted by the cripple's coming were +under discussion that<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_38">[38]</a></span> had been interrupted by the cripple's coming were again taken up.</p> <p>Owing to the possible chance that Joe could not succeed in training the @@ -875,7 +849,7 @@ Toby said:</p> <p>"Come, Abner, you come home with me an' get some dinner, an' then you can come back here when I do."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_39" id="Page_39">[39]</a></span></p><p>Bob was disposed to make sport of this sudden friendship; but Toby paid +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_39">[39]</a></span></p><p>Bob was disposed to make sport of this sudden friendship; but Toby paid no attention to what he said, and if any of them wanted to talk with him, they too were obliged to walk with the boy from the poor-farm.</p> @@ -883,11 +857,11 @@ him, they too were obliged to walk with the boy from the poor-farm.</p> for making the life of the homeless boy more cheerful than it ever had been.</p> -<hr /> +<hr > -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_40" id="Page_40">[40]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_40">[40]</a></span></p> -<h2><a name="Chapter_IV" id="Chapter_IV"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter IV</span></h2> +<h2><a id="Chapter_IV"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter IV</span></h2> <h3>THE PONY</h3> @@ -904,7 +878,7 @@ the poor-farm; but it so happened that he had not met him very often, and even then he had no idea of the lonely life the boy was obliged to lead.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_41" id="Page_41">[41]</a></span></p><p>On the way to the village he had formed several plans by which he might +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_41">[41]</a></span></p><p>On the way to the village he had formed several plans by which he might aid Abner; but none of them could be put into operation until after he had consulted Uncle Daniel and Aunt Olive.</p> @@ -923,7 +897,7 @@ with the other paupers.</p> to be seen that he would be more than well pleased to accept the invitation.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_42" id="Page_42">[42]</a></span></p><p>"Aunt Olive won't care a bit, an' she'll be glad to have you, I know, +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_42">[42]</a></span></p><p>"Aunt Olive won't care a bit, an' she'll be glad to have you, I know, 'cause she says it always does her good to see hungry people eat, though if that's so I must have done her an awful sight of good lots of times, for it don't seem to me I ever set down to the table in my life but what @@ -937,7 +911,7 @@ the threshold, not daring to enter until permission had been given.</p> <p>"This is Abner Bolton, Uncle Dan'l," said Toby, as he saw that his newly made friend would not come in without an invitation from some one besides himself. "He lives out to the poor-farm, an' he don't have any -such nice home as I've got, so I<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_43" id="Page_43">[43]</a></span> thought you wouldn't care if I brought +such nice home as I've got, so I<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_43">[43]</a></span> thought you wouldn't care if I brought him in to dinner."</p> <p>"You've got a good heart, Toby, boy, and the Lord will reward you for @@ -954,7 +928,7 @@ partners to consent to Abner's being one of the company, and Aunt Olive, who had shown considerable interest in the circus scheme, said:</p> <p>"Why don't you let him keep a stand, and then he can make some money for -himself. I will bake him a lot of doughnuts<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_44" id="Page_44">[44]</a></span> and ginger-snaps, and your +himself. I will bake him a lot of doughnuts<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_44">[44]</a></span> and ginger-snaps, and your Uncle Dan'l will lend him money enough to buy lemons an' sugar. It will be a deal better than to have Nahum Baker there with his pies that are as heavy as lead, an' doughnuts that have soaked up all the fat in the @@ -972,7 +946,7 @@ out" if they were not careful with him.</p> <p>In order to make sure that the consent would not be withdrawn, and at the same time to prove that he told the truth, Bob had brought the pony -with him, and, <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_45" id="Page_45">[45]</a></span>judging from his general appearance as he stood gazing +with him, and, <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_45">[45]</a></span>judging from his general appearance as he stood gazing suspiciously at the Douglass horse, he deserved all that was said of him regarding his vicious qualities. He was about half the size of an ordinary horse, and his coat was ragged-looking, owing to its having @@ -989,7 +963,7 @@ the blow the "hoss" aimed at him with his hind-feet.</p> think him very well suited to their purpose.</p> <p>"Well, he did then," and Bob fastened the halter more securely by -putting one end<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_46" id="Page_46">[46]</a></span> of the rope through the pony's mouth; "but you see +putting one end<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_46">[46]</a></span> of the rope through the pony's mouth; "but you see that's 'cause he hain't been used much, an' he's tickled 'cause he's goin' to belong to a circus."</p> @@ -1008,7 +982,7 @@ any hoss that ever lived," replied Bob, with considerable emphasis, owing to the fact that the pony kicked and plunged so that his words were jerked out of him, rather than spoken.</p> -<p>"I s'pose some fellers can; but I wasn't<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_47" id="Page_47">[47]</a></span> with the circus long enough to +<p>"I s'pose some fellers can; but I wasn't<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_47">[47]</a></span> with the circus long enough to find out how to ride such hosses as them," and Toby retired to the shade of the alder bushes, where Abner was sitting to wait until Bob and the pony had come to terms.</p> @@ -1029,7 +1003,7 @@ hoss."</p> more afraid of the steed. "I want to get him up by the fence, where we can hitch him, till we find out what to do with him."</p> -<p>Joe was perfectly willing to assist the<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_48" id="Page_48">[48]</a></span> unfortunate clown in his +<p>Joe was perfectly willing to assist the<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_48">[48]</a></span> unfortunate clown in his troubles; but, as he started towards him, the pony wheeled and flung his heels out with a force that showed he would do some damage if he could, and Joe also joined the party among the bushes.</p> @@ -1047,7 +1021,7 @@ certain ring in Bob's voice that told he was afraid.</p> <p>"Hitch him to the fence, an' then climb over," suggested Joe.</p> <p>"But I can't get him over there, for he won't go a step," and Bob -continued to hold<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_49" id="Page_49">[49]</a></span> fast to the halter, afraid to do so, but still more +continued to hold<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_49">[49]</a></span> fast to the halter, afraid to do so, but still more afraid to let go.</p> <p>He had borrowed the pony; but it certainly seemed as if the animal had @@ -1065,7 +1039,7 @@ that he was not afraid of him, everything would be all right; but when it was proposed that he try the plan himself, he concluded, perhaps, there might be serious objections to such a course.</p> -<p>Ben thought if all of them got hold of<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_50" id="Page_50">[50]</a></span> the halter, they could pull the +<p>Ben thought if all of them got hold of<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_50">[50]</a></span> the halter, they could pull the pony to the fence, and this plan was looked upon with such favor that it was adopted at once.</p> @@ -1084,7 +1058,7 @@ don't want him any longer," he said, angrily. "He ought to be prosecuted for lettin' us have such a old tiger."</p> <p>Bob did not seem to remember that, if he had refused the loan of the -pony, he<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_51" id="Page_51">[51]</a></span> would have considered Chandler Merrill very selfish; in fact, +pony, he<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_51">[51]</a></span> would have considered Chandler Merrill very selfish; in fact, he hardly remembered anything save his own desire to get rid of the animal, and as quickly as possible.</p> @@ -1106,7 +1080,7 @@ the halter," said Bob, happy at this prospect of being relieved. "Then, when you get a chance, you jump off, an' we'll let somebody else take him home."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_52" id="Page_52">[52]</a></span></p><p>It was a hard task, and they all ran considerable risk of getting +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_52">[52]</a></span></p><p>It was a hard task, and they all ran considerable risk of getting kicked; but at last it was accomplished, so far as mounting was concerned. Toby was on the pony's back with a firm grasp of the rope that was made to serve as bridle.</p> @@ -1126,14 +1100,14 @@ and leaping as if doing his best to dislodge his rider.</p> for he capered around in a manner very unbecoming one as old and blind as he.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_53" id="Page_53">[53]</a></span></p><p>Only for a few moments could they watch the contest, and then the +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_53">[53]</a></span></p><p>Only for a few moments could they watch the contest, and then the distant trees hid Toby Tyler and Chandler Merrill's pony from view.</p> -<hr /> +<hr > -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_54" id="Page_54">[54]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_54">[54]</a></span></p> -<h2><a name="Chapter_V" id="Chapter_V"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter V</span></h2> +<h2><a id="Chapter_V"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter V</span></h2> <h3>OLD BEN</h3> @@ -1151,7 +1125,7 @@ the pony until they entered the woods, where he was brushed off by the branches of the trees as easily as if he had been a fly, and with as little damage.</p> -<p>How they should get the pony back into<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_55" id="Page_55">[55]</a></span> its owner's keeping was a +<p>How they should get the pony back into<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_55">[55]</a></span> its owner's keeping was a question difficult to answer, and they were all so completely worn out by their exertions to get rid of him that they did not attempt to come to any conclusion regarding it.</p> @@ -1170,7 +1144,7 @@ hearing what their band could do in the way of music.</p> run away with—an' the men are pastin' up the bills now, down to the village!"</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_56" id="Page_56">[56]</a></span></p><p>The boys looked at each other in surprise; it had never entered into +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_56">[56]</a></span></p><p>The boys looked at each other in surprise; it had never entered into their calculations that they might have a real circus as a rival, and certainly Toby had never thought he would again see those whom he had first run away with and then run away from. He was rather disturbed by @@ -1185,7 +1159,7 @@ had seen the show-bills as he came along. He was certain it was the same circus Toby had gone with, for the names on the bills were the same, and he had heard some of the townspeople say so as he came along.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_57" id="Page_57">[57]</a></span></p><p>"An' I shall see the skeleton an' the fat woman again," said Toby, +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_57">[57]</a></span></p><p>"An' I shall see the skeleton an' the fat woman again," said Toby, delighted at the idea of meeting those kind friends from whom he had thought himself parted with forever.</p> @@ -1201,7 +1175,7 @@ were with on the strength of such uncertain prospects.</p> <p>"And you shall go to the show, Abner," said Toby, pleased at the opportunity he would have of making the crippled boy happy for one day -at least; "an' I'll take all of you fellers down, an' get the skeleton<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_58" id="Page_58">[58]</a></span> +at least; "an' I'll take all of you fellers down, an' get the skeleton<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_58">[58]</a></span> to talk at you, so's you can see how nice he is. You shall see his wife, an' old Ben, an' Ella, an'—"</p> @@ -1220,7 +1194,7 @@ to drive the cows home that they remembered the presence of their band.</p> <p>Ben proposed that Leander should show them what he could do in the way of music, so that he need not be at the trouble of bringing his accordion up into the pasture again, and the boys ceased all -conversation<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_59" id="Page_59">[59]</a></span> for the purpose of listening to the so-called melody.</p> +conversation<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_59">[59]</a></span> for the purpose of listening to the so-called melody.</p> <p>After considerable preparation in the way of polishing his clappers on the cuff of his jacket and fingering the keys of his accordion to make @@ -1238,7 +1212,7 @@ way, wishing, oh, so much! that he could save the poor boy from having to go out to the poor-farm to sleep.</p> <p>"You come in just as early as you can in the mornin', Abner, an' you -shall eat <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_60" id="Page_60">[60]</a></span>dinner with me," he said, as he parted with the boy at Uncle +shall eat <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_60">[60]</a></span>dinner with me," he said, as he parted with the boy at Uncle Daniel's gate, "an' perhaps you'll make so much money at our circus that you won't ever have to go out to the poor-farm again."</p> @@ -1254,7 +1228,7 @@ kind of encourage them to be good to any other little boy who may be as foolish as you were."</p> <p>Toby lay awake a long time that night, thinking of the pleasure he was -to have in seeing Mr. and Mrs. Treat, old Ben and<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_61" id="Page_61">[61]</a></span> little Ella, eating +to have in seeing Mr. and Mrs. Treat, old Ben and<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_61">[61]</a></span> little Ella, eating dinner in Uncle Daniel's home, and of how good a boy he ought to be to repay his uncle and aunt for their loving-kindness to him.</p> @@ -1270,7 +1244,7 @@ proposed to give.</p> band would have so much time for practice that he might learn another tune, or even be able to play with more than one finger; their acrobat would have so many rehearsals that he could, perhaps, double his present -allowance of hand-springs, and Joe<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_62" id="Page_62">[62]</a></span> would be able to bring his horses to +allowance of hand-springs, and Joe<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_62">[62]</a></span> would be able to bring his horses to a more perfect state of training.</p> <p>Mr. Douglass, having no use for his horse, was perfectly willing he @@ -1290,7 +1264,7 @@ might, was tried without success. The pony not only refused to go out, but he actually drove the boys away by the liberal use he made of his heels.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_63" id="Page_63">[63]</a></span></p><p>Slowly the time passed until the day before the one on which the circus +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_63">[63]</a></span></p><p>Slowly the time passed until the day before the one on which the circus was to arrive, Toby had almost been counting the hours and Abner, who was to see the interior of a circus tent for the first time in his life, was quite as excited as he.</p> @@ -1307,7 +1281,7 @@ never get to sleep for thinking of all the friends he was to see.</p> <p>Abner was in quite as sleepless a condition as Toby; Aunt Olive had invited him to remain overnight, so that he might see everything that was going on, and as he lay in the soft, geranium-scented bed, his eyes -were kept wide open by his delight with<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_64" id="Page_64">[64]</a></span> what seemed to him the +were kept wide open by his delight with<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_64">[64]</a></span> what seemed to him the magnificence of the room.</p> <p>It seemed as though each boy in the village considered himself Toby's @@ -1323,18 +1297,18 @@ was their intention to accompany him if possible.</p> <p>When Toby went to bed, it was with the express understanding with Uncle Daniel that he was to be called at daylight, in order that he might start out to meet the circus when it stopped to prepare for its entrance -into the town. The place where the procession was usually formed was<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_65" id="Page_65">[65]</a></span> +into the town. The place where the procession was usually formed was<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_65">[65]</a></span> fully two miles from town, and as Abner could hardly walk that distance, and certainly could not walk so fast as Toby would want to go, he had agreed to drive the cows to pasture, after which he was to go to the tenting-ground, where his friend would introduce him to all the celebrities.</p> -<hr /> +<hr > -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_66" id="Page_66">[66]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_66">[66]</a></span></p> -<h2><a name="Chapter_VI" id="Chapter_VI"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter VI</span></h2> +<h2><a id="Chapter_VI"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter VI</span></h2> <h3>THE GREAT EVENT</h3> @@ -1349,7 +1323,7 @@ possible, insisting that what he could not eat he should put into his pocket, as it would be a long while before he would get his dinner.</p> <p>The two miles Toby was obliged to walk seemed very short ones, and at -nearly every house on the road one or more boys were<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_67" id="Page_67">[67]</a></span> watching for him +nearly every house on the road one or more boys were<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_67">[67]</a></span> watching for him quite as eagerly as for the show itself, so that by the time he arrived at the place where two or three of the wagons had drawn up by the side of the road, he had as many as a hundred boys for an escort, all of whom @@ -1366,7 +1340,7 @@ company he should ride back with him.</p> idea that he simply wanted to get rid of them, and, instead of going away, they surrounded him more closely.</p> -<p>Toby watched anxiously as each wagon<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_68" id="Page_68">[68]</a></span> came up, and he failed to +<p>Toby watched anxiously as each wagon<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_68">[68]</a></span> came up, and he failed to recognize any of the drivers. For the first time it occurred to him that perhaps those whom he knew were no longer with this particular company, and his elation gave way to sadness.</p> @@ -1383,7 +1357,7 @@ not to lose sight of him for a single instant, if it could be prevented by any exertions on their part.</p> <p>Old Ben was driving in a sleepy sort of way, and paid no attention to -the little fellow who was running towards him, until<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_69" id="Page_69">[69]</a></span> Toby shouted, and +the little fellow who was running towards him, until<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_69">[69]</a></span> Toby shouted, and then the horses were stopped with a jerk that nearly threw them back on their haunches.</p> @@ -1400,7 +1374,7 @@ got shot."</p> <p>"No? you don't tell me! How did that happen?"</p> -<p>Then Toby told the story of his pet's<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_70" id="Page_70">[70]</a></span> death, and, although it had +<p>Then Toby told the story of his pet's<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_70">[70]</a></span> death, and, although it had occurred a year before, he could not keep the tears from his eyes as he spoke of it.</p> @@ -1418,7 +1392,7 @@ that Toby could have a view of his passengers.</p> the habit of sitting, Toby saw, as Ben had said, a monkey that looked remarkably like Mr. Stubbs, save that he was younger and not so sedate.</p> -<p>Toby uttered an exclamation of surprise<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_71" id="Page_71">[71]</a></span> and joy as he pushed his hand +<p>Toby uttered an exclamation of surprise<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_71">[71]</a></span> and joy as he pushed his hand through the bars of the cage, and the monkey shook hands with him as Mr. Stubbs used to do when greeted in the morning.</p> @@ -1437,7 +1411,7 @@ Say, Toby, you don't really think this one is any relation to your monkey, do you?"</p> <p>"Why, it must be his brother," said Toby, earnestly, "'cause they look -so much<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_72" id="Page_72">[72]</a></span> alike; but perhaps Mr. Stubbs was only his cousin."</p> +so much<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_72">[72]</a></span> alike; but perhaps Mr. Stubbs was only his cousin."</p> <p>Old Ben relapsed into another spasm, and Toby talked to the monkey, who chattered back at him, until the boys on the ground were in a perfect @@ -1456,7 +1430,7 @@ though he had thought he would not be afraid of him, protected as he now was by Uncle Daniel.</p> <p>"No, Toby, I wouldn't let him if he was to try it on, for you are just -where every<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_73" id="Page_73">[73]</a></span> boy ought to be, an' that's at home; but Job's where he +where every<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_73">[73]</a></span> boy ought to be, an' that's at home; but Job's where he can't whip any more boys for some time to come."</p> <p>"Where's that?"</p> @@ -1476,7 +1450,7 @@ heard anything about him."</p> <p>"Are Mr. and Mrs. Treat with the show?"</p> <p>"Yes, they're still here; he's a leetle thinner, I believe, an' she's -twenty pound heavier. She says she weighs fifty pounds<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_74" id="Page_74">[74]</a></span> more'n she did; +twenty pound heavier. She says she weighs fifty pounds<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_74">[74]</a></span> more'n she did; but I don't believe that, even if she did strike for five dollars more a week this season on the strength of it, an' get it. They keep right on cookin' up dinners, an' invitin' of folks in, an' the skeleton gets @@ -1493,7 +1467,7 @@ frightened-looking one who had run away from the circus with his monkey on his shoulder and his bundle under his arm.</p> <p>"Is Ella here?" asked Toby, after a pause, during which it seemed as if -he were<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_75" id="Page_75">[75]</a></span> thinking of much the same thing that Ben was.</p> +he were<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_75">[75]</a></span> thinking of much the same thing that Ben was.</p> <p>"Yes, an' she keeps talkin' about what big cards you an' her would have been if you had only stayed with the show. But I'm glad you had pluck @@ -1512,7 +1486,7 @@ of perplexity.</p> like to take him up in my arms, 'cause it would seem so much like it used to before his brother died."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_76" id="Page_76">[76]</a></span></p><p>Ben was seized with one of the very worst laughing spasms Toby had ever +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_76">[76]</a></span></p><p>Ben was seized with one of the very worst laughing spasms Toby had ever seen, and there was every danger that he would roll off the seat before he could control himself; but he did recover after a time, and as the purple hue slowly receded from his face, he said:</p> @@ -1528,7 +1502,7 @@ preparing dainties, invited him to dinner.</p> <p>"I'll come, Toby, because it's to see you an' them that has been good to you," said Ben, slowly, and after quite a long pause: "but there hain't anybody else I know of who could coax me out to dinner; for, you see, -rough fellows like me hain't fit to go<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_77" id="Page_77">[77]</a></span> around much, except among our +rough fellows like me hain't fit to go<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_77">[77]</a></span> around much, except among our own kind. But say, Toby, your Uncle Dan'l hain't right on his speech, is he?"</p> @@ -1550,11 +1524,11 @@ properly, he stopped to speak with and congratulate Toby on being home again, a condescension on his part that caused a lively feeling of envy in the breasts of the other boys, because they had not been so honored.</p> -<hr /> +<hr > -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_78" id="Page_78">[78]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_78">[78]</a></span></p> -<h2><a name="Chapter_VII" id="Chapter_VII"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter VII</span></h2> +<h2><a id="Chapter_VII"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter VII</span></h2> <h3>ATTRACTIONS FOR THE LITTLE CIRCUS</h3> @@ -1569,7 +1543,7 @@ night when his head was nearly jerked from his body as he tried to sleep while sitting upright.</p> <p>There were but three of the drivers who had been with the circus the -year before, and, after speaking with them, he stood by<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_79" id="Page_79">[79]</a></span> the side of the +year before, and, after speaking with them, he stood by<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_79">[79]</a></span> the side of the road, and watched the preparations for the entrée with feelings far different from those with which he had observed such preparations in that dreary time when he expected each moment to hear Job Lord order him @@ -1580,7 +1554,7 @@ this means they allied themselves in some way with the show; and when a drove of ponies were led past, Joe Robinson said, longingly:</p> <p>"There, Toby, if we had one or two of them to train, it would be -different work from what it is to make the Douglass boss remember his +different work from what it is to make the Douglass hoss remember his way round the ring."</p> <p>"You wouldn't have to train them any," began Toby; and then he had no @@ -1590,7 +1564,7 @@ manager, called to him.</p> <p>"Has your Uncle Dan'l got plenty of pasturage?" asked Ben, when the boy approached him.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_80" id="Page_80">[80]</a></span></p><p>"Well, he's got twenty acres up by the stone quarry, an' he keeps three +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_80">[80]</a></span></p><p>"Well, he's got twenty acres up by the stone quarry, an' he keeps three cows on it, an' Jack Douglass's hoss, that don't count, for he's only there till we boys have our circus," said Toby, never for a moment dreaming of the good fortune that was in store for him.</p> @@ -1607,11 +1581,11 @@ than the smile.</p> to leave them somewhere. Ben tells me he is going to see your Uncle Dan'l this noon, so suppose you take one of these boys and ride them up to the pasture. Ben will make a bargain with your uncle for their -keeping,<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_81" id="Page_81">[81]</a></span> and you can use them in your circus if you want to."</p> +keeping,<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_81">[81]</a></span> and you can use them in your circus if you want to."</p> <p>Joe Robinson actually jumped for joy as he heard this, and Toby's delight spread itself all over his face, while Bob Atwood and Ben -Gushing went near the fence, where they stood on their heads as a way of +Cushing went near the fence, where they stood on their heads as a way of expressing their elation at thus being able to have real live ponies in their circus.</p> @@ -1625,7 +1599,7 @@ ponies through the village that if his mind could have affected his body he would not have weighed more than a pound, and he held his head so high that it seemed a matter of impossibility for him to see his feet.</p> -<p>Very much surprised were Uncle Daniel<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_82" id="Page_82">[82]</a></span> and Aunt Olive at seeing Toby and +<p>Very much surprised were Uncle Daniel<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_82">[82]</a></span> and Aunt Olive at seeing Toby and Joe dash into the yard astride of these miniature horses, just as they were sitting down to breakfast; and when the matter had been explained, Abner appeared quite as much pleased that the boys would have this @@ -1640,7 +1614,7 @@ breakfast was over, he advised that the ponies be left in the stable until Chandler Merrill's pony could be removed from the pasture.</p> <p>When they started down town again, Abner went with them, and it was so -late in<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_83" id="Page_83">[83]</a></span> the morning that Toby was sure the skeleton and his wife would +late in<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_83">[83]</a></span> the morning that Toby was sure the skeleton and his wife would be prepared to receive visitors.</p> <p>When Toby, Abner, and Joe reached the tenting-ground, everything was in @@ -1656,7 +1630,7 @@ large size, that they commanded the attention of every visitor.</p> <p>"Now I'm goin' in to see 'em," said Toby, first making sure that the exhibition had not begun; "an' Joe, you take Abner over so's he can see -how Nahum Baker<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_84" id="Page_84">[84]</a></span> keeps a stand, an' then he'll know what to do when we +how Nahum Baker<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_84">[84]</a></span> keeps a stand, an' then he'll know what to do when we have our circus. I'll come back here for you pretty soon."</p> <p>Then Toby ran around to the rear of the tent, where he knew he would @@ -1673,7 +1647,7 @@ Job Lord's brutality; and then she took him in her fat arms, hugging him much as if he were a lemon and she an unusually large squeezer. "Where did you come from? How have you been? Did you find your Uncle Daniel?"</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_85" id="Page_85">[85]</a></span></p><p>Her embrace was so vigorous that it was some seconds after she had +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_85">[85]</a></span></p><p>Her embrace was so vigorous that it was some seconds after she had released him before he could make any reply; and while he was trying to get his breath the fleshless Mr. Treat took him solemnly by the hand, and cleared his throat as if he were determined to take advantage of the @@ -1689,7 +1663,7 @@ exhibitions we have found time to speak of you."</p> talk, but let me see the dear little fellow myself;" and Mrs. Treat lifted her slim husband into a chair, where he was out of her way, and again greeted Toby by kissing him on both cheeks with a resounding smack -that<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_86" id="Page_86">[86]</a></span> rivalled anything Reddy Grant had yet been able to do in the way +that<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_86">[86]</a></span> rivalled anything Reddy Grant had yet been able to do in the way of cracking his whip.</p> <p>Then she fairly overwhelmed him with questions, nor would she allow her @@ -1705,7 +1679,7 @@ and Mr. Treat crossed one leg over the other in a triumphant way, pleased that he had at last succeeded in getting a chance to speak.</p> <p>Toby was very emphatic in his assurances that he should never run away -again, for he had had quite as much experience<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_87" id="Page_87">[87]</a></span> in that way as he +again, for he had had quite as much experience<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_87">[87]</a></span> in that way as he wanted; and, after he had finished, Mrs. Treat, by way of further showing her joy at meeting him once more, brought out from a large black trunk fully half a dozen doughnuts, each quite as large among their kind @@ -1725,7 +1699,7 @@ as he forced down the rather heavy cake, he said:</p> <p>"Aunt Olive's killed a lamb, an' made an awful lot of things for dinner to-day, an' Uncle Dan'l says he'd be glad to have you come up. Ben's -coming an' I'm goin'<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_88" id="Page_88">[88]</a></span> to find Ella, so's to have her come, an' we'll +coming an' I'm goin'<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_88">[88]</a></span> to find Ella, so's to have her come, an' we'll have a good time."</p> <p>"Lilly an' I will be pleased to see your aunt's lamb, and we shall be @@ -1743,7 +1717,7 @@ of us."</p> <p>"Now, my dear"—and Mr. Treat used a tone of mild reproof—"why should you have such ideas, and why express them before our friend, Mr. Tyler? I've eaten considerable, perhaps, at times; but during ten years you -have never seen me grow an<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_89" id="Page_89">[89]</a></span> ounce the fatter, and surely I have grown +have never seen me grow an<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_89">[89]</a></span> ounce the fatter, and surely I have grown some leaner in that time."</p> <p>"Yes, yes, Sammy, I know it, and you shall eat all you can get, only try @@ -1760,7 +1734,7 @@ I bring him in here a minute before you open the show?"</p> We'll give an exhibition especially for them. We haven't got a sword-swallower this year, and the albino children that you used to know have had to leave the business, because albinos got so plenty they -couldn't<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_90" id="Page_90">[90]</a></span> earn their salt; but we've got a new snake-charmer, and a man +couldn't<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_90">[90]</a></span> earn their salt; but we've got a new snake-charmer, and a man without legs, and a bearded lady, so—"</p> <p>"So that our entertainment is quite as morally effective and @@ -1775,11 +1749,11 @@ found Abner with his partners, and about a dozen other boys.</p> <p>"Come right in quick, fellers," said Toby, breathlessly, "an' you can see the whole show before it commences."</p> -<hr /> +<hr > -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_91" id="Page_91">[91]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_91">[91]</a></span></p> -<h2><a name="Chapter_VIII" id="Chapter_VIII"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter VIII</span></h2> +<h2><a id="Chapter_VIII"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter VIII</span></h2> <h3>THE DINNER PARTY</h3> @@ -1797,7 +1771,7 @@ said:</p> <p>"I am pleased to meet you, gentlemen, principally, and I might almost say wholly, because you are the friends of my old friend, Mr. Tyler. -Whatever business <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_92" id="Page_92">[92]</a></span>relations you may have with him, whether in the great +Whatever business <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_92">[92]</a></span>relations you may have with him, whether in the great profession of the circus, or in the humbler walks of life, I am sure he will honor the connection."</p> @@ -1815,11 +1789,11 @@ word.</p> <p>But the time was passing rapidly, and as there were many persons outside, probably, waiting for an opportunity to pay their money to see -the varied attractions of the show, Mrs. Treat gave the signal for the<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_93" id="Page_93">[93]</a></span> +the varied attractions of the show, Mrs. Treat gave the signal for the<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_93">[93]</a></span> snake-charmer to begin the entertainment, which was given as a mark of respect, as the skeleton explained, to their friend Toby Tyler.</p> -<div class="center"><a name="ill-105.jpg" id="ill-105.jpg"></a><img src="images/ill-105.jpg" width='510' height='700' alt="MR. AND MRS. TREAT EXHIBIT PRIVATELY" /></div> +<div class="center"><a id="ill-105.jpg"></a><img src="images/ill-105.jpg" alt="MR. AND MRS. TREAT EXHIBIT PRIVATELY" style="width: 510px; height: 700px"></div> <h4>MR. AND MRS. TREAT EXHIBIT PRIVATELY</h4> @@ -1842,7 +1816,7 @@ enough."</p> safety of his friend; he went at once, therefore, to deliver the invitation to the last of Aunt Olive's expected guests.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_94" id="Page_94">[94]</a></span></p><p>When, after some little time, Toby returned, the boys had satisfied +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_94">[94]</a></span></p><p>When, after some little time, Toby returned, the boys had satisfied their curiosity so far as the side-show was concerned, and all except Abner had left the tent.</p> @@ -1859,7 +1833,7 @@ go to the trouble of puttin' on your other clothes."</p> doubtfully, as she looked down at her "show dress," made to display her arms and neck to the greatest advantage, and then at her husband's costume, which was as scanty as his body. "I wanted to dress up when we -went there;<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_95" id="Page_95">[95]</a></span> but I don't see how I'll get the chance to do it."</p> +went there;<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_95">[95]</a></span> but I don't see how I'll get the chance to do it."</p> <p>"I wouldn't bother, 'cause Uncle Dan'l will like you jest as well that way, an' it will take you too long," said Toby impatiently.</p> @@ -1876,7 +1850,7 @@ for her husband.</p> <p>Mr. Treat tried to argue with his much larger half, insisting that Uncle Daniel would understand the matter; but his wife insisted so strongly, -and with such determination to have her own way, that he <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_96" id="Page_96">[96]</a></span>compromised by +and with such determination to have her own way, that he <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_96">[96]</a></span>compromised by adding to his scanty wardrobe a black frock-coat and a tall silk hat, which gave him a rather more comical than distinguished appearance.</p> @@ -1894,7 +1868,7 @@ as hearty as if they had been old acquaintances.</p> <p>There was a look of calm satisfaction on the skeleton's face as the odor of roast lamb was mingled with Uncle Daniel's welcome when he descended -from the wagon; and<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_97" id="Page_97">[97]</a></span> as the company were ushered into the "fore-room," +from the wagon; and<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_97">[97]</a></span> as the company were ushered into the "fore-room," the air of which was pungent with the odors of herbs used to keep the moths from carpet and furniture, a restful feeling came over them such as only those whose lives are dreary rounds of travelling can feel.</p> @@ -1910,7 +1884,7 @@ house passed away, and in its place came the peaceful look Toby had seen on Sundays after the old driver had come from church.</p> <p>It seemed to Toby that he had never really known Uncle Daniel before, so -jolly<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_98" id="Page_98">[98]</a></span> was he in his efforts to entertain his guests; and the manner in +jolly<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_98">[98]</a></span> was he in his efforts to entertain his guests; and the manner in which he portioned out the food, keeping the plates well filled all the time, was in the highest degree pleasing to Mr. Treat.</p> @@ -1927,7 +1901,7 @@ so well, if his wife had not trodden on his toes frequently, as a hint to eat more slowly.</p> <p>Although Abner had spent several hours in the side-show, it seemed as if -he would never tire of gazing at Mrs. Treat's <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_99" id="Page_99">[99]</a></span>enormous frame, and so +he would never tire of gazing at Mrs. Treat's <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_99">[99]</a></span>enormous frame, and so intently did he look at her that he missed a good chance of getting a second piece of custard pie, though Toby nudged him several times to intimate that he could have more as well as not.</p> @@ -1944,7 +1918,7 @@ land enough to support him is fixed jest about as well as he can be. I don't know of anything I'd rather be than a farmer, if I could only get away from circus life."</p> -<p>"Whenever you want to leave that <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_100" id="Page_100">[100]</a></span>business," said Uncle Daniel solemnly +<p>"Whenever you want to leave that <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_100">[100]</a></span>business," said Uncle Daniel solemnly and earnestly, "you come right here, and I'll show you the chance to become a farmer."</p> @@ -1963,7 +1937,7 @@ Daniel would see both shows. He had also given Toby fully a dozen circus tickets for distribution among his friends; and then, as Uncle Daniel entered, he said:</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_101" id="Page_101">[101]</a></span></p><p>"I wish to express thanks—both for myself and my wife Lilly—for the +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_101">[101]</a></span></p><p>"I wish to express thanks—both for myself and my wife Lilly—for the very kind manner in which you have entertained us to-day."</p> <p>Before he could say anything more the others came to say good-bye, and @@ -1981,7 +1955,7 @@ him.</p> <p>"You said that little cripple had to live at the poor-farm, didn't you?" asked Ben, after quite a long pause.</p> -<p>"Yes, an' it's 'cause he hain't got no<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_102" id="Page_102">[102]</a></span> father or mother, nor no Uncle +<p>"Yes, an' it's 'cause he hain't got no<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_102">[102]</a></span> father or mother, nor no Uncle Dan'l like I've got," said Toby sadly.</p> <p>"Hain't he got any relations anywhere?"</p> @@ -2003,7 +1977,7 @@ the world, an' I'll take care of that boy."</p> <p>Toby looked up in surprise, as he repeated, in a puzzled way:</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_103" id="Page_103">[103]</a></span></p><p>"You'll take care of him?"</p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_103">[103]</a></span></p><p>"You'll take care of him?"</p> <p>"I don't mean that I'll take hold an' tote' him 'round; but he shall have as much as he needs out of every dollar I get. I'll see your Uncle @@ -2021,14 +1995,14 @@ Toby, so's to see the skeleton don't break himself all to pieces gettin' out, for I'm kinder 'fraid he will some day. I'd rather drive a hundred monkeys than one sich slim man as him."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_104" id="Page_104">[104]</a></span></p><p>Then Ben had a fit of internal laughter caused by his own remark, and +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_104">[104]</a></span></p><p>Then Ben had a fit of internal laughter caused by his own remark, and Uncle Daniel's guests were ready to resume their duties at the circus.</p> -<hr /> +<hr > -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_105" id="Page_105">[105]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_105">[105]</a></span></p> -<h2><a name="Chapter_IX" id="Chapter_IX"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter IX</span></h2> +<h2><a id="Chapter_IX"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter IX</span></h2> <h3>MR. STUBBS'S BROTHER</h3> @@ -2044,7 +2018,7 @@ had none for himself and Abner.</p> <p>That he might not be able to witness the performance did not trouble him very greatly, although it would have been a disappointment not to see -Ella ride; but he blamed himself very much because he had<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_106" id="Page_106">[106]</a></span> not saved a +Ella ride; but he blamed himself very much because he had<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_106">[106]</a></span> not saved a ticket for Abner, and he hurried to find Ben that he might arrange matters for him.</p> @@ -2063,7 +2037,7 @@ been killed was again before him, and he crowded his way up to the bars of the cage, dragging Abner with him, until he was where he could have a full view of the noisy prisoners.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_107" id="Page_107">[107]</a></span></p><p>Toby called to the monkey as he had been in the habit of calling to Mr. +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_107">[107]</a></span></p><p>Toby called to the monkey as he had been in the habit of calling to Mr. Stubbs, but now the fellow paid no attention to him whatever; there were so many spectators that he could not spend his time upon one, unless he were to derive some benefit in return.</p> @@ -2079,7 +2053,7 @@ boy with the doughnut was the one particular person whom he should be acquainted with, and he came down from his perch at a rapid rate.</p> <p>So long as Toby was willing to feed him with doughnuts he was willing to -remain;<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_108" id="Page_108">[108]</a></span> but when his companions gathered around in such numbers that +remain;<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_108">[108]</a></span> but when his companions gathered around in such numbers that the supply of food was quickly exhausted, he went back to his lofty perch, much to the boy's regret.</p> @@ -2094,7 +2068,7 @@ going on in the ring and the thought of having Mr. Stubbs's brother all to himself as soon as the performance should be over.</p> <p>He did, however, watch the boy who sold peanuts and lemonade, but this -one was much larger than himself, and looked<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_109" id="Page_109">[109]</a></span> rough enough to endure the +one was much larger than himself, and looked<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_109">[109]</a></span> rough enough to endure the hardships of such a life.</p> <p>Toby was also attentive when Ella was in the ring, and he was envied by @@ -2115,7 +2089,7 @@ time was just at the close of the circus, and while he was yet wondering at their coming he saw Ella approaching from the direction of the dressing-tent.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_110" id="Page_110">[110]</a></span></p><p>He had not much time to spend in speculation, however, for Ben said, as +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_110">[110]</a></span></p><p>He had not much time to spend in speculation, however, for Ben said, as he came up:</p> <p>"Now, boy, you shall see Mr. Stubbs's brother, and talk to him just as @@ -2136,7 +2110,7 @@ to Toby, said:</p> him as if he really were the pet he had lost.</p> <p>Whether it was because the animal knew that the boy was petting him, or -because<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_111" id="Page_111">[111]</a></span> he had been treated harshly, and was willing to make friends +because<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_111">[111]</a></span> he had been treated harshly, and was willing to make friends with the first one who was kind to him, it is difficult to say; certain it is that as soon as he found himself in Toby's arms he nestled down with his face by the boy's neck, remaining there as contentedly as if @@ -2154,7 +2128,7 @@ it?"</p> if I could have him, for he does act so much like Mr. Stubbs it seems as if it must be him."</p> -<p>Then Ella whispered something to the<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_112" id="Page_112">[112]</a></span> old driver, the skeleton bestowed +<p>Then Ella whispered something to the<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_112">[112]</a></span> old driver, the skeleton bestowed a very mysterious wink upon him, the fat woman nodded her head till her cheeks shook like two balls of very soft butter, and Abner looked curiously on, wondering what was the matter with Toby's friends.</p> @@ -2179,7 +2153,7 @@ just as he was beginning to think it some joke, Ben said:</p> forenoon, an' we give him to you so's you'll still be able to have a Mr. Stubbs in the family."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_113" id="Page_113">[113]</a></span></p><p>"Oh, Ben!" was all Toby could say; with the monkey tightly clasped in +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_113">[113]</a></span></p><p>"Oh, Ben!" was all Toby could say; with the monkey tightly clasped in his arms, he took the old driver by the hand; but just then the skeleton stepped forward holding something which glistened.</p> @@ -2193,9 +2167,9 @@ I should have liked it better."</p> <p>As he ceased speaking, he handed Toby a very pretty little dog-collar, on the silver plate of which was inscribed:</p> -<div class="center"><img src="images/ill-127.jpg" width='400' height='156' alt="dog collar inscription" /></div> +<div class="center"><img src="images/ill-127.jpg" alt="dog collar inscription" style="width: 400px; height: 156px"></div> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_114" id="Page_114">[114]</a></span></p><p>Toby took the collar, and as he fastened it on the monkey's neck he +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_114">[114]</a></span></p><p>Toby took the collar, and as he fastened it on the monkey's neck he said, in a voice that trembled considerably with emotion:</p> <p>"You've all of you been awful good to me, an' I don't know what to say @@ -2213,7 +2187,7 @@ while Ben said, in a gruff tone:</p> down here this evening, an' you won't have time if you don't go now."</p> <p>Ella, after making Toby promise that he would see her again that night, -went with<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_115" id="Page_115">[115]</a></span> Mr. and Mrs. Treat, while old Ben, as if afraid he might +went with<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_115">[115]</a></span> Mr. and Mrs. Treat, while old Ben, as if afraid he might receive more thanks, walked quickly away towards the dressing-rooms, and there was nothing else for Toby and Abner to do but go home.</p> @@ -2231,7 +2205,7 @@ very ill-natured.</p> and Abner started home, escorted by nearly all the boys in town.</p> <p>The partners in the amateur-circus scheme were nearly as wild with joy -as<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_116" id="Page_116">[116]</a></span> Toby was, for now their enterprise seemed an assured success, since +as<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_116">[116]</a></span> Toby was, for now their enterprise seemed an assured success, since they had two real ponies and a live monkey to begin with. They seemed to consider it their right to go to Uncle Daniel's with Toby; and when the party reached the corner that marked the centre of the village, they @@ -2248,7 +2222,7 @@ the family; and, had any one hinted that the monkey would not be allowed to share his bed and eat at the same table with him, he would have resented it strongly.</p> -<p>But Uncle Daniel soon convinced him<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_117" id="Page_117">[117]</a></span> that the proper place for his pet +<p>But Uncle Daniel soon convinced him<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_117">[117]</a></span> that the proper place for his pet was in the wood-shed, where he could be chained to keep him out of mischief, and Mr. Stubbs's brother was soon safely secured in as snug a place as a monkey could ask for.</p> @@ -2269,18 +2243,18 @@ was surprised or perplexed.</p> <p>"I know he said that; but it seems as if it was too good to be true, don't it?"</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_118" id="Page_118">[118]</a></span></p><p>"The Lord's ways are not our ways, my boy, and if he sees fit to work +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_118">[118]</a></span></p><p>"The Lord's ways are not our ways, my boy, and if he sees fit to work some good to the poor cripple, he can do it as well through a circus driver as through one of his elect," said Uncle Daniel reverentially, and then he set about milking the cows in such an absent-minded way that he worried old Short-horn until she kicked the pail over when it was nearly half full.</p> -<hr /> +<hr > -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_119" id="Page_119">[119]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_119">[119]</a></span></p> -<h2><a name="Chapter_X" id="Chapter_X"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter X</span></h2> +<h2><a id="Chapter_X"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter X</span></h2> <h3>THE ACCIDENT</h3> @@ -2296,7 +2270,7 @@ when they were to go home and go to bed; for he never believed it could do boys any good to be out after dark, while he was certain it was better for their health if they went to bed early.</p> -<p>Therefore Toby intended to make this<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_120" id="Page_120">[120]</a></span> visit simply one of farewell, +<p>Therefore Toby intended to make this<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_120">[120]</a></span> visit simply one of farewell, after Abner should see a little more of the bustle and confusion that had so fascinated him in the afternoon.</p> @@ -2314,7 +2288,7 @@ Ella, and not daring to take Abner with him, said to the boy:</p> <p>"Now you wait here for a minute, an' I'll be right back."</p> <p>Abner was perfectly contented to wait; it seemed to him that he would -have been willing to stay there all night, provided the<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_121" id="Page_121">[121]</a></span> excitement +have been willing to stay there all night, provided the<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_121">[121]</a></span> excitement should be continued, and he gazed around him in perfect delight as he leaned against one of the tent ropes.</p> @@ -2333,7 +2307,7 @@ replied, good-naturedly:</p> had let me sleep. I've fixed it with your uncle about that little cripple; and now, when I get pitched off and killed some of these dark nights, there'll be one what'll be sorry I'm gone. Be a good boy, Toby; -don't ever do anything you'd be afraid to tell your Uncle<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_122" id="Page_122">[122]</a></span> Dan'l of, and +don't ever do anything you'd be afraid to tell your Uncle<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_122">[122]</a></span> Dan'l of, and next year I'll see you again."</p> <p>Toby wanted to say something; but the old driver had spoken his @@ -2354,7 +2328,7 @@ surprise he could see nothing of him. There was no possibility that he could have made any mistake as to the locality, for he had left him standing just behind the skeleton's tent.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_123" id="Page_123">[123]</a></span></p><p>Toby ran quickly around the enclosure, asked some of the attendants in +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_123">[123]</a></span></p><p>Toby ran quickly around the enclosure, asked some of the attendants in the dressing-room if they had seen a boy on crutches, and then he went into Mr. Treat's tent. But he could neither hear nor see anything of Abner, whose complete disappearance was, to say the least, very strange.</p> @@ -2369,7 +2343,7 @@ money enough to pay for their admission having gone in, and those who were penniless having gone home, so that Toby did not find many of whom to make inquiries. The attachés of the circus were busily engaged packing the goods for the night's journey, and a number of them had -gathered around one of the wagons a short distance away.<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_124" id="Page_124">[124]</a></span> But Toby +gathered around one of the wagons a short distance away.<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_124">[124]</a></span> But Toby thought it useless to ask them for tidings of his missing friend, for he knew by experience how busy every one connected with the circus was at that hour.</p> @@ -2387,7 +2361,7 @@ thinking the matter of but little importance, but yet going out of the tent with Toby as he spoke. "Boys are just like eels, an' you never know where to find 'em after you once let 'em slip through your fingers."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_125" id="Page_125">[125]</a></span></p><p>"But Abner promised me he'd stay right here," said Toby.</p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_125">[125]</a></span></p><p>"But Abner promised me he'd stay right here," said Toby.</p> <p>"Well, some other fellows came along, an' he promised to go with them, I s'pose."</p> @@ -2410,7 +2384,7 @@ pace, and Toby, alarmed by the look on his friend's face, hurried on, hardly daring to breathe.</p> <p>One look into the wagon around which the men were gathered was -sufficient to show why it was that Abner had not <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_126" id="Page_126">[126]</a></span>remained by the tent +sufficient to show why it was that Abner had not <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_126">[126]</a></span>remained by the tent as he had promised; for he lay in the bottom of the cart, to all appearances dead, while two of the party were examining him to learn the extent of his injuries.</p> @@ -2429,7 +2403,7 @@ wound around which the blood was rapidly settling. "It's a wonder it didn't kill him."</p> <p>"He hain't dead, is he?" asked Toby, piteously, as he climbed up on one -of the wheels and looked over in a frightened way<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_127" id="Page_127">[127]</a></span> at the little +of the wheels and looked over in a frightened way<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_127">[127]</a></span> at the little deformed body that lay so still and lifeless.</p> <p>"No, he hain't dead," said Ben, who had detected a faint pulsation of @@ -2450,7 +2424,7 @@ the men gave of the way in which the accident had happened.</p> lives at the poor-farm, and should be taken there at once," said the doctor after he had made a slight and almost careless examination.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_128" id="Page_128">[128]</a></span></p><p>Toby was anxious that the poor boy should be taken to his home rather +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_128">[128]</a></span></p><p>Toby was anxious that the poor boy should be taken to his home rather than to the comfortless place the doctor had proposed; but he did not dare make the suggestion before asking Uncle Daniel's consent to it. He was about to ask them not to move Abner until he could find his uncle, @@ -2466,7 +2440,7 @@ poor-farm an' board him, an' now there's all the more reason why he should do it. You go back an' stay with Abner, an' I'll bring your Uncle Dan'l out."</p> -<p>Then Toby went back to the wagon where<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_129" id="Page_129">[129]</a></span> the poor little cripple still +<p>Then Toby went back to the wagon where<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_129">[129]</a></span> the poor little cripple still lay as one dead, while the blood flowed in a tiny stream from one of his arms, where the physician had opened a vein.</p> @@ -2483,7 +2457,7 @@ party, for that famous dinner.</p> <p>It frightened Toby still more to see the unconscious boy carried into the house by Ben and the doctor as though he were already dead; and when Aunt Olive led them into the best room, where no one had slept since -Uncle Daniel's sister died, it seemed<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_130" id="Page_130">[130]</a></span> as if every one believed Abner +Uncle Daniel's sister died, it seemed<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_130">[130]</a></span> as if every one believed Abner could not live, or they would not have carried him there.</p> <p>Toby hardly knew when Ben went away, or whether he said anything before @@ -2500,11 +2474,11 @@ errs, and whatsoever He does is good."</p> and go to sleep. Toby went to bed as he was commanded, though it seemed impossible he should sleep while it might be that Abner was dying.</p> -<hr /> +<hr > -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_131" id="Page_131">[131]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_131">[131]</a></span></p> -<h2><a name="Chapter_XI" id="Chapter_XI"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter XI</span></h2> +<h2><a id="Chapter_XI"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter XI</span></h2> <h3>CHANGE OF PLANS</h3> @@ -2520,7 +2494,7 @@ Abner, until he was obliged to leave the monkey to himself, after having tied him so that he could take a short run out of doors.</p> <p>Then he visited the ponies in the stable, and when he returned to the -house he found<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_132" id="Page_132">[132]</a></span> all his partners in the circus enterprise, as well as +house he found<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_132">[132]</a></span> all his partners in the circus enterprise, as well as several other boys, waiting to hear an account of the accident.</p> <p>Dr. Abbott had reported that Abner had been injured; but, as he had not @@ -2538,7 +2512,7 @@ if surprised that the matter should even be spoken about.</p> <p>"Why not? He wasn't goin' to do any of the ridin', an' now's the time for us to go ahead while we can remember what they did at the show -yesterday. It don't make any difference 'bout our circus if he<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_133" id="Page_133">[133]</a></span> did get +yesterday. It don't make any difference 'bout our circus if he<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_133">[133]</a></span> did get hurt," and Bob looked around at the others as if asking whether they agreed with him or not.</p> @@ -2556,8 +2530,8 @@ thinkin' of him. An' if he hadn't come up there, perhaps he wouldn't got hurt, an' it seems almost as if I'd done it to him, 'cause I took him to the circus."</p> -<p>"Don't make a fool of yourself, Toby Tyler!" and Ben Gushing spoke -almost angrily. "You act awful silly 'bout that<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_134" id="Page_134">[134]</a></span> feller, an' father says +<p>"Don't make a fool of yourself, Toby Tyler!" and Ben Cushing spoke +almost angrily. "You act awful silly 'bout that<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_134">[134]</a></span> feller, an' father says he's only a pauper anyway."</p> <p>"It wouldn't make any difference if he was, 'cause he's a poor lonesome @@ -2570,10 +2544,10 @@ considerably in their estimation.</p> <p>They were anxious to know all about the matter, and when Toby told them all he could, they looked at the case in such an entirely different -light that Ben Gushing even offered to go out in the field, where he +light that Ben Cushing even offered to go out in the field, where he could be seen from the windows of the room in which Abner lay, and go through his entire acrobatic performance in the hope the sight might do -the invalid some good. Leander Leighton also offered to<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_135" id="Page_135">[135]</a></span> come twice each +the invalid some good. Leander Leighton also offered to<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_135">[135]</a></span> come twice each day and play "Yankee Doodle" with one finger on the accordion, in order to soothe him.</p> @@ -2592,7 +2566,7 @@ to have set its imprint.</p> when it was necessary, and he was at last rewarded by hearing Abner call him by name.</p> -<p>After that, Aunt Olive allowed the two<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_136" id="Page_136">[136]</a></span> boys to talk a little, and a few +<p>After that, Aunt Olive allowed the two<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_136">[136]</a></span> boys to talk a little, and a few days later Mr. Stubbs's brother was brought in to pay his respects to the invalid.</p> @@ -2610,7 +2584,7 @@ of the proprietors of the circus to have the ponies driven for Abner's benefit, and had sent a dainty little carriage and harnesses so that he could ride out as soon as he was able.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_137" id="Page_137">[137]</a></span></p><p>Chandler Merrill had grown tired of waiting for his pony, and had taken +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_137">[137]</a></span></p><p>Chandler Merrill had grown tired of waiting for his pony, and had taken him from the pasture, while Reddy had long since returned the blind horse to its owner.</p> @@ -2619,14 +2593,14 @@ circusward. Leander had become so expert a musician on the accordion, that he could play "Yankee Doodle" with all his fingers, "Old Hundred" with two; and was fast mastering the intricacies of "Old Dog Tray."</p> -<p>As to Ben Gushing, it would be hard to say exactly how much progress he +<p>As to Ben Cushing, it would be hard to say exactly how much progress he had made, the reports differed so much. He claimed to be able to turn hand-springs around the largest circus ring that was ever made, and to stand on his head for a week; but some of the boys who were not partners in the enterprise flatly contradicted this, and declared that they could do as many feats in the acrobatic line as he could.</p> -<p>Joe Robinson had practised howling<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_138" id="Page_138">[138]</a></span> until Reddy insisted that there was +<p>Joe Robinson had practised howling<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_138">[138]</a></span> until Reddy insisted that there was little or no difference between him and the fiercest and strongest-lunged hyena that ever walked. Bob could sing the two songs his sister had taught him, and had written out twelve copies of them in @@ -2642,7 +2616,7 @@ of five.</p> <p>Thus the circus project was as promising as ever, and Abner, as well as the other partners, had urged Toby to take hold of it again; but he had made no promises until the day came when Abner was able to sit up, and -Dr. Abbott said that he could go<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_139" id="Page_139">[139]</a></span> out for a ride in another week, if he +Dr. Abbott said that he could go<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_139">[139]</a></span> out for a ride in another week, if he still continued to improve.</p> <p>Then it was that Toby told his partners he would meet them on the first @@ -2659,7 +2633,7 @@ could join him, and he insisted on waiting for this one. One day, when Aunt Olive spoke to him about it, he said:</p> <p>"If I was sick, an' had such a team sent to me, I'd feel kinder bad to -have some other boy using it, an' so I'm goin' to let<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_140" id="Page_140">[140]</a></span> Abner be the +have some other boy using it, an' so I'm goin' to let<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_140">[140]</a></span> Abner be the first one to go out with the ponies."</p> <p>It was hard not even to get into the little carriage that was so @@ -2677,7 +2651,7 @@ to agreement.</p> <p>"We'll go on with the circus now," he said to Abner, "for I can take you with me in this team, an' you can stay in it all the time we're -practising so's it'll be 'most as<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_141" id="Page_141">[141]</a></span> good as if you could do something +practising so's it'll be 'most as<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_141">[141]</a></span> good as if you could do something towards it yourself."</p> <p>Abner was quietly happy; the tender, thoughtful care that had been @@ -2697,15 +2671,15 @@ to the bars, he shouted:</p> <p>"Abner an' me will be up here about nine o'clock to-morrow morning, an' we'll bring Mr. Stubbs's brother with us."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_142" id="Page_142">[142]</a></span></p><p>There was a mighty shout, and Ben Cushing stood on his head, when this +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_142">[142]</a></span></p><p>There was a mighty shout, and Ben Cushing stood on his head, when this announcement was made, and then Toby and Abner drove home as quickly as their ponies could scamper.</p> -<hr /> +<hr > -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_143" id="Page_143">[143]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_143">[143]</a></span></p> -<h2><a name="Chapter_XII" id="Chapter_XII"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter XII</span></h2> +<h2><a id="Chapter_XII"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter XII</span></h2> <h3>A REHEARSAL</h3> @@ -2720,7 +2694,7 @@ had taken.</p> did, pleaded hard to be allowed to go, insisting that he would be no more tired sitting in the little carriage than he would in a chair at home; and Aunt Olive joined in the boys' entreaty, promising to arrange -the pillows in such a<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_144" id="Page_144">[144]</a></span> manner that Abner could lie down or sit up, as +the pillows in such a<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_144">[144]</a></span> manner that Abner could lie down or sit up, as best suited him.</p> <p>"We'll see what the doctor has to say about it," replied Uncle Daniel, @@ -2738,7 +2712,7 @@ ride had tired him.</p> <p>Mr. Stubbs's brother was quite as mischievous as a monkey could be; he capered around the room, picking at this thing and looking into that, -until Aunt Olive laughed<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_145" id="Page_145">[145]</a></span> herself tired, and Uncle Daniel declared that +until Aunt Olive laughed<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_145">[145]</a></span> herself tired, and Uncle Daniel declared that if the other monkey was anything like this one, Toby was right when he named him Steve Stubbs, so much did he resemble that gentleman in inquisitiveness.</p> @@ -2756,7 +2730,7 @@ washed until every portion of it reflected one's face like a mirror, and the harnesses with their silver mountings were free from the slightest suspicion of dirt.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_146" id="Page_146">[146]</a></span></p><p>Then after the cows had been driven to the pasture Mr. Stubbs's brother +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_146">[146]</a></span></p><p>Then after the cows had been driven to the pasture Mr. Stubbs's brother was treated to a bath, and was brushed and combed until, losing all patience at such foolishness, he escaped from his too cleanly-disposed master, taking refuge on the top of the shed, where he chattered and @@ -2771,7 +2745,7 @@ then he gravely seated himself in the carriage, and Toby had no difficulty in fastening the cord to his collar again.</p> <p>Aunt Olive nearly filled the little carriage with pillows so soft that a -very small boy would almost have sunk out of sight in<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_147" id="Page_147">[147]</a></span> them; and in the +very small boy would almost have sunk out of sight in<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_147">[147]</a></span> them; and in the midst of these Abner was placed carefully, looking for all the world, as Toby said, like a chicken in a nest.</p> @@ -2790,7 +2764,7 @@ cart instead of a carriage with springs.</p> <p>"Be sure to keep Abner in the shade, and come home just as soon as he begins to grow tired," cried Aunt Olive as Toby spoke to the ponies, and -they dashed off like a<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_148" id="Page_148">[148]</a></span> couple of well-trained Newfoundland dogs.</p> +they dashed off like a<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_148">[148]</a></span> couple of well-trained Newfoundland dogs.</p> <p>"I'll take care of him like he was wax," cried Toby as they drove out through the gateway, and Mr. Stubbs's brother screamed and chattered @@ -2809,7 +2783,7 @@ field as if they knew they were the objects of admiration from all that party, and they shook their tiny heads until the petals fell from the roses in a shower upon the grass.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_149" id="Page_149">[149]</a></span></p><p>Mr. Stubbs's brother stood as erect as possible, and was so excited by +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_149">[149]</a></span></p><p>Mr. Stubbs's brother stood as erect as possible, and was so excited by the cheers of the boys that he seized the flowers he had tucked over his ears, and flung them at the party in great glee.</p> @@ -2826,7 +2800,7 @@ himself that he got his body over the dash-board of the carriage, and, when Toby looked, he was hanging there by the neck as if he had just committed suicide.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_150" id="Page_150">[150]</a></span></p><p>Toby ran quickly to the relief of his pet; and when he had released him +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_150">[150]</a></span></p><p>Toby ran quickly to the relief of his pet; and when he had released him from his uncomfortable position, the other boys pleaded so hard that Toby gave him his freedom, which he celebrated by scampering across the pasture on all four paws, with his tail curled up over his back like a @@ -2843,7 +2817,7 @@ circus proprietors, and began their work.</p> <p>"Leander is goin' to commence the show by playin' 'Yankee Doodle,'" said Bob, as he consulted a few badly written words he had traced on the back -of one of his father's<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_151" id="Page_151">[151]</a></span> business cards, "an' while he's doin' it Joe'll +of one of his father's<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_151">[151]</a></span> business cards, "an' while he's doin' it Joe'll put in an' howl all he knows how, for that's the way the hyenas did at the last circus."</p> @@ -2861,7 +2835,7 @@ as the door of the tent would probably be.</p> <p>Leander started with the first five or six notes all right, and Joe began some of the most wonderful howling ever heard, which appeared to disconcert the band, for he got entirely off the track of his original -tune, and mixed "Yankee Doodle" with "Old<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_152" id="Page_152">[152]</a></span> Dog Tray" in the most +tune, and mixed "Yankee Doodle" with "Old<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_152">[152]</a></span> Dog Tray" in the most reckless manner, Joe howling louder at every false note.</p> <p>Almost every one in that pasture, save possibly the performers @@ -2880,7 +2854,7 @@ and looked around with an air of triumph, while Joe uttered two or three more howls by way of effect, and to show that he could have kept it up longer had it been necessary.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_153" id="Page_153">[153]</a></span></p><p>"There! what do you think of that?" asked Reddy, in delight. "You +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_153">[153]</a></span></p><p>"There! what do you think of that?" asked Reddy, in delight. "You couldn't get much more noise if you had a whole band, could you?"</p> <p>"It's a good deal of noise," said Toby, not feeling quite at liberty to @@ -2898,7 +2872,7 @@ he was getting ready to run at the first sign that it was to commence again.</p> <p>"Didn't that sound like a whole cageful of hyenas?" asked Joe, as he -wiped the<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_154" id="Page_154">[154]</a></span> perspiration from his face, and came towards his partners. "I +wiped the<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_154">[154]</a></span> perspiration from his face, and came towards his partners. "I can keep that up about as long as Leander can play, only it's awful hard work."</p> @@ -2916,7 +2890,7 @@ enormously large buckle, and his shirt-sleeves were rolled up as high as he could get them, in order to give full play to his arms.</p> <p>"He's been rubbin' goose-grease all over him for as much as two weeks, -an' he can bend almost any way," whispered Reddy to<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_155" id="Page_155">[155]</a></span> Toby, as Ben stood +an' he can bend almost any way," whispered Reddy to<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_155">[155]</a></span> Toby, as Ben stood swinging his arms at the entrance to the ring, as if limbering himself for the work to be done.</p> @@ -2924,11 +2898,11 @@ for the work to be done.</p> himself for a mighty effort, and began to go around the ring in a series of hand-springs in true acrobatic style.</p> -<hr /> +<hr > -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_156" id="Page_156">[156]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_156">[156]</a></span></p> -<h2><a name="Chapter_XIII" id="Chapter_XIII"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter XIII</span></h2> +<h2><a id="Chapter_XIII"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter XIII</span></h2> <h3>THE RESULTS OF LONG TRAINING</h3> @@ -2943,7 +2917,7 @@ boy by one leg, and for a few seconds it was difficult to tell which was Ben and which the monkey.</p> <p>Of course such an interruption as that broke up the performance for the -time being, and Toby was obliged to exert all his<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_157" id="Page_157">[157]</a></span> authority to +time being, and Toby was obliged to exert all his<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_157">[157]</a></span> authority to disentangle the monkey from the performer.</p> <p>"I knew it wouldn't do to let him be loose," said Toby, in a @@ -2963,7 +2937,7 @@ manner; he proved to be a really good acrobat, so far as turning hand-springs and standing on his head were concerned, and Toby felt certain that this portion of the entertainment would be pleasing.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_158" id="Page_158">[158]</a></span></p><p>Bob now went into the ring, and began to sing the "Suwanee River" in a +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_158">[158]</a></span></p><p>Bob now went into the ring, and began to sing the "Suwanee River" in a manner which he intended should captivate his audience; but he had neglected to give the band any orders, and the consequence was that, when he commenced to sing, Leander began to play "Old Dog Tray," a @@ -2978,7 +2952,7 @@ be restin' while I'm doin' my part."</p> willing to keep on playing without ever thinking of taking a rest; but in deference to Bob's wishes he ceased his efforts, although he did venture to remark that he noticed particularly, when the real circus was -there,<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_159" id="Page_159">[159]</a></span> that the band always played when the clown sang.</p> +there,<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_159">[159]</a></span> that the band always played when the clown sang.</p> <p>Bob got along very well with his portion of the rehearsal after the first mistake had been rectified; and when he finished he bowed @@ -2995,7 +2969,7 @@ was deeply interested in all that was going on.</p> the little horse had been led around the circle two or three times to show what was expected of him, Toby got on his back. This was Reddy's opportunity to act the part of ring-master, and he seized his long whip, -<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_160" id="Page_160">[160]</a></span>standing in the centre of the ring, in what he believed to be the +<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_160">[160]</a></span>standing in the centre of the ring, in what he believed to be the proper attitude.</p> <p>"Run around with him till I tell you to let go," said Toby, as he tied @@ -3014,7 +2988,7 @@ well as he had done it when with Ella.</p> the brief exhibition he gave them; and if he had done as they wanted, he would have tired both himself and the pony completely.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_161" id="Page_161">[161]</a></span></p><p>"I'll practise some, now Abner can come out," said Toby, as he led his +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_161">[161]</a></span></p><p>"I'll practise some, now Abner can come out," said Toby, as he led his steed to a spot where he could get more grass, but neglected to fasten him; "an' I wouldn't wonder if I could ride two at once, after a little while."</p> @@ -3030,7 +3004,7 @@ commenced his second song.</p> <p>The audience of partners were listening to it intently, the more because it seemed to them that Bob had made a mistake as to the tune, and they -were anxious to see what he was going to do about it—when the pony<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_162" id="Page_162">[162]</a></span> +were anxious to see what he was going to do about it—when the pony<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_162">[162]</a></span> Toby had been riding suddenly dashed into the ring, with what looked very like a boy on his back.</p> @@ -3050,7 +3024,7 @@ the boys that they ran over every square foot of that pasture, scaring the cows and tiring themselves, until the frightened little horse was penned up in one corner, and his disagreeable rider was taken from him.</p> -<p>This last act of the rehearsal had <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_163" id="Page_163">[163]</a></span>occupied so much time, and the +<p>This last act of the rehearsal had <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_163">[163]</a></span>occupied so much time, and the monkey was making himself so troublesome, that Toby decided to go home, the others promising to come to Uncle Daniel's barn that afternoon, when Reddy was to explain how the tent was to be procured, a matter which, up @@ -3067,7 +3041,7 @@ Olive a great deal of uneasiness, because she considered herself in a great measure responsible for the ride and its results, as she had urged Abner to go before the doctor's advice had been heard in the matter.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_164" id="Page_164">[164]</a></span></p><p>Toby's fears regarding the invalid were always reflections of Aunt +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_164">[164]</a></span></p><p>Toby's fears regarding the invalid were always reflections of Aunt Olive's; but when he saw Abner go to sleep so quickly, he thought she was alarmed without cause, and believed his friend would be quite himself so soon as he should awaken.</p> @@ -3085,7 +3059,7 @@ could see him, and Toby joined his partners with never a fear but that Abner would soon be able to participate in all his sports.</p> <p>That the boys had come to Uncle Daniel's barn on very serious business -was <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_165" id="Page_165">[165]</a></span>evident from their faces, and the two large packages they brought.</p> +was <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_165">[165]</a></span>evident from their faces, and the two large packages they brought.</p> <p>Two rolls of what looked to be sail-cloth were lying on the barn floor, and around them Bob, Reddy, Joe, Ben, and Leander were seated with a @@ -3106,7 +3080,7 @@ the matter.</p> <p>"Well, you see, this is just how it is," said Reddy, as he began to untie the fastenings from the rolls of canvas. "When I told you I could -get a tent, I'd asked <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_166" id="Page_166">[166]</a></span>Captain Whetmore to lend me two of the sails what +get a tent, I'd asked <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_166">[166]</a></span>Captain Whetmore to lend me two of the sails what he took off his schooner, an' he told me yes."</p> <p>"An' you've got 'em, haven't you?" and Toby looked meaningly at the @@ -3128,7 +3102,7 @@ to grow very long, until Toby said:</p> the barn, where the little door is, an' then we can have the stalls for a dressin'-room."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_167" id="Page_167">[167]</a></span></p><p>The faces of the partners lightened at once, and each wondered why he +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_167">[167]</a></span></p><p>The faces of the partners lightened at once, and each wondered why he had not thought of such a plan.</p> <p>"An' I'll tell you how we could fix the other end," said Toby, quickly, @@ -3146,7 +3120,7 @@ that the holes could be closed up by pasting paper over them, or by each boy borrowing a sheet from his mother and pinning it up underneath.</p> <p>One of the sails was considerably larger than the other; but Reddy had -also thought<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_168" id="Page_168">[168]</a></span> of this, and proposed to make them look the same size by +also thought<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_168">[168]</a></span> of this, and proposed to make them look the same size by "tucking one in" at the end.</p> <p>Bob returned before the sails had been thoroughly inspected, and brought @@ -3165,7 +3139,7 @@ and made calculations as to where and how it should be put up.</p> completed before supper-time; but when the village clock struck the hour of five, they had not finished making the necessary poles and pegs.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_169" id="Page_169">[169]</a></span></p><p>"We can't come anywhere near getting it done to-night," said Toby, +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_169">[169]</a></span></p><p>"We can't come anywhere near getting it done to-night," said Toby, surprised at the lateness of the hour, and wondering why Aunt Olive had not called him as she had promised. "Let's put the sails back in the barn, an' to-morrow mornin' we can begin early, an' have it all done by @@ -3175,11 +3149,11 @@ noon."</p> Toby's advice was followed; and when the partners separated, each promised to be ready for work early the next morning.</p> -<hr /> +<hr > -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_170" id="Page_170">[170]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_170">[170]</a></span></p> -<h2><a name="Chapter_XIV" id="Chapter_XIV"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter XIV</span></h2> +<h2><a id="Chapter_XIV"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter XIV</span></h2> <h3>RAISING THE TENT</h3> @@ -3195,7 +3169,7 @@ Olive looked after he had gone, he asked;</p> <p>"You don't think Abner is goin' to be sick, do you?"</p> -<p>Uncle Daniel made no reply, and Aunt<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_171" id="Page_171">[171]</a></span> Olive did not speak for some +<p>Uncle Daniel made no reply, and Aunt<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_171">[171]</a></span> Olive did not speak for some moments; then she said:</p> <p>"I am afraid he stayed out too long this morning; but the doctor hopes @@ -3215,7 +3189,7 @@ particular thought to the matter, and the sandman threw dust in his eyes very soon after his head was on the pillow.</p> <p>In the morning his first question was regarding Abner, and then he was -told that<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_172" id="Page_172">[172]</a></span> his friend was not nearly so well as he had been; Aunt Olive +told that<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_172">[172]</a></span> his friend was not nearly so well as he had been; Aunt Olive even said that Toby had better not go into the sick-room, for fear of disturbing the invalid.</p> @@ -3234,7 +3208,7 @@ see his friend, and by the way Uncle Daniel spoke; but he went out to the barn where his partners were already waiting for him, feeling all the more sad now because of his elation the day before.</p> -<p>He had no heart for the work, and, after<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_173" id="Page_173">[173]</a></span> telling the boys that Abner +<p>He had no heart for the work, and, after<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_173">[173]</a></span> telling the boys that Abner was sick again, proposed to postpone operations until he should get better; but they insisted that as they were so near the house, it would be as well to go on with the work as to remain idle, and Toby could @@ -3251,7 +3225,7 @@ in answer to questions. He did not complain of any pain, nor did he appear to take any notice of what was going on around him.</p> <p>"I think it's because he got all tired out yesterday, an' that he'll be -himself again<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_174" id="Page_174">[174]</a></span> to-morrow," said Aunt Olive, after Toby had come in for +himself again<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_174">[174]</a></span> to-morrow," said Aunt Olive, after Toby had come in for at least the sixth time, and she saw how worried he was.</p> <p>This hopeful remark restored Toby to something very near his usual good @@ -3269,7 +3243,7 @@ instead of a curtain to their dressing-room; and at one side of it, on an upturned barrel, arrangements were made for a band-stand.</p> <p>Mr. Mansfield's flag covered the one end completely, and all the boys -thought it gave<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_175" id="Page_175">[175]</a></span> a better appearance to the whole than if they had made +thought it gave<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_175">[175]</a></span> a better appearance to the whole than if they had made it wholly of canvas.</p> <p>The ring, which Reddy marked out almost before the tent was up, occupied @@ -3284,7 +3258,7 @@ corner. Reddy had at first insisted that each cage should be on a cart to make it look well; but he gave up that idea when Bob pointed out to him that six mice or two squirrels would make rather a small show in a wagon, and that they would be obliged to enlarge their tent if they -carried out that plan, even provided they could get the <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_176" id="Page_176">[176]</a></span>necessary +carried out that plan, even provided they could get the <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_176">[176]</a></span>necessary number of carts, which was very doubtful.</p> <p>In the matter of getting sheets from their mothers they had not been as @@ -3301,7 +3275,7 @@ well to paste brown paper over the holes.</p> <p>It was a hard job to dig the ground up in order to make as large a ring as the boys had marked out, but by persistent work it was accomplished, -as almost everything can be; and then Ben went to practising, in<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_177" id="Page_177">[177]</a></span> order +as almost everything can be; and then Ben went to practising, in<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_177">[177]</a></span> order that he might, as he expressed it, "get the hang of the thing."</p> <p>Of course, the fact that a tent had been put up by the side of Uncle @@ -3318,7 +3292,7 @@ painting on it an announcement of their exhibition.</p> which to carry out this work that the finishing touches were put on the interior; and the partners were counting the number of hand-springs Ben could turn without stopping, when a great shout arose from the visitors -outside,<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_178" id="Page_178">[178]</a></span> and the circus owners heard a pattering and scratching on the +outside,<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_178">[178]</a></span> and the circus owners heard a pattering and scratching on the canvas above their heads.</p> <p>"Mr. Stubbs's brother has got loose, an' he's tearin' 'round on the @@ -3335,7 +3309,7 @@ been tied dangled from his neck.</p> badly as did Mr. Stubbs's brother on that occasion. He danced back and forth from one end of the tent to the other, as if he had been a tight-rope performer giving a free exhibition; then he would sit down -and try to find out<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_179" id="Page_179">[179]</a></span> just how large a hole he could tear in the tender +and try to find out<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_179">[179]</a></span> just how large a hole he could tear in the tender canvas, until it seemed as if the tent would certainly be a wreck before they could get him down.</p> @@ -3351,7 +3325,7 @@ although there was not one of them who would not have enjoyed punishing Mr. Stubbs's brother very severely.</p> <p>"He'll break the whole show up if we don't get him off," said Bob, as -the monkey<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_180" id="Page_180">[180]</a></span> tore a larger hole than he had yet made, and the crowd +the monkey<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_180">[180]</a></span> tore a larger hole than he had yet made, and the crowd encouraged him in his mischievous work by their wild cheers.</p> <p>"I know it; but how can we get him down?" asked Toby, in perplexity, @@ -3369,7 +3343,7 @@ set out to find the rope, Mr. Stubbs's brother settled the matter himself.</p> <p>He had torn one hole fully five inches long, and commenced on another a -short<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_181" id="Page_181">[181]</a></span> distance from the first, when the thin fabric gave way, the two +short<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_181">[181]</a></span> distance from the first, when the thin fabric gave way, the two rents were made one, and down fell Mr. Monkey, only saved from falling to the ground by his chin catching on the edges of the cloth.</p> @@ -3387,7 +3361,7 @@ portion of the circus was hidden from view; but it was equally as great a relief to the partners that the destruction of their tent was at last averted.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_182" id="Page_182">[182]</a></span></p><p>After the excitement had nearly subsided, and Toby was reading his pet +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_182">[182]</a></span></p><p>After the excitement had nearly subsided, and Toby was reading his pet a lesson on the sin of destructiveness, Reddy arrived with the materials for making his circus poster—a sheet of brown paper, a bottle of ink, and a brush made by chewing the end of a pine stick.</p> @@ -3396,13 +3370,13 @@ and a brush made by chewing the end of a pine stick.</p> accomplished, and when the partners went to their respective homes that night, the following placard adorned one side of the tent:</p> -<div class="center"><img src="images/ill-196.jpg" width='500' height='228' alt="placard" /></div> +<div class="center"><img src="images/ill-196.jpg" alt="placard" style="width: 500px; height: 228px"></div> -<hr /> +<hr > -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_183" id="Page_183">[183]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_183">[183]</a></span></p> -<h2><a name="Chapter_XV" id="Chapter_XV"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter XV</span></h2> +<h2><a id="Chapter_XV"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter XV</span></h2> <h3>STEALING DUCKS</h3> @@ -3417,7 +3391,7 @@ much, he went up-stairs.</p> <p>The crippled boy was lying in the bed bolstered up with pillows, looking out of the window that commanded a view of the tent, and evidently -puzzled to know whether the large sheet of brown paper<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_184" id="Page_184">[184]</a></span> which he saw on +puzzled to know whether the large sheet of brown paper<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_184">[184]</a></span> which he saw on one side was there as an ornament, or to serve some useful purpose.</p> <p>Toby explained to him that it was the poster Reddy had made, and then @@ -3435,7 +3409,7 @@ ever by morning.</p> still with his friend, and who, in answer to a question, said, cheerily:</p> <p>"Of course he'll be all right; he may not be quite smart enough to go -out <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_185" id="Page_185">[185]</a></span>to-morrow, but before the week is ended I'll guarantee that you'll +out <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_185">[185]</a></span>to-morrow, but before the week is ended I'll guarantee that you'll have hard work to keep him in the house."</p> <p>Toby's heart was light again as he attended to his evening's work; and @@ -3452,7 +3426,7 @@ thoroughly trained.</p> <p>The cows were not exactly hurried on the way home that night; but they were not allowed to loiter by the roadside when they saw particularly -tempting tufts of grass, and as soon as they were in the barn Mr.<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_186" id="Page_186">[186]</a></span> +tempting tufts of grass, and as soon as they were in the barn Mr.<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_186">[186]</a></span> Stubbs's brother was taken to the tent.</p> <p>He was in anything rather than a good condition for training, for he @@ -3471,7 +3445,7 @@ was nearly dark inside the tent, and his pet was showing signs of anger. "We'll commence the first thing in the mornin', an' I guess he'll do it."</p> -<p>"I'd whip him if I was you," said Joe,<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_187" id="Page_187">[187]</a></span> who was thoroughly tired, and +<p>"I'd whip him if I was you," said Joe,<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_187">[187]</a></span> who was thoroughly tired, and angry at the monkey's obstinacy. "If you would give him a good switchin', he'd know he's got to do it."</p> @@ -3489,7 +3463,7 @@ neck in a way that would have prevented his master from whipping him even if he had been disposed so to do.</p> <p>"We'll put him in the shed, an' I guess he'll be good enough to-morrow," -said Toby, cheerfully; and then, after fastening<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_188" id="Page_188">[188]</a></span> the flag in the front +said Toby, cheerfully; and then, after fastening<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_188">[188]</a></span> the flag in the front of the tent in such a way that the wind would be kept out, if nothing more, he and Joe walked towards the house, discussing the question of the kind of tickets they should use at the show.</p> @@ -3507,7 +3481,7 @@ he should be tied there, or simply shut in. It hardly seemed to him that Toby would leave the monkey tied up by the neck all night, so he set him up comfortably on a bench, and carefully shut the door.</p> -<p>Toby had been called to go to the <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_189" id="Page_189">[189]</a></span>druggist's for some medicine, and he +<p>Toby had been called to go to the <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_189">[189]</a></span>druggist's for some medicine, and he came out of the house in such haste, calling to Joe to follow him, that nothing more was thought of the insecurely prisoned monkey.</p> @@ -3526,7 +3500,7 @@ intruder was Uncle Daniel, only partially dressed and in a high state of excitement.</p> <p>"What is it? What's the matter?" asked Toby, in alarm, thinking at once -of Abner,<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_190" id="Page_190">[190]</a></span> and fearing that something had happened to him.</p> +of Abner,<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_190">[190]</a></span> and fearing that something had happened to him.</p> <p>"Hush!" said Uncle Daniel, warningly; "don't make a noise, for some one is trying to get into the hen-house, an' I am going to make an example @@ -3542,7 +3516,7 @@ leaving it a mere wreck of a gun.</p> <p>"It's up there in the corner behind the wash-stand," said Toby, coming out of the bed as quickly as if he had tumbled out, and alarmed at the -thought of burglars.<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_191" id="Page_191">[191]</a></span> "It hain't no good, Uncle Dan'l, for there's only +thought of burglars.<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_191">[191]</a></span> "It hain't no good, Uncle Dan'l, for there's only a little of it left."</p> <p>"It will do as well for me as a better one," said Uncle Daniel, grimly. @@ -3561,7 +3535,7 @@ persuade him to go to work like an honest man."</p> <p>Uncle Daniel's anger usually had some such peaceful ending, as Toby knew; but he did look bloodthirsty as he stood there in his -shirt-sleeves, with one stocking on,<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_192" id="Page_192">[192]</a></span> and his night-cap covering one ear +shirt-sleeves, with one stocking on,<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_192">[192]</a></span> and his night-cap covering one ear and but a small portion of his head, while he handled the invalid gun recklessly.</p> @@ -3579,7 +3553,7 @@ frightened by the warlike preparations.</p> <p>Toby put on his trousers and shoes as quickly as possible, and when Uncle Daniel was ready to start, he stationed himself directly behind -Aunt Olive, a position<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_193" id="Page_193">[193]</a></span> which he thought would afford him a fair view of +Aunt Olive, a position<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_193">[193]</a></span> which he thought would afford him a fair view of what was going on, and at the same time be safe.</p> <p>"Now be careful of that gun, Dan'l, an' don't go so far that they can @@ -3596,7 +3570,7 @@ of a supposed chicken-thief.</p> <p>Aunt Olive insisted on carrying the candle, though Uncle Daniel urged that it would not be possible for him to surprise the burglars if she held this light as a warning; but she had no idea of allowing him to go -out where there was every probability<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_194" id="Page_194">[194]</a></span> that he would be in danger, +out where there was every probability<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_194">[194]</a></span> that he would be in danger, unless she could see what was going on.</p> <p>When the party reached the kitchen, the sounds which came from the @@ -3614,7 +3588,7 @@ urged, Uncle Daniel made a bold stand.</p> then he shouted, as he brought the gun up to his shoulder in a very threatening manner, "Come out here, and give yourselves up at once."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_195" id="Page_195">[195]</a></span></p><p>There was no answer made to this peremptory command, and, strangely +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_195">[195]</a></span></p><p>There was no answer made to this peremptory command, and, strangely enough, the work of destruction was continued as vigorously as if Uncle Daniel and his broken gun were a thousand miles away, instead of on the spot and ready for action.</p> @@ -3632,16 +3606,16 @@ gun down on his own foot with such force that he was obliged to give immediate attention to the wounded member.</p> <p>Toby had always had a wholesome dread of a gun; but his fear became -greater than ever when he saw how much mischief could<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_196" id="Page_196">[196]</a></span> be done with one +greater than ever when he saw how much mischief could<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_196">[196]</a></span> be done with one as near a total wreck as that was, for Uncle Daniel had seated himself on the grass, regardless of the dew, and was hugging his foot as if he feared he should lose it.</p> -<hr /> +<hr > -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_197" id="Page_197">[197]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_197">[197]</a></span></p> -<h2><a name="Chapter_XVI" id="Chapter_XVI"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter XVI</span></h2> +<h2><a id="Chapter_XVI"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter XVI</span></h2> <h3>A LOST MONKEY</h3> @@ -3658,7 +3632,7 @@ the gun, and, dragging it along by the muzzle, she cried:</p> away from here!"</p> <p>The loud quacking of another duck proved that she had not alarmed the -<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_198" id="Page_198">[198]</a></span>burglar; and as she was now quite near the bold robber, by holding her +<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_198">[198]</a></span>burglar; and as she was now quite near the bold robber, by holding her candle above her head she could discern in the darkness what looked like a boy, with a duck tightly clutched in each hand.</p> @@ -3676,7 +3650,7 @@ saw that the supposed boy was using a long tail in his work of climbing the hen-house.</p> <p>"It's Mr. Stubbs's brother; don't shoot him!" he cried, forgetting, in -his excitement, that the gun was dangerous only<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_199" id="Page_199">[199]</a></span> when dropped on one's +his excitement, that the gun was dangerous only<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_199">[199]</a></span> when dropped on one's foot; and then he too tried to climb upon the hen-house.</p> <p>"The monkey?" cried Uncle Daniel, as he felt on his forehead for his @@ -3695,7 +3669,7 @@ could climb twice as fast as Toby could, and Aunt Olive realized the fact very soon.</p> <p>"Scare him till he drops the ducks," she cried to Toby; and then, to do -her portion of the "scaring," she brandished the <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_200" id="Page_200">[200]</a></span>fire-shovel, and cried +her portion of the "scaring," she brandished the <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_200">[200]</a></span>fire-shovel, and cried "shoo!" in a very energetic manner.</p> <p>Uncle Daniel waved his arms, and shouted, "Come down! come down!" as he @@ -3715,7 +3689,7 @@ that something must be done at once, Uncle Daniel hunted around until he found a long pole, with which he struck at the monkey.</p> <p>This had the desired effect, for Mr. Stubbs's brother was so nearly hit -two or<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_201" id="Page_201">[201]</a></span> three times that he dropped the almost dead ducks, curled his +two or<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_201">[201]</a></span> three times that he dropped the almost dead ducks, curled his tail over his back, and leaped to the ground. He alighted so near Aunt Olive that she uttered a loud shriek, nearly falling backward over the wood-pile; but the monkey was out of sight in an instant, going in the @@ -3733,7 +3707,7 @@ eyelids.</p> <p>"He won't go very far, Toby, boy," said Uncle Daniel, consolingly, "and you can soon find him after the sun rises."</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_202" id="Page_202">[202]</a></span></p><p>"He'll be more'n seven miles off by that time," said Toby, as he choked +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_202">[202]</a></span></p><p>"He'll be more'n seven miles off by that time," said Toby, as he choked back his sobs, and tried to speak firmly.</p> <p>"I don't know much about the nature of monkeys," replied Uncle Daniel, @@ -3752,7 +3726,7 @@ remedies.</p> I'll get you something to eat, and put up a lunch for you, so you can stay out until you find him."</p> -<p>This offer on Aunt Olive's part seemed<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_203" id="Page_203">[203]</a></span> doubly kind, since the monkey +<p>This offer on Aunt Olive's part seemed<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_203">[203]</a></span> doubly kind, since the monkey had done so much mischief among her pets, and Toby realized that it would be ungrateful in him to complain, more especially as Uncle Daniel and Aunt Olive were willing to do all in their power to enable him to @@ -3769,7 +3743,7 @@ fire.</p> <p>Mr. Stubbs's brother had labored industriously when he set about reducing the duck-pen to kindling-wood; and although Toby worked as fast -as possible, it was<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_204" id="Page_204">[204]</a></span> nearly time for the sun to rise before he finished +as possible, it was<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_204">[204]</a></span> nearly time for the sun to rise before he finished the job of repairing it.</p> <p>By that time Aunt Olive had a nice breakfast ready for him, and a @@ -3787,7 +3761,7 @@ pursuit than if he went out alone.</p> <p>Fully two hours were spent in arousing his partners, explaining what had happened, and waiting for them to get their breakfast; but at the end of -that time every<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_205" id="Page_205">[205]</a></span> one of the circus managers was ready for the search.</p> +that time every<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_205">[205]</a></span> one of the circus managers was ready for the search.</p> <p>There was a decided difference of opinion among them as to which direction they should take, some believing the monkey had gone one way @@ -3802,7 +3776,7 @@ to follow the circus of which he had once been a member, although so many weeks had elapsed since it had passed along there.</p> <p>Leander was of the opinion that they ought to have borrowed a dog, with -which to track the monkey more easily, and even<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_206" id="Page_206">[206]</a></span> offered to go back to +which to track the monkey more easily, and even<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_206">[206]</a></span> offered to go back to get one; but Toby thought that would be a waste of valuable time, more especially as it was by no means certain that Leander could procure the dog if he did go back.</p> @@ -3819,7 +3793,7 @@ seen; but they could hear nothing encouraging until they had walked nearly three miles, and were just beginning to think it would have been wiser to remain with the party who went into the woods.</p> -<p>At last, however, a farmer told them that<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_207" id="Page_207">[207]</a></span> he had seen an animal come up +<p>At last, however, a farmer told them that<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_207">[207]</a></span> he had seen an animal come up the main road, just about sunrise, and that it had gone up through his field into an oak grove. He had had no idea at the time that it was a monkey, and had intended to take his gun and go in search of it as soon @@ -3836,11 +3810,11 @@ seen was Mr. Stubbs's brother, but all were quite sure it was; and, before they had been in the oak grove ten minutes they saw the monkey himself, hanging by his tail and one paw from the branch of a tree.</p> -<hr /> +<hr > -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_208" id="Page_208">[208]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_208">[208]</a></span></p> -<h2><a name="Chapter_XVII" id="Chapter_XVII"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter XVII</span></h2> +<h2><a id="Chapter_XVII"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter XVII</span></h2> <h3>DRIVING A MONKEY</h3> @@ -3856,7 +3830,7 @@ the difficult task before them.</p> <p>To Mr. Stubbs's brother this flight and pursuit was simply the wildest kind of a frolic, and he fairly screamed with delight as he leaped from -one tree to another, <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_209" id="Page_209">[209]</a></span>sometimes allowing them almost to touch him, and +one tree to another, <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_209">[209]</a></span>sometimes allowing them almost to touch him, and then starting off at full speed until nearly out of sight.</p> <p>For an hour this tantalizing work was continued, and the pursuers were @@ -3872,7 +3846,7 @@ take another step, even though the life of the monkey and the success of the circus depended upon it.</p> <p>Of course, it was not to be thought of that they should leave their band -there exhausted and alone, so Toby decided they should<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_210" id="Page_210">[210]</a></span> rest as long as +there exhausted and alone, so Toby decided they should<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_210">[210]</a></span> rest as long as Mr. Stubbs's brother remained in the tree, and it was determined to occupy the time by eating the luncheon Aunt Olive had prepared.</p> @@ -3890,7 +3864,7 @@ disposition to make one of the eating party.</p> the monkey by means of the food, and he walked around the trunk of the tree, holding a piece of ginger-bread temptingly in his fingers.</p> -<p>The monkey came down from branch to<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_211" id="Page_211">[211]</a></span> branch, as if he had decided to +<p>The monkey came down from branch to<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_211">[211]</a></span> branch, as if he had decided to allow himself to be made a prisoner for the sake of the food; but, just as Toby was about to seize him, he jumped back with a cry that sounded much as if he were laughing because of the disappointment he had caused.</p> @@ -3907,7 +3881,7 @@ opposite side.</p> <p>The monkey descended again, first towards one boy and then towards another, as if it were his purpose to allow all three to catch him, and -all were equally certain they were about to succeed, when Mr. Stubbs's<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_212" id="Page_212">[212]</a></span> +all were equally certain they were about to succeed, when Mr. Stubbs's<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_212">[212]</a></span> brother suddenly ran along the branches towards the food. Before it was possible for any of the boys to intercept him, he had dropped to the ground, seized two of the very largest pieces of cake, and was up in the @@ -3924,7 +3898,7 @@ ever get him; an' if we don't, it won't be much use for us to have our show, for every real circus has a monkey."</p> <p>"We <i>must</i> catch him," replied Toby, mournfully, looking up into the -tree where his pet sat eating the stolen food with the<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_213" id="Page_213">[213]</a></span> greatest +tree where his pet sat eating the stolen food with the<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_213">[213]</a></span> greatest possible enjoyment. "I wouldn't go home an' leave him here if I had to stay all night."</p> @@ -3943,7 +3917,7 @@ Even if we can't catch him, perhaps we can drive him into the village."</p> their luncheon and themselves to the side of the tree opposite to that on which they had approached it.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_214" id="Page_214">[214]</a></span></p><p>Of course there was nothing to do but await Mr. Stubbs's brother's +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_214">[214]</a></span></p><p>Of course there was nothing to do but await Mr. Stubbs's brother's pleasure in the matter, and he seemed to be in no haste to make a move. He ate his cake in the most leisurely fashion possible, and then appeared to be wonderfully interested in the leaves, for he would spend @@ -3959,7 +3933,7 @@ hurry him. If they could not catch him, they could at least drive him, and they were satisfied to let him go as slowly as he chose—a plan which met with hearty approval from Leander.</p> -<p>For some time Mr. Stubbs's brother<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_215" id="Page_215">[215]</a></span> moved along as if it were his +<p>For some time Mr. Stubbs's brother<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_215">[215]</a></span> moved along as if it were his greatest desire to be back at Uncle Daniel's again, and then Toby saw him run along swiftly as if he had found something under a tree which interested him greatly.</p> @@ -3977,7 +3951,7 @@ A struggle was going on, as he saw when he pulled the branches of the trees away, and Mr. Stubbs's brother was getting decidedly the worst of it.</p> -<p>A small, prickly ball curled up at the<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_216" id="Page_216">[216]</a></span> foot of the tree, and the monkey +<p>A small, prickly ball curled up at the<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_216">[216]</a></span> foot of the tree, and the monkey striking at it savagely with his paws, while porcupine quills were sticking in his face and body, told the whole story.</p> @@ -3993,7 +3967,7 @@ pulled him away at last, and the porcupine, unrolling himself with a grunt of satisfaction, trotted away into the bushes.</p> <p>There was no disposition on the part of Mr. Stubbs's brother to run away -again. He stood there looking as sad and <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_217" id="Page_217">[217]</a></span>discouraged as a monkey ought +again. He stood there looking as sad and <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_217">[217]</a></span>discouraged as a monkey ought to look who had commenced his day's work by stealing ducks, and concluded it by fighting a porcupine.</p> @@ -4011,11 +3985,11 @@ picking out the quills for him, and Joe took a firm hold of his collar, to make sure he should not escape when he was relieved from the effects of his introduction to the porcupine.</p> -<hr /> +<hr > -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_218" id="Page_218">[218]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_218">[218]</a></span></p> -<h2><a name="Chapter_XVIII" id="Chapter_XVIII"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter XVIII</span></h2> +<h2><a id="Chapter_XVIII"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter XVIII</span></h2> <h3>COLLECTING THE ANIMALS</h3> @@ -4033,7 +4007,7 @@ chains an' fasten Mr. Stubbs's brother to the tent; 'cause if we keep on tryin' to train him, he'll keep on gettin' loose, an' before he gets through with it, we sha'n't have any show left."</p> -<p>"I think that's the best thing we can do,"<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_219" id="Page_219">[219]</a></span> panted Leander; "'cause if +<p>"I think that's the best thing we can do,"<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_219">[219]</a></span> panted Leander; "'cause if all hands of us has to start out many times like this, some of the boys will come up while we're off, an' pull the tent down."</p> @@ -4052,7 +4026,7 @@ before. They had travelled through the woods without hearing or seeing anything of the runaway, and had returned in the hope that the others had been more successful.</p> -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_220" id="Page_220">[220]</a></span></p><p>Leaving Mr. Stubbs's brother in charge of the partners, who, it was +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_220">[220]</a></span></p><p>Leaving Mr. Stubbs's brother in charge of the partners, who, it was safe to say, would now take very good care to prevent his escape, Toby hurried into the house to see Abner.</p> @@ -4071,7 +4045,7 @@ performers, there was no reason for delay.</p> <p>All the others were of the same opinion, but Toby urged them to wait until Abner could take part in it.</p> -<p>To this Bob had a very reasonable <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_221" id="Page_221">[221]</a></span>objection: in two weeks more school +<p>To this Bob had a very reasonable <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_221">[221]</a></span>objection: in two weeks more school would begin, and then, of course, the circus would be out of the question. If their first exhibition should be a success, as it undoubtedly would be, they could give a second performance when Abner @@ -4089,7 +4063,7 @@ insist on waiting.</p> another after he can come out."</p> <p>"Then we'll have it Saturday afternoon; an' while Reddy's fixin' up the -tickets, Ben<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_222" id="Page_222">[222]</a></span> an' I'll get the animals up here, so's to see how they'll +tickets, Ben<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_222">[222]</a></span> an' I'll get the animals up here, so's to see how they'll look, an' to let 'em get kinder used to the tent."</p> <p>Reddy was a boy who did not believe in wasting any time after a matter @@ -4106,7 +4080,7 @@ nearly to the top, but short enough to keep him at a safe distance from the canvas.</p> <p>By the time this was done, Ben arrived with the first instalment of -curiosities. His crowing hen he had under his arm, and<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_223" id="Page_223">[223]</a></span> Mrs. Simpson's +curiosities. His crowing hen he had under his arm, and<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_223">[223]</a></span> Mrs. Simpson's three-legged cat and four kittens he brought in a basket.</p> <p>"Joe's got a cage 'most built for the hen, an' I'll fix one for the cat @@ -4126,7 +4100,7 @@ started towards the newcomers at full speed.</p> <p>It was Bob and his calf; but the animal should have been mentioned first, for it seemed very much as if he were bringing his master, -instead of being brought by<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_224" id="Page_224">[224]</a></span> him. In order to carry his cage of mice and +instead of being brought by<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_224">[224]</a></span> him. In order to carry his cage of mice and lead the calf at the same time, Bob had tied the rope that held this representative of a grizzly bear around his waist, and had taken the cage under his arm. This plan had worked well enough until just as they @@ -4143,7 +4117,7 @@ frightened animal was finally secured.</p> as he counted his treasures before even scraping the dirt from his face.</p> <p>Ben and Toby led the calf into the tent after some difficulty, owing to -the attempts<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_225" id="Page_225">[225]</a></span> of Mr. Stubbs's brother to frighten him, and then they did +the attempts<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_225">[225]</a></span> of Mr. Stubbs's brother to frighten him, and then they did their best to separate the dirt from their partner.</p> <p>In this good work they had but partially succeeded, when Reddy arrived @@ -4161,7 +4135,7 @@ long as the monkey's."</p> <p>It surely seemed as if the work of building the cages had been too long neglected, for here were a number of curiosities without anything in -which they could be <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_226" id="Page_226">[226]</a></span>exhibited, and the audience might be dissatisfied +which they could be <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_226">[226]</a></span>exhibited, and the audience might be dissatisfied if asked to pay to see a cat in a bag, or a hen under a bushel-basket.</p> <p>Toby spoke of this, and Bob assured him that it could easily be arranged @@ -4177,7 +4151,7 @@ owing to his attempts to make friends with the calf. From the time that this peaceful animal, who was to be transformed into a grizzly bear, had been brought into the tent, the monkey had tried in every possible way to get at him, and the calf had shown unmistakable signs of a desire to -butt the monkey; but the ropes which held them both had<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_227" id="Page_227">[227]</a></span> prevented the +butt the monkey; but the ropes which held them both had<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_227">[227]</a></span> prevented the meeting. Now, however, Bob detected Mr. Stubbs's brother in trying to bite his rope in two, and it was considered necessary to set a guard over him.</p> @@ -4196,7 +4170,7 @@ animals ready for exhibition, and the cage in which the long-eared pets were confined bore the inscription, done in a very fanciful way with blue and red crayons, "Wolves. Keep off!"</p> -<p>This cage was placed in the corner near<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_228" id="Page_228">[228]</a></span> the band-stand, where the +<p>This cage was placed in the corner near<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_228">[228]</a></span> the band-stand, where the musician could attend to his musical work and have a watchful eye on his pets at the same time.</p> @@ -4205,7 +4179,7 @@ the calf; and, as he fastened it to the barn just over the spot where the animal was to be kept, Bob read, with no small degree of pride in the thought that he was the fortunate possessor of such a prize,</p> -<div class="center"><img src="images/ill-242.jpg" width='500' height='92' alt="GRIzsLee BARE FROM THE ROCKY MOunTAINS" /></div> +<div class="center"><img src="images/ill-242.jpg" alt="GRIzsLee BARE FROM THE ROCKY MOunTAINS" style="width: 500px; height: 92px"></div> <p>Then the artist went back to his task of painting posters, while the others set to work, full of determination to build the necessary number @@ -4213,7 +4187,7 @@ of cages if there was wood enough in Uncle Daniel's barn.</p> <p>They found timber enough and to spare; but, as it was not exactly the kind they wanted, Toby proposed that they should all go over to the -house, explain the matter to<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_229" id="Page_229">[229]</a></span> Aunt Olive, and ask her to give them as +house, explain the matter to<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_229">[229]</a></span> Aunt Olive, and ask her to give them as many empty boxes as she could afford to part with.</p> <p>As has been said before, Aunt Olive looked upon the circus scheme with @@ -4229,7 +4203,7 @@ or slats across the front, they did not think it necessary to hurry. They stayed for some time to talk of Abner, and to test some doughnuts Aunt Olive was frying. It is very likely that they would have remained even longer than they did, if the doughnut-frying had not been -completed, and the <span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_230" id="Page_230">[230]</a></span>tempting dainties placed upon a high shelf beyond +completed, and the <span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_230">[230]</a></span>tempting dainties placed upon a high shelf beyond their reach, as a gentle intimation that they had had about as many as they would get that afternoon.</p> @@ -4239,11 +4213,11 @@ rushed out of the tent, his jacket torn, his face bleeding, and his general appearance that of a boy who had been having rather a hard time of it.</p> -<hr /> +<hr > -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_231" id="Page_231">[231]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_231">[231]</a></span></p> -<h2><a name="Chapter_XIX" id="Chapter_XIX"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter XIX</span></h2> +<h2><a id="Chapter_XIX"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter XIX</span></h2> <h3>THE SHOW BROKE UP</h3> @@ -4259,7 +4233,7 @@ Mrs. Simpson's cat loose, an' I got knocked down an' scratched, an' the whole show's broke up."</p> <p>Reddy sat down on the ground, and wiped the blood from his face after he -had<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_232" id="Page_232">[232]</a></span> imparted the painful news; and all the party started for the tent +had<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_232">[232]</a></span> imparted the painful news; and all the party started for the tent as rapidly as possible.</p> <p>It was a scene of ruin which they looked in upon after they had pulled @@ -4277,7 +4251,7 @@ head down and tail up, as if fleeing from everything that looked like a circus.</p> <p>The destruction was as complete as it could well have been made in so -short a<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_233" id="Page_233">[233]</a></span> time, and the partners were, quite naturally, discouraged. Toby +short a<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_233">[233]</a></span> time, and the partners were, quite naturally, discouraged. Toby retained sufficient presence of mind, amid the trouble, to rescue the crowing hen from the murderous clutches of Mr. Stubbs's brother, and the monkey scampered up the tent-pole, brandishing two or three of poor @@ -4295,7 +4269,7 @@ under the barn.</p> <p>"Every one," replied Reddy. "The calf kicked the box over when he come towards me, an' it looked as if there was as many as a hundred come out -jest as soon as the cover<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_234" id="Page_234">[234]</a></span> was off. I could have caught one or two; but +jest as soon as the cover<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_234">[234]</a></span> was off. I could have caught one or two; but somehow Mrs. Simpson's cat got out of the basket jest then, an' she flew right on to my face."</p> @@ -4312,10 +4286,10 @@ some far-off country.</p> <p>The squirrels were gone, the calf had fled, the hen was in a thoroughly battered condition, and nothing remained of all that vast and wonderful -collection of animals<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_235" id="Page_235">[235]</a></span> except Mr. Stubbs's brother, and the rabbits, +collection of animals<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_235">[235]</a></span> except Mr. Stubbs's brother, and the rabbits, protected by the cage which their master's thoughtfulness had provided.</p> -<div class="center"><a name="ill-249.jpg" id="ill-249.jpg"></a><img src="images/ill-249.jpg" width='483' height='700' alt="TOBY RESCUES THE CROWING HEN FROM MR. STUBBS'S BROTHER" /></div> +<div class="center"><a id="ill-249.jpg"></a><img src="images/ill-249.jpg" alt="TOBY RESCUES THE CROWING HEN FROM MR. STUBBS'S BROTHER" style="width: 483px; height: 700px"></div> <h4>TOBY RESCUES THE CROWING HEN FROM MR. STUBBS'S BROTHER</h4> @@ -4335,7 +4309,7 @@ under the basket; "I'm goin' to crawl under the barn an' try to catch that cat, an' then I'm goin' home with my hen."</p> <p>It seemed to be the desire of all the partners to get home with what -remained of their pets, and as Ben went under the barn<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_236" id="Page_236">[236]</a></span> on his hands and +remained of their pets, and as Ben went under the barn<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_236">[236]</a></span> on his hands and knees, Leander started off with his rabbits, Bob went to look for his calf, Reddy gathered up his bundle of paper, and Joe seized his pasteboard box, all going away where they could think over the ruin in @@ -4346,11 +4320,11 @@ scolded, while his master sat on the ground, looking at him as if he wondered whether or not it would ever be possible to reform such a monkey.</p> -<hr /> +<hr > -<p><span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_237" id="Page_237">[237]</a></span></p> +<p><span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_237">[237]</a></span></p> -<h2><a name="Chapter_XX" id="Chapter_XX"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter XX</span></h2> +<h2><a id="Chapter_XX"></a><span class="smcap">Chapter XX</span></h2> <h3>ABNER'S DEATH</h3> @@ -4367,7 +4341,7 @@ changed her position to one farther under the barn, while the boy was trying to frighten her out.</p> <p>"Give it up, Ben," shouted Toby, after waiting some time longer, and not -seeing<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_238" id="Page_238">[238]</a></span> any sign of success on the part of his friend. "If you come up +seeing<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_238">[238]</a></span> any sign of success on the part of his friend. "If you come up here about dark you'll have a chance to catch her, for she'll have to come out for something to eat."</p> @@ -4384,7 +4358,7 @@ scene of the ruin he had caused.</p> <p>Ben's remark, that the monkey had "broke the show all up," seemed to be very near the truth; for the boys would not think of going on with so small a number of animals; and, even if they decided to do without the -menagerie, Bob's calf had<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_239" id="Page_239">[239]</a></span> wrecked one side of the tent so completely +menagerie, Bob's calf had<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_239">[239]</a></span> wrecked one side of the tent so completely that that particular piece of canvas was past mending.</p> <p>"I don't know what we'll do," said Toby, mournfully, after he had @@ -4399,7 +4373,7 @@ patted him on the head, and gave him a large piece of cake at the same time. "You can get a dozen cats for Mrs. Simpson if she wants 'em; and as for mice, you tell Bob to set his trap out in the granary two or three times, an' he'll have as many as he can take care of. I'm glad the -squirrels did get<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_240" id="Page_240">[240]</a></span> away, for it seems such a sin to shut them up in a +squirrels did get<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_240">[240]</a></span> away, for it seems such a sin to shut them up in a cage when they're so happy in the woods."</p> <p>Toby was cheered by the very philosophical view that Aunt Olive took of @@ -4417,7 +4391,7 @@ Daniel came in with an armful of strips of board.</p> <p>"There, Toby, boy," he said, as he laid them on the floor, and looked around for the hammer and nails, "I'm going to build a pen for your -monkey right up here in one<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_241" id="Page_241">[241]</a></span> corner, so that we sha'n't be called up +monkey right up here in one<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_241">[241]</a></span> corner, so that we sha'n't be called up again in the night by a false alarm of burglars. Besides, it's almost time for school to begin again, an' I'm 'most too old to commence chasing monkeys around the country in case he gets out while you're @@ -4434,7 +4408,7 @@ brother was in it, looking as if he considered himself a thoroughly abused monkey, because he was not allowed to play just such pranks as had roused the household as well as broken up the circus scheme.</p> -<p>On his way to the pasture, Toby met Joe,<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_242" id="Page_242">[242]</a></span> and the two had a long talk +<p>On his way to the pasture, Toby met Joe,<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_242">[242]</a></span> and the two had a long talk about the disaster of the afternoon. Joe believed that the enterprise must be abandoned—for that summer at least—as it would take them some time to repair the damage done, and his short experience in the business @@ -4452,7 +4426,7 @@ would have been a failure if they had attempted to give their exhibition.</p> <p>During that afternoon Toby had worried less about Abner than on any day -since he<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_243" id="Page_243">[243]</a></span> had been sick; he had felt that his friend's recovery was +since he<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_243">[243]</a></span> had been sick; he had felt that his friend's recovery was certain, and a load was lifted from his shoulders when he and Joe had decided regarding the circus; for, that out of the way, he could devote all his attention to his sick friend. Surely, with the ponies and the @@ -4469,7 +4443,7 @@ for him.</p> <p>Uncle Daniel laid his hand affectionately on the head of the boy, whom he had cared for with the tenderness of a father since the day he -repented and asked forgiveness<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_244" id="Page_244">[244]</a></span> for having run away, and his voice +repented and asked forgiveness<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_244">[244]</a></span> for having run away, and his voice trembled as he said:</p> <p>"It is very likely that the good God will take the crippled boy to @@ -4487,393 +4461,12 @@ perfect, glorious life, to which I pray that both you and I may be prepared to go when our Father calls us."</p> <p>For some time there was silence in the room, broken only by Toby's sobs; -and, while Uncle Daniel stroked the weeping<span class='pagenum'><a name="Page_245" id="Page_245">[245]</a></span> boy's head, the great +and, while Uncle Daniel stroked the weeping<span class='pagenum'><a id="Page_245">[245]</a></span> boy's head, the great white-winged messenger of God came into the chamber above, bearing away with him the spirit of the poor-farm boy.</p> <h4>THE END</h4> - - - - - - - -<pre> - - - - - -End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of Mr. Stubbs's Brother, by James Otis - -*** END OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK MR. 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