He is a very intelligent man, and he will take care of you all right, and you must be kind and polite to him.

Now scamper along and get ready." The children were soon ready, and went gaily off with Pompton, waving good-byes to their parents, who stood on the hotel veranda.
They did not go in their own automobile, but in a trolley-car, and the four children seated themselves demurely, side by side, with Pompton at the end, next to Rosy Posy.
The ride was through a pleasant part of town, and on to the outskirts, where they soon came in sight of the circus tents.
Pompton ushered his charges through the entrance, and they found themselves in what seemed like a wilderness of tents, both large and small.

As it was not yet time for the performance, they walked round, visiting the side-shows, and looking at the collection of "freaks," which is considered an important part of every circus.
"Mayn't we have some popcorn, Pomp ?" asked Marjorie, as they passed a stand where that delectable refreshment was sold.
"Your ma said you were to have that after the show, Miss Marjorie.

At least, that's how I understood it." Pompton always took the children's requests very seriously, and only granted them when he could do so conscientiously.
"Oh, she wouldn't care, whether we had it before or after," said King; "but I'll tell you what, Pomp, let's have half now and half after the show." "Very well, Master King.

I don't suppose it does make any great matter.
Will you have pink or white ?" "Both," said Kitty, who was authority on these matters; "and then we'll have pink lemonade." "But you've just had your luncheon, Miss Kitty." "That doesn't matter; this is a sort of dessert.