LITTLE VIVIAN It was about ten minutes later when Pompton and his three charges came out of the circus tent.

There was a great crowd, and not seeing Marjorie at first, Pompton waited until most of the people had gone away, and then began to look around for her.
"I know she wouldn't go very far away," said King.

"She must be quite near here." "I'm not so sure," said Kitty.

"You know how Marjorie runs off if she chooses, without thinking of other people." "I'm greatly worried, Master King," said Pompton.

"I suppose I ought not to have let the child come out here alone.