"It's a good show, and some of us"-- he passed his hand over his smooth chin, and pulled down his waistcoat complacently--"are not without talent." "I'm sure of that," said Dene, with an air of conviction.

"I'll go and see--what is the proprietor's name ?" "Bloxford.

Bloxford's Mammoth Circus; the largest on Earth; see Press notices.

But, of course, you know," replied Mr.Sidcup, with some surprise.

"The old man's all right, as you'll find.