They strolled past several cages
before either spoke again.
"You are new at the business," remarked the older man. David felt that
the Colonel was looking at him, notwithstanding the fact that they
seemed to be engaged in a close inspection of the cages.
"I am a beginner. Joey Grinaldi is training me."
Thomas Braddock was watching them from beyond the camel pen.
"It may interest you to know that I am accustomed to civility in all
people employed by this show," said Colonel Grand levelly.
"Do you always get what you expect?" asked David, stopping short.
The Colonel faced him.
"Young man," said he, after a deliberate pause, "let me add to my
original remark, I _always_ get what I expect."
"Then I suppose you expect me to sever my connection with this show,"
said David, looking straight into his eyes.
The Colonel smiled. "Your real name is Jenison, isn't it?"
"Yes," said David defiantly. The Colonel was startled. He had not
expected this, at any rate.
"And you are wanted for murder, I understand."
"Yes."
"By George, you take it coolly," exclaimed the other, not without a
trace of admiration in his voice.
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