"Of course," said Bob Grand.
"I am going to California," said Tom Braddock, for the third time
during the interview.
"I've asked you not to mention that fact to me, Braddock. You are
supposed to stay with the show as manager and overseer."
"Humph!" grunted the other. "You want to be as much shocked as the
rest of 'em when I skip by the light of the moon, eh?"
"We'll sign the paper," was the only response of the purchaser.
Ten minutes later, after two men had witnessed their signatures, the
document reposed in Bob Grand's pocketbook.
The next morning Mary Braddock appeared before the master of Van
Slye's Circus and offered her interest for sale. He calmly announced
that he could not afford to put any more money into the concern.
"I must sell out," she said. "All the money I have in the world is in
this show."
"It could not be better invested," he said. She shrank from the look
in his eyes.
"But I need it for Christine's education," she began.
"I will see to it that Christine is given the best of everything,
Mary. Leave it to me. She shall be sent abroad next year, if you think
best.
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