Thankfully things still seemed to be in order and running smoothly. Barnum saw many familiar faces as the show finished, both from the troupe and those from the community who just never seemed to tire of the show. From the looks of things, the place still seemed to be quite popular, still drawing in the crowds, and providing entertainment and wonder for all involved.<br/><br/>Phillip, despite his hesitation when first starting up with the circus owner, had taken to it easily, almost naturally. Barnum himself had watched a few of the shows the younger man had put on, and had always strongly encouraged him before and after. Hearing from Phillip himself how things were going only confirmed what Barnum had gathered on his own, but the news still brought a smile to his face.<br/><br/>“That’s great! Glad to see things haven’t died off in by absence.” The man laughed, bumping his elbow to Phillips as he looked over the poster. Barnum crossed his arms and watched the last few people leave the tent as Phillip examined it, seeming to know something about this man and his display. At what was said, the smile slipped from Barnum’s face and he directed Phillip towards his office. It looked exactly as he had left it, although maybe a little more organized, as the ringmaster took a seat in his chair.<br/><br/>“Sell them? Like they’re some sort of…” Barnum tried to come up with the right word. “Commodity?” He finally spat, clearly not pleased. “They’re not things! These are human beings who deserve to be treated as such.” Quickly standing, Barnum paced the length of the small room. What Phillip continued to tell him only angered the man further. The piece of paper he had been given had been crushed in his fist but Barnum smoothed it out so as to read the name and address scribbled down. Silently, he dropped it on the desk and regarded Phillip.<br/><br/>“When’s tomorrow's show scheduled? I think we need to pay this man a little visit.” Barnum would have gone alone, but knew that would likely end horribly. Having Phillip come along with may help to hold both his temper in check, and actually get something done considering this man had already interacted with him before.<br/><br/>“But first, why don’t we go get ourselves a drink and you can fill me in on what all’s been going on.”