`` Do n't see what your mother was about to let you come so far alone , and you just over scarlet fever . We are as full as ever we can be , but we 'll tuck you in somehow , '' said the pleasant-faced woman , bundling up her baby , and bidding the two little lads `` keep close to father . '' `` I did n't come alone . Sam got a ride , and ca n't you tuck Ben and Bab in too ? They ai n't very big , either of them , '' whispered Billy , anxious to serve his friends now that he was provided for himself . `` Ca n't do it , any way . Got to pick up mother at the corner , and that will be all I can carry . It 's lifting a little ; hurry along , Lizzie , and let us get out of this as quick is possible , '' said Uncle Eben , impatiently ; for going to a circus with a young family is not an easy task , as every one knows who has ever tried it . `` Ben , I 'm real sorry there is n't room for you . I 'll tell Bab 's mother where she is , and may be some one will come for you , '' said Billy , hurriedly , as he tore himself away , feeling rather mean to desert the others , though he could be of no use . `` Cut away , and do n't mind us . I 'm all right , and Bab must do the best she can , '' was all Ben had time to answer before his comrade was hustled away by the crowd pressing round the entrance with much clashing of umbrellas and scrambling of boys and men , who rather enjoyed the flurry . `` No use for us to get knocked about in that scrimmage . We 'll wait a minute and then go out easy . It 's a regular rouser , and you 'll be as wet as a sop before we get home . Hope you 'll like that ? '' added Ben , looking out at the heavy rain poring down as if it never meant to stop . `` Do n't care a bit , '' said Bab , swinging on one of the ropes with a happy-go-lucky air , for her spirits were not extinguished yet , and she was bound to enjoy this exciting holiday to the very end . `` I like circuses so much ! I wish I lived here all the time , and slept in a wagon , as you did , and had these dear little colties to play with . ''
`` It would n't be fun if you did n't have any folks to take care of you , '' began XXXXX , thoughtfully looking about the familiar place where the men were now feeding the animals , setting their refreshment tables , or lounging on the hay to get such rest as they could before the evening entertainment .
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