human
You are looking very handsome tonight, Phil,
gpt
Thank you, sir. 'Handsome is as handsome does,' as the saying goes, laughed the Circus Boy.
human
Are you having the net watched, Mr. Sparling?
gpt
Yes, my lad. Two men are keeping close tab on the big spider web all the time, except in the afternoon, when no one would dare to tamper with it for fear of being detected.
human
I am not so sure of that. You see, I have a personal interest in that net, seeing that I have to risk my bones over it twice each day.
gpt
Don't worry. It will be well watched, Phil.
human
I take the first drop in it, you know, so if it should give way you would be minus Phil Forrest.
gpt
Teddy tells me you and he are thinking of buying out the Sparling shows, eh?
human
Why, Teddy, how could you say such a thing?
gpt
I do intend to own a show, as I have told you before, Mr. Sparling, as soon as I have enough money. I am afraid, however, that that day is a long way off.
human
Perhaps not so far off as you think, Phil. Perhaps both of you may own a show much sooner than you even dream, said the showman, significantly.
gpt
Well, good night, boys if I do not see you again.
human
What do you think he meant by that?
gpt
I am sure I do not know. Perhaps he thinks we have a future before us and that we shall make rapid advances. I hope so, don't you, Teddy?
human
I think I would rather find my egg than have most anything else just now.
gpt
Oh, hang your egg! There goes my cue. I must get out, now. Bye, bye. You are a lucky boy not to have to work on this hot night.