is fame! he said. lesser lights are seen, and the “Such ” “The greater ones—ahem! But I will not repine. I will introduce myself. I am Joseph Montgomery Pye.” Glad to meet you,” said Bob Cherry affably. You belong to a ‘ very extensive family, sir. There are some connections of yours at this school.” Indeed said Mr. Pye. “ “ not in the school exactly, but in the tuckshop, you know. “Yes: There is Beefsteak Pie, and Apple Pie, and Plum Pie, and several others.” Mr. Pye burst into a chuckle. !“ he said. good! You are a youth after my own “Good “Distinctly heart. What a clown you would make!’ ha, ha !“ roared Nugent. one for you, Bob.” “Ha, “That’s Bob turned pink. Oh, draw it mild !“ he exclaimed. “ to my arms! said Mr. Pye. me welcome a “Come ” “Let to my heart. Let me fold you to my bosom and weep.” No fear !“ “ the dickens did you get here ?“ asked Harry Wharton, “How guessing by this time that Mr. Pye belonged to the circus camped on the common. said Mr. Pye. left my motor-car at home on the grand “Walked,” “I piano—a moment’s absent-mindedness—so I had to walk. I have come to do you young gents a favour. No, don’t thank me. It’s my way—pretty Joey’s way! I was afraid some of you might miss the performance of Tomsonio’s World Famous Circus and Hippodrome.” Oh !‘‘ “ these tears—I mean, hence these handbills,” said Mr. Pye, “Hence producing a pack of small pink bills from under his arm. I have “ given you a look-in to acquaint you with the fact that you simply must not miss this chance. Tomsonio’s World-Famous is camping here probably for one night only. It. is the chance of a lifetime. If
“Such is fame! ” he said. “The lesser lights are seen, and the greater ones—ahem! But I will not repine. I will introduce myself. I am Joseph Montgomery Pye.” ‘ Glad to meet you,” said Bob Cherry affably. You belong to a very extensive family, sir. There are some connections of yours at this school.” “ Indeed “ said Mr. Pye. “Yes: not in the school exactly, but in the tuckshop, you know. There is Beefsteak Pie, and Apple Pie, and Plum Pie, and several others.” Mr. Pye burst into a chuckle. “Good !“ he said. “Distinctly good! You are a youth after my own heart. What a clown you would make!’ “Ha, ha, ha !“ roared Nugent. “That’s one for you, Bob.” Bob turned pink. “ Oh, draw it mild !“ he exclaimed. “Come to my arms! ” said Mr. Pye. “Let me welcome a to my heart. Let me fold you to my bosom and weep.” “ No fear !“ “How the dickens did you get here ?“ asked Harry Wharton, guessing by this time that Mr. Pye belonged to the circus camped on the common. “Walked,” said Mr. Pye. “I left my motor-car at home on the grand piano—a moment’s absent-mindedness—so I had to walk. I have come to do you young gents a favour. No, don’t thank me. It’s my way—pretty Joey’s way! I was afraid some of you might miss the performance of Tomsonio’s World Famous Circus and Hippodrome.” “ Oh !‘‘ “Hence these tears—I mean, hence these handbills,” said Mr. Pye, producing a pack of small pink bills from under his arm. “ I have given you a look-in to acquaint you with the fact that you simply must not miss this chance. Tomsonio’s World-Famous is camping here probably for one night only. It. is the chance of a lifetime. If
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