Edgar B. P. Darlington / Edgar BPDarlington
Purchase one of 1st World Library’s Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - 'You never can guess it - you never can guess the news, Teddy,' cried Phil Forrest, rushing into the gymnasium, his face flushed with excitement. Teddy Tucker, clad in a pair of linen working trunks and a ragged, sleeveless shirt, both garments much the worse for their winter’s wear, was lazily swinging a pair of Indian clubs. 'What is it, some kind of riddle, Phil?' he questioned, bringing the clubs down to his sides. 'Do be serious for a minute, won’t you?' 'Me, serious? Why, I never cracked a smile. Isn’t anything to smile at. Besides, do you know, since I’ve been in the circus business, every time I want to laugh I check myself so suddenly that it hurts?'