human
A pretty good day, Phil,
gpt
I am glad to hear that, sir.
human
Two thousand dollars in the clear, as the result of our two performances today. Do you know of any other business that would pay as much for the amount invested, eh, Phil?
gpt
I do not, sir.
human
You see, it is a pretty good business to be in after all, provided it is run on business principles, at the same time treating one's employees like human beings.
gpt
Yes, sir.
human
How would you like to have an interest in a show?
gpt
I am going to, someday. It may be a long time yet before I have earned money enough, but I shall if I live,
human
So you shall. I intend to have a talk with you on this subject, one of these days. What I wanted to talk with you about is Jim's loss. I am glad it wasn't your ring horse, Phil. Have you anything to say about the animal breaking his leg?
gpt
I have.
human
Out with it.
gpt
Somebody is to blame for that accident.
human
How?
gpt
Someone planned that accident.
human
Explain!
gpt
Teddy and myself examined the ring, that is, Teddy already had done so before I returned, and he discovered something--we both decided what must have happened.
human
Yes,
gpt
A round hole about a foot deep had been dug in the ring. This had been covered with a shingle and the sawdust sprinkled over to hide the shingle. It was a deliberate attempt to do someone an injury.
human
Are you sure?
gpt
As sure as I can be. Jim didn't happen to step on the shingle until we were doing the pyramid, then of course something happened. It is a wonder that neither Little Dimples nor myself was injured.
human
Phil, we simply must find out who is responsible for this dastardly work.
gpt
Yes, sir.
human
And when we do--when we do--
gpt
What then, Mr. Sparling!
human
Don't ask me, he replied in a low, tense voice.
gpt
I don't want to see the man. I should do something I would be sorry for all the rest of my life. Good night, Phil.