They were the first a'most, and the last was the Menagerie and Gavel's Roundabouts.

_They_ packed up last night.
It must be a wearin' life," commented the shopwoman.

"But for my part I like the shows, and so I tell Damper--that's my 'usband.

They put a bit of colour into the place while they last, besides bein' free-'anded with their money.

Light come light go, I reckon; but anyway, it's different from cows.