human
You needn't open that, said Jim Tracy, who was already around, looking after his many duties.
gpt
We won't set up the tank.
human
Why not?
gpt
Because Benny isn't with us any more. We'll have to cut out the fish act.
human
Look here, Mr. Tracy, he said.
gpt
I don't believe we'll have to give up the tank act after all.
human
Why not?
gpt
Well, can't I do it well enough?
human
Oh, it isn't a question of that, Joe. You sure did make a hit with it. But I thought you'd rather keep at your trapeze work.
gpt
So I would--for a while at any rate. But why can't I do part of the trapeze act, and the rest of my stunts in the tank? I like it. I'm sure I can do better the more practice I have. I'll make you that offer--to do the tank act and as much of my trapeze work as I have time for. What do you say?
human
Why, I guess I'll say 'yes,' replied the ring-master.
gpt
I only thought you were doing it to fill in at our opening engagement; to prevent the public's howling, Joe. But if you want to keep on with it, why, I'm willing, and thankful too.
human
All right, I'll do it!
gpt
Good! Unpack the tank, boys! cried Jim Tracy.
human
Set her up and fill her with water. We'll have a 'boy fish' act after all!