human
There's nothing to cry about, madam; I'm all right.
gpt
You're sure you're not hurt?
human
Not in the least; not so much as scratched.
gpt
You've had a mighty narrow escape, all the same, young man, said the elephant's keeper--the procession had come to a standstill, and many of the employees had crowded around the boy.
human
This ought to be a lesson to you not to try to cross a circus parade again.
gpt
It will be, said Al, with a smile.
human
At any rate, I shall be careful not to get too near the elephants.
gpt
I represent the Rockton _Daily Banner_, he announced.
human
Please give me your name, sir.
gpt
Certainly, replied the boy, with an eye to business.
human
I am the advance agent of Wattles' New York Comedy Company, which plays here to-morrow night, appearing in----
gpt
That's all right, the reporter interrupted.
human
I know what it appears in. But your name, please.
gpt
It is Allen Allston.
human
What! not the youth who so heroically saved the life of the child of Mayor Anderson, of Boomville? Not the same who was presented with the ring at the opera house last night?